The Prague Post

Featured

UNESCO board backs Egyptian ex-minister for top job: official

The UN culture agency's executive board on Monday voted to appoint a former Egyptian minister as the agency's next chief, the board's chair said, as UNESCO grapples with accusations of bias and the United States' withdrawal from the organisation.

'My heart sank': Surging scams roil US job hunters

After a series of interviews, Nicole Becker was ecstatic to receive a job offer from a sportswear brand. But like many Americans navigating a tough job market, she was soon confronted with a sobering reality -- the recruiter was a scammer.

Last news

'Family emergency' ends Glenn Close's San Sebastian film festival role

US actress Glenn Close withdrew as president of the jury at Spain's San Sebastian film festival on Tuesday due to "a family emergency", organisers said on Tuesday.

Twitter ex-security chief tells US Congress of safety concerns

Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko told the US Congress on Tuesday that the platform ignored his security concerns, as its shareholders decide whether to approve a $44 billion takeover deal that Elon Musk is trying to exit.

Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming

More than two decades after Hollywood film "The Beach" was shot at Thailand's glittering Maya Bay, the kingdom's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered officials to press ahead with environmental rehabilitation work.

Emmy winners in key categories

Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 74th Emmy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles on Monday.

Magic of cinema in focus as Mendes celebrates Toronto festival comeback

As crowds finally flocked back to the Toronto film festival after two years thwarted by Covid-19, Hollywood's top directors from Sam Mendes to Steven Spielberg put the escapism and collective experience of cinema in the spotlight with their latest films debuting at the event.

Jazz master Ramsey Lewis dies at 87

Ramsey Lewis, the renowned jazz pianist who made a 1960s pop crossover that saw him become an unexpected hitmaker, died Monday. He was 87 years old.

Television's A-listers ooze glamour on Emmys red carpet

Television's biggest stars on Monday hit the red carpet -- well, the gold carpet -- for the Emmys, for the first full-fledged gala honoring the best of the small screen in the age of Covid-19.

Chazelle exposes 1920s Hollywood hedonism with 'Babylon'

"La La Land" director Damien Chazelle on Monday gave the Toronto film festival a brief first look at "Babylon," his eagerly awaited ode to the drug-fueled and hedonistic excesses of Hollywood in the 1920s.

Art world to mark 50 years since Picasso's death

From the Prado museum to the Pompidou Centre and New York's Met, the art world has mobilised to stage "an unprecedented" 42 exhibitions marking 50 years since Picasso's death, officials said Monday.

With 'Barbarian' at the gate, N.American moviegoers shiver

"Barbarian," a new horror film with a modern twist, has scared its way to the top of North America's box office, earning an estimated $10 million on yet another slow movie weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner dies at 92

Prolific Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner, considered a pioneer of Switzerland's new wave film movement, died Sunday at the age of 92, his foundation said.

Standing ovation as Harrison Ford presents new 'Indiana Jones' at Disney expo

An emotional Harrison Ford on Thursday unveiled a new trailer for the highly anticipated fifth "Indiana Jones" film on the second day of Disney's biennial D23 Expo, choking up as he described the movie as "fantastic."

Five things to know about the Emmys

Will "Squid Game" make history? Or will HBO powerhouse "Succession" swipe the best drama statuette again at television's equivalent of the Oscars?

Colin Farrell: ex-bad boy turned award-winning character actor

Colin Farrell's best actor award in Venice crowns a redemptive arc for the Irishman, who almost destroyed himself in his dizzying rise to stardom before rebuilding a career as a supporting player.

US opioid crisis doc wins top prize at Venice film festival

A documentary tracing an artist's campaign against the family behind the US opioid drug epidemic scooped the Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

Preparing to turn 100, Disney packs its expo with surprises

Disney had plenty to offer movie fans at its biennial D23 Expo, with previews of two new animated features and an announcement that the entertainment giant's centennial next year will include a sequel to Pixar hit "Inside Out."

Fendi kicks off New York Fashion Week by celebrating the Baguette

Fendi kicked off New York's Fashion Week with a show celebrating its flagship Baguette bag, in a strong comeback for the runway after pandemic disruption.

Wide open race for Venice film fest prizes

The race was wide open ahead of awards night in Venice on Saturday, after a festival featuring a dark Marilyn Monroe biopic, an imprisoned Iranian director and a morbidly obese Brendan Fraser.

Was Queen Elizabeth II a media-savvy monarch?

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation -- broadcast live for eight straight hours by the BBC in 1953 -- was the first major event of the television age.

Musk's latest reason to drop Twitter deal - whistleblower payment

Elon Musk on Friday added a severance payment made by Twitter to a whistleblower to the list of reasons he feels entitled to walk away from his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.

Crown Jewels: The royal family's precious gems

The Crown Jewels form the centrepiece of the royal coronation, and symbolise the pomp and history of the British monarchy over the centuries.

'Lost King' keeps British royals center-stage at Toronto festival

From "The Queen" to "The Lost King," which had its world premiere at the Toronto film festival Friday, Stephen Frears has built much of his storied career directing movies about the British monarchy.

'Squid Game' to compete for Emmys history

Hundreds entered, but only one can triumph: South Korea's "Squid Game" will make a play for Emmys history Monday as it aims to become the first foreign-language television show to win top honors for best drama.

Netflix suspends 'The Crown' filming after death of Queen Elizabeth

Netflix suspended filming of its British royals drama "The Crown" on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the company said.

Jailed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi competes in Venice

The Venice Film Festival left a symbolic empty place for Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on Friday as his latest movie got its world premiere while he languishes behind bars in Tehran.

Toronto honors Queen Elizabeth as Netflix refugee drama opens film festival

The Toronto film festival began in somber mood Thursday as theaters dimmed their lights for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II before a Netflix drama about Syrian refugees launched North America's largest movie gathering.

Brutal Marilyn Monroe biopic shocks Venice

A visceral biopic of Marilyn Monroe finally got its premiere in Venice on Thursday, with critics divided over the traumatic treatment of the icon but praising a "ferocious" lead performance from Cuban star Ana de Armas.

Sex Pistols and 'The Simpsons': The queen in pop culture

From a Sex Pistols single to "The Simpsons", "The Crown" and Andy Warhol works, Queen Elizabeth's pop culture cameos were frequent and often unforgettable.

Queen Elizabeth II's style shaped to suit a sovereign

Brightly coloured outfits, a matching hat and a pristine pair of gloves: Queen Elizabeth II's look was instantly recognisable and a self-created uniform styled to suit her role.

Amazon defends diverse casting in 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series

Streaming giant Amazon has defended the racially diverse casting of its big budget series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," which some fans say distorts the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Ana de Armas: 'Marilyn was with us' during 'Blonde' filming

Cuban star Ana de Armas says she could feel the presence of Marilyn Monroe as they put her traumatic life on screen for "Blonde", which premieres in Venice on Thursday.

Hidden items found in Vermeer's famed 'Milkmaid' painting

Experts have found a hidden jug holder and basket in Dutch master Johannes Vermeer's famed painting "The Milkmaid" which he later painted over, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum said on Thursday.

The Prague Post - Culture (English)