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11月4日公開の主要映画：『Wild Horse Nine』からドキュメンタリーまで

11月4日（水）より、マーティン・マクドナー監督による米英合作のスパイコメディ『Wild Horse Nine』が公開される。ジョン・マルコヴィッチとサム・ロックウェル主演の本作は、サヴォワの小さな学校を記録したドキュメンタリーや、1970年代フランスの堕胎合法化運動を描くドラマなど、多様なジャンルの作品も同時に上映され、観客に豊かな映画体験を提供する。

New York City Center revives In the Heights as a timely community story

NEW YORK (AP) — David Mendizábal vividly remembers sitting in the audience for the final performances of playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights. ” Almost two decades later, Mendizábal is directing the musical that was once his “portal to the theater.

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Kenneth Branagh examines the scars of Iraq war in 'Atonement'

Screenwriter Reed Van Dyk was leafing through a magazine one day in 2012 when he came across an article about the human cost of war that stopped him in his tracks.

California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it.

Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say

US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said Wednesday, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.

Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix

Led by star Florence Pugh, "East of Eden" is an ambitious adaptation that streams on Netflix starting Thursday, based on the masterpiece of the same name by American novelist John Steinbeck.

戦争漫画「小隊」続編、北海道の市街戦を描く狙い

漫画家の柏葉比呂樹氏が「小隊 REVENGE 2」で北海道の市街戦を描く意図と制作上の工夫を説明した。

ドリアン・ロロブリジーダが語るドラァグと日本のエンタメ

ドリアン・ロロブリジーダが岡村靖幸との対談で、会社員との二重生活やドラァグ、日本のエンタメについて語った。

Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school

Rising Thai teen rock star Nene Royal, fresh off her win on a top US TV talent show, told AFP Wednesday she planned to write her own songs, tour -- and "go back to school".

Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'

Five-time Grammy Award winner and newly cemented Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree Angelique Kidjo called Tuesday for Africans to set aside their differences and "create together".

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon

On day seven of his solo dance marathon, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel shimmied and shuffled towards yet another world record in Nigeria, where over-the-top stunts for Guinness Book glory have become a national pastime.

UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums

The UK government said on Tuesday that national museums would remain free for foreign visitors, after previously floating the idea of charging tourists an entry fee to buoy the cash-strapped sector.

'Exceptional' Turner painting shown in Rome before sale

A particularly well-preserved painting of Rome by the British artist William Turner went on display in the city on Tuesday for the first time ahead of an auction in December.

Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found

A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby.

MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map

South African brand MaXhosa Africa lit up the first day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Monday with a debut collection packed with vibrant knitwear intended to celebrate African crafts and unity.

Documentary turns camera on architect Peter Zumthor

After decades of shunning glittering skyscrapers and corporate office towers in favour of museums and memorials, while his peers conquered the planet, a Swiss architect is finally getting a star turn in the limelight.

Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show

A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance, offering a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches.

'Pseudo-journalism': Partisan 'news' sites target US midterms

It bills itself as an "independent journalism" outfit, but the innocuous-sounding North Carolinian is among hundreds of partisan sites that researchers say masquerade as local news outlets in battleground states ahead of the US midterm elections.

Taylor Swift sets new record at MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift is having another good year -- just months after her lavish wedding to Travis Kelce, the pop superstar on Sunday made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' snaps-up N. America box office lead

"Avengers: Endgame" dusted competitors in the North American weekend box office, as the 2019 super hero film was re-released in a bid to drum up support for the franchise.

Armani sprinkles glitter on discreet elegance at Milan show

One year after the death of Giorgio Armani, his brand's designs are pairing traditional elegance with crystals and sequins for the spring-summer collection presented on Sunday.

Louise Trotter expands her palette at Bottega Veneta

A year after her acclaimed debut show at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter expanded her palette and her bags on Saturday for her latest show at Milan fashion week.

元暴力団幹部の斎藤由則さん、過去の罪と更生への向き合い方を語る

32歳で暴力団を離脱し、42歳から受験勉強を始めて44歳で慶應義塾大学に合格した斎藤由則さん（51）。

42歳から猛勉強、斎藤由則さんが慶応大合格までの歩み

32歳で暴力団を離脱したあと、42歳で一念発起して受験勉強を始め、44歳で慶應義塾大学に合格した斎藤由則さん（51）。

チャウヌ起用で脚本設定を変更　ナム・デジュン監督が明かす

韓国で興行収入ランキング初登場1位を記録した青春トラベル・エンターテインメント映画『ファーストライド』が、9月25日に日本公開された。

カン・ハヌルが語る映画「ファーストライド」と大人の友情

ふと気づくと何か月、何年も会えていない友人がいる。

Rare Italian opera returns to Moscow after nearly 120-year hiatus

The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years.

US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25

Cities and states across the US celebrated the inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Friday -- 9/25 -- a date that recalls one of the late country icon's most beloved hits.

U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin

Irish rockers U2 returned to where it all started five decades ago on Friday, with surprise 50th anniversary gigs in central Dublin and at the school where the band mates met.

California celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25

California celebrated its inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Friday -- 9/25 -- a date that recalls one of the late country icon's most beloved hits.

Heavy fighting, telecoms disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

Heavy fighting took place on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebel groups on Friday, while a telecoms disruption raised fears in Tigray of a return to the devastating blockade the northern region experienced during the last civil war.

Top French literary prize drops best-selling novel over AI claims

The organisers of France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, on Friday said they had dropped a top-selling novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from their longlist following online claims that it was written with artificial intelligence.

Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football

No Irish supporters in the stadium, no home match in Ireland and no pundits or Irish commentary on television: the country's strong support for the Palestinian cause is increasingly reshaping its sporting and cultural calendar.

鈴鹿央士と森七菜、映画「藁にもすがる獣たち」の撮影を語る

鈴鹿央士と森七菜が、現金1億円を巡る映画「藁にもすがる獣たち」で演じた人物像、炎や銃を使った撮影、共演者との現場を振り返った。

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