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Treasure review – Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry uneasy in well-intentioned Holocaust drama

An uncomfortable experience this: a laboriously acted odd-couple heartwarmer starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, with a sentimentality unsuited to its theme: the horrors of the Holocaust. Director and co-writer Julia Von Heinz has adapted the 1999 autobiographical novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett, whose father Max was a Holocaust survivor from the Lodz ghetto. It is 1991 and Dunham plays Ruth, a New York journalist recently divorced, who has...

The Merry Wives of Windsor: Shakespeare gets the suburban sitcom treatment

One of the biggest laughs generated by Blanche McIntyre’s capable production of The Merry Wives of Windsor came about before the show had even opened. Much incredulity greeted the RSC’s content advisory warning that the play – an Elizabethan star-vehicle, as ‘twere, for the fat knight Sir John Falstaff – features “bullying in the form of body-shami...

There was a very special meaning behind the Princess of Wales' Trooping the Colour outfit

The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to her royal role this weekend, attending the 2024 Trooping the Colour celebrations. This is the first time the 42-year-old mother of three has been seen in an official capacity this year, taking a break from public duty to focus on her recovery, following her cancer diagnosis. One of the most talked-a...

Farewell, Inside No 9: Why the BBC show’s finale must be watched live

Farewell, Inside No 9: Why the BBC show’s finale must be watched live - COMMENT: The most inventive, ingenious programme on our screens is coming to an end – make sure you watch the last episode as it airs, writes Michael Hogan

Sienna Miller says younger men are more respectful to women than older generations

Sienna Miller says younger men are more respectful to women than older generations - ‘They have grown up with a more level playing field,’ the actor said

Tejano singer and TV host Johnny Canales dies at 77

He is credited with launching the career of Tejano superstar Selena.

80s rock legend says The Simpsons should 'own up' to using his name

Um... what?

Andrew McCarthy on why two Breakfast Club stars are absent from Brat Pack documentary

Andrew McCarthy on why two Breakfast Club stars are absent from Brat Pack documentary - ‘I knew it was still so sort of dodgy in some people’s lives,’ said the star

Maya Jama on her skincare routine, social media habits and nurturing friendships

The Love Island presenter spills on her wellness regime

20 facts you might not know about 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'

Adapted from one of the most-adapted authors ever, the 1971 film remains a classic to many and a world that Hollywood has returned to repeatedly. These 20 facts about Willy Wonka aren’t everlasting, but they should kill some time. Beats being turned into a blueberry.

Paul McCartney: Photographs 1963-64 exhibition review

See The Beatles backstage, in the studio and on tour in this display of McCartney’s snaps Paul McCartney “was always the most surprising Beatle”, said Mark Hudson in The Independent. Despite his reputation as a “cheerful, garrulous mop top”, he was the closest thing the group had to a “Renaissance man”: while his bandmates “retreated to mansions in...

20 performances that thwarted audience expectations

Many actors sometimes find themselves typecast and pigeonholed into certain kinds of roles, stifling their creativity and creating a restrictive set of expectations among audiences. The very best actors know how to use their star power to their advantage — no matter the role.

Meet The Panelists | planDisney Podcast - Season 2 Episode 7

Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place for dreamers of all ages, especially young adults. On this episode of the planDisney Podcast, panelists Ana Paula R. and Melanie O. share how young adults can plan the most exciting vacation possible – from thrill rides to nightlife and even poolside fun! Podcast Links: Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vRVNQNTIwMTY4MzA0Mg== Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plandisney-podcast/id1612528577 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/240Yh2LU7SKSgEBc28Ff1y?si=6bf983ce606e48de&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE: http://di.sn/6002ODIEQ About Walt Disney World: At Walt Disney World, you've got a whole fantastic world to celebrate in! With four spectacular theme parks and two water parks plus the most amazing shopping, dining, and recreation magic imaginable, it's no wonder all of life's special moments are made even more enjoyable when you celebrate at Walt Disney World. Connect with Walt Disney World Online: Visit the Walt Disney World WEBSITE: http://di.sn/6004OH79n Like Walt Disney World on FACEBOOK: http://di.sn/6003OH7iT Follow Walt Disney World on INSTAGRAM: http://di.sn/6009OH7cS Follow Walt Disney World on TWITTER: http://di.sn/6007OH7cB Follow Walt Disney World on PINTEREST: http://di.sn/6006OH7lY Connect with Disney Parks Online: Visit the Disney Parks WEBSITE: http://di.sn/6000OH7mA Like Disney Parks Blog on FACEBOOK: http://di.sn/6000OH7oE Follow Disney Parks on INSTAGRAM: http://di.sn/6000OH7Qn Follow Disney Parks on TWITTER: http://di.sn/6002OH7o4 Follow Disney Parks on TIKTOK: http://di.sn/6004OH7vk #planDisney #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks

The best actors of Irish descent

Ireland is thought of as the home of leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, Guinness, and no snakes. It’s also the home, or at least the former home, of many a fine actor.

Taylor Swift's team send message to Liverpool crowd after life changing show

The popstar's dancers were blown away by the atmosphere

Iconic 80s rock band perform together for the first time in 17 years

Netflix viewers are all raving about a dark thriller with ‘absolutely stellar cliffhangers’

Blackpink’s Jennie Kim walks her first catwalk for Jacquemus as Dua Lipa sits front row

Blackpink’s Jennie Kim walks her first catwalk for Jacquemus as Dua Lipa sits front row - The Blackpink band member earned her fashion stripes as she took to Jacquemus’ Capri catwalk

The 29 Best Grammys Red Carpet Outfits Ever

There's high-end couture, and there's also some wild innovation.

Must Do Experiences For Tweens & Teens | planDisney Podcast – Season 3 Episode 2

A visit to Walt Disney World with tweens and teens is sure to be a thrilling adventure! On this month’s episode of the planDisney podcast, panelists Heather S. and Jonathan G. share their insights on must-do experiences for older kids at Walt Disney World. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Education Guide Rachel Novak to hear about a unique offering that is perfect for adventurous tweens and teens! 0:00-2:19 Meet the planDisney Panelists 2:19-4:06 Tweens and Teens at Walt Disney World 4:06-7:11 Thrill Rides for Older Kids 7:11-8:33 Disney After Hours 8:33-12:18 Technology and Gaming 12:18-16:48 Dining Experiences for Tweens and Teens 16:48-19:58 Disney Water Parks 19:58-26:06 Interview with Rachel Novak, Education Guide for Wild Africa Trek 26:06-31:18 Enchanting Extras Collection 31:18-33:13 Lightning Round 33:13-34:17 Visit planDisney.com SUBSCRIBE: http://di.sn/6002ODIEQ About Walt Disney World: At Walt Disney World, you've got a whole fantastic world to celebrate in! With

20 celebrity couples with whom millennials are oddly obsessed

Millennials love the rich and famous, but even more so, they love it when those celebrities hook up. Over the years, there have been a number of celebrity couples to which millennials have attached themselves. Whether or not said pairs lasted doesn’t matter because these are the celebrity couples millennials are obsessed with.

Operation Mincemeat: the West End hit is still the perfect mix of ingenious, silly and moving

My original Operation Mincemeat musical review was an unqualified five-star rave. I was bowled over by this plucky British success story – or two stories, in fact: both the astonishing real-life Second World War plot to foil the Nazis, and the crafting of a knockout show about it. But I did wonder how it might fare once the original creators left t...

29 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Biden goes straight from G7 to Hollywood fundraiser, balancing geopolitics with his reelection bid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After flying through the night across nine time zones, from southern Italy to Southern California, President Joe Biden is shifting his focus from Russia's challenge of Western unity to raking in big money for his reelection campaign at a Hollywood fundraiser featuring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Biden went straight from the Group of Seven summit of wealthy democracies, where Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of...

5 best Netflix features you’re not using but really should be

These Netflix features can upgrade your streaming experience giving you access to secret categories, smart downloads and more.

Countdown star Susie Dent’s ‘delight’ at honour for sharing her joy of language

Countdown star Susie Dent’s ‘delight’ at honour for sharing her joy of language - For more than 30 years, Oxford-based Dent has appeared as the resident expert in Dictionary Corner on the Channel 4 show.

'Ultraman: Rising' Ending and What The Post-Credits Scene Means For The Sequel

While the ending of Ultraman: Rising was the generic thrilling battle you’d expect from a movie with Kaiju, a genuine emotional factor was riding over it. Plus, the post-credits scene provides an answer about Ken’s mother, Emiko, providing extra insight into what we may expect from a sequel. I’ve broken down the key questions and moments to provide a holistic view of that finale. Gigantron Is Alive I have to admit, I didn’t see this coming. I...

10 huge stars who’ve completely given up on dating, from Whoopi Goldberg to Stevie Nicks

10 huge stars who’ve completely given up on dating, from Whoopi Goldberg to Stevie Nicks - Lydia Spencer-Elliott takes a look at the top celebrities who think romance just isn’t worth the hassle

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker halts BBC show for 'tough' update on TV pundit

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker paused Saturday's broadcast to speak out about famous TV pundit Alan Hansen

A Draw Was Never An Option! || Polgar vs Topalov || Dos Hermanas (1996)

Kasparov vs Kramnik here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js5urckenug Ivanchuk vs Kramnik Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YovtyJJ0iis Download Mproov and Improve Your Chess Today! https://app.mproov.me/AgadYouTube1 Judit Polgar vs Veselin Topalov Dos Hermanas (1996), Dos Hermanas ESP, rd 3, May-23 Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation (B53) 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cd4 4. Qd4 Bd7 5. c4 Nc6 6. Qd2 g6 7. b3 Bg7 8. Nc3 Nf6 9. Bb2 Bg4 10. Be2 O-O 11. h3 Bf3 12. Bf3 Nd7 13. O-O Qa5 14. Rab1 Rfd8 15. Rfc1 a6 16. a3 Bf6 17. Bg4 e6 18. b4 Qg5 19. f4 Qh6 20. Ne2 Nde5 21. Rc2 Ng4 22. hg4 Bb2 23. Rbb2 Qh4 24. g5 e5 25. b5 ab5 26. cb5 Nd4 27. Nd4 ed4 28. Rb3 Re8 29. g3 Qg4 30. Qd4 Ra4 31. Rc4 Rc4 32. Qc4 Rc8 33. Qd3 Rc1 34. Kg2 Qh5 35. e5 Rd1 36. Qf3 Qh1 37. Kf2 The 8th Annual Dos Hermanas Chess Tournament held from May 20th to June 2nd, 1996 was a category XIX event. Ten of the world's best players, including the World Champion, competed in a round robin format. The participants were (in order of ELO): Garry Kasparov (2775), Vladimir Kramnik (2775), Vassily Ivanchuk (2735), Gata Kamsky (2735), Vishwanathan Anand (2725), Veselin Topalov (2700), Boris Gelfand (2700), Alexei Shirov (2690), Judit Polgar (2675), and local Spanish favorite Miguel Illescas-Cordoba (2635). Kramnik and Topalov took first as co-champions, each with 6/9, edging out Kasparov and Anand by half a point. Check out agadmator's merch here https://teespring.com/stores/agadmators-swag-store https://teespring.com/design-with-a-story-tm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you realllly enjoy my content, you're welcome to support me and my channel with a small donation via PayPal, Bitcoin, Litecoin or Nano. Link to PayPal donation https://www.paypal.me/agadmator Bitcoin address 12VEbMQPyLzBoZzw9yuNofph4C9Ansc4iZ Litecoin address LbSuZuBffDCNmr5CSZbY7W2zM83w4ZvnC7 Nano address xrb_383y7ofu5wsyfr9o8rh93aqaq8aixpdcbaud5iubydukz5moiadsirmuzgoq Check out some of the books I enjoy https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFWWCIBWCL5PGEPL73FDWK632F7Q/2QAGBMLVXE7MG Check out ALL my videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgd5ZLdHz8&list=PLDnx7w_xuguFTxcfiM11bB1JchtHclEJg Steemit: https://steemit.com/@agadmator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agadmatoryoutube Twitter: https://twitter.com/agadmator Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agadmator/ Lichess: https://lichess.org/@/agadmator Chess.com: agadmator League of Legends: agadmator (EUNE, my friend is using my EUWE account for a couple of years now) Blizzard: agadmator #2992 Check out my Hearthstone channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKefsd8PMI0FXHwPi5yscg Check out the SUBSCRIBERS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-xa0SkpIiA #bigvlad #chess "Watch me without ads on your Amazon devices (https://bit.ly/Agadmator_Amazon) and Roku TV (https://bit.ly/Agadmator_Roku)

10 WWE Moments That Defined Pure Cinema

THIS IS PURE CINEMA Topics Discussed In this Video: 1. 10 WWE Moments That Were Pure Cinema 2. 10 Masterpieces Of Pure Cinema In WWE 3. 10 WWE Moments That Were Incredibly Good 4. 10 WWE Moments That Defined Pure Cinema 5. Wrestlelamia

Disney casts unknown 17-year-old actor as Moana in live-action movie

Disney casts unknown 17-year-old actor as Moana in live-action movie - 17-year-old Catherine Laga‘aia from Sydney, Australia is of Samoan heritage

The 25 best cult classic films of all time

The true definition of a cult classic movie can differ. The gist of it is something that might not have been popular or critically praised upon introduction but draws a loyal and dedicated fan base over time. Below are our 25 best cult classic films.

20 celebrities you didn’t realize were in Disney movies

Every actor has a little-known credit. For these 20, it's a Disney movie.

Young guitarist endorsed by Jack White after dueting on Seven Nation Army – from her bedroom window several streets away

A young guitarist who jammed with Jack White without him knowing has now caught the attention of the White Stripe himself

Outrageous Homes: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has more fun than anyone else alive

I am starting to feel sorry for Channel 4, because they are never going to make a property show I like, no matter how many times they try. This is simply because of the economic reality I live in – I don’t own property and I’m starting to think I never will, thanks woke – and that makes it grating and tedious to watch other people on TV build houses, or renovate houses, or Grand Design their houses. They tried with George Clarke, but I loathed...

Laughter lessons: a comedy watchlist for Pope Francis

A hundred top comedians are generally considered a tough crowd, but Pope Francis had them rolling in the aisles at the Vatican on Friday, with jovial praise for their profession. To “laugh at God” was fine, he explained, in the same way “we play and joke with the people we love”. “While communication today often generates conflict,” the pontiff continued, “you know how to bring together diverse and sometimes contrary realities. How much we need...

The original punk? How William Blake became rock’s favourite poet

William Blake is today exal­ted as one of the greatest British artists. His life mask is in the National Portrait Gallery, while a bust sits in Westminster Abbey. His poem “The Tyger” is among the most anthol­ogised in the English language, grappling with creation in terms that even children can grasp: “What immortal hand or eye / Could frame thy f...

Princess of Wales wears elegant Jenny Packham for Trooping of Colour procession

The princess made her first public appearance of the year

The 5 best James Bond films ever - including a record-breaking blockbuster

Of 27 films in the iconic franchise, these 5 picks came out on top.

From The Who’s V-signs to bad miming: the most notorious Top of the Pops performances of all time

Sixty years since it first aired in early 1964 until its controversial cancellation in 2006, Top of the Pops (TOTP) played host to hundreds of titans of music. Most performances went off without a hitch, thrilling audiences and boosting record sales. But gathering a bunch of rock bands every week was always a potential recipe for disaster, and the ...

The Boys, season 4, review: outrageous superhero satire shows signs of outgrowing its Spandex

Early in the latest season of superhero satire The Boys (Prime Video), it is revealed that Homelander, the show’s sociopathic answer to Superman, is suffering the ravages of ageing. Greying hair, a midlife crisis – this psycho-in-Spandex (a grippingly unsettling Antony Starr) is struggling to hold it together. The same might be said for The Boys it...

80s pop hit set to become the unofficial anthem of Euro 2024

The song was first released in 1983

Taskmaster’s Rosie Jones responds to trolls criticising her casting

Taskmaster’s Rosie Jones responds to trolls criticising her casting - Jones, who has cerebral palsy, routinely faces online abuse

ITV reality show won't return despite more than 5,000,000 viewers tuning in last year

Sad times.

Ariana Grande says therapy should be 'mandatory' for child stars following docuseries Quiet On Set

Ariana Grande says therapy should be 'mandatory' for child stars following docuseries Quiet On Set - The pop star found fame as a teenager on children’s TV channel Nickelodeon and reflected on her experience

‘It was tough’: Billie Eilish recalls moment she realised all her ‘friends’ were employees

‘It was tough’: Billie Eilish recalls moment she realised all her ‘friends’ were employees - Pop singer recalled looking around at her 20th birthday party and realising her friends were actually employees

20 movie remakes that are better than the original

Remaking a movie is risky, especially if there is nothing wrong with the original. A lot of the time, it doesn’t work, and it is obvious when something is a cash grab. However, many remakes stand defiantly on their own and even surpass their original versions.

60s pop icon and actress dies aged 80

Star Trek | Spock's Most Relatable Moments | Paramount Movies

Witness the human side of the iconic Vulcan science officer, Spock, in this video of his most relatable moments throughout the Star Trek series. From his struggles with logic and emotion to his enduring friendship with Captain Kirk, we're recapping the times Spock shows his true character! Featuring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña & More! Watch Star Trek (2009) on digital: https://bit.ly/3Eyz0kM About Star Trek (2009): The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. SUBSCRIBE To Paramount Movies: https://www.youtube.com/@paramountmovies?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with PARAMOUNT MOVIES online: Visit PARAMOUNT MOVIES on our WEBSITE: https://paramnt.us/ParamountMoviesOff... Like PARAMOUNT MOVIES on FACEBOOK: https://paramnt.us/ParamountMoviesFB Follow PARAMOUNT MOVIES on TWITTER: https://paramnt.us/ParamountMoviesTW Follow PARAMOUNT MOVIES on INSTAGRAM: https://paramnt.us/ParamountMoviesIG #StarTrek #ChrisPine #ParamountMovies Welcome to the Official Paramount Movies YouTube Channel! Here we’ll be celebrating Paramount Pictures’ iconic films and new releases. We’ll take you deeper into your favorite movies, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Top Gun, A Quiet Place, Transformers, Star Trek, Forrest Gump, Mission: Impossible, and many more!