News about Joyce Carol Oates

Mark Jones admires Niagara Falls from his room at Giacomo Hotel (inset), from the iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour and on an 'unforgettable' helicopter flyover. He says the legendary attraction, which straddles the border between the U.S. and Canada, was 'bigger, louder and more stupendous' than he'd ever imagined.

Novelist Paul Auster has died aged 77 following a lengthy battle with lung cancer , just two years after the deaths of his son and granddaughter who had died from overdoses. The iconic writer, and author behind the award-winning novels The New York Trilogy, passed away on Tuesday with his death confirmed by his friend and fellow novelist Jacki Lyden. Auster had penned an impressive 34 books during the span of his career, with his last - Baumgartner - being released this year. The American author became widely-recognised for his 'highly stylised, quirkily riddlesome postmodernist fiction in which narrators are rarely other than unreliable and the bedrock of plot is continually shifting,' the novelist Joyce Carol Oates wrote on the late writer in 2010. But the tragic news of his death comes just two years after tragedy struck his family after his son Daniel Auster, 44, and his 10-month-old granddaughter Ruby died of drug overdoses.

Ana de Armas is honoring the birthday of one of her four-legged family members. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday and posted a series of snaps of the party held in honor of her beloved little white furry pooch on the set of her new film Ballerina. In the first picture showing her dog a rub on his tiny chest as he stood on a table next to his birthday cake with '16' candles on top of it, part of it can be seen. The proud doggie mom also had 'Sweet 16 Elvis' written in white on top of the sweet treat, resembling two-tone brown icing and dark chocolate on the top. 'I love you beyond words,' she captioned the image, 'Happy birthday Elvis, my sweet boy.'

After years of speculation surrounding the initiative, the Frasier revival was announced by Grammer, 67, is executive producing and re-enacting his role as Dr. Frasier Crane, the only original cast member whose return has been confirmed. According to RadarOnline, the reboot is missing major celebrities and has 'Z-list' writers and producers. FEMAIL has revealed what the cast has been up to since the show began in 2004.

Russell Banks 'passed away peacefully last night in his upstate (New York),' fellow author Joyce Carol Oates said on Sunday. I loved Russell & adored his nimble intellect and magnanimous spirit,' Oates, who taught writing at Princeton University at the same time as Banks, reflected on his words. All his work is exceptional.' Both his books Cloudsplitter and Continental Drift were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. The Sweet Hereafter and Affliction were made into well-reced films.

By committing to a new spinoff film, Keanu Reeves seems to have doubled down on his dedication to the John Wick franchise. Collider announced on Tuesday that the 58-year-old actor, who plays as John Wick in the blooding action film, would reprise his role in the related film Ballerina. Ana de Armas, a Blonde actor and Bond girl, will lead the film, but it's not clear how prominent Reeves will be in her film.

My Television Week is a cable television showbiz magazine distributed in the United States. Joyce Carol Oates' fictional - and I emphasize the word fictional - biography of Marilyn Monroe has sparked quite a lot of controversy. It has been chastised for its violent sex scenes, as well as its slew of deft depictions of a woman whose life is still revered as a hero 60 years after her death. In reality, director Andrew Dominik's film was certainly not more appropriate, at least in my opinion. It's achingly, mesmerizingly beautiful, but it's so sad to watch. Marilyn herself. This is the tale of a young, lonely, abused, and scared child who aspired to be one of the world's most popular, most coveted women - but who in her heart never forgot her past. Marilyn isn't a real person in Blonde; she's an avatar for Norma Jeane Mortenson, a sleight of lips, a memento of masculinity, a slave to Hollywood's money-making machine. The tale here is about how Norma Jeane attempted to defeat Marilyn and failed to do so; how the monster she created later consumed her. Of course, it might be full baloney as a concept, but that doesn't mean it's not worth watching.

Ana de Armas' appearance in "Blonde," the latest film starring Marilyn Monroe, is more inspired by the legendary actor's life than it is a retelling of her life. However, there are parts of her biography that are very close to the truth. In an interview published on September 27th, director Andrew Dominik said that the film is an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' book of the same name, and that the reason for the decision to adapt it is because there are so many factual updates to the tale, as he explains. "I've read everything there is to hear about Marilyn Monroe," he said. I've met people who knew her. I've done a lot of research. But in the end, it's about the book. The book itself is about adapting the reader's feelings. I see the film as Joyce's interpretation of Marilyn, which is also Joyce's.

This Cuban actress' latest film, which focuses on Hollywood blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe's life, has certainly been a busy week for her. Ana de Armas, a brunette beauty, was seen attending the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations: Blonde on Tuesday afternoon, where she discussed the film, which promises to give an honest glance at the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes actress. The function was held at the Robin Williams Center of SAG-AFTRA Foundation in New York City.

Ana de Armas grinned ear to ear on Monday as she was welcomed by adoring followers outside a taping of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The 34-year-old Cuban-born actress was on the late-night show to promote her forthcoming dark drama Blonde, in which she portrays a fantasy interpretation of Marilyn Monroe based on Joyce Carol Oates' widely known book of the same name. The Knives Down actress was unmissable as she refused to pose for the crowd thanks to her chic three-piece charcoal suit, which was encased in glittering sequins.

On Friday, Ana de Armas and her partner, Paul Boukadakis, were seen arriving at JFK Airport in New York City. When traveling through the travel hub, the 34-year-old performer and her partner made a point of staying close to each other. The actress' outing occurred on the same day as the limited release of Blonde, in which she stars Marilyn Monroe.

Adrien Brody arrived on Tuesday night and joined his very glamorous girlfriend Georgina Chapman to the Blonde premiere at Hollywood's historic Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. In a black tuxedo and navy shirt, the actor walked the red carpet with his fashion designer girlfriend, 46, who stunned in an emerald dipped hem gown. Adrien, Marilyn Monroe's third husband, the playwright Arthur Miller in the film centered around the late blonde bombshell, teamed his chic outfit with a black bow tie and shiny black brogues.

Ana de Armas walked the red carpet of her latest film Blonde's premiere appeared to be inspired by classic Hollywood glamour. In a sizzling gold-and-silver halter dress with a plunging neckline reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's classic work of the same name, the 34-year-old actress appeared in the premiere at Hollywood's legendary Chinese Theatre in a sizzling gold-and-silver halter dress with a plunging neckline. The film follows a version of the screen icon's ascension from her humble roots as Norma Jeane Mortenson to Marilyn Monroe, a leading actress with a dark history of heroin use and sometimes intimate relationships with men with her conduct.

Ana de Armas (top left), 34, appears in Blonde, which has already sparked controversy over de Armas' accent, despite being accused of the NC-17 rating plus fan complaints. Catherine Hicks (top right) was nominated for an Emmy for Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980) and Michelle Williams received an Oscar nomination for My Week With Marilyn (2011). However, the majority of actors who attempted to take on the movie icon's on-screen reciti from critics and a lukewarm reception from viewers. Mira Sorvino (bottom left) and Kelli Garner (bottom right) did not fully understand the role because of the pressures that came with being the legendary icon. Poppy Montgomery idolized Marilyn as a girl and her mother told her it was the role she had been 'preparing for her entire life'

Ana de Armas is already receiving ovation from the people who have attended Ana de Armas. In a striking custom pink Louis Vuitton costume, the actress arrived at the world premiere of "Blonde" at the Venice Film Festival on September 8th. Samantha McMillen's stunning, shimmering dress featured a plunging halterneck top and a mid-waist belt that fell down the side. And it looked just like Marilyn Monroe's famous dress! The fabric is definitely the coolest part of the gown, which was created by Louis Vuitton Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière. The layered, silky fabric added to it, and somehow in photos, it looks like de Armas was walking in slow motion. She's attended a few events over the last few days, but her forthcoming Netflix film debut is her most glamorous appearance to date. De Armas paired the sophisticated look with Messika Jewellery diamonds. She wore the iconic supermodel manicure on her nails as well as a dainty Shay Jewellery diamond ring.

Ana De Armas exuded elegance as she stepped out of a screening of Blonde at the 48th Deauville Film Festival in France on Friday. In the graceful floor length number with long chiffon sleeves, the Spanish actress, 34, looked sensational. Blonde is based on Marilyn Monroe's life, with Ana's Ana taking the lead role in the biographical psychological drama.

Ana de Armas, Andrew Dominik's Marilyn Monroe film, had its world premiere on Thursday night at the Venice International Film Festival. The nearly three-hour epic is based on Joyce Carol Oates' work of biographical fiction and delves into the Hollywood icon's personal and private lives. De Armas, a Cuban immigrant, worked with a dialect coach for a year to prepare for the job. Many commentators seem to have been captivated by de Armas' performance and film as a whole.

Ana de Armas has proclaimed that the spirit of the late Marilyn Monroe Monroe was present on Blonde's set, in which she stars as the iconic film icon. The actress, 34, is only two years younger than she was when she died of a drug overdose in 1962. According to Reuters, Ana told reporters that she loved Marilyn's presence during filming of the fictionalized account of her life, implying her spirit would let them know whether she was happy or unhappy with the way things were going.

When Brad Pitt left Venice Film Festival on its penultimate day, he was on a water taxi. As he stepped out on Friday, the actor, 58, looked dapper in a teal suit made up of baggy trousers, a smart jacket, and a light blue T-shirt.

The actress, 34, who plays Marilyn Monroe in the film, attended Blonde's debut on Thursday night, where critics raved it, while viewers were left raving. Blonde's screening was reportedly welcomed by a 14-minute standing ovation - the longest at any film at this year's Festival, which is known for its long applauses.

Tessa Thompson, 38, displayed her impeccable style on Thursday at the Blonde premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, demonstrating her fresher blonde locks. When styling her unusual new hair straight, she sported a glamorous makeup look with a shiny nude lip.

On the red carpet of the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Brad Pitt larked around with Ana de Armas. As he applauded the Spanish actress, 58, who also worked as the film's director, he performed a giggle with her. Blonde is based on Marilyn Monroe's life, and Ana has taken center stage in the biographical psychological drama.

Adrien Brody arrived on Thursday at the Venice International Film Festival with partner Georgina Chapman on the red carpet arm-in-arm. As he posed alongside fashion designer and actress Georgina, the actor, 49, wore a black suit and teamed with a matching shirt. Georgina was glamorous in a sheer black dress adorned with sparkling beads and sequins.

Ana de Armas exuded Marilyn Monroe glamour as she attended the Venice Film Festival premiere of her film Blonde, which is based on the iconic actress' life. When the actors led the actors on the red carpet on Thursday, the Spanish actress, 34, looked stunning in a plunging pink gown as she joined a very suave Brad Pitt. With her brunette locks styled in sculpted 50s-inspired waves, she wow the crowds with her stunning vintage appearance.