'The Ties' ('Lacci'): Film Review | Venice 2020

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has opened up about her on-screen sister Paige Shandu's exit from the ITV soap.The 47-year-old actress, who plays Manpreet Sharma, has grown extremely close to Meena Jutla star Paige since she joined the show back in 2020.Over the past two years, Paige and Rebecca have become like sisters off-screen as well as in front of the cameras.Paige's time as evil serial killer nurse Meena is coming to an end and Rebecca has opened up about Paige leaving the cast."It feels very surreal, it has been so intense," the soap star explained."We messaged each other the other day and we know it’s coming soon."It’s a bit strange, to say the least, to think that I’m not going to be with her."I can’t really imagine her not being part of Manpreet’s storyline and vice versa."Rebecca continued: "But you’ve got to be sensible about it, there was life before Meena and there will be life afterwards, I think."That's the life of an actor, people come and people go."Meena is continuing to enjoy having leverage over the villagers from behind bars, toying with them as she continues to play games over her upcoming plea hearing.Next week, Manpreet puts on a brave face as she nervously awaits Meena’s plea hearing but she’s apprehensive to know that Liam Cavanager (Jonny McPherson) and Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin) cannot discuss Meena’s confession on the stand.Anticipation builds for the plea hearing as the villagers prepare to face Meena in court.Manpreet suffers a panic attack as she becomes utterly overwhelmed by the pressure of testifying.Rebecca explained:: "Manpreet feels Meena is controlling her life, even from behind bars."Deep down she has very little faith that her sister will do the right thing.“She’s witnessed

The Sun: "They have made choices to be Scientologists [and] it’s our job as a parent to always offer unconditional love."However, she admitted on the podcast Backstage, hosted by awards editor Jack Smart that she does struggle in her relationship with her younger biological children as a result of travelling for her career so much."[I tell them]: 'Mum is gonna go now, and mum is going to go through this, and I need to you know it doesn't diminish any of my love for you,'" she explained."'This is deeply needed in my life and my creative path is deep but it doesn't diminish anything that I have for you.'"

Rachel Riley has taken to Twitter to tell Russian men who have been involved in the war in Ukraine to "stick their flowers" in light of International Women's Day this year.The maths genius, 36, made the remarks on the celebrated day in light of the Russian troops "separating women and kids from their partners and fathers" and just days after expressing support for her Russian beau, Pasha Kovalev, as the war in Ukraine continues.In view of her 695,000 followers, the star shared her views on the ongoing war.Rachel wrote: "In Russia International Women’s Day is big thing, more like Mother’s Day, but for all women.

Loose Women host Ruth Langsford has insisted she is “proud” to be one of the female stars at ITV today.

Hollywood star and Dawsons Creek actor James Van Der Beek is 45 years old today (March 8).The actor, who was born on March 8 1977, played the leading role of teenager Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama, alongside Hollywood icons including Michelle Williams and Katy Holmes.It was one of the decade's biggest teen dramas and launched the careers of its young stars to global fame.Along with Dawson's Creek, the teen dramas of the nineties including Blossom and My So Called Life, also brought viewers some of the decade's biggest heart throbs.To celebrate James Van Der Beek's birthday, Daily Star takes a look at where some of the nineties teen show heart throbs are now.James Van Der Beek rose to fame as budding film maker Dawson Leery in hit teen drama Dawsons Creek, where he played the character for over five years from 1998-2003.From there he starred in TV series including One Tree Hill (as another film maker - Adam Reese), as well as Ugly Betty, Medium and Mercy.However, he received rave reviews for his role as himself in sitcom Don't Trust The B**** In Apartment 23, and most recently provided the voice of Boris in the cartoon Vampirina.

Katie Price has shared a rare natural-looking selfie not long after her latest round of cosmetic surgery. The star, 43, has had several cosmetic procedures over the years, including liposuction, boob jobs and a recent eye and brow lift.And she showed off the results in a stunning Instagram selfie snapped during her holiday in Thailand.Katie looked very different to usual in the shot, swapping her typically glam look for minimal make-up and what appeared to be just the barest slick of lip gloss and eyebrow pencil.

Tommy Fury has backed his brother Tyson Fury to retire after fighting Dillian Whyte in April as he has "nothing left to prove".The Gipsy King, 33, is returning to the ring next month to face mandatory challenger Whyte following a historic trilogy with Deontay Wilder.But the bout is being billed as Fury's final encounter with the Englishman announcing his shock retirement at the pre-fight press conference last Tuesday.And Love Island star Tommy is eager to see his older brother hang up his gloves upon the culmination of the Wembley bout."Yeah, definitely, 100 per cent. I would like to see Tyson retire after this one," he told EsNEWS."He beat the man who beat the man and he's beat all the top men out there.

primary school teacher had her hand chopped off by a brutal thug as he tried to steal her handbag with a machete. Edith Valencia, 48, refused to let go of the bag while waiting for a bus, so the thug slashed her left hand off and mutilated her right.

landlord discovered a 'gigantic' boa constrictor among mounds of rubbish when his 'nightmare' tenant finally moved out.Ironically, the tenant from hell was an animal rescuer who bragged how well he looked after them.Landlord Phil Tewkesley had been battling for months to evict the occupants, who he claims used the Covid-19 pandemic as an 'excuse' to refuse him access to inspect the property for the last two years.However, upon entering the property, south of Kendal, Cumbria, once they finally left Phil was horrified to discover the property swamped in litter and 'junk'.The 47-year-old soon discovered among the mounds of trash in the rented bungalow four snakes - two dead and two alive - fish, bugs crawling across the carpets and even scorpions and a tarantula.Phil, from Worlsey, Greater Manchester, said: "It was unbelievable, the sheer volume of not just belongings but actual rubbish and food."I've never seen anything like it in my life - it was like a rubbish dump with a roof on it. The neighbours said they were hoarders - they got deliveries every day and never threw anything out."There was mould growing from the carpet and it was full of urine, mealworms - you name it, it was rotten.

Playboy model has opened up about her “unusual” life story, explaining how she began modelling while studying at a US law school. Victoria Zdrok was born in Ukraine, which was formerly part of the Soviet Union before the country declared independence in 1991.

MasterChef star Monica Galetti has shaved her head in support of her young nephew who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer.The 46 year old documented herself having her signature bleached blonde locks buzzed off in a series of snaps posted to Instagram on Monday as she wrote an emotional post in tribute of her brave nephew Otis. “My 15yr old nephew Otis is en route to begin his battle with first chemotherapy session,” Monica captioned the post. “So I’ve shaved my hair off to show him my love and support.

Mum-to-be Chloe Madeley showed off her growing baby bump while working out over the weekend. Posting a gym selfie to Instagram, the 34 year old fitness fanatic - who is expecting her first child with husband James Haskell - joked that she had been: “Imposing myself on gym floors since 2013.” And though keeping active during pregnancy is an important part of staying fit and healthy, it can be a difficult and challenging time, leading many pregnant people to become unsure about what they can and can’t do.

Drivers who park their cars facing the wrong way could be left with a hefty fine, according to the Highway Code.

Everyone knows that one of the greatest tricks you can pull in pop music is writing a song that's actually about something quite sad and depressing, but covering it in a happy shell.

Millions of households can expect their energy bills to climb in April this year - with an additional 54 per cent being added to yearly bills.

Manchester Airport bosses have asked firefighters to work on the baggage belts amid a workforce shortage, it's been claimed - sparking fears of more disruption and queues for passengers in the busy summer months ahead.

As another defeat passes by with hardly a whimper from Manchester United, the clamour for a new manager grows further still.

A JCB driver has been jailed for three and a half years after he knocked a 79-year-old retired university lecturer off his motorbike and killed him while under the influence of drugs.

film, "Lacci" ("The Ties") by Italian director Daniele Luchetti, the theatre was just half full with journalists, whose temperatures were taken before being allowed inside.On the eve of the annual high-profile competition on the Lido, dozens of red safety signs were unloaded and installed throughout the venue attested to the peculiarity of this year's event. "Anti-Covid-19 rules of conduct," read the bright, vertical signs.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe 77th Venice Film Festival opened in earnest Wednesday evening with a moving ceremony that served as a passionate rallying cry in defense of the collective moviegoing experience in the face of a perceived threat posed by streaming giants.The opening film was Italian director Daniele Luchetti’s marriage drama “The Ties,” which was generally well received.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentIn what is being touted as a first, the Venice Film Festival’s opening ceremony is streaming live this evening in roughly 100 Italian movie theaters, followed by the fest’s opening film, Daniele Luchetti’s “The Ties.”The film’s distributor, 01 Distribution, is previewing “The Ties” in cinemas across Italy as a double bill in conjunction with the fest’s opening ceremony.“It’s the first time this has ever been done anywhere in the world,” says 01 Distribution chief Luigi Lonigro, who devised this marketing strategy in tandem with fest organizers in the spirit of Venice’s symbolic significance as a restart moment.Luchetti, a veteran helmer whose “Our Life” and “My Brother Is an Only Child” years ago