In her opening keynote at the KubeCon and CloudNativeCon conference in Paris, Priyanka Sharma, executive director of the Cloud Native Computing Forum (CNCF), used the phrase “irrational exuberance”, which she says is driving people to experiment with new tech. “When I say ‘irrational exuberance’, I am referring to any trend in the industry or in… Continue reading Interview: Priyanka Sharma, executive director, CNCF
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‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag
“Bridesmaids” and “Ghostbusters” director Paul Feig shared a heartfelt message following the death of Laura Ann Carleton, the California store owner who was and shot killed over the rainbow Pride flag hanging in her clothing boutique. Feig, 60, called Carleton a “wonderful friend” and a “true ally” after a gunman entered store, Mag.Pi, Friday in… Continue reading ‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag
Maui’s emergency management director repeatedly downplayed sirens, records show
Maui’s embattled emergency management director had a pattern of downplaying the importance of the island’s outdoor emergency siren system in the years before this month’s devastating fire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina and killed more than 100 people, public safety meeting records show. In meetings in 2019, 2020 and 2021, Herman Andaya, administrator… Continue reading Maui’s emergency management director repeatedly downplayed sirens, records show
‘Sound of Freedom’ movie director defends film despite controversy
The movie “Sound of Freedom” has become a surprising summer hit at the U.S. box office, but Mexican director Alejandro Gómez Monteverde said his film is making all the wrong headlines because of political divisions off-screen. Instead, he said, his intention was to rally viewers from different backgrounds against a threat they all share: child sex trafficking. … Continue reading ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie director defends film despite controversy
William Friedkin, ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’ director, dies at 87
William Friedkin, the maverick film director who helped revolutionize 1970s Hollywood with the electrifying, era-defining classics “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” died Monday, a representative from his office told the Associated Press. He was 87. The former Paramount Pictures head Sherry Lansing, Friedkin’s wife, confirmed his death to other news outlets. Friedkin was synonymous… Continue reading William Friedkin, ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’ director, dies at 87
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks record for pic helmed by female director
Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.” “Barbie,” which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added another $53 million from 4,178 North… Continue reading ‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks record for pic helmed by female director