POPSUGAR chatted with R#J star Diego Tinoco about the dangers of social media, his role as Tybalt, and how he's not so different from On My Block's Cesar.
Every generation has their iteration of the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, whether it s the titular 1968 film directed by Franco Zeffirelli or the iconic Baz Luhrmann-directed 1996 feature starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Now, there s
R#J, Carey Williams s bold technological take on the tragic tale of teenage lovers that spins the traditional story on its head. In the Gen-Z-centric adaptation, which premiered at the virtual Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 30, Williams poses the question of what would happen if Romeo and Juliet were members of the social media-savvy generation that have only lived in a world where everything happens online.
The Borat actor is set to receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award, thanks to his onscreen performances in The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm .
Santa Barbara Film Fest: Da 5 Bloods Standout Delroy Lindo Set for American Riviera Award (Exclusive)
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The presentation will be made on Thursday, April 8, and, like the rest of the fest, which will run from March 31-April 10, it will take place virtually.
Delroy Lindo, the versatile character actor who gives a career-best performance as a PTSD-afflicted Vietnam vet in
Spike Lee s
Da 5 Bloods, will be the recipient of the American Riviera Award at the 36th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the fest announced on Friday.
The presentation will be made on Thursday, April 8, and, like the rest of the fest, which will run from March 31-April 10, it will take place virtually.
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