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Guy Lodge Film CriticNot since Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 silent “The Ring” has there been a boxing film quite so quiet as “Small, Slow But Steady,” a gentle but hard-edged study of a flyweight female pugilist in suburban Tokyo. More concerned with the wear and tear of everyday life than pummeling sound and fury, director Shô Miyake’s measured, unsentimental adaptation of a memoir by Keiko Ogasawara — who turned professional despite the difficulties of lifelong deafness — turns out to be somewhat aptly described by its own title, though none of those adjectives quite conveys its rare and delicate grace.

A touching tribute was paid today to a prominent member of Ayr’s licensed trade scene as she made her final journey.

Lara Flynn Boyle made a rare public appearance on Wednesday night (Feb. 23). The Twin Peaks star had dinner at celebrity hotspot Craig’s in Los Angeles, Lara, 51, brought all the vibes with her outfit. The actress, who entertained fans as Helen Gamble during the late ’90s series The Practice, wore a pair of chic flared jeans, a black turtleneck top, and a jacket that was fringed from here to heaven. Lara channeled her “Urban Cowboy” motif down to her shoes and the snakeskin bag she carried into the restaurant.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAs Italy marks the centennial of Pier Paolo Pasolini‘s birth with a series of special events, the Academy Museum is honoring the influential film director, poet, writer and intellectual, whose 1975 murder remains a mystery, with a complete retrospective.Titled “Carnal Knowledge: The Films of Pier Paolo Pasolini,” the Los Angeles tribute in the Academy’s Renzo Piano designed temple of cinema opened Feb. 17 with Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti on hand.Ferretti, in a moving tribute, said he owed his career to Pasolini, having worked on nine of his films, starting with Pasolini’s first work “The Gospel According to Matthew” and ending with his incendiary condemnation of the Italian upper classes “Salò – or the 120 Days of Sodom,” released in Italy just a few weeks after Pasolini’s murder on Nov.

It has been 11 years since Manchester United last won the FA Youth Cup.

Naomi Watts on Wednesday commended Tom Holland, who she acted alongside in his very first motion picture, on his career success as Spider-Man.The English beauty, 53, speaking to ComicBookMovie.com's Josh Wilding said she was 'so happy for' Holland, who she appeared with in the 2012 adventure drama The Impossible.Watts, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role as Maria in the film, said she had a premonition Holland, 25, would go on to success in Hollywood. The latest:Naomi Watts, 53, on Wednesday commended Tom Holland, 25, who she acted alongside in his very first motion picture, The Impossible, on his career success as Spider-Man'I always knew that Tom would go on and have a pretty outstanding career,' Watts said.

Paul McShane was 17, living in digs with Tom Heaton and it was nine months since he got off the plane from Ireland when he lifted the FA Youth Cup. Almost 20 years on, he still regards it as one of the best years of his career.

Tom Holland is riding high these days as one of the hottest movie stars on the planet, with the latest “Spider-Man” movie having topped $1 billion at the international box office.

Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.

Longtime well-known Las Vegas-based impersonator Donny Davis has died.

Angelique Jackson Inspired by the new Warner Bros. TV series “All American: Homecoming,” Warner Bros. Television Group has established a scholarship to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).The studio partnered with the NAACP to develop the Warner Bros.

ITV News Calendar team today ahead of her exit next month.The TV star announced the news in a series of tweets in view of her 20,000 Twitter followers.She explained she initially said she would leave the programme in January, but the recruitment process for her replacement had taken longer due to the coronavirus pandemic.Katy also clarified that she is now set to stay in the role with her “wonderful” colleagues until the end of next month.Sharing three pictures alongside her co-stars, Katy penned: “A little update… so I said I’d be here on secondment til jan it’s now feb… (sic)“A few have been asking what’s going on! Well with Covid etc it’s taken @itvcalendar a little longer to recruit which means I have the pleasure of being with this wonderful team until the end of March…”In separate tweets, Katy explained she would return to Good Morning Britain from April as she thanked viewers for their support.She wrote: “…it’s then time to dust off the early alarm clock and rejoin my @gmb family from April!“Thanks so much to everyone who’s been so supportive and welcomed me into your living rooms at tea time, what a privilege it’s been…“…and as you can see, even with all the bad news there’s been we’ve had some great laughs along the way.“Thanks for all your messages and I really hope some of you will follow me back for the 6am switch.”Katy also wished Lara Rostron good luck as the BBC journalist prepares to step into her shoes at the forefront of Calendar.The broadcaster said: “For those in Yorkshire the lovely @LaraRostronTV will be taking the reigns from April, good luck Lara I know you’ll get the same warm Calendar welcome I did!“My last day at Calendar will be March 31st, I’ll catch a few [sleeping emoji] then see you again

Her daughter Maya Hawke is a rising star in Hollywood.But Uma Thurman initially had her reservations about the 23-year-old becoming an actress.In an interview with Access, Uma, 51, said she was nervous about Maya launching an acting career due to her 'sensitive' nature. 'She's a sensitive person':Uma Thurman initially had her reservations about Maya becoming an actress; pictured 2019'It's a complicated career,' she told Access. 'One so much public facing often.

Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we shine a spotlight on key executives and companies shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re talking to Carnival Films executive chairman Gareth Neame, the producer behind the global British hit franchise Downton Abbey. The company, which Neame sold to NBC Universal in 2008, continues to be one of the heavy hitters when it comes to producing high-end dramas that have global reach. 

The DGA Women’s Steering Committee (WSC) announces the second cycle of the WSC Squad mentorship program with its second class of mentees and filmmakers. 

Making your first steps into the creative industries might seem bewildering if you're young and without contacts.

Rangers legend Ally McCoist has named his ultimate team for the Masters, and included a Celtic hero in his line-up.

Selome Hailu SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not seen “Step Class,” Episode 9 of “Abbott Elementary.”Janelle James punctuates everything she says with a long, loud laugh.She knows she’s funny. Her career trajectory proves it: Her standup career has earned her spots in Netflix specials including “The Comedy Lineup” and “The Standups,” and she’s written on the acclaimed TV series “Central Park” and “Black Monday,” also playing small acting roles in each.

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Aaron Rodgers, 38, seemingly implied that everything might be fine between him and his fiance Shailene Woodley, 30, after all following rumors that they split. In fact, he seemed to credit her for his successes. “When your home life is stable and you have an amazing partner to do life with, it just makes the work life a bonus,” the NFL MVP said on “The Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday, Feb. 22. “and it changes your perspective because you’re able to not look at work as, like, a refuge.”

Mark Lanegan, who followed a long stint as lead vocalist for the proto-grunge band Screaming Trees with a distinguished career as an impassioned solo singer-songwriter and adventurous collaborator with Queens of the Stone Age and others, has died. A cause of death was not announced, although last year he was said to be suffering from Covid-19 and kidney disease; he was 57. "Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland," reads a statement on his Twitter account.