Kate and Rooney Mara made their first on-screen pairing a memorable one, premiering Werner Herzog's new drama at the 2026 Venice Film Festival to a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. The sisters play fictional twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke in Bucking Fastard, characters who speak in unison throughout the film, a creative choice that drew an […] The post Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' draws standing ovation at Venice with Mara sisters, Orlando Bloom appeared first on American Almanac .
Kate and Rooney Mara made their first on-screen pairing a memorable one, premiering Werner Herzog's new drama at the 2026 Venice Film Festival to a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. The sisters play fictional twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke in Bucking Fastard, characters who speak in unison throughout the film, a creative choice that drew an extended ovation from the Venice crowd on September 3. Orlando Bloom co-stars as the love interest for both sisters in the drama, which Herzog wrote and directed. Domhnall Gleeson and Hugh O'Conor round out the cast. The film had its world premiere at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, one of the most prestigious showcases in global cinema. UPI reported the ovation lasted 6.5 minutes; the Associated…Open
Orlando Bloom will pick up the Filming Italy International Award on September 6 at the Venice Film Festival, adding another honor to a career built on two of the biggest film franchises in Hollywood history. Tiziana Rocca, the marketing veteran who heads both Filming Italy, Los Angeles and the Taormina Film Festival, announced the award […] The post Orlando Bloom set to receive Filming Italy award during Venice Film Festival appeared first on American Almanac .
Orlando Bloom will pick up the Filming Italy International Award on September 6 at the Venice Film Festival, adding another honor to a career built on two of the biggest film franchises in Hollywood history. Tiziana Rocca, the marketing veteran who heads both Filming Italy, Los Angeles and the Taormina Film Festival, announced the award in a statement praising Bloom's range and global appeal. The ceremony will take place on the Lido during the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which runs September 2, 12, though the award itself is not officially connected to the festival. Bloom's trip to Venice will serve double duty. He is also part of the cast of "Bucking Fastard," a Werner Herzog, directed competition title featuring real-life sisters Kate…Open
For decades, Hulk Hogan was the avatar of the national id—for better or worse. The post The Surreal American appeared first on The American Conservative .
Culture The Surreal American For decades, Hulk Hogan was the avatar of the national id—for better or worse. Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea embodied professional wrestling at its best and at its worst. He could thrill, inspire and amuse people. He was also a prolific liar and a comical charlatan. “I think people want to know the truth,” says Hogan at the beginning of the beautifully produced series Hulk Hogan: Real American, which was under production when he died. “Who was this guy really?” “It’s two different people,” says Hogan of the difference between the Hulkster and Terry Bollea. Of course, no one thought that…Open
In January, 50 artists from all over the world were chosen to shoot shorts in the Azores, guided by the iconic filmmaker. They just had to find $10,000 and airfare to get there.