Author: Ewang Johnson
Film critic Perrine Quennesson tells us why Palme d’Or-winning director Julia Ducournau’s latest feature “Alpha” divided critics when it screened at Cannes. She explains how leading actor Tahar Rahim transformed himself for the role and salutes the French filmmaker’s imaginative use of imagery in her daring films. Source link
Gunn’s most striking idea is to start his story not at the beginning, but somewhere around the middle, as if this were the third or fourth film in the series. When we first meet Superman, played by the suitably handsome and wholesome David Corenswet, he’s already been protecting Metropolis from supervillains for three years. He’s already dating his go-getting colleague at the Daily Planet newspaper, Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), and he’s already loathed by a fanatical bald billionaire, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). What’s more unusual for a Superman franchise-starter is that he’s not the world’s only superhuman – or “metahuman”,…
• All Hands on Deck: Unleash prosperity through world class capital markets by Arunma Oteh has emerged as the winner of the prestigious award for 2025 • Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance by Bronwen Everill emerged as the runner-up. • Toni Kan’s Riding the Storm: The Untold Story of Africa’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic covering the African response to the Covid-19 pandemic was awarded the second runner-up prize. • Organisers lauded the exciting shortlisted books but lamented the general paucity of stories about African business and enterprise. • The Kaye Whiteman Memorial Lecture was delivered by Mr. Papa Ndiaye,…
“House of Cards” actress Robin Wright speaks to Genie Godula from the Monte Carlo Television festival, where she received a special career honour. The Crystal Nymph Award pays tribute to her 40 years in the TV industry. Wright talks about her career choices, her family and the fight for equal pay with her male counterparts. Source link
This ultra-violent, sexually graphic film was condemned – but became influential Source link
WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, Megevand will lead the World Bank’s engagement in Kosovo and North Macedonia, guiding the implementation of the Country Partnership Frameworks. These frameworks support the two economies in their efforts to create more productive jobs, improve the quality of public services, and foster human capital development, ultimately aiming to accelerate a sustainable growth and converge with the European Union income levels. “I am honored to assume the role of the World…
For a long, long time there has been a desire for Christians (not very Jedi of us, is it) to see in the galaxy of George Lucas a deeper presence than the seemingly impersonal Force that runs throughout. Works by both amateurs and professionals have reflected on the spiritual elements with which this ever-growing collection of intellectual property is replete. What stands out is that the theological connections went deeper than simple clichés.It is no accident that Christians have seen so much spirituality running through Star Wars. George Lucas, though not Christian himself, was heavily influenced by sources with strong ties…
This week on arts24, Eve Jackson is in the studio while our reporter Olivia Salazar-Winspear is on the ground at one of the world’s most iconic theatre gatherings – the Avignon Festival in southern France. Now in its 79th year, the event is turning heads with a bold and timely focus on Arabic-language works, shining a light on one of France’s most spoken – yet still underrepresented – languages on stage. Festival director Tiago Rodrigues continues his mission to open up theatre to new audiences with a more inclusive and international approach. This year’s programme features powerful performances from Morocco to…
The exact date the monument went up is contested, but its official centenary was celebrated on 13 July 2023, making it 102 years old this week. It has now become synonymous with the film industry, but it wasn’t originally intended to be. In fact, it wasn’t even meant to last longer than 18 months. The sign was designed as a short-lived billboard, advertising a new housing development in the Hollywood Hills. It consisted of 13 enormous capital letters, each 30ft (9m) wide and 45ft (14m) tall, that spelt out HOLLYWOODLAND – the name of the real estate group selling the…
From gumbo in the American South to couscous in Parisian cafés, African culinary traditions have quietly influenced plates around the world. Through migration, trade, and the transatlantic slave trade, flavors from West Africa, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa traveled far and evolved — often uncredited. For instance, American jambalaya has ties to Senegal’s jollof rice, Brazil’s acarajé draws from Nigeria’s akara, and injera, increasingly found in diaspora restaurants, originates in Ethiopia. Even ingredients like okra, black-eyed peas, and fonio trace their roots to the continent. Today, chefs and food lovers are rediscovering this delicious legacy, recognizing Africa’s global culinary…