World’s Most Famous Selfie (2014) It later emerged that the famous selfie it was an all paid product placement — phone-maker Samsung coughed up $20 million for the stunt. But the Oscars selfie, initiated by host Ellen DeGeneres and shot by Bradley Cooper, was the most retweeted post ever. Behind Cooper is Peter Nyong’o (Oscar […]
Media Scandals: Paltrow, Gwyneth–Astronomer’s Temporary Spokesperson after Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal
July 27, 2025 by
Astronomer’s ‘Temporary Spokesperson’ After CEO, HR Chief Resign after Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Astronomer Astronomer is using its newfound viral fame and poking some fun at itself by hiring Oscar winner and celeb Gwyneth Paltrow as “temporary spokesperson” after the Coldplaymkiss cam scandal and resignations of its CEO and head of HR. Paltrow made her […]
Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2021): One of Best Films (thus far) of 21th Century
July 22, 2025 by
Mubi A young woman (Rihane Khalil Alio) finds herself with child, but who the father? She wants an abortion, which, home country of Chad, is forbidden by law. Her mom (Achouackh Abakar Souleymane), familiar with unwanted pregnancies or the social-pariah status that comes with it, is determined to help her by any means, even at […]
Another Round: Movie Endings, Music (“What a Life” by Scarlet Pleasure)
July 18, 2025 by
Blasting over the top is this Danish pop-rap track, which has become the country’s popular party tune for New Year’s celebrations.
Oscar Directors: Jackson (“Lord of the Rings”) Peter: Not Retired, Focused on Bringing Giant Bird From Extinction
July 11, 2025 by
Together with the company’s CEO Ben Lamm and archaeologist Kyle Davis, Jackson has been trying to bring the Giant Moa back from extinction.
