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Natalie Portman on acting, Diane Keaton and Black Swan butt exercises
At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree in psychology helps her craft. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways.
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Guillermo del Toro on 'Frankenstein': 'AI can go f**k itself!'
"Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!”
Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents his adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", which audiences got to see on the big screen before it streams on Netflix next month.
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'Luger': violence, money and honour among thieves in murky Madrid
Bruno Martín's debut feature film, 'Luger', explores honour and loyalty among criminals in a fast paced thriller that mixes dark humour with violence, set against the backdrop of Madrid. Maria Muñoz Morillo sat down with Martín and scriptwriter Santiago Taboada to discuss a tale of redemption.
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Star Wars and Indiana Jones poster artist Drew Struzan dies aged 78
You may not recognize the name, but Drew Struzan was the supremely talented artist behind countless iconic movie posters – from the original Star Wars and Back To The Future trilogies to 'Blade Runner' and many more. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have paid tribute to the man and his art.
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Gunless 007? Amazon U-turn over James Bond firearm censorship backlash
The streamer has caused fan outrage after scrubbing 007's weapons from the original James Bond movie posters. They have quietly reversed their decision... Still, fans of the beloved spy franchise see this as a worrying sign for the series going forward under the tutelage of Amazon.
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Fitter, happier and more productive: Can enhanced humans do drama?
Altered, a new film by Timo Vuorensola, examines a future world where humans vye for technological parts to change their bodies and their lives for the better. Euronews caught up with the Finnish director who's recently finished filming in Kazakhstan.
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Film of the Week: 'It Was Just An Accident' - Palme d'Or, Oscar next?
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's first film since being released from prison for “endangering national security” won this year's Palme d'Or. It's a tonally rich masterwork that will represent France at next year's Academy Awards. Euronews Culture crossing its fingers for an Oscar win.
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For Your Consideration: Meet the AI actress sparking controversy
Meet the AI ‘talent’ who is reportedly getting agency representation very soon. Until then, many are speaking out on how Tilly Norwood is deeply misguided and devalues human artistry – despite her creator’s calls to “welcome AI as part of the wider artistic family.”
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Have you watched the documentary Benjamin Netanyahu tried to ban?
In the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the Emmy Award-winning show tackles the topic of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Many of the points made - as well as clips used - lead to a documentary, 'The Bibi Files', which the Israeli PM tried to ban. Here's why it is a vital watch.
