A first-time filmmaker makes a mark in Cannes competition with a Senegalese drama

CANNES – Most filmmakers in the Cannes Film Festival’s top-rung competition lineup are well-known directors who have been around for decades. One dramatic exception this year is Ramata-Toulaye Sy, a French-Senegalese filmmaker whose first film, “Banel & Adama,” landed among the 21 films competing for the Palme d’Or. “It’s only now that I realize that … Read more

Martina Navratilova says she’s doing ‘OK’ after cancer diagnosis

The tennis great spoke at the Italian Open on Sunday after receiving the “Racchetta d’Oro” award for her contributions to the sport. ROME, Italy — Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer. “I’ve gone through a very difficult year but now I’m OK,” the 18-time Grand Slam singles … Read more

‘Fast X’ speeds to No. 1; knocks ‘Guardians 3’ to 2nd

The 10th installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise was off to the races this weekend, knocking “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” out of first place and easily claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office. “Fast X” earned $67.5 million in ticket sales from 4,046 North American theaters, according to estimates from … Read more