Oscar-nominated Hollywood director Michael Mann has been in Italy long enough to develop a morning routine – a cappuccino grande – and find a favorite café in Modena, where he is shooting his latest film, "Ferrari." This city is the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and his company, and is famed for fast cars and good food. "Cities fascinate me – they have their own character," Mann said. Correspondent Seth Doane asked, "What do you get out of a city like this one, Modena?" "What I get is a real challenge to understand what life is like if you're living here," he replied. "To me the challenge is to get so deep into this specific regional culture, because the deeper I do that, the more universal it becomes." The detail-obsessed director has made a career of prompting audiences to feel for the characters in his films, whether it's the last remaining member of the Mohican tribe, or the plight of a tobacco industry whistleblower in "The Insider." There was the collective stress we felt … [Read more...] about Michael Mann on the prequel/sequel novel “Heat 2,” and going deep on the life of cities
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Art history can’t just be the preserve of the middle class in a nation of art-lovers
A furore erupted this week over the news that art history will no longer be taught at A-level . AQA confirmed the decision on Thursday, sending the world of academe to the ramparts in outrage. Rembrandt weeps. Can you believe that art history is no longer being offered at A level? Philistines must not prevail #arthistory#alevels — Sir Anthony Seldon (@AnthonySeldon) October 13, 2016 "Rembrandt weeps", blubbed Anthony Seldon. "Philistines must not prevail." "It’s the new class war’" exclaims Simon Schama. "Classics and art history OK for private school students but state school kids, hey why bother?". The director of the Courtauld Institute is no less indignant : "The demise of its existence as an A-Level seriously misunderstands a subject which is enormously important to the economy, culture and well-being of this country." It's the new class war, as in classroom war: classics and art history OK for private school students but state school kids, hey why … [Read more...] about Art history can’t just be the preserve of the middle class in a nation of art-lovers
Political historian Sir Anthony Seldon quit university in row over ‘serious financial mismanagement’
Sir Anthony Seldon stood down as vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham amid an investigation that uncovered serious financial mismanagement, The Telegraph has learnt. The political historian and honorary historical adviser to 10 Downing Street left the university in 2020, months after the Charity Commission began looking into the university’s governance - including a risky deal to create a medical campus 120 miles away in Crewe, Cheshire. An internal investigation found that the deal agreed by the university with Apollo Hospitals, an Indian healthcare provider, and Michael Jones, a former Conservative councillor, was signed with “no independent due diligence”. It also found that the deal locked the university into paying £40 million in rent over a decade - far more than the income that it was likely to receive from the campus. The university’s latest accounts for 2019 - delayed by more than a year as a result of the investigation - revealed that the deal created … [Read more...] about Political historian Sir Anthony Seldon quit university in row over ‘serious financial mismanagement’
‘It was chaos’: Witness describes moments after girl, 11, went missing at Liquid Leisure water park
A witness has described the "chaos" of the moments after a young girl went missing at a water park, with footage showing panicked members of the public calling out her name in a desperate search. An 11-year-old girl died after she got into difficulty in the water at Liquid Leisure in Windsor, Berkshire, on Saturday afternoon, where she was attending a birthday party. Her death is being treated as unexplained with an investigation under way. The girl's family has been informed, although formal identification is still pending. Flowers and tributes have been left outside the park, which has remained closed on Sunday. Advertisement A witness, who asked to remain anonymous, told Sky News of the chaotic moments after it became apparent something serious had happened. She arrived at the park just after 3pm and was near the birthday group as the incident unfolded. More from UK Calls for emergency increase to Universal Credit as report finds … [Read more...] about ‘It was chaos’: Witness describes moments after girl, 11, went missing at Liquid Leisure water park
Love Island fans all say the same thing as Danica shares sexy underwear snaps
LOVE Island fans are concerned that Jamie Allen doesn’t appreciate how amazing Danica Taylor is. The dancer, 21, delighted her followers as she shared a picture of herself posing in yellow underwear – looking incredible. Danica was inundated with messages telling her how amazing she looked and also questioning footballer Jamie, 27, who she met on the show. One person wrote: “Hope Jamie knows how lucky he is.” Another told him: “@jamie_allen12 your the luckiest guy alive man.” While someone else begged: “Jaimee COMMENT.” Read More on Love Island AWKS? Love Island's Coco parties alongside Josh after HUGE fallout with Summer reality bites Shock feud as I’m A Celeb star slams ‘rude’ Love Island star Jamie meanwhile shared a series of pics as he hit the town with his mates. Fans of the show feared the couple had gone their separate ways after Danica failed to post any mention of Jamie on social media … [Read more...] about Love Island fans all say the same thing as Danica shares sexy underwear snaps
Love Island’s Aftersun SLAMMED by fans after ‘humiliating’ Danica
LOVE Island fans have slammed Aftersun for ‘humiliating’ Danica by showing her numerous rejections in the villa. On last night’s show Laura Whitmore played a Mission Impossible style clip of Danica's five attempts to find a man before meeting Jamie . The host said: “You were a woman on a bit of a mission, take a look at this.” The video then showed her finding ‘her targets’, who then friendzoned her one by one. Danica managed to laugh off the video, but those watching at home felt it was uncomfortable and questioned ITV’s decision. One person wrote: “You invited Danica to aftersun just to make fun of her? The producers must pay for their crimes!!! #LoveIsland.” Read More on Love Island 'it gets you down' Love Island’s Josh blasts producers & reveals he tried to quit the villa ring on it Love Island's Luke Trotman 'ENGAGED to girlfriend Chelsea after 3 month romance' A second said: “Can they … [Read more...] about Love Island’s Aftersun SLAMMED by fans after ‘humiliating’ Danica
Love Island’s Josh blasts producers and reveals he tried to quit the villa and spent 40 minutes a DAY in therapy
LOVE Island star Josh Le Grove has revealed he secretly tried to quit the villa and spent 40 minutes a DAY in therapy. The 22-year-old blasted producers as he complained about being banned from talking to co-stars about his issues without the cameras rolling. Josh admitted his "head was gone" - and was adamant he wanted to leave. But after telling bosses he planned to quit following his split from Danica, he was still in the villa two days later. Josh was eventually chucked out in the public vote after growing close to Summer. He told Secure the Insecure podcast with Johnny Seifert : "I was in welfare for 20 to 40 minutes every day just because the only place that I could actually get stuff off my chest. READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND ring on it Love Island's Luke Trotman 'ENGAGED to girlfriend Chelsea after 3 month romance' 'spill the tea!' Love Island fans claim they've spotted secret feud after AfterSun reunion … [Read more...] about Love Island’s Josh blasts producers and reveals he tried to quit the villa and spent 40 minutes a DAY in therapy
Who is Davide Sanclimenti? Love Island 2022 star
THE self-proclaimed Italian stallion is one of the favourites to win Love Island 2022 - alongside his partner, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. But who is Davide Sanclimenti ? Here's everything you need to know about the Love Island fan-favourite. Who is Davide Sanclimenti? Davide is a 27-year-old is a business owner from Rome , Italy , who now lives in Manchester - after getting his Master's degree in finance and banking. He started his own company in 2021, called S Deluxe Shisha - after quitting his job as a financial worker. Talking about his life and how he would describe himself, the Love Island star told ITV: "With my Italian charm, I can also be a very romantic guy. "I’m good looking and I’ve realised since I first arrived in Manchester, a lot of English girls actually love me." Business owner Davide is taking the show seriously and is even looking ahead to starting a family with a lucky someone. He continued: "Women love to be around me and I love to be … [Read more...] about Who is Davide Sanclimenti? Love Island 2022 star
Love Island’s Ekin-Su looks unrecognisable in bizarre pre-fame reality show
LOVE Island's Ekin-Su made her reality TV debut long before she appeared on the ITV2 dating show. Ekin-Su , 27, who is one of the favourites to win Love Island 2022 - alongside her partner Davide Sanclimenti, took part in the film project while in her first year at the University of Central Lancashire. She starred in budget 'reality show' called Lancashore , and a recently resurfaced clip showed her looking unrecognisable. In an effort to be like Geordie Shore, the 'series' followed the lives of a handful of male and female students. Ekin, who used the name Suzie Hayzel at the time, can be seen chatting to two female friends in their halls of residence. One pal, called Lauren declares: "I think the boys will be coming down soon." Ekin, who is wearing a tight-fitting monochrome dress, replies: "The boys? I've never met them. Who are they?" A second friend called Joanna tells her: "I think they live upstairs." Read More Love Island … [Read more...] about Love Island’s Ekin-Su looks unrecognisable in bizarre pre-fame reality show
Inside Love Island star Wes Nelson’s amazing home with arcade machines and basketball hoop as he splits from girlfriend
MILLIONAIRE Wes Nelson certainly knows how to splash the cash, and his luxury home is no exception. The TV star, 24, shot to fame on Love Island back in 2018 and has since seen his bank balance soar ever since. Due to his lucrative TV and music deals, the former hunk in trunks - who has just split from his girlfriend Lucciana Beynon - has been able to afford a HUGE home, with lots of expensive features Wes ' London home is a former school house but he has gone easy on the furniture. Instead, the budding singer - who claims he was a millionaire by 21 - has filled it with games paraphernalia. Wes has installed several retro arcade machines to play on, along with a giant badminton net that stretches across his vast lounge. Read more on Wes 'a lot has happened' Love Island's Wes Nelson splits from millionaire heiress girlfriend 'get out' This is what you REALLY think about on Love Island's final week, says Wes … [Read more...] about Inside Love Island star Wes Nelson’s amazing home with arcade machines and basketball hoop as he splits from girlfriend