City Hall [US, Frederick Wiseman, 4] The latest of Wiseman’s distinctive epic-length observational documentaries studies the quotidian, procedural and human moments of human life as seen through the processes of municipal government in Boston, as held together by the thoughtful charisma of Mayor Martin Walsh. Improbably absorbing as always, this institutional cross-section offers a beguiling vision of an oasis of good government in the USA.

In a normal year I’d wait for the four and a half hour Wiseman documentary to arrive on television rather than taking up two time slots to watch it from the confines of a cinema seat at TIFF. But this is not such a year and with a digital screening you get a pause button when you need it. This is bound for PBS and due to the breadth of its subject matter will serve as an excellent introduction to those unfamiliar with this pillar of the documentary form. Or track down 2017’s Ex Libris, about the New York Public Library. In North America Wiseman’s filmography can be found on the Kanopy platform, which you may be able to access through your public library system.

The Father [UK, Florian Zeller, 4] Retired engineer (Anthony Hopkins) struggles to piece together the confusing reality of his living circumstances as his daughter (Olivia Colman) copes with his progressing dementia. Impeccably performed stage play adaptation puts the viewer inside the contradictory shifts of the protagonist’s subjective viewpoint.

Forget Draculas and Cthulhus. This is the real terror.

Summer of 85 [France, Francois Ozon, 4] Love between two young men in a French beach town leads to a bizarre crime. Teen emotions run high in a sunlit melodrama of Eros and Thanatos.

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Capsule review boilerplate: Ratings are out of 5. I’ll be collecting these reviews in order of preference in a master post the Monday after the fest. Films shown on the festival circuit will appear in theaters, disc and/or streaming over the next year plus.

Nightis a sculpture on the tomb of Giuliano de Medici, the Duke of Urbino, in the city of Florence. Michelangelo carved it between 1526 and 1531 and composed these lines to place in the mouth of this personification of the night:

Precious is sleep, better to be of stone,
while the oppression and the shame still last;
not seeing and not hearing, I am blest;
so do not wake me, hush! keep your voice down

In a 2000 letter to the New England Journal of Medicine, James J. Stark and Jonathan Katz Nelson argue that the model that Michelanglo used likely had advanced breast cancer. Her left breast has lumps indicative of a tumor in the nipple or the lymphatics beneath the nipple. As these shapes are not present in the other female breasts that Michelanglo composed, it's likely that this shape reflects, tragically, the model herself.

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The evolution of planet Earth over 4.5 billion years.

Vistors to the North Coast 500 are being asked to sign a pledge amin concerns of speeding drivers

Rome is magnificent in every way possible, from the millennia of history made here to the deliciousness of a perfect cacio e pepe pasta. There are so many things to do in Rome, from the Colosseum to the Vatican Museums to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Rome is so overwhelming, in a good […]

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Shamelessly, Big Media doesn't even try to hide their Democrat preferences anymore. They are happy to lie. But even the lies they tell can point indirectly to the truth.

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Kamala was right about one thing: this election really DID deliver 'joy'... just not the way she expected.

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One of the best parts about the first days after a Trump win is how the left has begun to devour themselves.

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"Gladiator II" has even more crowd-pleasing combat events than the original and an operatic story showcasing flamboyant performances.

The days are a technology overload, mixed with the joy of seeing her students' faces and worry about her own family's health and safety, New York City teacher Ariel Sacks writes.

One morning on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, photographer Steve Simonsen captures thousands of hermit crabs migrating

The Artemis program represents the pinnacle of NASA's mind-boggling technological capabilities. Learn about the groundbreaking achievements and breathtaking lunar landscapes that await us in this new era of space exploration. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald

The Horned Serpent Panel from southern Africa predates the first Western scientific description of the dicynodont, a large mammal ancestor with tusks, by at least a decade

Researchers say that the iconic painting's swirling sky lines up with Kolmogorov's theory of turbulence, suggesting that the artist was a careful observer of the world around him

An A.I.-assisted study identified 303 previously unknown geoglyphs in the Peruvian desert. The art features surprising figures, like orcas holding knives

The developer of an app dropped from the App Store in China has filed a lawsuit that challenges Apple's overall practices, as well as damages of $420,000.

Apple has consistently been bowing to pressures from China and dropping apps from the App Store in the region. In this case, it's claimed an app called Bodyreader was pulled by Apple over reasons the developer believes are inconsistent.

According to Bloomberg Beijing's intellectual property court has accepted a complaint from Bodyreader's developer. The publication describes this as an Epic Games-style lawsuit on account of its scope concerning Apple's overall practices on the App Store.


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A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.

Amazing images of an open-air library, underground lab and design museum show the reincarnation of dead mines, captured in a new book, 102 Things to Do With a Hole in the Ground

The Renaissance artist Michelangelo had carried out human dissections, which may have led him to include women with breast cancer in some of his pieces

We know that modern humans took one of two routes to first reach Australia, and now an ancient chunk of plant resin has tipped the evidence towards the northern option

Fortnite fans are going wild after Epic Games announced it's bringing back the original version of its battle royale as Fortnite OG as a permanent addition to the game.

The Renaissance artist Michelangelo had carried out human dissections, which may have led him to include women with breast cancer in some of his pieces

The 90-second trailer, which was delayed several times before being released, offers minimal details but hints at themes of prophecy, betrayal, and resurrection

The film looks to deliver an exploration of samurai culture in a tumultuous era that aligns with a renewed global interest in samurai narratives, spurred by FX’s ‘Shōgun’

On World AIDS Day last year, the NSW Government announced an expansion of a trial to make PrEP available to 3700 people in the state. Known as EPIC NSW, it is expected to reduce new HIV diagnoses by 50 per cent or more in two years. Matthew Wade found out more.

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A galaxy cluster bends light from seven background galaxies around it, letting astronomers peer into space and time

Two Jedi performers ascend the world�s tallest building

An Epic Summer Adventure Awaits

No one expected the house cat to grow to the size of the Chrysler building. But when it did, we had to fight back. The Tin Robot project was controversial from the start, but, in the end, everyone agreed that we would have been destroyed without it. It all happened during the dead of night in New York City when the gigantic house cat went hunting for food. And by food, I mean anything that skittered across its clawed feet. The lasers fired out of the tin robot, lighting up the night like the sun, and the cat was dead. It fell into Hudson, almost displacing the entire river. That was the last of it. We wrap this cloth around our torsos today in remembrance of that day. $22 | URL | Paypal Credit | S - 2XL ')}

If you’ve ever wished for “precioussss” versions of Gollum & Sméagol figures that capture every conflicted, crawling moment, look no further! Asmus and Sideshow have just dropped two stunning sixth scale figures, bringing The Lord of the Rings’ most tragic character to life. And thanks to Asmus, this marks an epic return to Middle-earth collectibles after a dark pandemic pause. In the words of Andy Hsu, Director of Asmus Toys: “Characters that were promised, were anticipated, that were wished for, are now back on the menu!”

Starting with Gollum: this 20 cm figure has over 22 points of articulation for all those sinister, slinking poses we know and love. With a smirking expression, rotatable eyeballs, and haired hobbit feet, Gollum is ready to stir up trouble on your shelf. And no Middle-earth journey is complete without provisions – this little guy even comes with wrapped and unwrapped Lembas bread accessories.

Then there’s Sméagol — the tortured soul behind the sneer. Sméagol’s innocent, haunted expression captures the side of him that Tolkien fans cherish. He has the same exclusive Gollum body by Asmus, complete with seamless limbs and multiple hands and legs to bring his story to life.

So, if you’re ready to give these two a home, both Gollum and Sméagol are up for grabs, allowing fans to continue this adventure together with Asmus and Sideshow. And by purchasing through our links, you’ll support TheOneRing.net.

Here's the letter posted by Asmus Director Andy Hsu on Facebook

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The Renaissance artist Michelangelo had carried out human dissections, which may have led him to include women with breast cancer in some of his pieces

In a significant legal victory for Epic Games, a U.S. court has ruled against Google, forcing the tech giant to allow third-party app stores on Android devices. This decision, made in the Northern District of California, marks a major shift in

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Zak Parrish is a senior developer at Epic Games and he helps teams realise the full potential of the Unreal tool set – the game engine behind Fortnite – and how they can use it to accomplish virtually any project. It was once a major challenge to get into designing games – but that has all changed: it's never been easier to get into games design. ABOUT WIRED NEXT GEN WIRED Next Generation is the inspiring one day event for teenagers – between 13 and 19. On November 3 in London, hundreds of young minds gathered to hear from the people reshaping the world. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/4SGWwi ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. #fortnite #wirednextgen CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired

It’s been 10 years since Red Bull street trials rider Danny MacAskill burst onto our screens with his iconic 'Inspired Bicycles' video that has now clocked up close to 40 million views on YouTube. In the following 10 years, the Scotsman ditched his job as a bike mechanic and collaborated with Red Bull to bring his epic dreams to life in sensational videos like Way Back Home, Imaginate, Wee Day Out and many more. Danny's videos have clocked up nearly four hundred million views on YouTube. In this video, he looks back at some of his most challenging stunts and tells the stories behind how they came to be. #dannymacaskill #redbull #streettrials You can watch Danny MacAskill's full-length videos below: Wee Day Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_7k3fnxPq0 Inspired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o& Imaginate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv3xVOs7_No Way Back Home: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw With thanks to Danny MacAskill, Red Bull Media House, Getty Images and Fusion Media.

Emily Garland loves building gingerbread houses. As a gingerbread house builder, she's made stunning replicas of some of the most famous buildings in the world. Emily takes WIRED through her entire process, and shows us how one of her houses goes from a plan to reality.

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with AWS | Online gamers have the potential to create entire worlds - but when a surge of players join, the processing power needed for the game to run increases dramatically. AWS EC2 helps these world-building games - like Fortnite from Epic Games - scale seamlessly so players get an uninterrupted, immersive experience with cost efficiency, allowing anyone to be the creator of the next biggest game.

Brimming with cut outs, panels, thread piping and embroidery, Biskit’s new collection explores the human mind

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Director Srikanth Addala’s ‘Peddha Kapu 1’ is a patience-testing, messy portrayal of the rise of a common man amid class, caste and power struggles 

<em>Ms Marvel</em>'s first episode did not bore me, but it made me question the very existence of the first Muslim superhero, observes Subhash K Jha.

Tens of thousands of new seeds from around the world arrived at the seed vault on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in mid-October 2024.

U.S. intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors."

Superhit drama serial 'Meray Paas Tum Ho' has instigated arguments, both online and offline, for its representation of women

Rohit Shetty finally reveals what he has in mind for Chulbul Pandey and Singham crossover.

What happens when you take nine Tata UVs including Hexa and Harrier and put them on the road to the world's highest motorable road? Come, witness, how this epic journey unfolded over a course of 10 days.