Warwick Thornton Starts Sydney Film Festival on Emotional High: ‘I’ve Never Felt a Room Like You’

To celebrate the launch of the new season, New Idea sat down with Captain Jason to talk all things luxury yachting, what fans can expect from our brand-new cast members, and his ambassadorship role with BONDS. 

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed, the latest in-depth documentary portrait by Sid & Judy director Stephen Kijak.Kijak’s films, both narrative and nonfiction, have delved into cultural icons from Judy Garland to Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Backstreet Boys. For this entertaining bio, he worked closely with author Mark Griffin — whose 2018 All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson is considered definitive — “to look at all the facets and angles, and the reflections and double meanings and mirror selves” presented by the bright, ex-Navy seaman from Winnetka, Illinois, who became Rock Hudson.“He was in some of the more indelible films of those classic eras,” Kijak says, ticking off Hudson’s famous Douglas Sirk-directed romances Magnificent Obsession and All That Heaven Allows.

The Hot 100 chart is seeing a country music comeback.For the first time in 42 years, country music stars simultaneously hold the top two spots on the coveted music list. Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” remains atop the chart, with Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” coming in a close second. The last time country musicians were on top of the all-genre chart was in 1981.

resigned from office in 2017 after several women accused him of sexual misconduct — is trying to help an ex-top staffer get elected to Congress in New York.Franken is sending numerous fundraising pitches to boost Josh Riley — who served as Franken’s general counsel — in a likely rematch against first-term incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro in the 19th congressional district that takes in the mid-Hudson Valley and Southern Tier.Democrats on fundraising lists have been hit with 16 e-letters from Franken since May via several groups backing Riley — including one missive Sunday.“Here’s why I support Josh — and why you should too!” Franken writes.“Josh knows policy issues backward and forward.

Dr. Frank Field, the first meteorologist in New York television news and later a presenter and commentator for network programs on science, space, and medicine, died on Saturday in Florida. He was 100.

Rick Froberg, a singer, guitarist and visual artist who was part of several national acts, most notably Drive Like Jehu, died suddenly on Friday in San Diego. He was 55.

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movie premiere in Seoul, South Korea.On July 2, perfectly recreated the pink and white double-breasted skirt suit worn by the doll, which was originally released by Mattel in 1985. Styled by , Robbie was all business in the pink Versace set with white accents and lapels, which was paired with a hot pink scarf blouse and matchy-matchy accessories, including a fully bedazzled Judith Leiber bag in the shape of an '80s-style cell phone.

Last week, Colleen Ballinger returned to YouTube, with the “Miranda Sings” creator performing a song addressed at allegations that she “groomed” an underage fan.

Last week, Colleen Ballinger returned to YouTube, with the “Miranda Sings” creator performing a song addressed at allegations that she “groomed” an underage fan.

Prince William and Prince George had a fun day out on Saturday. The Prince of Wales and his 9-year-old son took in a cricket game at the Lord's Cricket ground in London.William, 41, and George were seen sitting in a box as they watched the game. For the outing, William wore a light blue button up shirt, under gray sport coat.

Some people may say your 30s are some of the best years of your life – but for Khloé Kardashian? Well, she wouldn’t agree. In fact, the television personality feels it’s the absolute “worst decade” and has started the countdown to her 40s!

Fans of The Name of The Rose author Umberto Eco turned out in NYC, boosting the documentary on medieval scholar turned novelist and social commentator to over $9.1k on one screen – a nice showing by The Cinema Guild for a foreign language documentary on a solid weekend for some indie and arthouse fare.

he wrote on Instagram. “America is becoming dumber by the minute.”In a 6-3 decision issued Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of artist Lorie Smith, who sued the state over its anti-discrimination law that prohibited businesses providing sales or other accommodations to the public from denying service based on a customer’s sexual orientation.Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion, which said that, “In this case, Colorado seeks to force an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance.” “But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong,” he continued.The Supreme Court handed down several rulings at the end of June, including ruling against President Biden’s student loan handout plan.In the 6-3 decision, the court held that federal law does not allow the secretary of education to cancel more than $430 billion in student loan debt. The high court also ruled against affirmative action on Thursday.“Or a benefit to a student whose herit­age or culture motivated him or her to assume a leadership role or attain a particular goal must be tied to that student’s unique ability to contribute to the university.

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is "happy to be alive" after a scary incident involving a private jet. The 46-year-old funny man nicknamed "Fluffy" shared video on his social media of a private plane he had been a passenger on sitting in a muddy field with people walking away toward emergency services. "Emergency landing!!!" the comedian wrote on Instagram.

Carrie Underwood is wearing her heart on her ankle, thanks to her brand-new tattoo.

McKinley Franklin editor Dick Biondi, an acclaimed Chicago radio personality and Radio Hall of Fame member who was the first American DJ to play the Beatles on air, died June 26. He was 90. The Chicago Tribune confirmed his death per an announcement released by WLS-AM 890. Biondi is one of the earliest personalities to play classic rock music on American radio, commonly referred to as the “King of the Oldies.” He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1998.  “He spent most of his 67 year career entertaining the greatest radio audience in the greatest city in the world, Chicago! Heard on WLS, WCFL, WMAQ, WBBM and WJMK, his Radio and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voice will remain as part of the soundtrack of our lives,” read the Facebook statement posted by WLS-AM 890. 

A family are desperately appealing for information to find a man who is missing from Scunthorpe. Craig Riddell, 28, was last seen on Thursday evening (June 29), but his phone was located close to the Midland Hotel in Manchester city centre on Friday.

Brave is the man who will sign up for a real-life father-daughter road movie set the aftermath of an acrimonious divorce, but Ewan McGregor his no regrets about pairing up with his eldest child — by his first wife — for You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder, which screened as a tribute to the actor in Karlovy Vary. Set in a dreamlike American West, and very far removed from the specifics of the McGregors’ own personal situation, it finds a reformed alcoholic dad trying to reconnect with his offspring after collecting her from hospital. She thinks they’re off to visit an artist friend of her father’s, but the truth is that, in a bid to absolve himself of many years’ worth of guilt, he’s taking her to rehab.

Tammy Slayton has remembered fonder times with her late husband, Caleb Willingham, in a sentimental tribute post on Instagram.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief These days Jane Campion – Palme d’Or and Oscar-winning film director – is celebrated for a vein of heartfelt cinema that is aching and quirky, rather than gushing. She’s also an intelligent and determined female pioneer who has had to struggle for her present standing in a male-dominated industry. The Sydney Film Festival this week is showcasing and contextualizing her body of work. Its screening program includes all nine of her feature works, from “Two Friends” to “The Power of the Dog,” and a selection of her short films. “For our 70th edition, we wanted to present a retrospective commensurate with the milestone, reflecting the audacious and boundary pushing filmmaking synonymous with our festival and region. There was no one more appropriate than Jane Campion,” said SFF director Nashen Moodley in notes ahead of the event.