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Karim Kassem Broaches Migrant Issues in Lebanon With ‘Pipes’: ‘A Lot of People Are Being Affected by War but We Don’t See the Whole Picture’
Lebanese director Karim Kassem is premiering his new film “Pipes” in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, marking his fifth film in five years and cementing his reputation as one of the most prolific directors in the MENA region despite Lebanon’s ongoing instability. The film uses the story of a rural…
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Democratic party implodes over scandal-plagued Graham Platner’s nomination as Senate hopeful seeks to choose his own replacement
Maine’s Democratic Party has descended into open conflict over its embattled US Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faces mounting pressure to withdraw from his challenge to long-serving Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The turmoil matters because it threatens the party’s prospects in a key Senate contest, with Platner—a former oyster farmer—now mired in sexual assault allegations…
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Pokémon Champions Has Now Surpassed 10 Million Downloads Worldwide
The Pokémon Company has announced that its free-to-download title Pokémon Champions has surpassed 10 million cumulative downloads worldwide, combining figures from both the Switch and mobile versions. The battle-focused game launched on Switch in April before arriving on smartphones the following month, and the milestone marks a solid start for the competitive-play title. To mark…
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Palace’s gallery doubles number of paintings
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has been redisplayed for this summer’s opening, almost doubling the number of paintings on show from 63 to 120. The change matters because it is a rare chance for the public to see many more works from the Royal Collection, in keeping with the collection’s charitable aim of sharing as much…
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‘The Man Will Burn’ Review: HBO’s Burning Man Docuseries Boasts Impressive Access, but Sticks Too Close to the Photogenic Surface
Directors Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi chronicle the highs and lows of the festival, which sees tens of thousands of artists and fans descending on the Nevada desert every year.
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Baldy Man, Gold Blend flirters and mash-mad Martians: TV’s golden age ads
As the History of Advertising Trust (HAT) marks its 50th anniversary, a Guardian writer explores its vast Norfolk archive and reflects on the memorable British television commercials of past decades. The piece celebrates advertising as a cultural record, arguing that these ephemeral commercials are a valuable window into modernity and the ways in which consumers…
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Disney and Luxury Fashion Brand Ganni Continue Partnership With Daisy Duck Collection (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen fashion label Ganni has unveiled the third instalment of its ongoing collaboration with Disney, a 12-piece special-edition collection built around Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse on what the brand calls the “ultimate girl’s trip” in Paris. The launch matters as another sign of Disney increasingly courting the fashion world, using designer partnerships to give…
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Wes Anderson Was Trapped in Academy Museum Elevator After ‘Bottle Rocket’ Anniversary Event
Director Wes Anderson was trapped in a lift at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Monday, shortly after taking part in an event marking the 30th anniversary of his debut feature, Bottle Rocket. He and producer James L. Brooks were stuck for around 30 minutes before the Los Angeles Fire Department freed them, in…