Author: Michael

This is a notable year for short films at the Venice Film Festival, with Saoirse Ronan making her directorial debut (“Paper Plane”), Laura Poitras looking at the ICE occupation of Minneapolis (“They’re Here”) and Nathan Silver chronicling a life change through the songs of birds (“Sounds From Home”), among others. But if you’re looking for star power and cinematic oomph, “Flesh Impact” is the biggest short to come out of Venice since Wes Anderson’s Oscar-winning “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” premiered on the Lido in 2023. The 21-minute film was directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who’s serving as president of…

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The Arizona State University men’s hockey team released a statement about sophomore defenseman Matthew Mayich, weeks after he collapsed during a controversial outdoor workout.  “Thinking of you 27 💛,” the statement read, which was issued by the team via social media on Saturday, September 5. “Matthew — your ASU teammates and the entire Sun Devil community are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.” Mayich, 21, suffered heat stroke and remains hospitalized after collapsing during a team workout on August 20. His family’s lawyer, Robert Carey, said Mayich has “zero chance of…

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Haven’t you heard? Burgundy is the new black — at least according to Jennifer Lopez, who has been opting for workout gear in the deep red hue. We must admit, the color is much more posh than your basic black leggings, but you don’t need to drop major money to replicate J-Lo’s ‘rich girl’ look. Lopez has never been shy about showing off her physique. The multi-hyphenate stepped out in her enviable burgundy leggings, and we’ve been dreaming of them since. Is it just Us or do her abs and legs look even more toned in her burgundy leggings? Maybe…

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