Actress and filmmaker with Israeli and American citizenship
The Guardian review of Life of M traces how Rachel Cusk’s novel intercuts a star’s ascent with the narrator’s reflections, comparing M to Natalie Portman’s career and examining fame’s impact on authenticity, family, and art. The prose is praised for its precise, sparing style that exposes the performative nature of celebrity.
Dolly Parton has been honoured posthumously, her legacy spanning music, fashion, and philanthropy. Across seven decades, she reshaped cultural norms around female glamour while maintaining a distinct, unapologetic voice. Tributes highlight her generosity, resilience, and enduring impact on culture and industry.
A couple and their observers navigate a web of failed dreams and fragile affection in a cautious, intelligent drama from Seoul-based cinema. The film questions whether love can endure in the face of social pressure, economic strain and personal loss, offering a tempered, reflective ending.
The Scotsman reviews Allan Gaw’s The Last Gifts to the Dead, noting a compelling central mystery and strong detective work by Dr. Jack Cuthbert, though one Belgium backstory thread feels ancillary for new readers; overall, the book offers solid deduction and a poignant post‑First World War context.