Tania Driscoll

Tony Awards 2025

Best New Play
“Purpose”
Nominees in this category: “English”; “The Hills of California”; “John Proctor Is the Villain”; “Oh, Mary!”

At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not.
https://apnews.com/article/jordan-bardella-profile-france-far-right-le-pen-afb0b80470a814b8d6bacf70ef9bd267

George Clooney is done with romantic films: ‘I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men’. nypost.com/entertainment/

Do you know he’s 63 years old?

Pope Francis makes first public appearance, leaves hospital after five weeks. Pope Francis was released home to the Vatican following a hospitalization in which he suffered two respiratory episodes that almost cost him his life.

For Russia, Trump-Putin call marks Moscow’s return to the world stage – washingtonpost

Legendary actor, 97 years old, two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed just after midnight Thursday the couple had died, along with their dog.

At FireAid Benefit, Stars sing a love song to Los Angeles. Katy Perry belted out “California Gurls,” and Joni Mitchell offered a rare performance as Angelenos spoke movingly about loss — and resilience.

Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out
A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news.

Driver Rams German Christmas Market, Killing at Least 2 and Injuring Dozens

Video showed a car plowing into a large crowd. The driver, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen who worked as a doctor, was arrested. – nytimes.

Donald Trump is cool. A great man.

Russia says Ukraine fired 6 US-made ATACMS at the Bryansk region. The announcement comes shortly after Biden lifted restrictions on Ukraine using U.S.-made longer-range missiles to strike Russia.- apnews

Kamala Harris burned through $1.5 billion in 15 Weeks. Her frenzied spending has led to second-guessing among some Democrats and questions as she has pressed for more cash since the election. – nytimes.com/2024/11/17/us/politics/harris-campaign-finances.html

The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/14/trump-administration-transition/

THE SHROUDS Trailer Teaser (2024) Vincent Cassel, David Cronenberg

Film at Lincoln Center
The legend himself.
What a thrill it’s been to have director David Cronenberg join us these past two evenings to present the U.S. Premiere of the #NYFF62 Main Slate selection THE SHROUDS.

New York Film Festival
NYFF62: Sept. 27 – Oct. 14, 2024 | Presenting new & important films since 1963.