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Alissa Simon Film Critic This fall, Arab filmmakers will be out in force at such prestigious international fests as Venice and Toronto. Venice alone boasts six features from first- and second-time Arab directors in its official sections, plus an additional six works-in-progress at its Final Cut Production Bridge. Meanwhile, Toronto opens with “The Swimmers,” a drama from U.K. helmer Sally El Hosaini based on the journey of Syrian sisters and Olympic hopefuls Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled the war in their home country for Germany. Yusra competed in the 2016 and 2021 Summer Olympics. An additional six Arab films will screen at the Canadian fest. Dek: Arab filmmakers embrace genres and issues as festivals and distributors take notice

Alissa Simon Film Critic By ALISSA SIMON  Actress, producer and musician Trace Lysette, known for her recurring role as Shea on all five seasons of Amazon’s “Transparent,” and for her appearance alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu in “Hustlers,” takes her career to a new level with a heart-rending turn in the title role of Venice competition title “Monica.”  • What drew you to this project? What stuck out to me most are the universal themes. A lot of people can relate to a loved one nearing the end of this physical life. Also, just the fact that families in general go through a lot together. There are strains on relationships, drama, humor, sadness… all of these things. This movie just happens to place a trans woman at the center of it all and we get to see it through her eyes. Which unfortunately is very rare and maybe even unheard of in film.  

The couple had only been dating for a few months when Lorri got down on one knee.Reflecting on how the unexpected news was received by her close circle, Ferne told Express.co.uk there was “nothing but positivity.”She added: “All people ever want for their loved ones and friends is for them to be happy.”Asked about Vicky’s reaction to her happy news, Ferne gushed over her “positive” friend supporting her.1662618She said: “Vicky’s one of the most positive people I know.“She roots for all her friends and she’s just happy I’m happy.“Since first meeting Vik, both our lives have changed so much and it's nice we’re both in places that we’re happy.”Vicky revealed at the beginning of the year that she was engaged to her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan.Ercan popped the question during a sunset proposal in Dubai, in a moment she shared on social media.The reality star uploaded a series of pictures of the romantic moment to give her followers an insight.She captioned the post: “I choose you and I'll choose you over and over without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat…“It'll always be you.To our forever @ercan_ram…”In turn, Ferne confirmed her engagement on Instagram with a post shared in view of her 2.9 million followers back in July.Ferne posted a picture of herself passionately kissing her fiancé while putting her ring on full display.She later told Express.co.uk more details about the special moment she said “yes” to Lorri during a trip to France.Ferne said: “Well I can’t say too much on that because you’ll have to watch my show.

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has sent his old side a warning message as they prepare to welcome in-form Arsenal to Old Trafford.

Arsenal fans, but things might have been different had a supposed move to Tottenham materialised towards the end of his career. Like all great football rivalries, going from one side of a city's divide to the other is considered blasphemous - just ask Sol Campbell. The 47-year-old swapped Spurs for Arsenal in a highly-controversial transfer in 2001.And according to former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, ex-Gunners captain Vieira almost made the opposite move after leaving Arsene Wenger's side in 2005.

vision loss and there are some surprising associations. According to Doctor Brian Wachler, Leading Medical review, Ophthalmologist and Tik-Tok star, from leading eyesight experts, All About Vision, simple carbohydrates, such as those found in white bread and pasta, have been linked with a higher chance of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). "This is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults.

Instagram Friday and wrote: 'So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share.  'I've been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments. 'This is a very treatable cancer.

KJ Apa is now a Samoan Chief!

Janice Dickinson is standing by her comments she’s made in the past about America’s Next Top Model.

Fulham prospect Jay Stansfield's loan switch to join Exeter City has tugged at the heartstrings of football fans across the country as he follows in the footsteps of his dad.Jay has joined the League one outfit on loan from the Premier League side 12 years after they retired their number nine shirt in honour of his father Adam Stansfield who died of cancer.The Fulham prospect, 19, has spoken of his pride in following the professional path of his dad and explained how he decided that wearing the iconic number was the right thing to do.READ MORE: Six sons who followed their fathers into football as Romeo Beckham makes debutHe told the club: "It means a lot. I know the pressure is going to be high if I had the number nine shirt or if I didn't.

Chelsea new boy Wesley Fofana used his unveiling to recreate a touching picture from his childhood.Fofana, 21, joined the Blues from Leicester City in a £72million deal before the end of the transfer window. He penned a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge after becoming the third most expensive defender in Premier League history. The Frenchman was unveiled in a series of snaps on social media, one of which had slightly more significance than some people first realised.

Armie Hammer‘s scandal is front and center in the new Discovery+ docu-series House of Hammer, which is now available on the streaming service.

Serena Williams has seemingly ended her professional tennis career.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Frederick Wiseman, a voracious reader, doesn’t watch television. In fact, he’d never really gotten through a whole series until recently, when he watched HBO’s “The Wire.” “I don’t know why, but it was interesting,” he tells Variety drily. Every couple of years, the 92-year-old master documentarian behind such seminal films as “Titicut Follies” and “Juvenile Court” has churned out a sprawling documentary fixated on a microcosm of society or some sort of social issue, but when the pandemic paused those efforts for two and a half years, it’s Wiseman’s literary proclivities that drew him to Sofia Tolstoy’s writing for his new fiction film “Un Couple,” which premiered Friday in Venice’s Competition section.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor WWE exec and pro wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque has officially taken the title of chief content officer, and he’s also received a salary raise along with three other top company execs. In addition, the company said it promoted chief financial officer Frank Riddick to the position of president, where he will continue in his role as CFO. WWE disclosed the exec info in an SEC filing Friday. The changes come after Vince McMahon, formerly WWE’s chairman and CEO, resigned from the company on July 22, amid an investigation by the board of directors into misconduct allegations.

Melanie Sykes has broken up with her Italian toyboy after a year of dating, citing distance as the reason for their split.TV presenter Mel, 52, first met Riccardo Simionato, 25, when she rode on his gondola during a trip to Venice. She reportedly paid £72 for a half hour ride during her holiday in October 2020, with the pair falling in love shortly after.

EXCLUSIVE: Keshet Studios has acquired TV rights to adapt Katelyn Monroe Howes’ debut novel The Awoken, which is publishing this week.

Issa Rae has led the celebrity donations to the family of a 23-year-old pregnant woman who was killed along with five victims including her 11-month-old son and father of her child in a fiery 90mph car accident in Los Angeles last week.The 37-year-old Los Angeles native - born Jo-Issa Rae Diop - contributed $2,500 to the GoFundMe set up by victim Asherey Ryan's family to raise $100K in order to help cover funeral expenses for the young mother.The charitable crowdfunding cause has already well surpassed its goal totaling $160K at the time of publication as Issa was not the only celebrity who donated as filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Big Bang Theory actor Kunal Nayyar contributed $1K-a-piece. Generous: Issa Rae (seen last month) has led the celebrity donations to the family of a 23-year-old pregnant woman who was killed along with five victims including her 11-month-old son and father of her child in a fiery 90mph car accident in Los Angeles last week Victim: The 37-year-old Los Angeles native - born Jo-Issa Rae Diop - contributed $2,500 to the GoFundMe set up by victim Asherey Ryan's (pictured) family to raise $100K in order to help cover funeral expenses for the young motherTraveling ICU nurse Nicole Lorraine Linton, 37, was traveling at speeds of at least 90mph last Thursday when she sped through a red light and hit crossing vehicles at the busy intersection of La Brea and Slauson Avenues. Eight-month pregnant Asherey was pronounced dead at the scene alongside her 11-month-old child Alonzo Luchiano Quintero and her unborn baby boy following the horrible crash.The unborn child's father, Renald, was also killed in the crash after the car split in half immediately on impact, those close to the family confirmed.

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Italian actor Franco Nero (Django) has been tapped to play the Pope in Screen Gems’ supernatural thriller The Pope’s Exorcist, with Laurel Marsden (Ms. Marvel), Cornell S. John (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) and newcomer Peter DeSouza-Feighoney also now set for the film from director Julius Avery. They join an ensemble led by Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, which also includes Alex Essoe and Daniel Zovatto, as previously announced.

EXCLUSIVE: Brett and Drew Pierce (The Wretched) have been tapped to write and direct the supernatural horror Room 428 for Screen Gems.

Angelique Jackson CAA has signed writer-director Sadé Clacken Joseph, who most recently directed two episodes of Issa Rae’s “Rap Sh!t,” for representation.The HBO Max comedy series stars Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth and RJ Cyler, with Syreeta Singleton as showrunner. Joseph helmed the pilot and second episode, titled “Something for the City” and “Something for the Girls” respectively.