Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival

Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival

A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in New England NEWPORT, R.I. — A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one … Read more

The comeback queen: actor Joan Chen on self-doubt, success, savagings – and a second chance at 63 | Film

The comeback queen: actor Joan Chen on self-doubt, success, savagings – and a second chance at 63 | Film

Joan Chen is talking about her busier-than-ever work schedule, her face lit up with excitement, when she mentions being “in the winter of my career”. After decades in the film industry, she sees this as the final chapter. But the Chinese American actor never expected there could be new beginnings, too: at 63, she has … Read more

The Truth About Amy – Episode 7: Rachael Makiri on Wensley’s death and Facebook post that tagged David Simmons

The Truth About Amy – Episode 7: Rachael Makiri on Wensley’s death and Facebook post that tagged David Simmons

The young woman who was one of the last to see Amy Wensley alive — in the hours before the mother-of-two died from a shotgun blast to the head — was threatened and abused as a “snitch” by her own sister on the fourth anniversary of her shocking death. In 2014, Rachael Makiri was the … Read more

The Vatican Condemns Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Vatican Condemns Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Vatican has joined the chorus of conservative outrage over the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. In a statement released more than a week after the festivities, the Holy See appeared to target a segment interpreted by some as drag queens mocking Christianity in a parody of “The Last Supper.” “The Holy See was saddened by … Read more

Harold and the Purple Crayon review – sketchy live-action adaptation | Animation in film

Harold and the Purple Crayon review – sketchy live-action adaptation | Animation in film

Crockett Johnson’s much loved 1950s children’s books have been adapted several times before, though British viewers may be more familiar with CBBC’s Su Pollard-voiced equivalent, Penny Crayon. This time round, it’s a live-action film with animated elements, starring Zachary Levi as an adult version of the onesie-wearing, magic crayon-wielding Harold. The film begins in cartoon … Read more