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Silent film legend Chaplin died on this day in 1977
Charlie Chaplin, "The King of Film", died aged 88 on the 25th December 1977. He passed away at 04:00 at his Swiss manor. His wife Oona was present. Their daughter, actress Geraldine, was filming abroad (Spain) but...
'Children of God' Exposes Homophobia in the Bahamas
A new documentary from gay filmmaker Kareem Mortimer exposes homophobia in the Bahamas. The documentary 'Children of God' opened earlier this month at the sixth annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) "... 
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 6 days ago | updated 6 days ago
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Multiple identities
The Shanaakht (Identity) Festival returned to Karachi on Monday. It is a three day festival organized by the Citizen's Archives of Pakistan. Each morning of the festival is reserved for visiting school children... 
More Than a Game Review: New Doc Reveals LeBron James Early Life
It turns out that Michael Jackson isn't the only star with a documentary in theatres this week. NBA All-Star LeBron James is the subject of a new documentary entitled More Than a Game. The new doc focuses on... 
Slovenian film nominated for Oscar
This is an excellent film and I hope they get the award. ""Rooster's Breakfast", the top-grossing Slovenian movie of 2007, was selected among the five candidates which applied to DSFU as Slovenia's candidate for...
Daughter of Ahmadinejad advisor requests asylum in Germany
Renowed Iranian film maker Narges Kalhor , daughter of a close associate of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has requested asylum in Germany.
Kalhor's father Mehdi Kalhor is an advisor of... 
created by israeli.agent | 11 wks ago | updated 11 wks ago
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Ingmar Bergman's Possessions Auctioned Off
Film icon Ingmar Bergman's personal belongings are fetching much higher prices than expected at a public auction in Sweden. Bergman's eight children of six different mothers inherited all his real estate,... 
created by Annina Bergman | 13 wks ago | updated 11 wks ago
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Jessica Biel & Cast: Behind the Scenes Pics of "The A-Team" Movie
After several cast and director changes, the long-awaited A-Team movie is in production. No sightings of Mr. T... yet."Behind-the-scenes pics of Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton Jackson and... 
Outcry over Polanski's detention
"Politicians and Hollywood heavyweights have rallied behind director Roman Polanski following his arrest. French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner called the detention of the film-maker - a French citizen - in Switzerland a "bit sinister". "Really?! Seriously?! Outcry over... 
Melvin Blevins Jailed For Forcing 18-Month Niece To Smoke Weed
Melvin Blevins, 19 years old, has been arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison for video taping himself forcing his 18 month old niece to smoke marijana. The video tape was found inside a camera at a pawn shop in Ohio. Blevins is shown giving the little girl a glass... 
White Stripes to close out TIFF
The White Stripes tour doc The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights is set to close out the Toronto International Film Festival today. From the description: "Are the White Stripes still the...
Americans cannot stomach Darwinism?
The struggle between Faith and Reason is one of the great sagas of post-industrialism, in Europe, and in North America. It is an ongoing theme which resonates in our own time with nearly the force of... 
Upwards lightning caught on film
" Scientists have photographed "upwards lightning", a rarely-seen phenomenon where electricity from storms flows into the upper atmosphere. During last year's Tropical Storm Cristobal, lightning reached more...
Exploring the Burqa as a Metaphor
"The obsession with burqa, face-veil, niqab, hijab, parda has very little to do with religious beliefs and everything to do with the patriarchal, tribal, feudal mindset and value system," says The Ajoka Theatre...
created by rumana husain | 18 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago
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Vancouver Queer Film Festival Celebrates 21 Years
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival celebrates 21 years from August 13th through August 23rd. The festival is Vancouver's second largest film festival and western Canada's largest queer arts event. ...
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 19 wks ago | updated 19 wks ago
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