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Atsushi Nishijima/Searchlight Pictures If ever there were a movie to define Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ particular approach to movies, “Kinds of Kindness” would be the most direct and unapologetic of them all. Not many film aficionados would’ve imagined that this writer/director would end up achieving mainstream success on…
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Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. CNN — We all know the routine by heart: “Please ensure your seats…
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Far-right thugs who have taken to the streets of Britain have admitted they don’t even know why they are carrying out the violent riots. Community centres, charities and local businesses were targeted last week in shameful scenes that have blighted towns and cities on UK streets in the wake of last week’s Southport stabbing attack.…
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It was another day and another loss for the Chicago White Sox, but there was something extra special about Sunday’s defeat. Sunday’s loss, a standard 13-7 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, marked their 20th in a row — a nice round number to give this franchise the national stage it deserves. No…
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Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios “Deadpool & Wolverine” is not the best written Marvel movie — in fact, it’s not even the best “Deadpool” movie. But what this cameo and reference delivery system of a movie has going on for it is a true love and appreciation for…
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Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — He’d spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening…
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By Matt Strudwick Published: 04:44 EDT, 5 August 2024 | Updated: 05:41 EDT, 5 August 2024 Four Just Stop Oil protesters suspected of preparing a sit-in today at Manchester Airport have been arrested in a police swoop. Three women – aged 21, 30, and 53 – and a man, 23, have been detained by officers from…
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VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve is no stranger to dynasties. From 2011 to 2017, her Minnesota Lynx won four WNBA championships. And during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where Reeve was an assistant, four of her players played key roles for the gold medal squad. So, it’s probably a pretty comforting…
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Paramount Because the end of Sean Cunningham’s 1980 slasher “Friday the 13th” deeply informed the many sequels that followed, revealing the film’s climax will not necessarily be considered a spoiler. For those unfamiliar with “Friday the 13th” … Well, first, I hope the cave you’ve been living in…
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Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation — Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year.…