Cinema News: 14 books for understanding the Israel-Hamas war

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November 22, 2023

14 essential books for understanding the Israel-Hamas war, according to experts

We asked leading writers from a range of backgrounds to recommend books to help understand the Israel-Hamas war. Here are 14 titles to start with.

UTA drops actor Susan Sarandon after pro-Palestinian rally comments amid Israel-Hamas war

Susan Sarandon received some backlash after making comments at a pro-Palestinian rally earlier this month.

Melissa Barrera dropped from 'Scream VII' after pro-Palestinian posts

The Times confirmed that her dismissal was due to Barrera sharing pro-Palestinian statements on social media.

Vanessa Kirby commands the heart of 'Napoleon.' Her director knows about strong women

With her cryptic, beguiling performance, she holds the movie's power, and filmmaker Ridley Scott adds to a pantheon that includes "Alien" and "Thelma & Louise."

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American tour that features a stop in L.A.

The Rolling Stones just announced a new North American tour that features 16 stops in the U.S. and Canada, including a July 10 concert at SoFi Stadium.

The music industry is finally having its #MeToo moment

Alexa Nikolas, founder of activist group Eat Predators, on the "miracle" of Cassie's lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and the challenges still facing abuse survivors.

Paul Dano's 'Riddler' comic book tries to unravel the Batman villain: He wasn't 'born evil'

Paul Dano portrayed the Riddler in the 2022 movie "The Batman," then examined the character's origin story in a comic book series.

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