Month: June 2024

When French filmmaker Catherine Breillat was 40, her husband left her for a much younger woman. Soon after, she began dating a man 12 years her junior. “Men often dismiss their older wives, claiming that they can no longer be loved,” Breillat said in a recent interview, through an interpreter. "But it's not true. I want to tell other women that there is no reason to despair." In his new film Last summerwhich opens in theaters on Friday, explores this concept through a provocative plot. Since the 1970s, the acclaimed director, now 75, has focused on the troubled sexual awakening…

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam will return a Henri Matisse painting that has been part of its collection since 1941 to the heirs of its original owner, a German-Jewish textile manufacturer and art patron who sold it to finance his family’s escape from Nazi-occupied Holland. The museum announced Tuesday it was returning the artwork, titled "Odalisque," following the "binding opinion" of the Dutch Restitution Commission, a government body that deals with cases of artworks looted by the Nazis. The heirs described the decision as symbolic justice. “Matisse made the same journey from Berlin to Amsterdam as our grandparents,” they said.…

In an engaging sports discussion, prominent sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest headlines, delving into various topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation continues, Skip Bayless, known for his in-depth analysis, provides his unique perspective on adding Redick to the Lakers roster. With his sharp wit and deep knowledge of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact that Redick's shooting ability and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick's presence will complement the Lakers' current star-studded lineup…

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump descend on Atlanta for a highly anticipated debate, the political atmosphere is electric. Adding to the mix, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to participate in his own way. Despite not meeting CNN’s official debate requirements, Kennedy will provide real-time answers to debate questions via a livestream on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Dubbed “Real Debate,” the alternative broadcast aims to present Kennedy’s perspectives directly to the audience. In a surprising turn of events, Melania Trump's whereabouts remain unknown hours before the debate is set…