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Time Out
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A beloved Hong Kong film has ranked fourth place in the New York Times' 100 best movies of the 21st century
We all love a good list, and the New York Times has recently dropped a banger. They rounded up over 500 influential directors, actors, and big names from Hollywood and all over the world to vote on the best film released since 2000, and gathered the results to give us a list of the best 100 movies of the 21st century – and a Hong Kong film ranked within the top 10. Out of the many stellar films picked by industry experts, such as City of God, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Favourite, and Y Tu Mamá También, Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love has been ranked as the fourth best movie made within this century. The smouldering movie, filled with silent longing, cigarette smoke, and repressed desire, is undoubtedly the most widely known of Wong's works around the world. It also helps that a moody, charming Tony Leung Chiu-wai and the beautiful Maggie Cheung, clad in a rotation of the best cheongsam dresses to ever be captured on film, are there to grace viewers' screens for an hour and 40 minutes. Director Sofia Coppola was among the names who voted for In the Mood for Love, saying of her choice: 'It really blew my mind that you could make films … as a poetic medium that doesn't have to spell everything out.' Another Hong Kong-related mention to make the list is Ang Lee's martial arts epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, starring the inimitable Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh, which ranked at number 16. Notably, the only other animated movie in the top 10 spots is Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, a fantastical adventure that deals with the loss of innocence, bravery, and humans' corruption of nature, all wrapped up in spellbindingly gorgeous visuals and a stellar soundtrack. Topping the New York Times' 100 best movies of the century is Bong Joon-ho's 2019 black comedy thriller Parasite. For those that have yet to see it – and there are probably very few of you out there – the Oscar-winning picture follows a poor Korean family that worms their way into the lives of a wealthy household, in an unsettling but at times wildly funny social satire. See below for the list of top 10 movies, and visit the New York Times for the full list. 10 best movies of the 21st century, according to the New York Times: Parasite by Bong Joon-ho, 2019 Mulholland Drive by David Lynch, 2001 There Will Be Blood by Paul Thomas Anderson, 2007 In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai, 2001 Moonlight by Barry Jenkins, 2016 No Country for Old Men by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, 2007 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Michel Gondry, 2004 Get Out by Jordan Peele, 2017 Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki, 2002 The Social Network by David Fincher, 2010
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
New on Paramount+: Full List of Movies, Shows Hitting the Streaming Platform in July 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Paramount+ is prepping for summer by announcing all the titles that will drop throughout July, with things kicking off on the first of the month when over 70 films land, including Breakfast at Tiffany's, Titanic, The Virgin Suicides, and City of God. If you're looking for some laughs to start your summer, an abundance of comedy movies also land on July 1, including Beverly Hills Cop I, II, and II and a selection of Jackass movies. Reality television fans are being fed well throughout the month, with season 27 of the hit series Big Brother arriving on July 10 and season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race landing on July 23. CBS Presents BIG BROTHER 2025 CBS Presents BIG BROTHER 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Paramount+ subscriptions start at $7.99 per month or $59 annually. Paramount+ also has Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, costing $12.99 a month or $119.99 annually. For the complete list of titles arriving on Paramount+ in July, read on below. What's New on Paramount+ in July 2025? July 1 A Soldier's Story A Walk Among the Tombstones A Walk on the Moon Airplane II: The Sequel Airplane! An Officer and a Gentleman Beverly Hills Cop Beverly Hills Cop II Beverly Hills Cop III Boys And Girls Breakfast at Tiffany's Chicago City of God City of Men Congo Cracks* Crisis* Defiance Don Jon Downhill Racer Election Failure to Launch Full Metal Jacket G.I. Blues G.I. Jane Gasoline Alley Girl, Interrupted Glory Go Hamburger Hill Hit & Run Jackass 2.5 Jackass 3 Jackass 3.5 Jackass Number Two Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 Unrated Jackass: The Movie Jarhead John Grisham's The Rainmaker Limitless* Looper Lords of Dogtown Machete Kills* Major League Monster Summer Mud Pet Sematary (2019) Rules of Engagement Saving Private Ryan Seabiscuit Set It Off: Director's Cut Side Effects* Sleepless* South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut Stardust Staten Island Summer Stop-Loss The Aviator The Book of Henry The Fighter The Gunman* The Killer Inside Me* The Lincoln Lawyer The Patriot The Presidio The Quiet American The Survivalist* The To Do List The Virgin Suicides Titanic Training Day World Trade Center Zero Dark Thirty July 2 DORA (Season 3 Premiere) Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues (Special) Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado July 8 White Famous (Season 1) July 10 Big Brother (Season 27) The Great Debaters* July 11 Dexter: Resurrection* (Series Premiere) July 13 Alone in Berlin* July 16 The Challenge: All Stars (Season 5) Max and the Midknights (Season 1) July 17 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 3 Premiere) July 23 RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 17) RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (Season 16) July 30 CMT Live - Nate Smith at Busch Country: One Night Only Sports Streaming on Paramount+ in July 2025
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House OTT Release Date - When and where to watch three-part docu-series
Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House OTT Release Date - After decades of silence, one of Brazil's most bizarre and disturbing real-life stories is coming to screen in a chilling new docuseries. Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House is all set to release on August 15 on Amazon Prime Video, and if you're someone who enjoys true crime that's stranger than fiction, this is one you won't want to miss. A real story that froze a nation Back in July 2022, people across Brazil were gripped by a case that seemed like it had leapt straight out of a thriller novel. A woman living in a crumbling, overgrown mansion in one of São Paulo's richest neighbourhoods was accused of a horrifying crime. Her name? Margarida Bonetti. Her alleged offence? That she and her ex-husband had held a domestic worker against her will in the United States for nearly 20 years. Yes, twenty. This wasn't just some hearsay. FBI documents, old testimonies, and court reports backed up what was slowly becoming one of the most talked-about true crime sagas in Brazilian media. The mansion, decaying and rotting in broad daylight, became the eerie symbol of secrets long buried. The woman inside it? A mystery even deeper. More about Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House The story first gained traction when journalist Chico Felitti dug into it for one of Brazil's most downloaded investigative podcasts. Now, the three-episode docuseries picks up where the podcast left off, diving deeper into the people involved, unearthing files that had never seen the light of day, and, most importantly, giving a voice to the survivor who had been silenced for three long decades. One of the things that caught the public eye back when the case hit the news was Margarida Bonetti's strange appearance. Locals knew her only as 'the woman with white cream on her face,' often seen peeking from the windows of her crumbling home. She had become something of an urban legend until the truth came crashing down. Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House is directed by Kátia Lund (best known for her work on City of God) and Lívia Lemos.
Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Trump invites Pope Leo to visit White House
US President Donald Trump extended the invite in a letter delivered by Vice-President J.D. Vance. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump invited Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, to visit him in Washington, the White House said on May 19 . Mr Trump extended the invite in a letter delivered by Vice-President J.D. Vance, who attended the Pope's inaugural mass on May 18 and then met privately with the Catholic leader, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. 'The Vice-President passed along a letter to the Pope from the President and from the First Lady, extending their warm wishes and inviting them to the White House as soon as he possibly can,' Ms Leavitt said. Pope Leo has already sought to act as a mediator of global conflicts, offering to assist in negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Over the weekend, both Pope Leo and Mr Vance met privately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a planned call between Mr Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 19 . During his inaugural mass, Pope Leo said he would work for a reconciled world. 'We still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth's resources and marginalises the poorest,' he said. In addition to the letter, Mr Vance delivered the Pope a jersey from his hometown Chicago Bears with 'Pope Leo XIV' on the back as well as a copy of Saint Augustine's City of God. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump Invites Pope Leo to Visit White House
(Bloomberg) -- US President Donald Trump invited Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, to visit him in Washington, the White House said Monday. America, 'Nation of Porches' Maryland's Credit Rating Gets Downgraded as Governor Blames Trump NJ Transit Train Engineers Strike, Disrupting Travel to NYC NYC Commuters Brace for Chaos as NJ Transit Strike Looms Illinois Cuts Revenue Outlook on Economic, Federal-Funding Woes Trump extended the invite in a letter delivered by Vice President JD Vance, who attended the pope's inaugural mass on Sunday and then met privately with the Catholic leader, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. 'The vice president passed along a letter to the pope from the president and from the first lady, extending their warm wishes and inviting them to the White House as soon as he possibly can,' Leavitt said. Leo has already sought to act as a mediator of global conflicts, offering to assist in negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Over the weekend, both Leo and Vance met privately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of a planned call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. During his inaugural mass, Leo said he would work for a reconciled world. 'We still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth's resources and marginalizes the poorest,' he said. In addition to the letter, Vance delivered the pope a jersey from his hometown Chicago Bears with 'Pope Leo XIV' on the back as well as a copy of Saint Augustine's 'City of God.' Why Apple Still Hasn't Cracked AI Microsoft's CEO on How AI Will Remake Every Company, Including His Cartoon Network's Last Gasp DeepSeek's 'Tech Madman' Founder Is Threatening US Dominance in AI Race As Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback, South Korea Emerges a Winner ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
