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Arguably no major gay-themed film has ever been as polarizing within the queer community as 1980’sCruising, the gritty William Friedkin crime thriller set against the backdrop of New York’s leather-bar scene. Documentarian Jeffrey Schwarz takes a three-pronged approach to the subject inMineshaft: The Cruising Murders, examining the real-life homicide that inspired the story, the development and filming on New York locations, and the controversies that dogged the shoot, with massive protest crowds of LGBTQ rights activists disrupting production and rattling the star, Al Pacino. Schwarz has an excellent track record as a chronicler of queer pop culture — the Hollywood…
The Last Day reimagines Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece Mrs Dalloway in a few ways. The directorial debut of decorated visual artist Rachel Rose, the stark drama (which premieres Saturday night at Tribeca Festival) is set in modern-day New York and reimagines the protagonist, Clarissa, as Julia (Alicia Vikander), a writer feeling drained of creativity and purpose while navigating motherhood. Rose was inspired by her own experiences with postpartum depression: After she came out of that period, she revisited Mrs Dalloway on the advice of a friend and drafted the script months later. The film’s more ambitious gambit, though, is what it…
Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo Da Vinci in the popular movie Ever After alongside Drew Barrymore, has passed away at the age of 93The talent agency representing the respected movie star confirmed his sad demise in an emotional statement on its websiteTributes poured in from heartbroken fans, and colleagues like playwright Bill Rosenfield, who remembered the late movie icon as a talented working actorVeteran British actor Patrick Godfrey, best known for his role as Leonardo Da Vinci in the 1998 film Ever After: A Cinderella Story, has died at the age of 93.His death was confirmed by his talent agency,…
Michael J. Fox made Emmy history 40 years ago and set a benchmark that has yet to be broken. In 1986, Fox was a second-time nominee for playing Alex P. Keaton, the conservative-leaning eldest child of former hippie parents on NBC’s sitcom Family Ties — and a burgeoning movie star on the heels of 1985’s Back to the Future and Teen Wolf. At 25, he won the award for best lead actor in a comedy series, beating out such veterans as Harry Anderson, Ted Danson and Bob Newhart, and became the youngest actor ever to win the prize. (The second…
Chelsea are reportedly ready to revisit their interest in Mike Maignan, and it is easy to see why the AC Milan goalkeeper remains on their radar. According to Calciomercato, the Blues are considering reviving their pursuit of the 30-year-old after trying to sign him last summer.Maignan’s future at Milan is still being watched closely, with Chelsea continuing to assess whether he could finally become a realistic option. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY This is not a new admiration from Chelsea. They looked at…
GistReel A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after sharing how he mistakenly received a ₦2 million loan from OPay instead of ₦300,000. The incident, which was shared by @toshine4u on the microblogging platform, has drawn widespread attention online. How the Incident Happened According to the man, he had received a notification on his OPay app indicating that he was eligible for a loan of up to ₦2 million. He explained that he needed about ₦250,000 for urgent use, so he decided to apply for ₦300,000. However, while selecting the amount, he unknowingly made a mistake during the process and…
Dusan Vlahovic’s time at Juventus now looks close to ending, and the Serbian striker could become one of the most wanted free agents of the summer. Talks over a new deal have broken down, with Juventus unable to match the salary package Vlahovic wanted.Giorgio Chiellini has also confirmed that the forward is set to leave, ending a spell that began when Juve signed him from Fiorentina for more than €80m in 2022. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The main issue has been money.…
Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle United future is becoming one of the more interesting midfield stories of the summer. According to the Manchester Evening News, there is a feeling that the Italian wants a route out of St James’ Park, and if that happens, his likeliest escape may be to another Premier League club.Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked in different ways. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The situation is complicated because Newcastle are not weak financially.After selling Anthony Gordon, they are…
As Donald Trump finished his record-length State of the Union address earlier this year, a group of artists drove to a cul-de-sac off Echo Park Lake in L.A. and got to work. The three men dressed in loose-fitting work pants and hoodies unloaded two laser projectors (one for backup), some lenses, a laptop and battery packs onto carts and brought them to the middle of a pedestrian bridge that crosses over the 101. In the anonymity of darkness, the members of the guerilla art collective VJayBombs set up their gear with the confidence of practice. Within minutes, the projector was…
Federal government approves five months’ outstanding CATA payments to eligible university lecturersEducation minister confirms release of funds, reaffirming commitment to ASUU agreement implementationUniversities are directed to promptly pay allowances and reimburse previous internal settlementsFCT, Abuja – The federal government has approved and released funds for the payment of five months’ outstanding Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to eligible lecturers in federal universities.The move fulfils part of the commitments contained in the 2025 agreement between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).Tinubu’s Govt Pays 5 Months’ Allowance to University LecturersSource: UGCThe development comes amid concerns raised by the…