Christopher Nolan elected to lead the Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan elected to lead the Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan was elected president of the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, taking over leadership of the union that represents more than 19,500 members. Nolan, 55, is among the most successful directors of his generation. His previous film, 2024’s β€œOppenheimer,” made more than $975 million worldwide and won seven Academy Awards, including best director…

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Column: ‘Sinners’ is the story of our moment, from a past chapter of ‘divide and conquer’

Column: ‘Sinners’ is the story of our moment, from a past chapter of ‘divide and conquer’

Oscar nominations are officially out, meaning for the next couple of months social media feeds will be saturated with debates over who and what is worthy of a statue. Leading that discussion is another Ryan Coogler masterpiece, this time β€œSinners,” which is up for a record-breaking 16 awards, including best picture. Set in the Mississippi…

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Inside the ,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson, without teachers

Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson, without teachers

Austin, Texas β€” Fourth and fifth graders at Alpha School in Austin, Texas, aren’t just learning β€” they’re pioneering education’s new frontier. Every click and every keystroke is guided by artificial intelligence. Students spend only two hours in the morning on science, math and reading, working at their own speed using personalized, AI-driven software. Adults…

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