Tag: Vanguard
-
Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera and Jeremy Pope to Be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards
Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera and Jeremy Pope have a date with GLAAD. They are set to receive special honors at the GLAAD Media Awards, taking place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on March 30.Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar who just opened the Grammy Awards on Sunday, will be feted with a Vanguard…
-
Noah Cowan, Former TIFF Festival Director, Curator, Critic and Distributor, Dies at 55
Noah Cowan — a curator, critic, festival director and distributor — died yesterday in Los Angeles. He was 55, and the cause was Glioblastoma multiforme. Over his more than 30-year career, Cowan brought his passion and erudition to a number of organizations and endeavors, beginning with the Toronto International Film Festival, where he began as…
-
Frances McDormand, the uneasy star who can’t avoid her charisma
Her latest role as a modern-day drifter is tipped to bring a third Oscar to an actor who has made a career out of going her own wayStoic and alone, Fern crosses state boundaries and time zones every few months, finding temporary work and a fresh patch of ground to stay on. In middle age…
-
‘Vanguard’ Review: Jackie Chan Globe-Trots in Cluttered Action Toy Box
Few stars have worked harder to give audiences pleasure over a long haul than Jackie Chan. But lately, his screen appearances have been those of the elder statesman still trotted out to nominally preside over expensive but flavorless official diplomatic functions you doubt even he relishes. The newest case in point reunites him with director…
-
Chinese New Year film releases pulled due to coronavirus outbreak
Seven major blockbusters were set for release during the holiday.All films set for release during the Chinese Lunar New Year period have been pulled due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus in what is a major blow to the Chinese film industry.At least seven major blockbusters were due to open during the holiday, which…