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Alex Marshall
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BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off
‘Hamnet,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Sentimental Value’ are also in the running for best film at Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70
Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and art-house festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal…
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
British Police Drop Case Against Bob Vylan After Its Anti-Israel Chant
Bob Vylan, a punk-rap duo, caused international outrage by chanting the message at the Glastonbury music festival this year.
Russell Brand Is Charged With Additional Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault
The actor, comedian and YouTuber now faces seven counts of rape and sexual assault in Britain.
Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Icon, Dies at 81
The Grammy Award-winning singer and star of the movie “The Harder They Come” died of pneumonia, his wife said.
Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court
A rapper in the popular Irish-language group was charged over displaying a Hezbollah flag onstage.
Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the…
A Benefit for the Palestinian Cause Filled an Arena. Are More Coming?
Onstage campaigning for an end to the war in Gaza is now common in the British music scene, and pro-Palestinian benefit shows can sell out…