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Raul Castillo, Evan Ari Kelman, Christian Convery 32nd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival - Day 3, East Hampton, USA - 06 Oct 2024

Christian Convery

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British-French actress Emma Mackey

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Emma Mackey during the Alpha photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France.

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British-French actress Emma Mackey

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Emma Mackey attending the Miu Miu Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Palais d'Iena on March 11, 2025 in Paris, France.//03VULAURENT_20250311VUMM0153/Credit:Laurent VU/SIPA/2503121400

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American and Norwegian actress Kristine Froseth

Kristine Froseth

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Oliver Stone on the horrors of military training.

#Military service

Oliver Stone on the horrors of military training.

Ben loved the recording session he did with Henry Winkler! 🤝

Ben loved the recording session he did with Henry Winkler! 🤝

Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce Are Writing an Episode for 'The Bear' Season 4

US actress Ayo Edebiri attends the world premiere of Pixar's "Inside Out 2" at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 10, 2024.

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Lionel Boyce and Ayo Edebiri attend the AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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What's Cooking at the 2024 Oscars? Peek Inside the Governors Ball Menu

He addressed the rumours about his feud with Tom Hanks. 👀

He addressed the rumours about his feud with Tom Hanks. 👀

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British-French actress Emma Mackey

Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis 2025 CinemaCon Walt Disney Studios Presentation, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - 03 Apr 2025

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US actress Ayo Edebiri attends the world premiere of Pixar's "Inside Out 2" at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California on June 10, 2024.

#thriller #trailer #2025 Sundance Film Festival

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Christopher Nolan's Victory at the Directors Guild Awards May Signify the Acquisition of an Oscar

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John Carpenter

American film director, screenwriter and producer

Born

Jan 16, 1948 (77 years old)

Height

5'11" (1.80 m)

Biography

Born in Carthage on Friday, January 16, 1948, John Carpenter is a Capricorn by zodiac sign and is currently 77 years old. Standing at a height of 5 feet 11 inches, John Carpenter has made their mark as a director. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California, and the Western Kentucky University.

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