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Movie Review: In ‘A Poet,’ a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
In Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet,” Oscár Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios) is a failed Columbian writer who keeps a photo of the author José Asunción Silva above his mantle. Silva died at age 30, and even Oscár would admit his own career would be a lot better if he had died young, too. Mid-aged in Medellín, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grammy-nominated Edgar Barrera wishes be a pioneer for Latin songwriters
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The third time may be the charm for Edgar Barrera, the Mexican composer and producer nominated for the third consecutive year for the Grammy in the category of songwriter of the year, non-classical. Barrera has competed in all but one of the years since this category was introduced in 2023. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennedy Center’s head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center abruptly stepped away from his post less than two weeks after he was named to the job in the latest sign of turmoil at the iconic performing arts venue. The Kennedy Center announced in a Jan. 16 press release that Kevin Couch would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Don’t worry if you didn’t make it to the last Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Many of the films will be available to stream online starting Thursday through the weekend, including the buzzy Channing Tatum drama “Josephine.” What started as a COVID-era necessity has become one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ari Emanuel’s ‘fiery, furious’ memoir to be released this fall
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood super-agent and power broker Ari Emanuel will have a memoir out this fall, a “fiery, furious” story by the man whose clients have included Martin Scorsese,Oprah Winfrey and a (pre-presidential) Donald Trump and who inspired the high-strung Ari Gold of HBO’s “Entourage.” Alfred A. Knopf announced Thursday that “Roll the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cher, Tina Knowles and the late Rob Reiner are among Audie Awards finalists
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Cher, Tina Knowles and the late Rob Reiner are among the finalists for the 31st annual Audie Awards, which honor the audio editions of fiction and nonfiction books. Cher’s narration of “Cher: Part One” brought her a nomination for best biography/autobiography, the Audio Publishers Association announced Thursday. The other finalists are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris couture this season did something unexpected: It got lighter and down to earth. Not just in fabric, but in attitude. Even with major couture debuts at Chanel, Dior and Armani Privé — and a week shadowed by Valentino Garavani’s death in Rome — the strongest message on the runways was restraint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling’s 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry. And if “Clueless” wasn’t your jam — whatever! — maybe this will send you deep into your dreams: Christopher ... Read More »
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