Hundreds of Iranians gathered Friday at Tehran Cinema Museum to celebrate Asghar Farhadi’s recent Academy Awards win for best foreign language film. In his short speech, Farhadi said the film was not a pre-planned project but, he added, ” was not supposed to be made at all.
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Oscars 2017: Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi Denounces…
Iran’s “The Salesman” took home the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, as expected, but director Asghar Farhadi decided to avoid the long trip from Tehran to Los Angeles. Not out of disrespect to the academy, but because he felt disrespected by the new administration.
Stormzy announces surprise London gig this afternoon
The Croydon MC released his long-awaited first album today , which also features guest appearances from the likes of Kehlani , Lily Allen and J Hus. To celebrate the release of ‘Gang Signs & Prayer’, Stormzy will perform at a surprise live show in the capital this afternoon.
Lindsay Lohan Claims She Was – Racially Profiled’ Over…
Lindsay Lohan told “Good Morning Britain” on Tuesday that she was “racially profiled” while wearing a headscarf at London’s Heathrow Airport, according to the Associated Press . The actress claimed she was stopped while traveling to New York.
A spiritual excursion into Botticelli’s genius
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Little Britain star Matt Lucas awarded honorary degree
Matt Lucas, one of Britain’s most recognisable and well-loved entertainers, has received a degree from the University of Bristol – 24 years after he started studying drama there. “This is something I never thought would happen,” Lucas said after receiving his honorary Doctor of Letters degree yesterday [16 February].
Tickets for Nick Cave & The Bad Seedsa UK arena tour to go on sale tomorrow
The band are scheduled to perform at five dates across England and Scotland in September, with the run of dates kicking off at Bournemouth International Centre on September 24. “We’ve been in a strange place, I’m coming out and blinking into the light,” Cave said in a press release announcing the UK dates. “It’s good to be playing again.”
Edward Fox Returns To The West End In Sand in the Sandwiches For a…
Fresh from a sell-out 2016 UK Tour, Edward Fox is to return to the West End in the celebrated one-man play exploring the life and work of John Betjeman, Sand in the Sandwiches, for a strictly limited London run. A journey through memory and verse, the play collates the work of the twentieth century’s most treasured poet.
Can China Save the Struggling European Art House?
As the global market for specialty titles shrinks, Euro producers are increasingly eyeing access to the Middle Kingdom. Says one insider: “It will be the biggest market anywhere.”
London cheaper than ever
If you’ve never been to London – or if it’s been a while since your last visit – now’s the time to go. The dollar is strong, airfare is cheap and, because it’s winter, the city isn’t filled with tourists.
At the Parthenon, a glimpse of a building far beyond the secular
The Parthenon is a part of you, even when you haven’t seen it in person. It’s the quintessential Greek temple.
Free And Cheap London Events: 16-22 January 2017
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: See winning images from the Wex Photographer of the Year competition, on display at Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. All images were entered into the 2016 weekly online photography competition, #WexMondays.
Putting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s performance at the presidential inauguration in perspective
In the last “Saturday Night Live” episode of the year, Alec Baldwin’s faux-Donald Trump is handed a list of all the performers willing to participate at the presidential inauguration. “They’re both great,” Baldwin says, as he looks at the tiny scrap of paper on which the names are written.
10 Things to Know for Today
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA, JAPAN’S PM TO SEEK RECONCILIATION AT PEARL HARBOR Though Japanese leaders have come to Pearl Harbor before, Shinzo Abe will be the first to visit the memorial built in the hallowed waters above the sunken USS Arizona. 2. RESCUERS FIND FLIGHT RECORDER FROM BLACK SEA PLANE CRASH The Russian defense ministry says the “black box” would be immediately flown to Moscow but doesn’t mention whether it has been damaged.
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Travelscope “Ireland – The West Is Best” Joseph starts his Ireland adventure in the town of Shannon and then heads southwest to the Dingle Peninsula. While on the Peninsula he uncovers a few important Irish secrets like how to draw a proper pint, spout a wee bit of Gaelic without getting tongue-tied, how to root for your horse home at the Dingle races and which pub has the best Irish soda bread and stew.