ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) – The principal of the English department at Northview High School in Escambia County is asking the school board to evaluate more than 100 books she says contain explicit sexual content , graphic language, themes, vulgarity and political thrusts. Vicki Baggett has been teaching for 31 …
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Rotary club donates 300 literature books to Abuja school
The Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, on Thursday donated 300 literature textbooks to Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, Abuja, to improve reading culture among students. Club President, Rotn. Yusuf Alli, in his remarks, said that the books donated to the school after the needs assessment were aimed at alleviating the …
Read More »Three highlights from the first week of the 2022 New York Film Festival
The speed of communication has put the New York Film Festival, whose 60th edition runs from September 30 to October 16, in a strange position. This New York institution, which got its start in 1963, was founded as a so-called festival of festivals; unlike Cannes, Venice and Berlin, it did …
Read More »The 17TH ANNUAL TASVEER SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
HYBRID (live and virtual)3 – 20 NOVEMBER 2022 Opening Night Gala, Centerpiece and Closing Night Movies Announced SEATTLE, September 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) has launched the countdown to its 17th edition, which will be in hybrid format (in Seattle theaters and online) from November …
Read More »Writers Who Teach: Literary Arts Teachers Share Their Experiences
The growing popularity of the creative writing degree over the past 50 years has been accompanied by growing criticism of the institutionalization of writing. This discourse often returned to the same question: can writing be taught? Although there has never been and probably never will be a conclusive answer to …
Read More »We don’t prefer ‘Blonde’
Spoiler alert: Marilyn Monroe was unhappy and men were mean to her. Aside from a brilliant performance by Ana De Armas, Blonde is a tedious film. It meditates on Marilyn’s sad life with such heaviness and sadism that you’re not even sure what the point of it all is. It’s …
Read More »Vikram Veda Versus Ponniyin Selvan, which film has the advantage this week? Trade experts step in
Akshaye Rathi (Film Presenter): “I think Ponniyin Selvan and Vikram Vedha are going to conquer the box office, albeit in different parts of the country. In Tamil Nadu, the opening of PS1 will be historic because the Tamil author and the novel the film is based on are so ironic …
Read More »Apple App Store removes Russian social network VKontakte
Apple confirmed on Wednesday that it has removed popular Russian social network VKontakte from its App Store globally due to sanctions imposed by Britain. The UK government on Monday sanctioned 92 Russian individuals and entities after President Vladimir Putin’s regime held referendums in Moscow-controlled areas of Ukraine – denounced by …
Read More »Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks hosts member fairs and literary arts events
Join the Bucks County Arts and Culture Council from noon to 4 p.m. on October 1 and 2 for the closing of the Fall Lounge Members’ Lounge at Freeman Hall on East Court Street in Doylestown. Stop by to view the exhibition featuring the work of over 125 regional artists, …
Read More »10 books to read this LGBTQ history month | Culture
LGBTQ History Month means not only examining, appreciating and dissecting the history of LGBTQ activism and experience, but also amplifying the voices of those within the community who have stories to tell. From comprehensive lexicons of change to tender tales of love, loss and self-discovery, authors break down the barriers …
Read More »The Hajj, Umrah e-services application is subject to an update and a name change
MEXICO: unequal access to new technologies, illicit trafficking and threats to cultural heritage were among the issues on the agenda of international culture ministers meeting on Wednesday in Mexico City for the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, or MONDIACULT. Representatives from around 160 UNESCO Member States are …
Read More »The Best Fiction Books That Can Boost A Child’s Self-Confidence – The Upcoming
The Best Fiction Books That Can Boost A Child’s Self-Confidence September 27, 2022 Having self-confidence can help a child make friends, do well in school, and cope well with the various challenges they may encounter in their daily lives. However, there is a worrying increase in self-esteem issues in children, …
Read More »The animated film adaptation of the 12th century poem “The Knight in the Tiger’s Skin” will be released at the Laemmle Theater
A new animated film “The Knight in Tiger Skin” by Mirza Davitaia of GI-Films will be released at the Laemmle Theater on October 7, 2022. It is the first adaptation of Shota Rustaveli’s medieval poem. The poem “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” is one of the greatest pieces of …
Read More »Whistler Writers Fest Celebrates Literary Arts in Fall Colors — Stir
Much like a book club, the festival launch events are sure to spark conversation and camaraderie. Highlights of October 13 include the opening night at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center featuring Canada’s top independent writers. A brand new event follows; Sharing Traditions: An Evening of Oral Storytelling features Tsawaysia Spukwus …
Read More »Vikram Vedha box office prediction: Hrithik-Saif movie to replace Ponniyin Selvan 1 in North, set to open at Rs 15 cr on day one
The audience showed up for Ranbir Kapoor’s Alia Bhatt and Brahmastra, giving a bollywood under siege a little hope. The question now is whether they will again vote with their feet for Vikram Vedha by Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan and Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan 1 this Friday. Film …
Read More »Six books that explore loss through poetic means ‹ Literary Hub
When my father committed suicide in December 2009 and I felt lost in grief, I found myself reading many books to better understand my experience. In the middle of reading, I also started writing. The work I did in this first period became Sinkhole: A Legacy of Suicideeven though it …
Read More »Earth Matters: Picture books can help us talk to kids about climate change
Talking to kids about the climate crisis can feel overwhelming. Where do I start? What if I worried them? The Picture Books take major events and otherwise chilling subjects and bundle them into approximately 32 pages of art, context, and connections that we share together. Picture books – along with …
Read More »Waste Wrapping Films Market Trends 2022 and Key Players Analysis 2028 – Trioplast, Coveris Holdings, Reo-Pack, Cross Wrap – The Colby Echo News
The study on Global waste packaging film market was announced by MarketsandResearch.biz for 2022-2028. Additionally, the search can be customized for customers interested in more accurate analysis of specific regions. The goal is to help end-consumers get thorough knowledge of factors governing the growth of the Global Waste Packaging Film …
Read More »Slow-Motion Crime Thriller Smells Boredom E! News UK
Language: German with audio options and English subtitles A cop desperate to regain his sense of smell is ready to take the help of a mysterious perfumer, whose obsession with creating the perfect perfume will drive him to any extreme. Writer-director Nils Willbrandt’s German thriller, titled Der Parfumeur in the …
Read More »Apple App Store Nft Listing Startups Avoid Ignoring Strict High Commission Rules
San Francisco: Non-fungible token (NFT) trading startups don’t want to sell their offerings through the Apple App Store because a 30% commission on in-app purchases and other strict rules will bleed them. According to a report by The Information, Apple insists that its usual 30% commission on in-app purchases should …
Read More »What the Great Books Teach Us About People Fleeing Persecution
Robert Barsky is a Guggenheim Scholar and Professor at Vanderbilt University. His multidisciplinary research combines social justice, human rights, border and refugee studies with literary and artistic insights into the plight of vulnerable migrants. Below, Robert shares 5 key insights from his new book, Claiming Legal Protection: What the Great …
Read More »Pattaya rekindles decade-long quest for UNESCO ‘City of Film’ honor
Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has reignited a decade-old quest to win the UNESCO “City of Film” designation. The mayor of Pattaya has reignited a decade-old quest to win the United Nations “city of cinema” designation. Poramet Ngampichet said on September 23 that the National Office of Contemporary Art and Culture …
Read More »ON THE BOOKS: How his wife exploited Jim Thorpe
On Nov. 9, 1951, Jim Thorpe, who had been voted “greatest athlete of the half-century” a year earlier in an Associated Press poll of nearly 400 sportswriters and broadcasters, had a tumor removed. lower lip cancer patient in a hospital. in suburban Philadelphia. The next day, press photographers converged to …
Read More »Labour’s Peter Kyle defends party app wording after being named shadow secretary of state for ‘northern Ireland’
The shadow Northern Ireland secretary has defended his party after the term ‘northern Ireland’ was used on Labor’s conference app at the event in Liverpool. n Saturday, the app described Peter Kyle as the “Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland”, an alternative name for Northern Ireland that is regularly …
Read More »Ernie Hudson would like a Ghostbusters movie to take place in India
Earlier this year we wrote about Phone Bhootan upcoming Indian Hindi-language horror film that will be released next month that has drawn some comparisons to ghost hunters thanks to a poster design that appears to have been heavily inspired by the Bill Murray-led 1984 comedy, as well as the 2016 …
Read More »William Boyd: “The world of books is much more difficult now” | William Boyd
Oilliam Boyd, 70, is the author of 26 books, including any human heart (2002) – adapted for television in 2010 with three actors playing the main role of Logan Mountstuart – and Restlessthe Costa novel of the year in 2006. His new book, Romanticis set in the 19th century and …
Read More »Indigo Books celebrates its 25th anniversary
Indigo Books & Music celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a special collection of 28 limited-edition books released in September, which includes important titles published over the past quarter-century. The collection includes CanLit classics such as Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s TaleLawrence Hill’s The Book of NegroesThomas King’s The inconvenient …
Read More »ttff/22 Banyan Retrospective: A celebration of local film and television pioneers
When Trinbagonians of a certain age hear of Banyan, the following memories come to mind – AVM, Sprangalang, Gayelle, Cross Country. As they remember, some even begin to sing:“I am free and free,Just follow meAnd you will see, you and me,It’s so good to beFree and free…” Sung by Oliver …
Read More »Cinema has the potential to change the economy
The cultural and creative industries (CCI) globally have the capacity to contribute to sustainable economic development and the creation of jobs as a result. The Vision 2030 master plan recognizes the role of CCIs in contributing significantly to the gross domestic product of the country. The film sector is a …
Read More »Sam Byers: “JM Coetzee Made Me Vegetarian” | Books
My first memory of readingLike many people with overactive imaginations, I was sick as a child. I remember long weeks at home, in bed or with a duvet on the sofa, reading everything that came to hand. My childhood hero was Tintin – so many images from those books are …
Read More »New independent production company Leviathan to make Jewish stories for film and TV
(JTA) – A new independent production company aims to “ensure Jewish tradition lives on” in television and film, as Jewish stories continue to be hot property in Hollywood. Leviathan Productions will specialize in developing content based on Jewish history, literature and folk tales, as well as stories about Israel, Deadline …
Read More »More fiction books about railways and locomotives
Fiction books about railways and locomotives Photo by Rene Schweitzer The Necropolis Railway (A Jim Stringer Mystery) Photo by Rene Schweitzer By Andrew Martin Gender: Detective/detective novel First post: 2002 It is November 14, 1903 and young Jim Springer is traveling to London to start work on the London & …
Read More »The FIFA 23 Web App That Offers FUT 23 Early Access Is Live, But Players Are Having Trouble
The FIFA 23 web app has launched, but EA is already to investigate reports of players being unable to connect to the new service. As recently announced by EA, the FIFA 23 web app is giving players early access to select parts of FIFA Ultimate Team before the full game …
Read More »Celebration of authors, books at Woodbury on Saturday
The Woodbury Public Library will host a celebration of writers and literature on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library’s first Local Author Day will begin with a keynote address from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Nan Rossiter at 11 a.m. Nan Rossiter It will …
Read More »Viola Davis’ film brings joy to African storytelling
“The female king“is equal parts a story of bondage and resilience. The Viola Davis-film directed on the Agojie, the all-female african army who inspired the Fictional Dora Milaje in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ focuses on warriors tasked with protecting the people of Dahomey (now Benin) and King Ghezo (played by Jean …
Read More »There is an application for that
The wave of monkeypox (also known as MPV) infections has not completely abated, but transmission levels are starting to drop after a spike in cases over the summer. This is thanks to a concerted effort by health officials, healthcare providers, and LGBTQ+ leaders who saw that their community bore the …
Read More »Top 10 Cleaner Books | Books
Owhether known as cleaners, charladies, maids, janitors or maids, those who clean have recently been revamped. Originally considered comical or sinister, they have become emblems of resilience, keeping chaos and Covid at bay. Next week, Paul Gallico’s enchanting comedy Mrs Harris Goes to Paris opens as a movie with Leslie …
Read More »Exclusive! Benyamin, GR Indugopan screenplay film about the teenage craze with Malavika Mohanan, Mathew Thomas
House»New»Exclusive! Benyamin, GR Indugopan screenplay film about the teenage craze with Malavika Mohanan, Mathew Thomas» After a hiatus, Malavika Mohanan is back in Malayalam with a coming-of-age drama scripted by literary heavyweights – Benyamin and GR Indugopan. The as-yet-untitled film, which has Mathew Thomas in mind, will be directed by …
Read More »App In The Air launches lock screen widget after Apple iOS update
Traveling in the post-pandemic era within the aviation industry can sometimes be a little more stressful than usual. Having a game plan or at least a helpful way to get the necessary reminders before and on the day of the trip is crucial for an enjoyable experience. Fortunately for passengers, …
Read More »Why We Need More Indigenous Writers
September 21, 2022 @booksandpublishing Publishing needs more Indigenous publishers, but cannot rely on its Indigenous workforce alone to ensure it catches up with effective practices when it comes to Indigenous writers and writing, writes Sandra Phillips. Eddie Koiki Mabo and others won in the High Court of Australia in 1992 …
Read More »At the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival — “The Whale” and Two History Tours
By David D’Arcy The whale is an invigorating two-hour battle against fate. Brendan Fraser as the 600-pound man in The whale. One of the most anticipated films at TIFF was The whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky and based on the play of the same title by Samuel D. Hunter, who …
Read More »The Story of Japanese Am Heroes Told with Film, Live Choir and Musicians – AsAmNews
Los Angeles-based Emmy-winning news anchor and filmmaker David Ono will present his immersive new story about Japanese-American heroes of World War II in a creative immersive show on October 1. It will be presented at the Aratani Theater in Los Angeles after debuting at the Asian American Journalists Association convention …
Read More »Providence welcomes new independent bookstore Heartleaf Books
The new independent co-operative Heartleaf Books was opened by sisters Caroline and Mads Vericker on Atwells Avenue last Wednesday. Heartleaf is a consumer and worker cooperative that aims to engage community members by allowing them to buy shares in the business and become co-owners. “We want to be a community …
Read More »These are the best books black teachers request for their classrooms
As at the start of every school year, teachers have been putting out requests for help with school supplies, through Amazon listings, DonorsChoose projects and other means. The books have been among the most requested items by teachers across the country each year since the 2018/2019 school year, according to …
Read More »Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 with these books by Latinx authors
Oprah Daily When I was a student in 1982 and taking a course on ancient American literature, the professor, a famous scholar of Whitman and Emerson, announced in his first lecture: “By the middle of the next century, literature American will be dominated by masters with the latest names like …
Read More »New wave cinema and its impact on filmmaking
The era of New Wave Cinema came to an end with the death of one of its founding fathers, Jean-Luc Godard. Breathlesshis 1951 film, laid the foundations of modern cinematic techniques, which officially established a film movement called New Wave Cinema. The new wave cinematic revolution, also known as the …
Read More »The New Wave Cinematic Revolution and Its Impact on Filmmaking
The era of New Wave Cinema came to an end with the death of one of its founding fathers, Jean-Luc Godard. Breathlesshis 1951 film, laid the foundations of modern cinematic techniques, which officially established a film movement called New Wave Cinema. The new wave cinematic revolution, also known as the …
Read More »‘The movie was a complete disaster for me’: George Miller nearly canceled Mad Max movie due to financial stress, had seen similar before with Fury Road
George Miller, the Australian director who established himself in the world with his masterpiece aka the madmax The franchise had once given up hope of seeing its dreams come to fruition. The 77-year-old filmmaker had put his faith in something as hostile and dark as his own dystopian creation and …
Read More »These Hallmark movies are based on books
Have you ever wondered where Hallmark gets ideas for all of its movies? While many of the channel’s romantic comedies, Christmas movies, and mysteries are original stories, some are actually based on books. This includes the film that led to Hallmark’s longest-running original series and a popular mystery series featuring …
Read More »The books offer different perspectives on collecting
Most people collect things. For children, their collections can be as varied as for adults. Kids can collect rocks, stuffed animals, books, comics, dolls, action figures, and more. Unless you’re a hoarder, it’s perfectly normal to have a prized collection, large or small, that brings back memories or simply provides …
Read More »Sarah Ruhl: “This is the ultimate age of Narcissus” | Books
JAmerican playwright Sarah Ruhl, 48, had recently given birth to twins when she discovered, after a lactation consultant noticed that one of her eyes was falling out, that something was seriously wrong with them. his face. In his wonderful memoirs Smile: the story of a face (out in paperback September …
Read More »Timothée Chalamet’s New Film Makes Midwest Premiere at New Iowa Film Festival
“Bones & All” starring Timothée Chalamet debuts in Iowa City a month before its wide release. The film is part of a new film festival. David Kajganich, a graduate of the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, wrote the screenplay. An Iowa theater has booked an early screening of an award-winning …
Read More »New App Promises Greater Convenience in Reading Kuzushiji
During my graduate studies in Japanese history, interpreting manuscript primary sources from the 19th century and earlier was one of my greatest challenges. Historical typographic records exist, especially in my period of concentration during the Bakumatsu-Meiji transition. But the further the research axis goes back in time, the rarer these …
Read More »5 New Books About Growing Up Like A Pro
Growing up, many of us assumed adults had it all figured out. They seemed so sure of who they were and what they believed in, and we surely thought our own adult lives would be the same. Fast forward a decade or three, and suddenly we’ve grown up ourselves – …
Read More »Henry Anderson’s Collection of Golden Age Comics 1938-1947 to be sold Oct. 1 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
DC Comics Detective Comics #38 features the origin and first appearance of Batman’s trusted sidekick Robin, The Boy Wonder. It is rated CGC 3.0 (estimated between $20,000 and $30,000). The copy of DC Comics Wonder Woman #1 features the first appearance of Ares and an account of Wonder Woman’s origin. …
Read More »Megacity Review™ (MCR), a literary arts journal for underrepresented voices, is launching its first writing contest.
With the advent of Hispanic Heritage Month, Megacity Review™ is offering up to $1,000 for fiction and nonfiction stories for authors of color and their allies. LOS ANGELES, California, USA, Sept. 16, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Megacity Review™, a literary arts journal for underrepresented voices, has launched its first fiction and …
Read More »Exclusive! Parole director Dwarakh Raja on his next film, how Vijay Sethupathi came on board and more
Tamil oi-Saravanan Palanichamy | Posted: Friday September 16th 2022, 04:26 PM [IST] Director Dwarakh Raja, promising Tamil filmmaker is preparing for the release of his second feature film Word. The trailer has already been released with Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi’s voiceover and created a strong buzz around the film in …
Read More »New app aims to ease traffic jams in the Houston area by providing accessible public transit – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media Transportation leaders on Friday unveiled a new smartphone app that provides multimodal travel options for the Houston area. At a launch event at the Ion, Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan said the Houston ConnectSmart App aims to reduce traffic congestion throughout the region by providing accessible …
Read More »KI bushfire doco wins film award in Toronto
A documentary produced to aid healing on Kangaroo Island after the Black Summer bushfires has won an international award. The “No Safe Place” film crew from left to right, Gethin Creagh, David Foreman, Ruth de la Lande, Sabrina Davis. KI’s cinematographer David Foreman’s film “No Safe Space” was named “Best …
Read More »Announcement of the winners of the Children’s Literature Environment Prize and the Karajia Prize 2022
September 16, 2022 @booksandpublishing The Wilderness Society has announced the winners of the 2022 Environment Prize for Children’s Literature and the inaugural Karajia Prize for First Nations Children’s Storytelling. The winners in each category are: Illustrated Fiction (co-winners) Share (Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson, illustrations by Leanne Mulgo Watson, …
Read More »The Banned Books Index makes a fine reading list
The Index of Forbidden Books: Four Centuries of Struggle Over Word and Image for the Greater Glory of God Robin Vose Reactionp. 352£25 In a classic paradox of bureaucracy, the Banned Books Index only really took off when its original task became impossible. As early as the 17th century, Robin …
Read More »SocialPeta published the Mobile Games and Applications Industry Report (H1-2022)
The mobile games and apps industry sees new trends and developments almost every passing year. So, SocialPeta decided to release an updated version of the White Paper on Marketing Mobile Games and Apps in the First Half of 2022. The report presents detailed information about the mobile apps and games …
Read More »New app guides visitors through the Myrtle Beach area’s art scene | myrtle beach
By any measure, there is plenty of art to admire on the Grand Strand. Murals and all kinds of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, musicals and plays, concerts, gallery openings, author events, poetry readings and museums. And the list of artistic attractions goes on and on. It can be quite daunting …
Read More »Television and learning: 4 programs for responsible teachers
Television is often condemned for its unnecessary programming and violent content. However, there are a multitude of entertainment programs on television that have an education Often, television programs considered educational are not suitable for viewing, either due to poor production standards or lack of educational material. Programs produced for entertainment …
Read More »Pedro Almodovar walks away from his first feature film in English | app
The Spanish director Pedro Almodovar will wait a little longer before tackling a feature film in English. The Oscar-winning actress from the original screenplay of 2002’s ‘Talk to Her’ (‘Hable con ella’) told Deadline on Monday that it was a ‘painful decision’ to step down as director of ‘A Manual …
Read More »GETTING DIRT ON DIRT: High hopes for soil database app
There is no easy way to know if management practices are putting carbon back into the soil, or how much. But Alberta growers may soon have an app that measures soil carbon, shows what management practices work best in their area, and lets them trade carbon credits with big emitters. …
Read More »David Harbor joins ‘Gran Turismo’ movie
netflix ‘Stranger Things’ alum David Harbor has signed on to star in ‘Gran Turismo’ from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions. A film adaptation of the professional driving simulator franchise, the project is directed by Neill Blomkamp (“District 9,” “Elysium”) from a script by Jason Hall (“American …
Read More »From Jim Crace to Cosey Fanni Tutti: recent books reviewed in brief
Eden by Jim Crace Picador, 272 pages, £16.99 Gardeners of Eden lack neither food nor shelter. The trees are moaning with fruit and the fishpond is well stocked; workers sleep in dormitories, watched over by feathered angel overseers. But this paradise is also a prison: the citizens of Eden are …
Read More »Cybersecurity startup launches mobile app to protect against phishing attacks
Cybersecurity start-up novoShield has launched an enterprise-grade mobile security appdesigned to protect users from mobile phishing threats. Launching this week for iPhones through Apple’s US and Israeli app stores, novoShield’s namesake app detects malicious websites in real time and blocks users from accessing them. The software also provides users with …
Read More »French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dies aged 91
Updated September 13, 2022 6:34 PM ET Influential critic and filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home in the Swiss town of Rolle, on the shores of Lake Geneva, his family said in a statement. The family statement says Godard, 91, suffered from multiple …
Read More »Norman Public Schools superintendent says district ‘hasn’t banned any books’ in response to HB 1775 scrutiny | New
The superintendent of public schools in Normandy responded to community concerns about Bill 1775 and said the NPS had not banned the books in a Tuesday statement. At Monday’s school board meeting, about six NPS parents and members of the Normandy community said student resources are limited in classrooms due …
Read More »Jean-Luc Godard, flagship director of the New Wave, died at the age of 91
The Franco-Swiss director revolutionized post-war cinema His films took a fresh take on sex, violence and more Peers inspired by the work all over the world, including Tarantino Godard dies at home by assisted suicide, according to the media PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Director Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of …
Read More »12 Sad Girl Summer Books for Your Boredom Mood Reading
This content contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This summer was either a hot girl summer or a sad girl summer – or maybe both. While “sad girl summer” is a generalized term around many different feelings, I think a lot …
Read More »See How They Run (dir. Tom George): Film Review
“You’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all” is the self-aware line at the start of See how they work, a comically-toned retro murder mystery that knows you’ve seen other thrillers. British TV director Tom George makes his feature film debut with a bubbly, clever script from Mark Chappell (TV’s flakes), …
Read More »“Buried in books” sale at the Thompson Free Library
Thompson Free Library The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft Contributed • September 12, 2022 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Ten Cent ‘Buried in Books’ Book Sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will take place on Thursday, September 22 from 12-6 p.m. DOVER-FOXCROFT …
Read More »ANDROID LEARN PUNJABI APP LAUNCH
Sriganganagar DC Rukmani Riyar has launched the “Learn Punjabi” Android app and has also released a Punjabi Primer, taking another important step to advance the Punjabi language in “Rajasthani Punjab”. She praised this creative initiative and noted that the software would make it easier for more children to learn Punjabi. …
Read More »Compete or Complement—Bangalore Business LitFest Speakers on the Future of Books in the Digital World
Your story is the media partner of the Bangalore Business Literature Festival (BBLF) 2022, which will be held this week in a hybrid online and offline format. See our previous annual articles on the BBLF from the 2015 edition here, and our compilation of 85 World Book Day quotes. See …
Read More »LAUNCH OF THE ANDROID APP TO LEARN PUNJABI
Raj Sadosh/Abohar. Taking another big step to promote the Punjabi language in “Punjab of Rajasthan”, Sriganganagar DC Rukmani Riyar has launched the “Learn Punjabi” Android app and has also released a Punjabi primer. She appreciated this innovative venture saying that the app would enable several students to learn the Punjabi …
Read More »“Co-publishing” with Köehler Books
John Köehler, author, graphic designer and founder of Köehler Books Publishing, understands the frustrations of authors who, despite the quality of their writing, have found there is no place for their work in the limited landscape of publishing. traditional. Tired of the agents’ waiting game and the author’s lack of …
Read More »‘Barbarian’ is top film amid late summer box office slump | app
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Horror flick “Barbarian” won the weekend by grossing $10 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday, as the late-summer box office slump brews. continued. Director Zach Cregger’s debut from Disney’s 20th Century Studios premiered at Comic-Con in San Diego in July and opened on 2,340 screens …
Read More »By The Book: two new books that talk about neurodivergence and take readers back in time to India’s past
Read, Write, Race by Arti Sonthalia is an empathetic introduction to dyslexia while Chandragupta Maurya and the Greek Onslaught by Shruti Garodia and Archana Garodia Gupta offers insight into the creation of an ancient Indian powerhouse of an empire Read, write, runArti SonthaliaSchool132pagesRs 250Suitable for: 7 years and up Read, …
Read More »Suriya and Shankar team up for a big-budget movie
House»New»Suriya and Shankar team up for a big-budget movie» If the buzz in the industry is to pass, Suriya and Shankar are all set to team up for a movie, which would be based on the Velpari novel. Suriya had recently hinted during Karthi’s Viruman audio launch that he would …
Read More »Book lovers attend Printers Row Lit Fest 2022 in Chicago’s South Loop
CHICAGO (WLS) — Book blocks in Chicago’s Printers Row neighborhood – the 37th annual Lit Fest kicked off Saturday. “For a book lover like me. I think it’s special that we have our own festival,” said Chantel Lopez. All manner of independent authors and publishers drew hundreds of people for …
Read More »5 Essential Kabbalah Books | September | 2022 | The Jewish experience
5 essential books on Kabbalah September 9, 2022 By Yehudah Mirsky The Kabbalah, literally “reception” or “tradition” in Hebrew, is a vast and rich body of texts, ideas and practices, dating from antiquity and a living tradition up to the present day. Although largely esoteric, Kabbalah has played a crucial …
Read More »California Department of Education recommends transgender books for preschoolers
As California students return to school this year, they may encounter books and materials promoting LGBT, transgender and gender ideology topics for children as young as kindergarten and kindergarten. Dozens of books dealing with such topics are promoted for classroom use by the state Department of Education’s Recommended Literature List …
Read More »A Dark and Hallucinogenic Telluride Film Festival
It’s 100 degrees outside (still!) and I read our guide to staying cool during what we call a “heat dome” and, oddly enough, I don’t see “drink a hot cup of coffee” anywhere. But that’s where I’m at right now. I’m still a little lost after a few days in …
Read More »Three social themes that Disney addresses in the film
Released September 8, 2022, Pinocchio is an American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis. Originally based on that of Carlo Collodi The Adventures of Pinocchiothe 2022 live-action version also drew inspiration from the 1940 animated film of the same name. The plot revolved around Geppetto, a woodcarver, who carved …
Read More »Exclusive! Seththumaan director Thamizh talks about his upcoming film starring Uriyadi Vijayakumar
After the tremendous reach of her critically acclaimed debut film Seththumaan, director Thamizh has already finished filming his next film with Uriyadi Vijay Kumar in the lead. In Seththumaan (2022), he created a unique cinematic language to deliver his message. Most of the scenes were composed in one shot. The …
Read More »‘Riddles in the Dark’, a film that mixes dance, theater and Tolkien
Ainesh Madan, an artist based in Bengaluru, describes himself as a “learner, dancer, teacher”. After working as a dancer-choreographer abroad and in India, Ainesh has now imagined a 20-minute film, Riddles in the dark, which he describes as a work of physical theater inspired by the character of Sméagol/Gollum from …
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