For as long as Danielle Deadwyler has had to wait to take the lead in an action film like “40 Acres,” it takes far less time for the “Till” star to demonstrate the full range of her strengths. Given the kind of introduction usually reserved for the likes of Clint Eastwood or Bruce Willis as … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fruit and juice exports to China have seen remarkable growth this year, with a significant increase reported in the January-July 2024 period. According to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), exports of frozen orange juice from Pakistan reached unprecedented levels, highlighting the rising demand for Pakistani produce in the Chinese market. … Read more
If you think the American presidential election has been unpredictable, wait’ll you see how capricious things get at the Vatican when the cardinals assemble to choose a new pope in “Conclave.” Adapted from the Robert Harris novel by Edward Berger, who assumes a very different challenge after “All Quiet on the Western Front,” this thinking … Read more
There is a great deal more hagiography than history in “Reagan,” a worshipful biopic of the 40th U.S. President that often plays like the cinematic equivalent of CliffsNotes, or one of those compact paperback biographies of notable figures that are designed to be consumed in an hour or less. Director Sean McNamara (“Soul Surfer”), working … Read more
Paris commemorated the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation during World War II with a series of tributes, military parades, and the ceremonial hoisting of the French flag at the Eiffel Tower on Sunday. The city had been under German control for 1,500 days until the 2nd French Armoured Division, led by General … Read more
Manchester City secured a comfortable home victory, defeating Ipswich Town 4-1 on Saturday at Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester, although the match started with an unexpected scare. The newly promoted Ipswich briefly stunned City with an early goal through Szmodics after a quick counterattack, momentarily raising hopes of a potential upset. However, City swiftly regained … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 at close on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday. The left-hander scored a patient 183-ball 93 to keep the visitors’ chances of fighting out for a draw or … Read more
Signaling new growth plans afoot, leading Chilean company Quijote Films (“The Settlers”) has tapped former Fabula strategy and development exec Sergio Karmy to lead the company’s new business drive. “Since the start, Quijote has been characterized by its production of auteur works with international reach, awarded and premiered around the world. Thanks to the success … Read more
Barcelona secured a morale-boosting 2-1 victory against Valencia in their LaLiga opener, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice, helping new manager Hansi Flick to a winning start. Despite being on the back foot in the first half, Barcelona showed resilience to turn the game around at the Mestalla, one of the toughest venues in Spain. Valencia … Read more
A reserved man with some unresolved childhood issues returns to his hometown for the funeral of a parent. This isn’t only the premise at the heart of Robert Schwartzman’s well-meaning yet timid feature “The Good Half,” but also a recurrent foundation on which many a melancholic American dramedy, from “Elizabethtown” to “Garden State” to “This … Read more