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- Sundance will relocate to Boulder while aiming to preserve Robert Redford's mission to nurture independent filmmakers amid growing existential challenges.
- The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through donations, while Sentimental Value depicts an ageing director's struggle between artistic ambition and family absence.
- The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech.
- The Independent provides on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism funded by donations, covering political topics, investigations, and cultural stories such as possible new James Bond casting.
- Independent journalism relies on donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across major issues while remaining paywall-free and accessible to all.
- Accessible, on-the-ground journalism requires public support to fund reporters; Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value portrays the lasting emotional wounds caused by parental absence.
- Sir Tom Stoppard, an award-winning playwright, has died aged 88, remembered for brilliant, humane works, numerous awards, and contributions to theatre and film.
- Lady Jill Freud, actress and theatre director, has died aged 98; The Independent seeks donations to fund accessible, on-the-ground journalism.
- The Independent solicits donations to fund accessible, non-paywalled journalism, while Benedict Cumberbatch draws on children's voiceovers and personal experience to portray grief.
- The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free investigative journalism on major issues while Guillermo del Toro's long-awaited Frankenstein adaptation delivers faithful, Gothic, large-scale filmmaking.
- Cinemas in Malmo refused to screen films, citing safety concerns, forcing postponement of the Jewish film festival marking 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden.
- Donations fund The Independent's free, on-the-ground journalism across major U.S. issues, enabling reporters to investigate and report without paywalls.
- A docu-fiction follows Carrie, grieving her quack-doctor father, as she inherits rights and a prototype alternative healing machine amid questions of belief and fraud.
- Sonny Baker will make his T20I debut for England at Malahide after a costly ODI debut; he remains optimistic and detail-oriented.
- Ashland Independent Film Festival appoints Aura Johnson as director of programming and launches monthly screenings to sustain community engagement after a successful 2025 spring festival.
- Twinless is a dark comedy about twin grief showcasing Dylan O'Brien's acclaimed performance, blending deadpan humor, raw grief, and provocative explicit material.
- Terence Stamp, a cultural icon of the Swinging Sixties, was celebrated for his acting and prominent relationships.
- Icelandic food traditions emphasize preservation and utilize Arctic ingredients, featuring remarkable dining experiences beyond fermented shark and sheep's head.
- A24's film 'Marty Supreme' features Kevin O'Leary in a main role, showcasing his portrayal of a 1950s tycoon.
- Indonesia is a hidden gem in the Asian culinary landscape, offering diverse, flavor-packed dishes.
- The latest Mission: Impossible film struggles with pacing and coherence but delivers high-stakes thrills by the end.
- Duster's narrative ambitions overwhelm its entertainment value, making it feel like a prequel rather than a standalone series.
- The film portrays the chilling effects of Stalin's oppressive bureaucracy on individuals, emphasizing guilt, fear, and paranoia.
- The Star Wars prequels, particularly Revenge of the Sith, are worth reevaluating after 20 years since their release.
