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Dead Man’s Wire review – an outrageous true crime story told blandly by Gus Van Sant

Dead Man’s Wire review – an outrageous true crime story told blandly by Gus Van Sant

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Gus Van Sant’s latest holds you hostage. You’re stuck right by Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård), who on February 8, 1977 strolled up to the offices of his mortgage broker, the Meridian Mortgage company, and wrapped a thin wire around the neck of the owner’s son, Richard Hall (Dacre Montgomery). One jerk, one stumble, one dash for freedom – the wire would pull, the shotgun attached to the other end would fire, and Richard’s head would be blown to smithereens. It’s a contraption called the “dead man’s wire”, which also lends the film its title. Yet, what feels claustrophobic about Dead Man’s Wire is less its imminent threat (if you don’t know how the real-life tale ended), but the audience’s proximity to Tony, who possesses Skarsgard’s globe-sized eyeballs, to which the actor’s added a twitchy intensity, a moustache, and a fringe that …

Gus Van Sant Is Best Known for His Films. His Paintings Are Brilliant Too.

Gus Van Sant Is Best Known for His Films. His Paintings Are Brilliant Too.

Published by Sam Flores

Gus Van Sant with Minnie Driver and Matt Damon on the set of Good Will Hunting. ©Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection Van Sant tells Vanity Fair his interest in painting began when he was a student at Middlesex Middle School in Darien, Connecticut. “We had this great teacher named Robert Levine, and a lot of the students were influenced by him if they were interested in art. So it was just a little club of wannabe artists, painters that were 12 and 13 and 14,” he says. Then in high school, he bought himself a camera with money from his summer job. He started making his own movies, partially because that’s what his favorite artists did too: “Stan Brakhage was painting on film,” he says. When he later got into the Rhode Island School of Design, he seesawed between picking a major in painting or film. The choice ended up being a practical one: “I majored in cinema instead of painting, only because I thought the degree would seem better,” Van Sant says, shrugging from his Los …

Eileen Gu’s sleep routine may be the secret weapon we all need

Eileen Gu’s sleep routine may be the secret weapon we all need

Published by Daniella Wilson

Chinese-American Olympian Eileen Gu has continued to make waves at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two silver medals in the slopestyle and big air skiing events. The 22-year-old star is one of the most talked-about athletes of the Games, due to her status as the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history and her incredible $23 million yearly paycheck. Eileen debuted at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, where she took home two gold medals and one silver medal for her efforts.  She has since landed lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Red Bull, Victoria’s Secret and Porsche, and has graced the cover of major publications like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Cosmopolitan. © Getty Images Secret weapon Many fans have asked just how the young Olympian has achieved so much in so short a time. Eileen has spoken openly about the “secret weapon” that has allowed her to go further than any female Olympic freestyle skier before: sleep. “I do sport because I love doing it. But I have a secret weapon,” …

Cutest couples at the Golden Globes: From Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner to Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa

Cutest couples at the Golden Globes: From Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner to Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa

Published by Daniella Wilson

From red-carpet royalty to quietly adored long-term loves, the Golden Globes once again delivered when it came to couples dressing impeccably – and supporting each other in style. Leading the charge was Elle Fanning, who arrived with partner Gus Wenner in a look that felt pure modern Hollywood glamour. Elsewhere, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco brought playful romance, while Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas proved polish never goes out of fashion. From first-name megastars to enduring industry marriages, these couples didn’t just walk the carpet – they owned it. © Getty Images Elle Fanning & Gus Wenner Elle Fanning looked every inch modern Hollywood royalty in a shimmering, ice-blue gown adorned with intricate beading. The sleek silhouette was paired with soft blonde hair and minimal jewellery, letting the dress do the talking. Gus Wenner kept things classic in a black tuxedo, perfectly complementing Elle’s ethereal look. Together, the couple struck a poised, elegant pose that felt romantic, refined and quietly confident. © WireImage George & Amal Clooney Amal Clooney commanded the red carpet in a …