What, ’s it really like being John Malkovich
John Malkovich is a 70-year-old Hollywood star who describes himself as a plodder with a lot of interests.
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Cyprus is never really talked about anymore, says John Malkovich
John Malkovich, the acclaimed American actor, participated in an open discussion at the THOC Theatre in Nicosia. He mentioned that he believes regret and guilt are essential components of life. Theater is his home, and he prefers it over cinema because it reminds him of life. The second performance of “The Infamous Ramirez Hoffman” will take place at the Pattichio Theatre on Thursday, May 16.
Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial
Film director Roman Polanski was acquitted by a French court of defaming British actress Charlotte Lewis, who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager. Lewis alleged the abuse occurred in 1983 when she was 16, after traveling to Paris for a casting session. Polanski called her accusations a “heinous lie” in a 2019 interview, leading to the defamation lawsuit. Lewis disputed a quote attributed to her in a 1999 interview, and Polanski’s lawyer celebrated the verdict as a win for free speech. Despite the acquittal, Lewis expressed disappointment and stated she would appeal. Polanski has faced multiple sexual assault allegations, denying them all, and has struggled to secure distribution deals for his films in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned
Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after his 2020 rape conviction was thrown out by the state’s highest court. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed the decision in court, with Weinstein appearing in a wheelchair. He had been serving a 23-year sentence but was transferred to Bellevue Hospital following the order. The new trial is expected to take place after Labor Day, with Weinstein’s attorney expressing confidence in a ‘not guilty’ verdict. The retrial was prompted by the Court of Appeals finding that Judge James Burke allowed testimony of alleged sexual assaults not related to the charges against Weinstein, violating his right to a fair trial. Harvey Weinstein co-founded Miramax and his own film studio, which filed for bankruptcy in 2018.
Top NY court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by a New York court, leading to a new trial in the landmark #MeToo case. The court found that the trial judge made errors by allowing testimony from women not part of the charges and by allowing prejudicial cross-examination. The decision now rests with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on whether to retry Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence.