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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Michael Caine Is Being Praised For His Seriously Pure Attempt To Use His Platform To Raise Awareness For Palestine At 92 Years Old
Earlier today, the BBC reported that the UN-backed global food security experts, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), had said that a 'worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out' in Palestine. Related: It comes after UN agencies warned that there is man-made, mass starvation in Gaza after Israel imposed a total blockade on aid and deliveries into the country at the start of March. Despite the blockade being partially eased on occasion, shortages of food, medicine, and fuel have the BBC, the UN has recorded more than 1,000 people seeking aid being killed by Israeli forces over the past two months, and the IPC says that malnutrition has been rising rapidly throughout July, and has reached the famine threshold in Gaza City. These devastating reports have led to many public figures using their platform to raise awareness and call for intervention, and people have been left touched by 92-year-old Michael Caine's attempt to utilize his social media account to do the same. Related: The acting legend has had an X account since 2010, but has only tweeted 472 times in those 15 years. However, since Thursday, he has tweeted six times about the starvation in Gaza, including sharing details of a planned protest in London with his 818k followers. 'Feed the Children of Gaza, no child should be starving,' he tweeted on Thursday. And on Sunday, Michael shared heartbreaking photos from Palestine, following up in a separate tweet: 'Feed Children Respect Children They are innocent.' But it is Michael's photo post that really struck a chord with other social media users, who were taken by the way that the images had been cropped and uploaded. Related: The photos are incredibly blurry, and one of them is actually a screenshot of the picture in an iPhone's photo editor, presumably from Michael's phone. And the low quality of the pictures really brought home the fact that Michael had sent the tweets himself, and was seemingly doing the best he could with his platform despite struggling with the technology. Related: One viral quote-tweet of Michael's post reads: 'Genuinely good on him. About as good as you're gonna get from an older celebrity.' 'He's 92 years old and has fewer than 500 tweets total. Good on him for posting this,' somebody else wrote. Another added: 'he tried his best and that is what really matters i love him.' One more observed: 'It's very endearing because it's proof he posted that himself, not some social media manager.' While somebody else noted: 'that little doodle at the top from trying to crop the screenshot is more human and genuine than 90% of hollywood.' Click here for information on how you can support Palestine. More on this People Are Praising Ms. Rachel For Expressing Why She Refuses To Work With People Who Don't Speak Up About GazaMychal Thompson · July 25, 2025 "Silence Is Not An Option For Me": 29 Celebrities Who Have Called For A Ceasefire In GazaMorgan Sloss · Feb. 29, 2024 Doechii Called Out Donald Trump In Her BET Award Acceptance Speech As She Used Her Stage Time To 'Speak Up For All Oppressed People' Stephanie Soteriou · June 10, 2025 Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Solve the daily Crossword
Buzz Feed
8 hours ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
Why Michael Caine's Palestine Tweet Went Viral
Earlier today, the BBC reported that the UN-backed global food security experts, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), had said that a 'worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out' in Palestine. It comes after UN agencies warned that there is man-made, mass starvation in Gaza after Israel imposed a total blockade on aid and deliveries into the country at the start of March. Despite the blockade being partially eased on occasion, shortages of food, medicine, and fuel have the BBC, the UN has recorded more than 1,000 people seeking aid being killed by Israeli forces over the past two months, and the IPC says that malnutrition has been rising rapidly throughout July, and has reached the famine threshold in Gaza City. These devastating reports have led to many public figures using their platform to raise awareness and call for intervention, and people have been left touched by 92-year-old Michael Caine's attempt to utilize his social media account to do the same. The acting legend has had an X account since 2010, but has only tweeted 472 times in those 15 years. However, since Thursday, he has tweeted six times about the starvation in Gaza, including sharing details of a planned protest in London with his 818k followers. 'Feed the Children of Gaza, no child should be starving,' he tweeted on on Sunday, Michael shared heartbreaking photos from Palestine, following up in a separate tweet: 'Feed Children Respect Children They are innocent.' But it is Michael's photo post that really struck a chord with other social media users, who were taken by the way that the images had been cropped and uploaded. The photos are incredibly blurry, and one of them is actually a screenshot of the picture in an iPhone's photo editor, presumably from Michael's phone. And the low quality of the pictures really brought home the fact that Michael had sent the tweets himself, and was seemingly doing the best he could with his platform despite struggling with the technology. Click here for information on how you can support Palestine.
Roya News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Roya News
English actor Michael Caine joins calls to end child starvation in Gaza
Veteran English actor Michael Caine has spoken out on social media about the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, voicing deep sympathy for children suffering under the ongoing "Israeli" siege. In a pair of emotional posts shared on X, the 91-year-old actor wrote: 'Feed the Children of Gaza, no child should be starving.' Feed the Children of Gaza, no child should be starving. — Michael Caine (@themichaelcaine) July 24, 2025 Followed by: 'Cannot look at children in Gaza begging for food. Geldof, feed kids. Want to allow the innocent a life.' Caine's rare public comments have been widely praised across social media platforms, with users thanking him for using his voice and demanding others do the same. One post read: 'No more Israel starving to death babies and children. No more 'Israel' carrying out its genocide. Thank you, Michael Caine.' EVERYONE should be speaking out against the Palestinian genocide by Israel. No more Israel starving to death babies and children. No more Israel carrying out its genocide. Thank you, Michael Caine. — MC Card (@fhlp_mc) July 24, 2025 Another user added: 'Michael Caine is a class act. Feed the children of Palestine.' Michael Caine is a class act. Feed the children of Palestine. — Chris Fullan (@FullanChris) July 24, 2025 Caine's call comes amid dire warnings from humanitarian organizations about famine conditions in Gaza, where children are dying from hunger due to the "Israeli" blockade and restrictions on aid. His mention of Bob Geldof, known for organizing the 1985 Live Aid concert to combat famine in Ethiopia, appeared to be a direct appeal for a similar humanitarian mobilization. While Caine has not previously been vocal about the "Israeli" genocide in Gaza, his public statement is being viewed as a powerful stand against it.
The Guardian
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jaws to Oppenheimer: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
The 50th anniversary of Jaws – the Year Zero of the modern-day blockbuster – has already been well covered. However, half a century of Jaws also means half a century of Jaws sequels, which is a different kind of fun. This week, Netflix has gathered together all four films for viewers to enjoy at their leisure. The question is: which should you watch? The peerless original? Jaws 2, which is basically a remake of the first one? Jaws 3, which was shot for 3D seemingly just for the scene where a shark gets exploded? Or Jaws: The Revenge, in which a shark with a vendetta chases Michael Caine around the Bahamas? Strictly speaking, only one of these films is good. But, in their own way, they are all great. Tuesday 15 July, Netflix After its extraordinary theatrical run and silverware haul, it's safe to assume that everyone who wants to watch Oppenheimer has already watched it. But even after all the ballyhoo about seeing it on the big screen, Christopher Nolan's film loses very little impact on TV. It's still a total marvel, turning a bog-standard biopic into a puzzlebox of clashing timelines. It's still masterly to look at, transforming the planes of Cillian Murphy's face into grand topography. Best of all, we get to see what Robert Downey Jr looks like when he really puts his all into acting. A must watch. Saturday 12 July, Netflix His days as the do-no-wrong king of Hollywood behind him, Tom Hanks has long since settled into a much more rewarding second act. He writes books. He's become a Wes Anderson day-player. And, more importantly, he gets to star in films like A Man Called Otto. Hanks plays a bitter old crank who plans to kill himself, only to be shaken out of his stupor when he begins to integrate with his neighbours. It's a hard role to pull off – lean too hard one way and you become repellant, lean too hard the other and you become unpleasantly sentimental – but Hanks gets it exactly right. Saturday 12 July, 9pm, Channel 4 Very possibly the greatest Ealing comedy ever made, Passport to Pimlico has one of the most wonderful premises of the 20th century; thanks to a confusing legal loophole, an area of Pimlico is declared part of Burgundy. As such, a forgotten bit of Westminster ends up breaking away from the rest of the country and becoming its own self-governing micronation, with all the greed and pettiness that comes with it. It might have been made in 1949, but the themes in Passport to Pimlico feel incredibly current, especially in post-Brexit 13 July, 1.50pm, BBC Two Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Channing Tatum could have made any film he wanted for his directorial debut, and it's telling that he ended up making Dog. On the surface, Dog is a Turner and Hooch rip-off about an army ranger who has to escort his dead friend's dog across the country to be put down. However, the amount of layers Tatum manages to fold in is incredible. There's comedy, and a surprisingly clear-eyed take on mental health in the military. And you'll probably cry at the end. So much better than it needed to be. Monday 14 July, 7pm, Film4 To be specific, hell is Manchester. This stunning 1960 British noir has plenty going for it, like its tight, hardboiled plot – an inspector is tasked with tracking down a murderer following a jailbreak – and the gruffly unsentimental performances from Stanley Baker and John Crawford. It deserves to be rediscovered and heralded as a classic. However, Hell Is a City was also a rare film shot in Manchester, which means that it provides a wonderful snapshot of the city as it was 65 years ago. To call it unrecognisable would be an 15 July, 2:20pm, Film4 Clint Eastwood is 95, and the likelihood is that Juror #2 will be his final movie. Criminally overlooked by its own studio, which attempted to dump it on to streaming without a theatrical release, this is arguably his best film for 20 years. A tight legal thriller about a journalist (played by Nicholas Hoult) who is called up for jury duty only to realise he may be responsible for the victim's death, the film quickly becomes a knotty morality play designed to keep you torn till the very end. If this is Eastwood's last work, he's going out on a high. Friday 18 July, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michael Caine, 92, is pushed in a wheelchair by friend of 30 years Vin Diesel as they film a mystery project
Michael Caine made a rare sighting in this week when he went to lunch at the his favorite hot spot, River Cafe in Hammersmith, London. The 92-year-old iconic British actor - who is best known for the films Alfie and Batman Begins - looked dapper in a black suit and dark blue shirt with comfortable lace-free black shoes. By his side was his longtime Hollywood friend, Fast And Furious actor Vin Diesel. It was an early birthday celebration for Vin who turns 58-years-old next week. The actors have been friends for over 30 years and even starred in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter together. The lunch was filmed for an upcoming documentary about the legendary talent. A camera could be seen set up on a tripod near the table. Both had their partners with them for the sit down: Michael is married to Shakira, 78, and Vin's longtime girlfriend is Paloma Jimenez, 41. Diesel was clad in a powder blue polo shirt, white slacks and sneakers. Caine was pictured for the first time since transitioning from a Zimmer frame to a wheelchair and appeared in high spirits as Vin lovingly wheeled him around. The silver fox, who sported a band-aid on his face. His wife since 1973, Shakira, looked chic in a black lace dress with a nude cropped jacket and black heels as she carried a red structured handbag. Vince's long-time partner Paloma - who wore a black dress and heels with her hair pulled back - and their two children were also present during the lunch. Caine, who has said he considers Vin his 'unofficial son,' looked to be thoroughly enjoying himself during the two-hour meal. The table even sang Happy Birthday Diesel as they enjoyed dessert. After the feast, Vin was seen rubbing his belly, clearly satisfied with the meal. Vin and Michael are working on an indie project called Mark and Maurice Diesel announced the project in a June 30 Instagram post, in which he expressed his admiration for Caine, describing their long-standing friendship as 'healing and loving.' The nature of the project is not yet known, but Vin expressed excitement about sharing more information about it in the future. Caine is a retired English actor and British cultural icon. He started acting on stage in 1953 and in films in 1956, appearing in many small, uncredited roles. The thespian gained recognition in the 1960s for his roles in Zulu (1964), The Ipcress File (1965), Alfie (1966), and The Italian Job (1969). He won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and The Cider House Rules (1999). It was an early birthday celebration for Vin who turns 58-years-old next week In March Caine said he was 'terrified' seeing Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight. The screen legend - who played butler Alfred Pennyworth opposite Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman in the 2008 movie - has reflected on his experience watching Ledger transform into the iconic villain. He wrote in his memoir Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: 'As Alfred says to Bruce, Some men just want to watch the world burn.' 'And that was Heath's version of the character: the smeared make-up, the weird hair, the strange voice. 'It was chilling. Absolutely floored me the first time I saw him in action — I was terrified!' Caine loved working with 'Brokeback Mountain' star Ledger, who tragically died from an accidental overdose aged 27 in 2008. He recalled: 'He was a lovely guy, very gentle and unassuming. I wondered how he was going to play the Joker, especially as Jack Nicholson's take had been so iconic. 'Brilliantly, Heath ramped up the character's psychotic side rather than going for one-liners. His Joker was deeply, deeply warped and damaged, though you never find out exactly why, or what he's really looking for.' Caine also reflected on the close bond between Ledger and Bale on 'The Dark Knight' - which was directed by Christopher Nolan - while the 'Knight's Tale' actor's performance made sure everyone rose to his level. He said: 'He and Christian [Bale] were good friends and always having fun together. And then he was transformed into this scheming monster, driving a whole city towards mayhem. 'Looking back, I think Heath's excellence made all of us raise our game. 'The psychological battle between the Joker and Batman is completely riveting. Are they in any way the same? What nudges one man to do good, and the other to do evil? 'The Joker wants to torment Bruce by convincing him that they're two of a kind.' Ledger received a posthumous Academy Award for his performance as the Joker, and Caine has admitted the whole cast and crew on 'The Dark Knight' were pulling for him to secure an Oscar even before his death. He said: 'The truth is, we'd all hoped he would win an Academy Award and thought he should, even while we were still filming the movie. 'So it was just a very sad thing that he wasn't around to accept it in person. 'It's a performance for the ages, and even though his career was cut short so soon, he'll be remembered as a great actor, I believe.' Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield - who met Ledger shortly after filming wrapped on 'The Dark Knight' - recalled how immensely proud he was of the project. Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast last year, Garfield said: 'He was so smug about it. I was like, 'How did that go?' and he was like, 'Yeah, it's really good'.' Last year Caine revealed Tom Cruise came to him for advice when he was starting out in Hollywood. The 91-year-old screen icon has revealed that around the time of the Hollywood star's standout performance in 1981's 'Risky Business', the 'Mission Impossible' star, 62, picked his brain on how to achieve longevity in the acting business. Caine quipped that whatever it was that he told him didn't do him 'any harm' and insists he always knew Cruise was destined for big things. He told The Sunday Times newspaper: 'I turned around and there was this young actor, very polite, asking questions about how not to be just a flash in the pan. That was Tom, probably around the time of Risky Business. 'I can't remember what I said, but it obviously didn't do him any harm! There was something special about him. He had a great attitude, this sense of poise. What interests me is that he is really one of the last true stars in movies. People will go to see a film just because he's in it. Brad Pitt is a star, Morgan Freeman has some of that quality too. There are so few nowadays — not like John Wayne or Humphrey Bogart or Cary Grant.' The pair have remained friends all these years later, and he was 'very touched when his wife, Shakira, Lady Caine had Tom be a surprise guest at his 90th birthday last March.
