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Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett’s Conviction on Hate Crime Hoax

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction of charges that he perpetrated a hate-crime hoax against himself. The actor was convicted in December 2021 on five felony counts of disorderly conduct for the hoax, which occurred in 2019. Smollett had been sentenced to 150 days in a county jail and 30 months of…

Edward Moran

November 21, 2024

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‘36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime’ DOC NYC Film Review – A Stirring and Ever-Relevant Spotlight on The Importance of Naming Hate

In February 2015, three young Muslim-Americans were killed by a white neighbor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The deaths of Deah Barakat, his new bride Yusor Abu-Salha, and her sister Razan Abu-Salha rattled a place known for its diversity, and it took very little time to find the perpetrator. Tarek Albaba’s film 36 Seconds: Portrait…

Abe Friedtanzer

November 14, 2023

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NYCC : Kraven the Hunter / Video Q&A with Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Director J.C. Chandor

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

December 22, 2024

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Netflix’s ‘Black Doves’: A Chilling Tale of Espionage for the Holidays

©Courtesy of Netflix Christmas isn’t just about pear-tree partridges and turtle doves. It’s also about (ammunition) cartridges and black doves, an image that provides an apt title for this London-based spy thriller that serves up a hearty brew of holiday cheer spiced with intrigue and espionage. Black Doves made its debut on Netflix in early…

Edward Moran

December 21, 2024

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September 5 Featurette : Award Winning Filmmaker Tim Fehlbaum Reveals Secrets

Paramount has dropped a new featurette for September 5, highlighting director Tim Fehlbaum‘s unique newsroom approach. September 5 chronicles the transition to live tragedy coverage during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Fehlbaum’s claustrophobic style is present in a gripping account of media evolution for fans. At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

December 21, 2024

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Forms an Unlikely Alliance in His Most Thrilling Adventure Yet

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Video games often thrive on their repetitive nature once they find a recipe for success, especially ones that feature an innocent, family-family appeal. Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog series is such a prime example that it has spawned an equally exhilarating film trilogy adaptation by Paramount Pictures. The movie series’ latest installment,…

Karen Benardello

December 20, 2024

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Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett’s Conviction on Hate Crime Hoax

‘36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime’ DOC NYC Film Review – A Stirring and Ever-Relevant Spotlight on The Importance of Naming Hate