Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Michael Blakemore, Australian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1941, Paul Mayersberg, English director and screenwriter was born. In 1942, Pat Hutchins, English author and illustrator (died 2017) was born. In 1952, Isabella Rossellini, Italian actress, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1959, Joe Ansolabehere, American animation screenwriter and producer was born. In 1980, Terence Fisher, English director and screenwriter (born 1904) passed away. In 1985, Alex Hirsch, American animator and television producer was born. In 2006, Vincent Sherman, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1906) passed away. In 2008, Tasha Tudor, American author and illustrator (born 1915) passed away. In 2024, Anouk Aimée, French actress (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Dreams of Violets’ Review: What Does a Film Made Entirely with AI Look Like? Ash Koosha’s Iranian Protest Drama Is Dramatically Numbing, but It’s Still a Startling Portent of the Future
Does this mean that AI can make a movie? No. But it does mean that AI can give you scenes of roiling tumultuous Civil War set in the hurly-burly of Tehran at sunset, with soldiers roaming the streets and forcing citizens into vans as others scurry out of the way, and it can make you believe your eyes.
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