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Movie-loving Vision Pro buyers face a problem — battery life. Here's seven great films that run longer than a single charge (including a couple of Apple's own Oscar hopefuls)

Apple Vision Pro might not be the on-the-go cinema experience you were hoping for, especially if you want to watch one of these longer movies.

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Napoleon the lawmaker: What Ridley Scott's film leaves out

Ridley Scott’s biopic Napoleon veers from battlefield to boudoir, portraying Bonaparte as a caricature of masculine excess.

The Conversation

The strange story of the grave of Copernicus

Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the Sun, rather than vice versa.

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29 People Share The Worst Movies They’ve Watched In 2023

Even though 2023 presented us with some quite high-grossing movies, not everything people watched over the past year was equally attention-worthy. The post 29 People Share The Worst Movies They’ve Watched In 2023 first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Biopic woman: move over Napoleon, Ferrari and Oppenheimer … here come the wives

From Ridley Scott’s Napoleon to Michael Mann’s Ferrari, this has been a year of biopics about men, by men. But it’s the female powerhouses who deserve equal billing

The Guardian - UK

The strange story of the grave of Copernicus

Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the Sun, rather than vice versa. A true Renaissance man, he also practised as a mathematician, engineer, author, economic theorist and medical doctor.

The Conversation

The 20 best films of 2023, from Barbie to, well, Oppenheimer, Cocaine Bear and beyond

From the twin beasts of Barbenheimer to Glenda Jackson’s swansong and Timothée Chalamet’s delicious Wonka, we bring you the finest movies of the year

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34 Times History Got Twisted And People Were Convinced To Believe False Facts, As Shared Online

There are many false historical claims that were never backed by any historical evidence, and this Reddit thread lists some of the most famous ones out there. The post 34 Times History Got Twisted And People Were Convinced To Believe False Facts, As Shared Online first appeared on Bored Panda.

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'Oppenheimer's Success Reveals a Dark Truth About One Type of Movie

Along with 'Napoleon' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Christopher Nolan's epic biopic confirms a surprising new Hollywood trend.

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For the love of books

Commitment to reading helps calm the mind; learn how to carve out time for reading.

The Hindu

What links Kate Bush and the Beatles? The Saturday quiz

From Winkie the pigeon to Joaquin Phoenix, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

The 10 Biggest Surprises and Snubs from the Golden Globe Nominations

After a major organizational shake-up, the Globes showed this year would be business as usual.

Marie Claire

Why I Much Prefer Ridley Scott As A Director Of Historical Films Rather Than As A Director Of Sci-fi Movies

Ridley Scott may be more known for his sci-fi than his historical films, but I think there's a case to be made for why the latter is superior.

Cinemablend

Up First briefing: Key GOP debate takeaways; Israel alleges sexual violence by Hamas

Nikki Haley stood out at last night's debate but still polls behind Trump. Israel says the U.N. has been slow to speak out about reports of sexual violence in the Hamas attack.

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The Guardian - UK

We don’t go to the movies for a history lesson, but shouldn’t Napoleon at least be entertaining?

You don’t go to this Bonaparte biopic for a history lesson or authentic settings – but shouldn’t it at least be entertaining?

The Guardian - UK

The Annual Banquet of the Gravediggers’ Guild by Mathias Énard review – life, love, language

From a bedbug squashed by Napoleon to a priest who comes back as a wild boar, this riotous French tale of resurrection is a tribute to ‘translators everywhere, at all times’

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Joaquin Phoenix Tells Us About The Time Ridley Scott Tricked Him On The Gladiator Set To Reduce The Actor's Nerves

Joaquin Phoenix came on ReelBlend to talk about Napoleon and Gladiator, and shared an amazing story about his first day on set.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Napoleon’ is more progressive than you think

Despite some flamboyant inaccuracies, Ridley Scott’s biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix is a truthful exploration of how France ended up crowning an emperor just years after beheading a king, writes Clémence Michallon

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Voices: ‘Napoleon’ is more progressive than you think

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The big picture on Napoleon’s history

Letters: Readers give their views on the new Ridley Scott film and renewed interest in the French emperor

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Joaquin Phoenix Gets Candid About How His Current Acting Process Works For Him: ‘It Might Mean That I'm Just A Bad Actor. And I'll Accept That.’

With Napoleon in theaters, Joaquin Phoenix returns to ReelBlend to open up about his process.

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #114: This generation of epic filmmakers is ageing – but the cavalry is coming

In this week’s newsletter: If Napoleon is Ridley Scott’s last ride, who will lead the charge for the next wave of blockbuster directors?

The Conversation

Napoleon is a hilarious love story – what you should watch this week

This article was first published in our email newsletter Something Good, which every fortnight brings you a summary of the best things to watch, visit and read, as recommended and analysed by academic experts. Click here to receive the newsletter direct to your inbox.

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Joaquin Phoenix Interview | Being Terrified On 'Gladiator,' Napoleon's 'Best Friend' Hat & More

We are honored to welcome Joaquin Phoenix back to the show! His new film Napoleon (directed by Ridley Scott) is in theaters now and sat down with us at the junket in Paris to dive into his preparation and creative decisions that went into playing the historical figure.

The Independent UK

Napoleon storms French box office days after Ridley Scott’s scathing response to critics

Historical epic received criticism from French reviewers, who called it ‘unintentionally funny’

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