‘The Sparrow in the Chimney’ Review: A Heady Summer Bonfire of Combustible Family Relations

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ray Fisher ignites the screen as Lymon, the best friend of lead character Boy Willie Charles, played by John David Washington, in Netflix’s period drama “The Piano Lesson.” His portrayal has even sparked some early Oscar buzz. Fisher’s last few years have been challenging following his public dispute with “Justice League” director Joss Whedon and former DC Films president Walter Hamada. But this project offers Fisher a chance to move forward.

A report has claimed the BBC’s coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict to be heavily biased against Israel. 

Kendrick Lamar is headed for the Big Easy as he prepares to take the stage at the 2025 NFL championship.

Lala Kent knows when it’s her time to shine and when it’s not.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ain’t afraid to show off their love!

One of the most sublime impersonations of Harrison Ford isn’t from anyone on SNL rather his former Star Wars co-star Mark Hamill who can nail the gruff low bass of the Han Solo actor.

herself sailor or even if continues to wear her most summery .The singer, actor, and entrepreneur made it official at the Toronto International Film Festival, giving us a look that is , thanks to her ruffled dress by Chloé, one of the most coveted red carpet looks of the moment. It's a style that is made even more bohemian thanks to the choice of footwear, which by the way, should already be on .Jennifer Lopez attends "The Road to the Golden Globes Party" during TIFF on September 7, 2024.If there's one thing Jennifer Lopez has, it's the ability to surprise us with her outfits.

In her latest film, Billie Lourd drew from some personal inspiration for a beautiful mother-daughter story.

Although Alan Cumming couldn’t be at this weekend’s 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, he wasn’t about to sleep on the celebration.

Documentary ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! with Trey Parker and Matt Stone cleaned up on one screen only in Denver and Tamil-language revenge thriller The Greatest Of All Time is the latest Indian film to pop at the North American box office with over $2 million on 530 screens for the three-day weekend and a cume of $3.5 million including previews, according to Comscore, as it sets records at home.

Horrified diners have told of the moment they fled a nearby restaurant after the ceiling collapsed and came crashing down into Pizza Express at Sal ford Quays on Sunday afternoon (September 8).

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor J Stevens’s drama “Really Happy Someday” is one of the many titles in search of distribution at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Premiering Sunday night, the film stars Breton Lalama, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Xavier Lopez and Ali Garrison.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar is to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in New Orleans next year. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced on Sunday that Lamar would lead the half-time festivities from the Caesars Superdome on February 9.

When Christine Blake tells people her age, she’s often met with disbelief. At the age of 71, the grandmother-of-four looks younger than her years. After undergoing a facelift and an upper and lower eye lift mid 2022, she has no regrets and feels just as good as she looks.

UK TV and radio presenter Carol Vorderman has accused her former employer the BBC of “sexism” over its decision to fire her over her use of social media “sexist.” 

My Mum, Your Dad, the show helping single parents to find a second chance at love, is back for a second season. Davina McCall returns to host the series that follows a group of middle-aged single parents who head to a romance retreat and are overseen by their adult children - something that was a secret in the first series, but is now a known fact.

TORONTO – Queer characters hiding their true selves in the 1950s and early 1960s America is becoming something of its own subgenre. There is already Todd Haynes’ acclaimed melodrama “Carol,” Tom Ford’s “A Single Man,” Bill Condon’s “Gods and Monsters,” and a whole storyline in Stephen Daldry’s “The Hours.” All four of those films also have something in common, they are revered contemporary classics.

The Boys actress Valorie Curry has told fans to "respect her boundaries" after an appearance at a 'Comic-Con' event in Northern Ireland.

to hold onto for the last moments of summer? No problem, has the to wear with comfortable sandals. Dress code calls for something sultry but very elegant? Let her show you the way with a , perfect for the occasion.

In a defiant new social media post, model Lauryn Goodman showed no signs of backing down after facing off against her ex Kyle Walker in court this summer.The influencer and mother of two, 33, who shares her children Kairo and Kinara with the Manchester City ace, posted an inspirational but strongly-worded quote shortly after sharing what she claimed were WhatsApp messages between her and Kyle.The quote shared with her 243K followers read: "You are allowed to talk about what they did to you and how it hurt you. It does not matter how they feel about you talking about it because if they wanted people to think better of them, they should have been better. My page is for you." She also added a personal sign-off over the top, writing: "For anyone that needs it.

and were photographed leaving the wedding of model Karen Elson and Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster in New York City. The pair were giving modern Sandy Olsson and Danny Zucko vibes, with Swift dressed in a cream linen Zimmerman dress with scalloped edges and a floral skirt design, rekindling her love affair with classic red lipstick after a , and finishing off the look with a sleek bun.Swift even added a touch of “something blue” with (which is in white).

Angelique Jackson As summer slowly slips away, director Megan Park is stoking the fires of nostalgia with her sophomore feature “My Old Ass,” a coming-of-age story set in those sweet final weeks before her 18-year-old protagonist leaves her lakeside hometown for college in the big city. Maisy Stella (“Nashville,” “Flowervale Street”) stars as Elliott, a free-spirited teen whose birthday mushroom trip brings her face-to-face with her “old ass” 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza), who delivers some choice advice and words of warning that transform her relationships with her family and friends.

Ethan Shanfeld The Variety and Chanel Female Filmmakers Dinner brought together an A-list lineup of Hollywood stars and creatives including Andrew Garfield, Elizabeth Olsen, “Nightbitch” director Marielle Heller (who attended this event mere moments before her film’s premiere), Danielle Deadwyler, Barry Keoghan and more for a vibrant night amidst the Toronto Film Festival. The vibe was electric, with drinks flowing, delicious food on hand and a spontaneous game of “Two Truths and a Lie” breaking out.

Scott Brown admits his Ayr United side don't know when they're beaten after a rousing second half comeback in the Trust Trophy this afternoon.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music British bassist Herbie Flowers — a veteran musician who performed with David Bowie, Elton John, T. Rex and Paul McCartney, and whose bassline for Lou Reed’s iconic 1973 hit “Walk on the Wild Side” has been sampled countless times — died Saturday, according to a social media post from his family. No cause of death was announced; he was 86.

Molly-Mae Hague has announced the launch of her new contemporary womenswear brand, Maebe.

Early on in her career, Jennifer Aniston’s physique made headlines when she was thrust into the spotlight as the beloved Rachel Green on "Friends," arguably one of the most popular American sitcoms of all time. Today, the ever-fit actress can be seen on her social media accounts now and again connecting with followers and showing off her dedication to health and wellness by posting both food and fitness, specifically the Pvolve workouts she incorporates into her flow.

vitriol directed against members of the LGBTQ community and other political enemies.Louis Money, an employee of several 24-hour adult video stores during the time period, including Gents and I-40 Video & News, told the North Carolina investigative outlet The Assembly that Robinson was a regular customer, sometimes coming in as often as five nights a week to watch pornographic videos in a private booth.According to Money, Robinson typically watched two or more “previews” in private booths for $8 a piece during each visit. While the stores catered to both straight and gay clientele, Money says Robinson’s tastes were fairly standard for a straight man.“I know he might have problems with gay people, but I don’t think he has problems with lesbians,” said Money.Money remembers Robinson as funny, cracking jokes during his visits to Gents and performing a standup-type routine for employees and a few customers, although many of those jokes would target the store’s gay clientele.

Molly-Mae Hague has revealed a huge life update teasing 'the secret's nearly out' as she launches her next big venture.The Love Island star-turned-entrepreneur has revealed she'll be opening her own fashion brand 'Maebe', announcing the news on her social media along with a short clip. In the short black and white video on her Instagram account, Molly-Mae is seen working with a team taking pictures of models and taking a look at the snaps on her laptop.Then Molly-Mae sits down on her own for a photoshoot. In the clip someone asks Molly-Mae off camera "have you ever thought about launching a fashion brand?" to which Molly-Mae looks to the camera and responds "maybe".

a 2020 Netflix film directed by Howard. But now that Vance is Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee for the November election, Howard has new opinions about the Ohio senator.“Well, we didn’t talk a lot of politics when we were making the movie because I was interested in his upbringing and that survival tale. That’s what we mostly focused on,” Howard said in an interview with Deadline at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday.“However,” Howard continued, “based on the conversations that we had during that time, I just have to say I’m very surprised and disappointed by much of the rhetoric that I’m reading and hearing.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The acrimony between DirecTV and Disney in their contract fight is getting more heated, as the blackout of Disney-owned networks on DirecTV is all but certain to extend into a second week. On Saturday, DirecTV filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, alleging Disney has failed to negotiate in good faith. DirecTV asserted that Disney has violated the FCC’s good-faith mandates by predicating any licensing agreement on DirecTV’s waiving any legal claims on Disney’s “anticompetitive actions,” including its ongoing packaging and minimum penetration demands.

Daily Mail that Black & Decker’s “sole priority should be providing their customer base, professionals and DIYers alike, with the best tools and equipment possible.”“Companies need to focus on serving their customers, not woke politicians,” he said.Consumers’ Research claims Stanley Black & Decker has been prioritizing “race-based hiring, DEI goals, and ESG [environmental, social, and governance] policies” internally, accusing them of hiring and promoting — allegedly at the expense of white employees — people based on racial, religious, or other characteristics, as reported by the right-wing website BizPac Review.The boycott comes at a time when the company has seen its stock value plummet in recent months, and is currently in the process of shuttering plants and distribution hubs to help turn a profit.According to Consumers’ Research, Black & Decker aims to increase business with minority suppliers by at least 10 percent by 2025. The company also plans to donate at least $10.5 million to “racial equity-related organizations” by 2025, and to require compulsory “equity training” sessions for executives.Conservatives also object to the company’s participation in the Human Rights Campaign’s “Corporate Equality Index,” an annual survey that ranks companies based on their LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination policies and employee benefit policies for same-sex couples, LGBTQ-headed families, and transgender individuals.Stanley Black & Decker earned a 100% rating on the CEI last year for policies like intersectionality training and “gender transition guidelines,” and LGBTQ-affirming employee benefit policies.

Oscar-winning lyricist for songs such as ‘My Heart Will Go On’, ‘Tears in Heaven’ and ‘Up Where We Belong’, has died at the age of 80.The news was confirmed by his caregiver Martha Sherrod, who told The Hollywood Reporter that he passed away on Friday (September 6) at him home in Tyler, Texas. He had been in declining health for five years.Jennings won three Grammys, two Golden Globes and two Oscars, the latter coming for Celine Dion’s signature song for Titanic in 1997, and ‘Up Where We Belong’, recorded by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes for An Officer and a Gentleman in 1982.Wilbur Hershel Jennings was born on June 27, 1944 in Kilgore, Texas, and after a period teaching at Austin State University, he made his first inroads into the entertainment industry in the mid-1970s.Some of his earlier success came writing alongside composer Richard Kerr, including multiple hits for Barry Manilow, including ‘Looks Like We Made It’ and ‘Somewhere In The Night’.He found his niche writing lyrics for songs for films, earning his first Oscar nomination for ‘People Alone’, from the Richard Dreyfuss drama The Competition in 1980, which he wrote alongside Lalo Schifrin.‘Up Where We Belong’ earned him his first Academy Award, alongside Jack Nitzsche and Buffy Sainte-Marie, and from there Jennings became in high demand as a lyricist, writing for artists including Roy Orbison, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houstin, B.B.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Chicago-based Watermelon Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights to Danish-Palestinian writer-director Mahdi Fleifel’s “To a Land Unknown,” which world premiered to extensive acclaim at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Sold by Salaud Morisset, “To a Land Unknown” saw a P&I screening on Friday at Toronto where it has its North American premiere in Toronto’s Centrepiece showcase, packing an impressive double-punch for Salaud Morisset with a second Centrepiece title, “Under the Volcano,” which it also represents.

Meghan Markle stepped out to give a talk at the grand opening of Godmothers bookstore in California on Saturday night as part of one of her close friend Oprah Winfrey's book club sessions.The Duchess of Sussex donned a black collared jumpsuit as she spoke to the crowd at the event, which fell on the eve before the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death. While Meghan spoke, her children's book The Bench and Prince Harry's controversial memoir Spare were on display in the 'Hometown heroes' section of the store - an area which celebrates authors local to the area.Talking in a clip for the store's Instagram page, the owner says: "So this is our local authors section when you first walk in, and I want it to be when you first walk in so that authors who are local to the area know that this is heir hometown bookstore.

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