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'Monumental work': Some of the reaction to the death of renowned artist Alex Janvier

'Monumental work': Some of the reaction to the death of renowned artist Alex Janvier

EDMONTON — Alex Janvier, considered one of Canada's greatest painters, has died at the age of 89. One of the so-called Indian Group of Seven, Janvier's works hang in private homes and public galleries across the country.
'A paintbrush in my hand': Alex Janvier, part of Indian Group of Seven, dies at 89

'A paintbrush in my hand': Alex Janvier, part of Indian Group of Seven, dies at 89

EDMONTON — One of Canada's greatest painters, who wedded Indigenous elements to the mainstream of modern art, has died. Alex Janvier, whose thousands of works hang in private homes and public galleries across the country, was 89.
Woman sentenced to 35 years to life for slaying of Hollywood consultant in Los Angeles

Woman sentenced to 35 years to life for slaying of Hollywood consultant in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who pleaded guilty to killing entertainment consultant and social justice advocate Michael Latt was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison on Wednesday.
Review: In the chilling thriller 'Longlegs,' Maika Monroe cuts like a knife

Review: In the chilling thriller 'Longlegs,' Maika Monroe cuts like a knife

A chilling, half-remembered encounter from childhood looms over “Longlegs,” Osgood Perkins’ stylishly composed 1990s-set horror film about a young FBI agent (Maika Monroe) whose past seems to hold a key to a decades-long serial killer suburban spree.
AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones

As an actor and a writer, Rashida Jones has spent a lot of time thinking about artificial intelligence . The use of AI was a major issue at the bargaining table during last year's Hollywood strikes.
Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, asks president to leave race

Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, asks president to leave race

Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president's reelection cam
Book Review: Gonzo journalist Barrett Brown’s memoir a piquant take on hacktivism’s rise

Book Review: Gonzo journalist Barrett Brown’s memoir a piquant take on hacktivism’s rise

His talents in full flower and basking in public admiration, gonzo journalist and inveterate anti-establishment troublemaker Barrett Brown is jailed in his native Texas on various federal felony charges.
Movie Review: 'Sing Sing' cheers the power of art inside a maximum security prison

Movie Review: 'Sing Sing' cheers the power of art inside a maximum security prison

“Sing Sing” follows the well-trodden path of a motley group of amateur actors as they come together to rehearse and put on a play in front of their peers. It's different this time, though, because everyone is a captive audience.
Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release

Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release

NEW YORK (AP) — The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” has been canceled after the first film fizzled in theaters.
Hot Docs president leaving beleaguered film festival as it looks to forge 'new path'

Hot Docs president leaving beleaguered film festival as it looks to forge 'new path'

The beleaguered Hot Docs Film Festival says its president Marie Nelson is leaving her position after just one year.