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11:36am Oct 22, 2021

National National

On-set deaths from prop guns are rare — but not unheard of

by Jaclyn Diaz

The death of director of photography Halyna Hutchins on a film set in Santa Fe, N.M., is a reminder that prop weapons can pose a serious risk. But Hollywood history includes only a few such incidents.
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9:33am Jun 10, 2021

Arts Arts

'In The Heights' Dances From The Stage, To The Streets, To The Screen

by Mandalit del Barco

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical is an ode to the neighborhood near where he grew up. Now a movie musical, the film's director, cinematographer and choreographer discuss the new adaptation.

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Zindagi Tamasha or "Circus of Life"

3:50pm Feb 08, 2021

World News World News Arts Health & Safety

Why Most Pakistanis Can't See The Film Pakistan Is Submitting For An Oscar Nod

Zindagi Tamasha has come under fire for its portrayal of a its Muslim cleric. Critics add it to a growing list of entertainment shelved this year in response to outcries from the religious right.
6:00am Apr 27, 2018

Arts Arts Human Interest

RiverRun Film 'And Then I Go' Takes A New Perspective On School Shootings

by Eddie Garcia

The 20th annual RiverRun International Film Festival is wrapping up this weekend in the Triad.

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6:11am Apr 13, 2018

Arts Arts Human Interest Music & Culture

Two People With Autism Find Romance In 'Keep The Change'

by Eddie Garcia

The new film, Keep The Change, is an offbeat romantic comedy about two people looking for love in New York City.

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5:12pm Mar 01, 2017

Arts Arts News

RiverRun Returns With NC Films Including Caviar Dreams

by Eddie Garcia

The RiverRun International Film Festival is announcing its lineup of over 150 films.

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4:05pm May 12, 2016

Arts Arts News

Greensboro Filmmakers Headed to Cannes Film Festival

by Eddie Garcia

A team of prize-winning Greensboro filmmakers will be screening not one, but two movies at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

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1:00pm Jan 06, 2016

National National

'Mi Familia' In Movies: Films Mexican-American Millennials Grew Up On

by Adrian Florido

The bush-disguise bit in Born in East L.A. The murder scene in Selena. I watched these dozens of times as a kid, but as an adult, they've come to mean more.
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1:23pm Dec 11, 2014

Arts Arts

'Pelo Malo' Is A Rare Look Into Latin American Race Relations

by Jasmine Garsd

A new Venezuelan film explores racism and homophobia through the experiences of 9-year-old Junior, who drives his mother up a wall in a quest to straighten his thick, curly "pelo malo," or "bad hair."

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