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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'It was mind-blowing': Jamie Lee Curtis cherished getting to sit in the front row at the Oscars
Jamie Lee Curtis "never thought" that she would get to sit in the front row at the Oscars. The 66-year-old star took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2023 for her part in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once and recalled how the most exciting part of the ceremony was when she and her co-stars found out they would be sitting in prime position for the show. Jamie told AARP The Magazine: "As soon as Ke (Huy Quan) and Steph Hsu and Michelle Yeoh came and sat in the same row, I literally walked up to each one of them and I went, 'Ke, where are we?' And he said, 'We're at the Oscars.' 'And where are you sitting?' And he said, 'In the front row.' "(They) never, ever, ever thought that they would be sitting in the front row at the Academy Awards as nominees. That moment for me was the whole thing. It was mind-blowing. And still is." Jamie is the daughter of actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis and felt that her Oscars triumph was even more special as she had first-hand experience of the negative side of the industry. The Halloween actress said: "I was raised in show business, a business that is ageist, misogynist and pigeonholing. "I've watched the sad reality when show business no longer wants you. I watched it with my parents, who went from the height of their intense fame to nobody wanting them anymore." Jamie's latest movie is the body-swap sequel Freakier Friday with Lindsay Lohan and she credits her "constant curiosity" for allowing her acting career to flourish in her 60s. She said: "I am more alive today than I was when I was 37 years old. Or 47. Or 57. Way more alive." Jamie revealed recently that she isn't particularly picky about her career choices as she simply adores working in the movie industry. The True Lies star said: "I pretty much do the work that comes to me … I love my life. "I just love the fact that I get to be me, that I get to do what I do, that I get to do art and be a part of the art form that I get to be part of - entertainment. I love the combo platter of show business. I'm a marketing guru. I love marketing. And I just love the process of living a creating life. So I got no complaints."
The Age
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
Ideas to kick-start growth, Treasurer? Here are five
So we can expect the roundtable conversation to be wide-ranging. And that's as it should be: to shift the dial on productivity, governments are going to have to move across a range of policy fronts. Productivity reform 2020s-style is less about a single iconic reform and more about making improvements all over. In movie parlance, less Oppenheimer and more Everything Everywhere All at Once. As a participant in the roundtable, here are just a few of the things I'll be raising. First, we can't talk about productivity without talking about the immense potential of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. On some measures, Australia is lagging in adoption. It is critical that our regulatory settings in everything from privacy to industrial relations address the risks without putting unnecessary roadblocks in front of business adoption. Second, we need to address the creep of red and green tape and make regulatory processes more efficient. Businesses spend more time on compliance than a decade ago, and the time taken to build everything from houses to green energy has blown out. Governments need to streamline regulatory processes in these areas. But we also need more ways to kick the tyres on regulations and their costs to counterbalance the incentive to regulate away every new problem. Third, we need to continue to improve access to skills and education. Australia is a services-based economy, which makes 'human capital' critically important for our productivity. This starts with ensuring teachers are well-equipped to give students the skills they need for further learning. Part of that is about curriculum materials and lesson plans – teachers have access to a huge range of resources, but we can do more to ensure they all have access to the best ones. Another aspect is educational technology. AI-powered educational technology tools are in their early stages, but they show a lot of promise. Government can help make sure teachers and students around the country share in the benefits. Loading Government can also provide better supports for lifelong learning. Ongoing education and training – whether in the workplace or through formal programs – can help us upskill and adapt as technology and the economy evolves. Fourth is supporting improvements in productivity in the rapidly growing care economy. Care services are labour-intensive; traditionally, productivity gains have been harder to come by. But new technologies provide some opportunities – robots that clear dishes and push around laundry in aged care are my favourite examples. But there are also opportunities in reforming systems – for example, helping health providers work together to meet the needs of their local areas. And fifth is tax reform. Most know that our tax system is complex. But it is also economically costly: we collect too much tax from inefficient sources and not enough from more efficient bases. There are a range of reforms that could be contemplated: replacing inefficient stamp duties with broad-based land taxes, income tax reforms that wind back concessions in return for reducing tax rates, or reforms to introduce more direct road user charging to better reflect the costs of road use and vehicle emissions. One reform I will put on the table is changing our corporate tax system to create sharper incentives for businesses to invest and expand. These are just some of the priorities identified in the Productivity Commission's forthcoming reports to the government. I'm delighted to have the chance to raise them at the roundtable. Our work shows that if governments can rediscover their reform mojo, they can make a difference to productivity and economic growth. And that's worth talking about.
Sydney Morning Herald
09-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Ideas to kick-start growth, Treasurer? Here are five
So we can expect the roundtable conversation to be wide-ranging. And that's as it should be: to shift the dial on productivity, governments are going to have to move across a range of policy fronts. Productivity reform 2020s-style is less about a single iconic reform and more about making improvements all over. In movie parlance, less Oppenheimer and more Everything Everywhere All at Once. As a participant in the roundtable, here are just a few of the things I'll be raising. First, we can't talk about productivity without talking about the immense potential of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. On some measures, Australia is lagging in adoption. It is critical that our regulatory settings in everything from privacy to industrial relations address the risks without putting unnecessary roadblocks in front of business adoption. Second, we need to address the creep of red and green tape and make regulatory processes more efficient. Businesses spend more time on compliance than a decade ago, and the time taken to build everything from houses to green energy has blown out. Governments need to streamline regulatory processes in these areas. But we also need more ways to kick the tyres on regulations and their costs to counterbalance the incentive to regulate away every new problem. Third, we need to continue to improve access to skills and education. Australia is a services-based economy, which makes 'human capital' critically important for our productivity. This starts with ensuring teachers are well-equipped to give students the skills they need for further learning. Part of that is about curriculum materials and lesson plans – teachers have access to a huge range of resources, but we can do more to ensure they all have access to the best ones. Another aspect is educational technology. AI-powered educational technology tools are in their early stages, but they show a lot of promise. Government can help make sure teachers and students around the country share in the benefits. Loading Government can also provide better supports for lifelong learning. Ongoing education and training – whether in the workplace or through formal programs – can help us upskill and adapt as technology and the economy evolves. Fourth is supporting improvements in productivity in the rapidly growing care economy. Care services are labour-intensive; traditionally, productivity gains have been harder to come by. But new technologies provide some opportunities – robots that clear dishes and push around laundry in aged care are my favourite examples. But there are also opportunities in reforming systems – for example, helping health providers work together to meet the needs of their local areas. And fifth is tax reform. Most know that our tax system is complex. But it is also economically costly: we collect too much tax from inefficient sources and not enough from more efficient bases. There are a range of reforms that could be contemplated: replacing inefficient stamp duties with broad-based land taxes, income tax reforms that wind back concessions in return for reducing tax rates, or reforms to introduce more direct road user charging to better reflect the costs of road use and vehicle emissions. One reform I will put on the table is changing our corporate tax system to create sharper incentives for businesses to invest and expand. These are just some of the priorities identified in the Productivity Commission's forthcoming reports to the government. I'm delighted to have the chance to raise them at the roundtable. Our work shows that if governments can rediscover their reform mojo, they can make a difference to productivity and economic growth. And that's worth talking about.
Korea Herald
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Foreign minister nominee puts peace through dialogue at top of agenda
Foreign Minister nominee Cho Hyun said Tuesday that establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue will be a key priority of the Lee Jae Myung administration's foreign policy. "Inter-Korean issues are not something that can be addressed by a single ministry or resolved by one government alone," Cho told reporters during a doorstep interview following his nomination the previous day. Cho underscored that 'establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula — through the facilitation of US–North Korea dialogue — is one of the top priorities of the Lee Jae Myung administration's foreign and unification policy.' 'The Foreign Ministry will work closely with the United States and other allies to ensure that there are no obstacles in advancing such efforts,' he said, responding to a question about the ministry's role in supporting summit-level talks between Washington and Pyongyang. "Diplomacy is about pursuing peace and prosperity," he said. When asked whether he would visit the US as his first overseas destination after taking office, Cho said, 'We need to break free from the conventional thinking that the first overseas visit must be to the US.' 'Still, I think it will naturally turn out that way. As for top priorities, there are many, and they are all interconnected,' Cho added, responding to a question about which agenda should be prioritized if he visits the US. With regard to Lee's decision to skip the NATO summit, Cho responded, "It was the best possible decision given the high level of uncertainty on multiple fronts.' Cho, however, did not provide a definitive answer when asked how he would redefine ties with China and Russia amid growing challenges, including intensifying US–China competition and deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, instead taking a cautious stance. 'This is a highly sensitive issue, and it should be considered alongside other major diplomatic matters," Cho said. "Of course, that's not to say that our relationship with China is unimportant — but rather that it must be examined and pursued within a broader context." On South Korea–Japan ties, Cho espoused a two-track approach: advancing overall relations while addressing contentious issues — mainly historical disputes stemming from Japan's colonial rule of Korea from 1910 to 1945 — through diplomacy. 'While we seek to advance Korea–Japan relations beyond conventional frameworks, we should quietly address sensitive issues through discreet diplomacy.' On the topic of urgent diplomatic tasks, Cho underscored, 'It's like the movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' — it's difficult to assign clear priorities at the moment.' "I feel a tremendous sense of responsibility as I take on the role of foreign minister at a time when the international landscape is extremely unstable," Cho said, reflecting on his nomination.
Time Out
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A24's new theater will feature food from one of NYC's hottest restaurant groups
You don't usually expect duck rillettes with your night at the theater, but then again, this isn't just any theater. A24, the indie film juggernaut behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Babygirl, is transforming the West Village's historic Cherry Lane Theatre into a buzzy new hub for screenings, performances and cultural happenings—and they're bringing in a serious culinary co-star. Enter Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, the powerhouse chefs behind Frenchette, Le Rock and the recently rebooted Le Veau d'Or. According to Eater, the duo's latest project will be a full-service restaurant and bar in the theater's lobby, slated to open this fall. City filings show that the restaurant will be an intimate 60-seat space that will allow theatergoers to arrive early and linger long after the curtain call. It's a savvy match. A24 already dipped into the food game with its own line of chocolate bars and the Frenchette team is no stranger to pairing fine dining with culture (see: Frenchette Bakery inside the Whitney Museum). At Le Veau d'Or, they've shown a flair for honoring historic spaces while turning out food that feels timeless, not tired, a promising preview of what might be on offer at Cherry Lane. The 1923 theater, tucked along winding Commerce Street in the West Village, has long been a haven for off-Broadway experimentation, with a résumé that includes Beckett, Mamet and even Bob Dylan. But after years of financial woes, it was sold to A24 in 2023 for just over $10 million, per The New York Times. The studio plans to breathe new life into the venue with a mix of film, theater and community programming. Though A24 has been tight-lipped about the specifics, adding a chef-driven bar and restaurant suggests the Cherry Lane reboot will go beyond popcorn and playbills. Think more aperitifs, fewer intermissions. Whether you're there for an avant-garde play or an intimate film screening, one thing's clear: this will be dinner and a show—emphasis on the dinner.
