‘Unbreakable’: M. Night Shyamalan Says The Studio Was “Too Scared” To Call It A Superhero Film

Christopher Vourlias At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much common cause between Pablo Larraín’s anticipated Maria Callas biopic, “Maria,” starring Angelina Jolie as the titular opera singer, and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” a 215-minute epic about a Holocaust survivor forging a new life in America. Though both films will premiere on the Lido at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where they’re competing for the Golden Lion, they are in most ways worlds apart.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Over nearly 1,000 episodes, “Saturday Night Live” has given America some of its most successful comedians, iconic characters and quotable catchphrases. Now, just one year shy of the pop phenom’s 50th anniversary, director Jason Reitman gives back, turning an oral history of the very first episode into a rowdy, delectably profane backstage homage. “Saturday Night” kicks off at 10 p.m.

Joanne Cassanova had struggled with her size for many years. She would binge eat, gorging on sweets and crisps.

is full of powerful transits, and these notable shifts continue for us in September. Below, we have horoscopes for each of the 12 zodiac signs with a unique pulled to predict the month ahead for every member of the zodiac. Be sure to read for both your sun and for the most accurate reading.As the cosmic wheel turns, September brings a fresh wave of energy to lead us into new territories and help us find our highest potential.

Naman Ramachandran The restored version of Indian auteur Girish Kasaravalli‘s 1977 Kannada-language debut feature “Ghatashraddha” (“The Ritual”) is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. This restoration, a collaboration between Martin Scorsese’s the Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), with funding from George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, brings the Indian classic back to international audiences 47 years after its initial release. Based on a novella by U.R.

TELLURIDE – You may love or hate “Saturday Night Live,” but it’s almost impossible to ignore its cultural impact. With the NBC staple’s 50th Anniversary less than a year away, Jason Reitman is revisiting the tumultuous launch of the landmark program in “Saturday Night,” a world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival.

Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher delighted fans this week when they announced a sensational comeback after more than a decade.The band revealed they are reuniting for a world tour next summer - finally putting an end to their 15-year-feud - saying: "This is it, this is happening." As well as their own fraught relationship, which has been well documented over the years, Liam and Noel's love lives have been equally tumultuous. While Liam, 51, is now happily engaged to fiancée Debbie Gwyther, 40, who he's been dating since 2014, he's had his fair share of rocky romances. Meanwhile, Noel, 57, is reportedly dating Sally Mash, a high society events organiser, following his split from wife Sara MacDonald in January 2023.

Roger O’Donnell of The Cure has revealed that he was diagnosed with blood cancer last year.The keyboardist shared the news today (September 1) to mark the first day of Blood Cancer Awareness Month.“In September last year I was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of lymphoma,” he wrote on Twitter/X. “I had ignored the symptoms for a few months but finally went for a scan and after surgery the result of the biopsy was devastating.“I’ve now completed 11 months of treatment under some of the finest specialists in the world and with second opinions and advice from the teams that had developed the drugs I was being given.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seldom mentioned in royal conversations, but when they are, it's under a rather harsh four-word nickname.The new book, A Voyage Around The Queen, by author Craig Brown delves into the life of Queen Elizabeth II and touches on Harry and Meghan's US move. In the book, broadcaster Gyles Brandreth is said to have noted that the Sussexes are now known as "persons who live overseas".

Catfish And The Bottlemen have cancelled their concert in Ireland tonight, only ten minutes before fans were due to enter the venue.The Welsh band were due to play their first gig in the country for five years tonight (August 31) at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin.However, shortly before doors were due to open, MCD Productions — the gig’s promoter — announced the show was cancelled “due to artist illness”.“Apologies to all the fans who have travelled to the show today and for any inconvenience caused,” they wrote on Twitter/X.Refunds are available from the point of purchase.Catfish And The Bottlemen currently have not currently shared any information on their own social media accounts.We regret to inform you that tonight’s Catfish and the Bottlemenshow is cancelled due to artist illness.Refunds are available from point of purchase.Apologies to all the fans who have travelled to the show today and for any inconvenience caused.

Dancing On Ice is set to welcome a new celebrity to its sparkling line-up for the 2025 series, with reports swirling that Chelsee Healey has laced up her skates for the challenge.The beloved ITV show is gearing up for a dazzling return early next year, and while we're all on tenterhooks for the official cast reveal, whispers suggest that Hollyoaks favourite and former Strictly sensation Chelsee, 36, is ready to glide into the spotlight. Best known for her role as the feisty Goldie McQueen in the Channel 4 drama since 2016, Chelsee has also won hearts as Janeece Bryant in Waterloo Road and Honey Wright in Casualty. Not just a talented actress, she twirled her way to second place on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2011.

Former Cardiff and Leeds defender Sol Bamba has tragically passed away at the age of 39. Bamba was working at Turkish club Adanaspor, which announced the sad news late on Saturday night.The club released a statement saying: "Our technical director Souleymane Bamba, who fell ill before the match against Manisa Football Club yesterday, was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and unfortunately lost his battle for life there. Our condolences to his family and our community." Bamba was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 while at Cardiff, but was declared cancer-free after a course of chemotherapy and returned to play again for the Bluebirds and Middlesbrough.

The Rills have announced the upcoming release of their debut album ‘Don’t Be A Stranger’, alongside a rousing new single ‘Angel In The Snow’.Earlier this year, the Lincoln band released the single ‘I Don’t Wanna Be’, which they described as “a tale of unapologetic self-affirmation and outgrowing the limited mentality of small-town living.”Now, they’ve shared their forthcoming debut album’s closing track. ‘Angel In The Snow’ sees them depart on a bittersweet note, complete with anthemic guitars and poignant lyricism.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A love triangle involving a middle-aged couple and a younger woman is exposed and scrutinized from every angle when a professional breakup agent is employed in Elizabeth Lo’s “Mistress Dispeller.” The Chinese-U.S. documentary, which plays in Venice’s Horizons section, is extraordinary for both the candor of the subjects and the film’s exceptional fly-on-the-wall setup. The film’s static opening shot, depicting a woman quietly weeping under the dryer as she gets a new hairdo, sets the tone.

"I'm a screaming 17-year old maniac trapped in an old man's body," Dave laughs. I don't doubt him – not for a second.

Kate Winslet has opened up about the moment she knew her husband was 'the one', recalling the harrowing experience when he saved her and her daughter from a fire on Sir Richard Branson's private island.The acclaimed 'Titanic' star, 47, tied the knot with Ned Rocknroll now known as Edward Abel Smith 12 years ago, and she's recently shared the tale of their dramatic meeting on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. During a storm, the house they were staying in was struck by lightning, leading to a blaze that Ned helped them escape from. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Kate gushed about the life-changing event: "It was very clear to me that this was the person I was supposed to follow through life.

Jodie Prenger is best known for starring in Coronation Street, but she recently made her debut on ITV's This Morning.The actress hosted a segment on the hit daytime show as she ventures into presenting.The 45 year old star has undergone an impressive transformation over the years, having shed a staggering nine stone after overhauling her lifestyle. She participated in the 2006 series of ITV reality show The Biggest Loser, dropping from 18st 2lb to 9st 9lbs - losing a total of 8.5 stone.The weight loss-orientated show, which finished in 2012, saw contestants battling it out amongst each other to lose the most percentage of their starting body weight, with a cash prize on the table for one lucky winner per series.

In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John gets behind the wheel of the Mazda 2 Hybrid and reveals the Arnold Clark group is the official partner of the 2024 Scottish Car Of The Year Awards which will take place in Edinburgh in late November.

Revered former Hibs and Dunfermline star Sol Bamba has been remembered after his untimely passing at the age of 39.

Siddhant Adlakha Shahab Fotouhi‘s debut feature “Boomerang” is a delightful, surprising portrait of modern Iran, but its biggest surprise is that Fotouhi is in his forties. His voice is the kind that feels not only fresh, but under-heard. He paints metropolitan Tehran with youthful verve, capturing — through loosely connected stories, a few non-sequiturs and even a scene of magical realism — the city’s vibes during a moment of generational transition.

Louise Thompson has been dishing out her top style tips for those seeking comfy yet chic wardrobe essentials. Recently, she's been all about the perfect autumnal footwear and has shared her latest obsession with her fans.The Ugg tazz platform slippers in chestnut, available at Schuh, are the talk of the town with shoppers gushing "They are so comfy" and "super cosy".