Patrick Dempsey

New York Film Festival
For today’s daily #NYFF62 podcast, we present the press conference from our Opening Night selection NICKEL BOYS, featuring director RaMell Ross and cast members Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Daveed Diggs, Fred Hechinger, and Hamish Linklater!

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.

Helene and other storms dumped a whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on the South. Meteorologists calculate that more than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it. (apnews)

IRAN LAUNCHES MISSILES AT ISRAEL. Attack comes as Israel claims it launched limited ground incursion into Lebanon. The Israeli military said that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters. (apnews)

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/

Death toll climbs as communities reel from Helene. The massive storm has killed at least 91 people from Florida to Virginia, The Associate Press reported, and extreme floods washed away homes and bridges in North Carolina.

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/

Kris Kristofferson died at his home on Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday. He was 88. Goodbye Kris!

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)

Eric Adams speaks on indictment charges: ‘We are not surprised’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five counts connected to improper campaign contributions, according to a sweeping indictment unsealed Thursday morning.

Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89. We love you and we’ll miss you Maggie! Be happy!

AP .Helene lashes the South, leaving millions without power. Follow live updates
Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia after making landfall in Florida. At least four deaths were reported, and millions of people are without power.

Watch: Tampa Residents Push Car Into Hurricane Helene Floodwater

Judge sets Mayor’s arraignment on bribery and fraud charges for Friday. A U.S. attorney said Mayor Eric Adams of New York took over $100,000 in graft and used his powers to help Turkey. Mr. Adams insisted he was innocent. nytimes.com/live/2024/09/26/nyregion/eric-adams-indicted-news

Trump says Ukraine is ‘demolished’ and dismisses its defense against Russia’s invasion
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ukraine-putin-zelenskyy-0f4d539aa73a943474d779716e5fe42a

Ornella Vanoni fa 90 anni: magnifica donna! Lavora anche per farsi pubblicità ed è molto vitale. Questa è vita! Auguri di buon compleanno Ornella!
https://www.facebook.com/ornellavanoniofficialpage/videos/7983096318479085

Zelernsky è in America, secondo me vuole farsi dare altri soldi e così ha preparato un piano per la vittoria. La sua è follia dato che dopo due anni di guerra e moltissimi morti, sta ancora come sta. Non può pensare di vincere dopo tutta questa ecatombe. E’ matto. Gli è scaduto il mandato alcuni mesi fa ma non molla, questo non va più via.