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With his beloved New York Knicks leading its NBA playoffs matchup with the Boston Celtics after a 119-81 victory this weekend, Spike Lee doesn’t need a million reasons to raise a glass. But The Hollywood Reporter and Threads gave the veteran auteur one more by hosting an early evening celebration for his Cannes Film Festival selection Highest 2 Lowest at Hyde Beach by Campari on Sunday.

Set to make a triumphant return Monday to the Palais for the world premiere of his Apple Original feature in partnership with A24, Lee got buzz going early — in more ways than one thanks to cocktails by Campari — by turning up to the beach-set bash accompanied by his family, including wife Tonya Lewis Lee and their children Satchel and Jackson Lee.

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee hold up his THR cover.

The Lees turned up just before 6 p.m. to the party, where...

Big World is a poignant exploration of societal prejudice and personal resilience, by Jackson Lee’s extraordinary performance as Liu Chun He, a young man navigating life with cerebral palsy. The story explores the everyday indignities Chun He faces, from the dismissive glances of strangers to the heart-breaking limitations imposed by his family. The film follows Chun He’s quest for independence, his strained relationship with his mother, Lu, and his tender bond with his grandmother, Su Qun. As Chun He seeks employment, pursues higher education, and even finds fleeting moments of connection, “Big World” unveils an unflinching portrait of a man determined to define his own existence despite the world’s persistent attempts to disrespect him.

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Big World Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

The film opens with Liu Chun He, a young man with cerebral palsy, slowly climbing stairs to a terrace. Looking at the city,...

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner (D) has died at 70, just hours after he attended President Donald Trump‘s address to a joint session of Congress. The news of Turner’s death, which occurred on Wednesday, was announced in a statement from his office made on the same day. No cause of death was revealed, though in 2022, he stated that he was treated for bone cancer. He told the Texas Tribune in an interview later that year he was “cancer-free.”

“Throughout his career, he was known for his bipartisan leadership, dedication to his constituents, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of all Houstonians,” the office wrote in the statement. “Congressman Turner is survived by his loving family, devoted staff and numerous friends who cherished his wisdom, humor, and steadfast dedication to public service. Details regarding memorial services will be announced in the coming days,” the office noted. “The family is asking...

United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who represented her Houston district in Congress for nearly 30 years, during which time she led the effort to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and helped author the Violence Against Women Act, has died at the age of 74.

The congresswoman’s family confirmed Jackson Lee’s death Friday in a statement; in June, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

“Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce...

Ahead of her run for mayor of Houston, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has apologized for a leaked audio recording that captured her berating a staff member.

The recording was leaked to ABC 13 on Tuesday and was reported to be from “at least half a decade ago.” According to the outlet, Jackson Lee uses 17 curse words in the under-two-minute conversation.

“To anyone who has listened to this recording with concern, I am regretful and hope you will judge me not by something trotted out by a political opponent, that worked hard to exploit this, and backed by extreme Republican supporters on the very day polls open but from what I’ve delivered to Houstonians over my years of public service,” said Jackson Lee in a statement.

“I know that I am not perfect,” she continued. “At heart, I am someone who tells it straight. I know that as much as that is a strength,...

Taylor Swift is a master at songwriting, but "Folklore" took things to a whole different level. The album, which was released in July 2020, features beautiful lyric after beautiful lyric. While some songs aren't exactly about Swift's personal life, others are deeply personal. In a November 2020 interview with fellow songwriting legend Paul McCartney for Rolling Stone, the singer opened up about writing "Folklore" and the true meaning behind her song "Peace."

"When I was making 'Folklore,' I went lyrically in a total direction of escapism and romanticism. And I wrote songs imagining I was, like, a pioneer woman in a forbidden love affair," she said. When McCartney inquired about a line in "Peace," Swift noted that that song in particular was "actually more rooted in [her] personal life" than other tracks.

"I know you have done a really excellent job of this in your personal life: carving out a...

BayView Entertainment will release Malaysian thriller C144: Human X Nature to Blu-ray in the USA on 25th April 2023.

Synopsis:

Two amateur campers find evidence of what looks like a United States plane from World War II in the Malaysian jungle. They put together a group to join them in the hunt for the aircraft – but they aren’t prepared for the bizarre events that await them when they break the rules of nature. Bloodshed and conflict soon break the group apart while spirits and mystical beings seduce their minds, A clash between two worlds, where if you break the rules, death awaits you. Presented in its Director’s Cut.

C144: Human X Nature was Directed by Jack Wong and stars Edward Ibrahim, Jackson Lee, Shaun Liew and Jasmine Kaar.

C144: Human X Nature will be released to Blu-ray in the USA from BayView Entertainment on 25th April...