NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when criminal justice reform has gained national attention and bipartisan support from even the leading candidates for president, a handful of documentaries at the Tribeca Film Festival are giving a close-up to the…
NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when criminal justice reform has gained national attention and bipartisan support from even the leading candidates for president, a handful of documentaries at the Tribeca Film Festival are giving a close-up to the…
NEW YORK - At a time when criminal justice reform has gained national attention and bipartisan support from even the leading candidates for president, a handful of documentaries at the Tribeca Film Festival are giving a close-up to the human cost of mass incarceration.
Human face of mass incarceration gets close-up at Tribeca NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when criminal justice reform has gained national attention and bipartisan support from even the leading candidates for president, a handful of documentaries at the Tribeca Film Festival are giving a close-up to the human cost of mass incarceration. "The Return," also directed by Katie Galloway, movingly trails a pair of men released after California altered the harsh sentencing of its "three strikes" law. David... Читать дальше...
It seems almost inevitable that Rooney frontman, Coppola scion, and Jason Schwartzman brother Robert Schwartzman would eventually make a movie, and he makes his directorial debut with an earnest, musically themed take on the Mrs. Robinson myth with “Dreamland." Co-written with Benjamin Font, the film stars the endearing, almost cherubic Johnny Simmons as Monty Fagan, a struggling piano player who becomes entangled with an older lover/benefactress, Olivia (Amy Landecker), while trying to sort out his life. Читать дальше...
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As the premiere of "Silicon Valley" got ready to start in San Francisco, Zach Woods got out of his seat and left the room.
It wasn't just a poorly timed bathroom break. Despite starring the hit HBO show as Jared, Woods says he's never watched the show.
In a Q&A session after the premiere, Woods explained that he doesn't watch to avoid being too critical of himself. He's watched himself in some clips when the actors have to re-voice a line, and he starts questioning everything about his acting. Читать дальше...
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Take note: For better or worse, Earth Day 2016 is going down in history.
On April 22, at least 170 heads of state and diplomats from around the globe signed the world's first international climate change accords, known as the Paris Agreement.
The pact was agreed upon by 195 countries (that's almost all of them) in December 2015, after two weeks of tough negotiations.
According to Reuters, the agreement will have the highest number of signatories in history for any treaty's opening day. Читать дальше...
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SMITHVILLE , Tenn., April 22 (UPI) -- Blues guitarist and vocalist Lonnie Mack died near his home in Tennessee at the age of 74, according to a statement by record label Alligator Records.
Congress may not be able to reform the immigration system, fix the broken tax code or even pass a budget. But it's telling the Library of Congress how to label immigrants living in the country illegally. … Click to Continue »
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot to death, authorities said. No arrests had been announced, and it's unclear if the killer…
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot to death, authorities said. No arrests had been announced, and it's unclear if the killer…
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If you travel regularly — whether that's for work or for play — getting the best-quality hotel and flight for the best possible price is probably a priority for you.
That's the idea behind Marchay, a private travel club that counts noted event planner Bronson van Wyck, hedge fund director Boykin Curry, and interior designer Delphine Krakoff among its hundreds of members.
"No matter how much money you have, everyone cares about rates,"... Читать дальше...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland guard CJ McCollum won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in his first season as a starter for the Trail Blazers, dramatically improving his scoring average by more than 14 points over last season.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland guard CJ McCollum won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in his first season as a starter for the Trail Blazers, dramatically improving his scoring average by more than 14 points over last season.
PORTLAND, Oregon - Portland guard CJ McCollum won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in his first season as a starter for the Trail Blazers, dramatically improving his scoring average by more than 14 points over last season.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland guard CJ McCollum won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in his first season as a starter for the Trail Blazers, dramatically improving his scoring average by more than 14 points over last season.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland guard CJ McCollum won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in his first season as a starter for the Trail Blazers, dramatically improving his scoring average by more than 14 points over last season.
Jon Snow loves indie rock, Dany is into “shimmer pop,” and Tormund Giantsbane is a metal head.
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More than 200,000 convicted felons had their rights to vote restored under an executive order by which state’s governor?
An Oregon man who slashed his friends throat for changing the radio station was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.
Residential school survivor Michael Cheena shares his memories from his years at Bishop Horden Hall
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said on Friday it is recalling more than 1.1 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the vehicles may roll away after drivers exit. The automaker said the recall is linked to as many as 41 injuries because drivers mistakenly believed they had placed the vehicles in park before exiting.
