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The True Story Behind the First Foreign Feature to Break Out In Hollywood

  • Academy revised international film Oscar rules to allow festival-based nominations and credit directors instead of countries
  • French director Jean Renoir's "La Grande Illusion" (1937) achieved an unprecedented best picture nomination decades before foreign films gained formal Oscar recognition
  • The 1938 nomination showcased a foreign film's ability to penetrate Hollywood's highest award categories despite lack of studio backing or director name recognition

At a time when subtitled films were a non-factor in the U.S., and with no major studio backing, Jean Renoir’s antiwar classic 'La Grande Illusion' wowed audiences and managed a best picture Oscar nom in 1937.

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7 Movies That Clearly Influenced ‘The Invite’

  • Article lists films that influenced Olivia Wilde's new comedy "The Invite"
  • "The Invite" is a remake of Spanish film "The People Upstairs"
  • Cited influences include "12 Angry Men" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

The article explores the classic films that influenced "The Invite," Olivia Wilde's acclaimed relationship comedy starring herself alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz. Beyond its direct source material, the Spanish-language film "The People Upstairs," the piece highlights several older films whose staging, tone or themes shaped…

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Zohran Mamdani Makes “Charlie’s Garden” Cameo In Djo’s Forest Hills Show

  • NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a surprise video appearance at Djo's sold-out Forest Hills concert, offering congratulations to performer Joe Keery
  • The cameo replaced the standard voicemail segment in 'Charlie's Garden,' generating enthusiastic crowd response

Zohran Mamdani loves to make cameos at shows. He's joined MJ Lenderman at Brooklyn Steel, Lucy Dacus at the All Things Go Festival, PinkPantheress at Kings Theatre, and more. On Friday (July 17), the beloved NYC Mayor made a video appearance at Djo's Forest Hills concert. The post…

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The 1960s folk album that left Graham Nash completely stunned: “Give me a break!”

  • Graham Nash praised Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bookends' for emotional depth and sophisticated songwriting, whilst dismissing other material like 'America' with characteristic candour
  • The album marked a cultural shift from 1960s optimism to introspective approaches, blending energetic and weightier material to explore life's passage and identity
  • Nash's discerning response reflected his broader artistic philosophy prioritising emotional authenticity across The Hollies, supergroups, and solo projects

"Give me a break". The post The 1960s folk album that left Graham Nash completely stunned: “Give me a break!” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Kristin Cavallari gets rave reviews for her first pitch at Cubs game, 7’6 15-year-old basketball player & MEAT

  • Kristin Cavallari's Cubs game first pitch drew praise online.
  • Featured in Outkick's light-hearted "Saturday Screencaps" roundup.
  • Piece also teases other items, including a young basketball player.

Kristin Cavallari received praise for throwing out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game, with the moment turning heads and leaving the Cubs' mascot visibly reacting to it. The piece is part of Outkick's "Saturday Screencaps" roundup, a recurring feature that gathers light-hearted sports and entertainment moments…

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ONE TRIBE NATION All-Star Collective, Feat. LIVING COLOUR Frontman COREY GLOVER, Releases Live Cover Of BLACK SABBATH’s ‘The Wizard’

  • ONE TRIBE NATION covers Black Sabbath's "The Wizard" live, honouring Ozzy Osbourne
  • Recording features Living Colour's Corey Glover, filmed at charity's "Jamm Night"
  • Track previews the band's forthcoming third album, "Estado Dorado"

ONE TRIBE NATION, a Southern California musical collective, has released a live cover of Black Sabbath's "The Wizard" featuring Grammy-winning Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, recorded as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne's legacy. Led by guitarist and musical director Michael Sanders, the group reworks the heavy metal classic…

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The Odyssey actors reveal the most physically difficult scene to film: ‘You don’t feel necessarily safe’

  • Actors Jon Bernthal and Himesh Patel discussed the physically demanding Trojan Horse scenes filmed for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
  • Bernthal, who was confined inside the prop, reported freezing water, cramped conditions, and an unsafe atmosphere during production
  • Despite harsh circumstances, both actors credited Nolan's approach of placing performers in authentic situations rather than using comfort measures

Jon Bernthal and Hamish Patel reflect on their work with Christopher Nolan in The Odyssey

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What Makes the World Cup Hit Different? Ask the Music Industry

  • FIFA and Rolling Stone held a panel on World Cup music's cultural impact.
  • Ricky Martin's 1998 anthem seen as first true crossover World Cup hit.
  • Event held at FIFA House, New York, alongside an Ava Max performance.

FIFA and Rolling Stone hosted a panel at FIFA House in New York on the cultural link between the World Cup and popular music, tracing how official tournament anthems have evolved from stadium curiosities into genuine global hits. Speakers included FIFA marketing director Marco Nazzari, Recording Academy and…

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$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success

  • Nolan's *The Odyssey* smashes box-office forecasts on opening weekend
  • 2004's *Troy*, same source material, sees streaming resurgence as a result
  • Nolan nearly directed *Troy* before making *Batman Begins* instead

Christopher Nolan's new film adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has vastly exceeded box-office expectations on its opening weekend, and the surge of interest has spilled over into renewed streaming popularity for 2004's *Troy*, another film drawn from the same source material. The knock-on effect highlights…

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