'Quiet Place' Sets Pandemic Record; Clint Eastwood Turns 91; Movie Theaters' Culture War

View on web New reader? Subscribe Today in Film May 31, 2021 Box Office: 'A Quiet Place Part II' Smashes Pandemic Era Records With $57 Million Debut John Krasinski's 'A Quiet Place Part II' sets a pandemic era box office record with its $57 million holiday debut. By Brent Lang • Read More In a Perfect World, 91-Year-Old Clint Eastwood Would Keep Shooting Forever An homage to Clint Eastwood, the iconic Western star, examining how he became one of America's most revered filmmakers. Read More Will Audiences Return to Movie Theaters? Yes! But It's Now a Culture War Issue (Column) To go back or not to go back? In the streaming era, that's a question more freighted than it looks. Read More 'Cruella' Star Emma Stone 'Wasn't Surprised' by Film's Dark Storyline 'Cruella' star Emma Stone said that she was not surprised by the Disney film's dark tone. Read More Mother's Quest for Son and COVID-19 Doc Win Top Prizes at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival 'Pari,' 'Being Present,' 'Iskioma' and 'Parrot Lady' win top prizes at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Read More Romy Walthall, 'Face/Off' and 'The House of Usher' Actor, Dies at 57 Romy Walthall, an actor known for her roles in "Face/Off" and "The House of Usher," died on May 19. She was 57. Read More Tatino Films Launches Full Circle Lab in France Tatino Films is launching the Full Circle Lab, a new workshop program aimed to support film projects from development to promotion. Read More Buddy Van Horn, 'Any Which Way You Can' Director and Clint Eastwood's Stunt Double, Dies at 92 Wayne Buddy Van Horn, stuntman who worked with Clint Eastwood on over 30 films and directed Any Which Way You Can, died May 11. Read More Tokyo Government Gives OK to Theater Reopening   The Tokyo city government will allow cinemas to reopen despite an extension of the state of emergency. Read More China Box Office: 'F9' Stays Ahead With Slower Second Lap, Outpaces 'Quiet Place' 'F9' stays at the top of the China box office with a slower weekend pace that was still faster that the opening round of 'A Quiet Place II'. Read More This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2021 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile

                                                           

A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle - Today’s stories for you

May 31, 2021 Hello. Every day, we’ll send you stories we think you’ll love. Let us know what you’re interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests WHAT HAPPENED TODAY China Says It Will Allow Couples to Have 3 Children, Up From 2 The Pandemic in the U.S. Has Vastly Improved. For These Families, the Worst Has Just Begun. Texas Democrats Stymie G.O.P. Voting Bill, for Now Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration Seminary Built on Slavery and Jim Crow Labor Has Begun Paying Reparations Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From National Security A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle ‘Do you have body armor?’ the Afghan pilot asked us as we prepared for a trip to outposts surrounded by the Taliban. From Business & Technology O.E.C.D. Raises Global Growth Forecast Sharply, Citing Vaccines The world economy is expected to expand by 5.8 percent this year, but success depends on beating down variants of the virus, the group said. From Climate Change Here’s the Arctic Station That Keeps Satellites Connected The world’s northernmost tracking base, on a Norwegian island, plays a crucial role in supporting research on climate change. From Art & Design Looking Beyond the Ayatollah to the Treasures of Iran The organizers of a major London exhibition wanted to put politics aside and showcase the country’s rich 5,000-year-old culture. But politics kept getting in the way. From Business & Technology A New Era Dawns for Harley-Davidson The feature-stuffed Pan America is a stark diversion for a company long associated with bulky, expensive cruisers. Early impressions suggest a potential blockbuster. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Climate Change The effects of global warming Science The wonders of humans and our world COLUMNS AND SERIES The latest updates for you From Metropolitan Diary ‘She and Her Roommate Had Bought a Sofa From a Woman in Queens’ Unexpected help with a move, a trip to Radio Row and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. From Travel Advice Road Trips and Reconnecting: What You’re Looking Forward to This Summer Ahead of Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer, we asked readers to share what they are looking forward to most in the coming months. More than 100 people wrote in from across the United States with their post-pandemic plans. Here are a select few, edited and condensed for clarity. From Your Money Reassess Your Spending and Saving Whether your bank account grew or shrank during the long months of lockdown, now is the time to take stock of your financial situation and decide your next steps. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Social Justice Sedona Prince Has a Message for You Prince exposed inequities in college basketball with a video of the facilities at the N.C.A.A. women’s tournament. There’s more she wants you to know. From L.G.B.T.Q. Lance Loud Was an Early Reality Star. He Was Also a Gay Punk Pioneer. Loud was part of “An American Family” in 1973, but his wild band, Mumps, never signed a record deal. Now their songs are being released on the 20th anniversary of his death. From India As Covid Rampages Across Nepal, Workers Pay the Price The Himalayan country is considering declaring a health emergency to help contain a second wave that experts say migrant laborers brought back from India. From Sports Skateboarding’s Cardinal Rule: Dare to Be You We asked photographers across the country to document how skateboarders come together to foster community. From Arts What’s on TV This Week: Kennedy Center Honors and Remembering the Tulsa Massacre The Kennedy Center recognizes Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks and Midori. And several networks air programs recognizing the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa massacre. THAT’S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you. Choose your interests To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times | Get the NYT app Change Your Email | Privacy Policy | Contact | Advertise | California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018