Dave Williams

One Direction was the internet’s first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force. Liam Payne’s voice is the first one heard in the culture-shifting boy band One Direction’s debut single: “What Makes You Beautiful” launches into a bouncy guitar riff, a cheeky and borderline gratuitous cowbell and then, Payne.-AP

New York Film Festival
Naomi Watts, Carla Gugino, Sigrid Nunez & More on The Friend | NYFF62
Directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel, author Sigrid Nunez, and cast members Naomi Watts, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Noma Dumezweni, Constance Wu, Owen Teague, and Bing join NYFF62 programmer Florence Almozini to discuss The Friend, a Spotlight…[Leggi tutto]

New York Film Festival 62
Sony Pictures Classics

Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello at the New York Film Festival premiere of #ImStillHere

More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
Hurricane Milton has plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes. – AP

2024 Nobel Prizes
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to 3 Scientists for Predicting and Creating Proteins
The Nobel, awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, is the second this week to involve artificial intelligence. (nytimes)

New York Festival 62
Oh, Canada – with Paul Schrader, Uma Thurman, and Michael Imperioli
Director Paul Schrader was joined by cast members Uma Thurman and Michael Imperioli to discuss Oh, Canada, a NYFF62 Main Slate selection, at its U.S. premiere. The conversation was moderated by NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim.

In an unvarnished,…[Leggi tutto]

New York Film Festival

Elon Musk makes first appearance at Trump rally casting election in dire terms
Elon Musk heralded Donald Trump on Saturday as the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America.” (apnews)

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Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for huge rally with Vance and Musk
Donald Trump is setting aside what are now near-constant worries for his physical safety in order to fulfill “really an obligation.” . apnews.com

Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next week. Former President Barack Obama is planning to hit key swing states to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House, starting next Thursday in Pittsburgh.- apnews.com/

New York Film Festival
NYFF62: Sept. 27 – Oct. 14, 2024 | Presenting new & important films since 1963.
Director RaMell Ross introduces Nickel Boys, the Opening Night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival, with NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim.

What to Watch For in Tonight’s Vance-Walz Debate
JD Vance and Tim Walz, both quick-witted communicators, are set to hold their vice-presidential debate in New York. (nytimes)

Israeli special forces cross into Lebanese territory ahead of possible ground invasion
Israel expanded its attacks today on Iran-backed militant groups across the region after the killing of powerful Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. – nbcnews.com/

Why Tuesday’s vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests. Tim Walz and JD Vance might have the chance to reshape the political landscape Tuesday in their first and only debate.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/sep/29/tuesdays-vice-presidential-debate-could-matter-mor/

Hurricane Helene: mapping more than 600 miles of devastation
The devastating path carved out by Hurricane Helene from Florida’s Gulf Coast to Tennessee. (nytimes)