The end of the world is trending. Why are we so obsessed with the apocalypse?

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and Jay Baruchel feels fine. On the second season of his Crave series We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel), which launched last week, the host and namesake explores several possible apocalyptic scenarios, from insect extinction to a world ruled by artificial intelligence. “I think we are all understandably … Read more

How accurate is 2024 film Civil War in its depiction of photojournalists? Pulitzer Prize winner Carolyn Cole breaks it down

The principal focus of Civil War is war-weary photographer Lee (Kirsten Dunst) and her writer colleague Joel (Wagner Moura), who pick up an aspiring young photographer named Jessie (Cailee Spaeny) and a veteran journalist named Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson) as they set off on a dangerous journey to the White House, where the US president … Read more

Still don’t know what to watch at Hot Docs? Here’s a last-minute guide, whether you’re in Toronto or not

Late to look up what’s hot at Hot Docs this year? Or are you unable to attend the Ontario festival that cut out its popular at-home streaming option?  Have no fear. CBC News has compiled some of the the best documentaries at the festival that are most worth your time. That includes some films that, as of … Read more

‘Civil War’ beats horror film ‘Abigail’ to reign over US box-office for second weekend |

“Civil War,” Alex Garland‘s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theatres in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday. The A24 election-year gamble, the indie studio’s biggest budgeted film yet, took in $11.1 million in ticket sales at 3,929 theatres over the weekend. The $50 million film, set in a … Read more

How the creators of HBO’s The Sympathizer turned the bestselling novel into a dark, comic romp for TV

On the surface, Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer is the perfect target for adaptation. First off, it’s a novel — one of the more lucrative source materials for an industry perpetually hungry for existing IP and a built-in audience.  Second, it’s a Pulitzer Prize winner, a badge of honour that already proved a boon for similar adaptees like Spotlight, Driving Miss … Read more

Jarring, visceral and all too plausible, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a must see

In his filmmaking career, Alex Garland has terrified us with zombies, infectious alien hybrids, murderous men and A.I. run amuck. Civil War, the writer and director’s latest film, is not only his most ambitious entry but also his most plausible. The press notes for Civil War describe the setting as “near-future America,” but it feels like … Read more

Arizona Supreme Court rules abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced

Arizona Supreme Court rules abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced – CBS News Watch CBS News The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a Civil War-era abortion ban that does not provide exceptions for rape and incest can be enforced. That ban will supersede a 15-week abortion ban that was signed into law … Read more

Sudan refuses Iranian helicopter carrier in exchange for building a port

Sudan rejected Iran’s proposal to allow it to build a permanent naval base on the African coast of the Red Sea, an act that would have allowed Tehran to monitor maritime traffic in the Suez Canal and Israel, according got intelligence provided by a senior Sudanese official to the Wall Street Journal. Iran has … Read more

Could Red Sea attacks reignite supply chain chaos?

Shipping traffic through the Red Sea has plummeted as Houthi militants step up their attacks on vessels in the region. American-led airstrikes have done little to deter the disruption and now the CEO of one of the biggest shipping companies in the world says the disruption will probably last at least a few months. “So for us, … Read more

From Avatar to Dune: The most anticipated new shows and movies of 2024, and where to watch them

Hot on the heels of one of the best years for movie and TV releases in recent memory, 2024 is shaping up to be an impressive year for screens both big and small. Even though there may have been strikes last year, seriously delaying the majority of projects scheduled for release, there are loads of … Read more