The American Film Institute has named Tom Cruise the recipient of the 52nd AFI Life Achievement Award, honoring his five-decade film career.
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Al Pacino to Receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Al Pacino (Brigitte Lacombe) Actor Al Pacino has been named the recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian accomplishments.
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Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor whose commanding voice made Optimus Prime one of the most recognizable characters in popular culture, has died at age 85.
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Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ Actor, Dies at 52
Samuel Monroe Jr. (courtesy) Samuel Monroe Jr., the actor known for appearing in Menace II Society, Tales from the Hood, Set It Off, and The Players Club, has died at age 52.
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Tim Curry, Rocky Horror and Pennywise Actor, Dies at 80
Tim Curry Tim Curry, the actor known for playing the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the sinister Pennywise in It, has died at the age of 80.
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Interview – Exposing the Psyche: Sovereign Director Gabriela Lopez Shares Craft of Psychological Horror
Gabriela Lopez (courtesy MidWest WeirdFest) Gabriela Lopez is driven by the disturbing, the surreal, and the absurd. She uses her personal experiences and narratives to push the boundaries of psychologically driven film, asking the audience to reflect on their psyches when exposed to her art.
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Naomi Watts to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival for Her Performance in ‘The Housewife’
Naomi Watts (JuanKR) Actress Naomi Watts will be honored at the Zurich Film Festival with the Golden Eye Award for her performance in Ben Shirinian’s The Housewife, in which she portrays the enigmatic wife of a suspected Nazi.
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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) Hayden Panettiere, the actress best known for her roles in Heroes, Scream, and Nashville, has died at age 36.
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Interview – ‘Do You Love Me’ Filmmaker Lana Daher Talks Preserving Lebanese Life, Love, and Loss
Lana Daher (© Tanya Traboulsi) Do You Love Me is an award-winning debut feature by Lebanese filmmaker Lana Daher that takes audiences on a journey through Lebanon’s audiovisual memory.
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Interview – dream hampton, ‘This World Is Not My Own’ Producer Breaks Down the Fascinating Life of Nellie Mae Rowe
This World is Not My Own directed by Opendox (Petter Ringbom and Marquise Stillwell) Handmade dolls, drawings, chewing gum sculptures, plastic flowers, and much more- this was the world of Nellie Mae Rowe, a Southern folk artist from Fayette County, Georgia.
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Interview – Director Aaron Fisher Discusses ‘Corporate Retreat’, His Directorial Approach, and Influences
Aaron Fisher (courtesy) Directed by Aaron Fisher, the horror-dark comedy Corporate Retreat tells the story of a group of ambitious young executives sent to a luxury team-building retreat that is unexpectedly hijacked by their former CEO and turned into a bloody battle for survival.
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Interview – ‘Middle Life’ Director Pavan Moondi Returns to His Independent Roots
Pavan Moondi Canadian filmmaker Pavan Moondi has built his career by embracing the possibilities of independent filmmaking. After spending years developing ambitious projects, Moondi found himself returning to the style of filmmaking that first inspired him, creating heartfelt stories with limited resources but with unlimited creativity.