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‘It’s beyond me’: Danielle Deadwyler on playing Mamie Till-Mobley in ‘Till’
(Originally appeared in The Desert Sun on Jan. 4, 2023) Before Danielle Deadwyler could even dream of the awards buzz she’s been garnering this year for her emotionally moving performance as Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, she had to consider all that playing the civil rights leader would take. Chinonye Chukwu’s “Till” focuses…
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From Cheetos to ‘Wakanda Forever’: Overheard on the 10 Directors to Watch red carpet
(Originally appeared in The Desert Sun on Jan. 6, 2023) While there was no actual red carpet laid out at the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch on Friday, the stars showed up ready to talk about films and their love of the craft at the Parker Palm Springs. The 10…
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Celebrities hit the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards red carpet
(Originally appeared in The Desert Sun on Jan. 5, 2023) Hollywood’s brightest stars dressed up in their finest to walk the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Thursday night. “The Fabelmans” actress and Coachella Valley resident Keeley Karsten, one of the first to arrive, was gushing as she made her way…
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‘Poor Things’ review: Emma Stone brings a feminist Frankengirl to life
By Ema Sasic You know you’ve made it in Hollywood when your style is instantly recognizable, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, the wacky mind behind the weird films “The Favourite” and “The Lobster,” has made it. Not only do his always-off characters leave an impression, but the worlds he builds are a fantasy playground filled…
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‘Saltburn’ review: Emerald Fennell’s second feature brings even more twists, wickedness to the screen
By Ema Sasic Director/writer Emerald Fennell is not afraid to make you uncomfortable. In fact, the Brit seems to revel in it. The Oscar winning filmmaker made a splash with her 2020 directorial debut “Promising Young Woman,” which left audiences with a shocking ending that still lingers in their minds today. The film was released…
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‘The Killer’ review: A cold, calculated thriller with a side of humor
By Ema Sasic David Fincher has proven himself to be a master of the thriller genre, expertly getting into his characters’ heads like Tyler Durden from “Fight Club.” From “Se7en” and “The Game” to “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “Gone Girl,” his films often take viewers into the minds of twisted protagonists in…
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‘Priscilla’ review: Sofia Coppola reveals the lonely, untold story of Priscilla’s time with Elvis
By Ema Sasic Bright red painted toenails on a pink shag carpet; sharp, black cat eye makeup; fluffy fake eyelashes: This is how we’re introduced to Priscilla Presley in Sopia Coppola’s latest “Priscilla.” But remove all of the makeup, glitz and glam, and you see the woman whose entire world changed at such a young…
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For decades, queer men have had trouble donating blood. Change could be on the horizon
Note: This story originally appeared in The Desert Sun on Dec. 1 Indio resident Nikiah Stephan has always viewed donating blood as a way to give back to his community, and because he has a rare blood type that so many desperately need, it gives him “a sense of worth to the world.” He donated twice as a teenager…
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How Palm Springs architecture, landscape bring Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ to life
(Originally appeared in The Desert Sun on Sept. 21) The desert foliage and retro style of Palm Springs have served as the backdrop of many films and television shows over the years, but it may have found its true home with Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling.” The director’s second feature film stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles…
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Energy vortices attract visitors around the world. Could the same happen in Desert Hot Springs?
A wave of relaxation washes over you as you drive past the Bubbling Wells Oasis‘ gates and palm tree-lined driveway, but that’s only the tip of the sensation iceberg awaiting youinside. One recent afternoon, property manager Kaz Murphy offered The Desert Sun a tour of the area, which includes tranquil ponds, hiking trails and a western-themed Yerxa Town named after Cabot Yerxa, the…
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