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 Irish Times | Aboriginal 'Sapphires' sparkle in Cannes FRANCE 24 The Aboriginal feel-good comedy got a glittering reception in Cannes, drawing strong reviews and a standing ovation for its world premiere at the Riviera film festival. Actor Chris O'Dowd poses during the photocall of "The Sapphires" at the 65th Cannes ... Cannes Review: 'The Sapphires' Is An Aboriginal 'Dreamgirls' |
 Globe and Mail | Cannes critics say Aussie film The Sapphires a gem NEWS.com.au Director Wayne Blair summed up the response of the 2000-strong audience with one word: "wow". "It's amazing" he said of his inclusion in the world's most prestigious film festival. The Sapphires tells the story of a group of Aboriginal singers who ... Aboriginal films light up global screen Indie movies show Cannes the other ... |
Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan Paste Magazine Sid reconnects with the frail, striking, strong-willed Delilah, whom he first met when she visited Berlin to scout out the Swingers on Louis Armstrong's behalf. “Beautiful like a turning season, like something you known just ain't going to last,” Sid ... |
Delgado homers to lead the Leaders past the Kubs The Riverdale Press By Raphael Sugarman Delilah Delgado hit a 3-run homer for the Leaders, en route to a 15-5 win over the Kubs on May 2. Kristen Izquierdo and Tabatha Acevedo pitched six strong innings to hold off the Kubs. Jillian Husk, Emma Schreibstein and Victoria ... |
 The Age | Goss to make assault on pink in Giro The Age Mark Cavendish on the podium with daughter Delilah Grace. Photo: Reuters Goss, who won stage three in which Cavendish crashed with 125m to go, is a strong climber for a sprinter. Not that Goss - nor anyone - will ever underestimate Cavendish. |
 The Guardian | Michael Apted: 56 Up and still going strong The Guardian Apted collaborated with the Jack Rosenthal on several of his best TV plays, including There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah and, much later, P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang. Armed with his experience with Pat Phoenix, he made his feature film debut ... |
 Daily Mail | Kids play! Cavendish back on the podium with daughter Delaila Daily Mail Cavendish's latest victory was spurred by strong support from his Team Sky colleagues over the closing kilometres, with Rigoberto Uran and Bernhard Eisel the first to shepherd him before Peter Kennaugh and Geraint Thomas took over for the final sprint. Goss to make assault on pink in Giro |
Aboriginal films light up global screen ABC Online ... and in 2009 Samson And Delilah - a heartbreaking love story set in a remote Indigenous community - won the Camera d'Or at Cannes. Australians will have a strong influence in France again this year, with Nicole Kidman starring in The Paperboy by US ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Aboriginal films light up global screen Sydney Morning Herald But a batch of films being created by indigenous artists is reinvigorating the industry, and in 2009 Samson and Delilah, a heartbreaking love story set in a remote indigenous community, won the Camera d'Or at Cannes. Australians will have a strong ... |
Ten (secular) reasons to study the Bible Record-Searchlight (blog) Whether you're a Christian or non-Christian, skeptic or true believer, the odds are strong that you don't spend very much time in Bible study. My source for this is Stephen Prothero, a professor of religion at Boston College. |
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