Civil War eschews the typical trappings of a combat action movie by turning the lens not toward the soldiers but to the photographers capturing them. And while it excels in some aspects of its portrayal, it falters when it comes to the big stuff. [Read More]
After favorable reviews and a strong opening weekend at the box office, Alex Garland's provocative "Civil War" is already poised to become one of the most talked-about movies of the year. The filmmaker's graphic, often terrifying depiction of a war-torn America and a government in crisis has sparked plenty of debateamong audiences and critics. And while the story's "what-if" premise is pure fiction, "Civil War" is nonetheless flavored by a gritty realism central to its power. The principal focus...
London law firm admits to error but judge says final order cannot be overturnedA couple were divorced by mistake after solicitors at a leading law firm made a computer error but a senior judge has said it cannot be overturned.The couple, referred to as Mr and Mrs Williams by the high court, were married for 21 years until they separated in 2023. Continue reading
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In this column I try not to cover things that any normal person knows are fake—like chemtrails. But just this week, Tennessee legislators passed a state law that bans “the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals substances, or apparatus with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight. In other words: chemtrails.
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The latest addition to PBS’s American Masters series — “The Incomparable William F. Buckley, Jr.” — makes for engrossing viewing, which isn’t surprising since Buckley himself was compulsively watchable (and readable).The story of Buckley’s life and career has been well and often told, not least by the protagonist himself. A much anticipated biography two decades in the making by Sam Tanenhaus is expected early next year. A globe-trotting journalist, editor, author, television personality, friend...
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President Joe Biden received bad news on the economy just before his visit to Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that inflation has struggled to progress towards the central bank's target band and that policymakers need more "confidence" that inflation was cooling before they can lower interest rates. A delay in rate cuts could be a blow to Biden as it suggests that borrowing costs are likely to stay higher for longer, stifling areas of the economy...
The chief executive of Coles has admitted the supermarket giant had let down its suppliers following claims the company was underpricing the wholesale value of goods. Speaking before a Senate inquiry into supermarket prices, Coles boss Leah Weckert said the chain needed to improve its relationships with suppliers. It comes following previous allegations at the […]