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National Post
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Film review: Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later is three sequels in one
Things come in threes. 28 Years Later is the third film in the long-running series, following director Danny Boyle's audacious original from 2002, 28 Days Later — it gave us fast zombies! — and mostly ignoring 2007's 28 Weeks Later. Article content It's also the first of a series of three new films, to be followed early next year by 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and then (if the box office gods allow) by a third chapter some time thereafter. Article content Article content Article content But it's also three movies in one, which may annoy some viewers and thrill others — just as you're getting into (or giving up on) one storyline, it suddenly shifts to another. Article content Article content After a brief and largely unnecessary prelude — yes, there was a zombie apocalypse once upon a time, we get it — the film opens with 12-year-old Spike and proud papa Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) heading out on a rite of passage in which the boy will kill his first zombie. Or 'infected,' to use the film's parlance. Article content It turns out that the infectious outbreak of the first movie was contained to the British Isles, which the rest of the world simply and quickly quarantined; shades of Brexit. Spike lives in a community on an even smaller island, connected to mainland Britain by a causeway that it only passable at low tide. Article content It's an odd existence, part turn of the millennium, part medieval. The rest of the world may have moved on to SmartPhones (which is also what this movie was shot on) and online shopping, but the U.K. has reverted to subsistence farming and archery. Even those with pre-pandemic memories only remember dial-up. Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II still decorate civic spaces. As one of the film's producers put it: 'Britain has paused.' Article content Article content Spike's quest — you can almost feel society forging new traditions, perhaps even a new religion — is shot with an almost dreamlike impressionism by Boyle. The nightmarish sense of the new world is crafted through use of a very old recording from this one — a recitation from 1915 of a 1903 poem by Rudyard Kipling, titled Boots, which you can also hear in the film's trailer. It's as terrifying now as on the day it was written. Article content Article content Article content But the mood doesn't last. Jamie and Spike return home, where the boy becomes disillusioned with his father's behaviour, and convinced that the mainland may be home to a doctor who can help his mother (Jodie Comer), whose brain has become addled. Article content Thus a new quest begins — less The Road, more road trip. Spike and his mum are aided by Erik (Edvin Ryding), a Swedish soldier who's been accidentally marooned in this backward land.
Al Bawaba
6 hours ago
- Al Bawaba
Celebrate International Yoga Week in Paradise at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
This summer offers the perfect opportunity to realign mind and body amidst the serene beauty of the Maldives. In celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21st, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is hosting an immersive five-day yoga retreat from June 20th to 24th. Led by renowned Dubai-based instructor Emilia Métaireau, the retreat is offering a transformative escape from the everyday. Thoughtfully timed for a mid-summer reset, the experience welcomes wellness seekers to disconnect from routine and rediscover inner harmony through mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation, set against the breathtaking backdrop of one of the world's most idyllic island as a signature event for International Yoga Day, this retreat celebrates holistic healing, blending ancient yogic traditions with modern techniques to create a soul-stirring experience. Daily sunrise sessions awaken the senses, while thoughtful evening practices help ground the body and soothe the mind. Guided meditations and energy healing techniques further enhance self-awareness and spiritual instructor for the retreat, Emilia Métaireau, is a passionate advocate for mindful movement and self-care, with over a decade of dedicated practice. Internationally certified in London and having led more than 2,500 hours of classes and retreats around the world, she brings a grounded yet expansive energy to every session. Her approach blends conscious movement, breathwork, and ancient wisdom to guide guests back to their bodies and inner the heart of the retreat lies the ancient yogic philosophy of the five koshas - a powerful framework for self-discovery and holistic wellbeing. According to yoga tradition, each human being is made up of five interconnected layers, or sheaths, known as koshas, which shape our experience of life, spirituality, and self-realisation. These include the Annamaya Kosha (physical body), Pranamaya Kosha (energy body), Manomaya Kosha (mental body), Vijnanamaya Kosha (intellectual body), and the innermost Anandamaya Kosha (bliss body). Each kosha holds the potential to guide us inward - toward balance, clarity, and the essence of who we truly are. Through thoughtfully curated practices of yoga, meditation, and mindful movement, this retreat offers a deeply experiential journey through these five koshas, helping you peel back each layer and return to a place of inner harmony, joy, and embodied Spa, the resort's luxury wellness retreat, welcomes guests to their overwater sanctuary to enjoy signature treatments and wellness therapies, perfect for guests seeking peace and serenity. AVI Spa translates to "sunshine" in the language of its island home, beautifully reflecting the transformative experiences it provides for its guests. The resort's retreat program offers guests a unique opportunity to embark on a deeply holistic journey that nurtures every aspect of your being, restoring balance, enhancing vitality, and reconnecting you with your authentic on the idyllic southernmost tip of Raa Atoll, on the edge of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and bordering a juvenile manta ray aggregation spot, the resort is perfectly situated for indulging in a retreat experience. As the first and only all-Club InterContinental resort, guests are truly spoiled with indulgent complimentary benefits alongside luxurious five-star Maldivian facilities such as overwater villas, an adults-only area including pool and restaurant, and a tranquil spa where guests can enjoy guided meditation and yoga sessions to support mindfulness and recentering. With six restaurants and bars and 81 villas and residences, guests have the luxury to choose their hideaway as well as exceptional food and beverage Highlights & Activity ScheduleWhen: 20th – 24th June 2025Day 1 - June 20thTheme: Annamayakosha - Awaken to your bodyDynamic Vinyasa Flow (90 minutes)Time: 9:00 AMDay 2 - June 21stTheme: Pranamayakosha - Cultivate vibrant vitalityYin & Yoga Nidra (90 minutes)Time: 6:00 PMDay 3 - June 22ndTheme 1. Manomayakosha - Calming the mindDynamic Vinyasa Flow (90 minutes)Time: 9:00 AMTheme 2. Vijnanamayakosha - Ignite your intuitionYin & Yoga Nidra (90 minutes)Time: 6:00 PMDay 4 - June 23rdTheme: Anandamayakosha - Blissful stateDynamic Vinyasa Flow (2 hours)Time: 9:00 AMDay 5 - June 24thTheme: Integrating the five koshas: A journey withinYin & Nidra (90 minutes) Time: 6:00 PM © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Neighbours raise concerns over planned Jersey sewage tank
Jersey's government has given the go-ahead for a large underground sewage and storm water storage tank on farmland in the west of the underground container is due take 18 months to complete, with work expected to start in and Environment, which is in charge of the project, said new homes could not be built and the existing waste and water system was at risk of failing without the expressed concern deep underground work could destabilise homes while noise and odours from the tank would be unpleasant. Duncan Berry, from Infrastructure and Environment, said: "This is a pinch point, and with climate change, and if we put more houses on, it means that is a point where we will get more flooding."If we get high flows during heavy rainfall, it will come out on to the roads [and] sewers will surcharge."It will ultimately mean that people cannot flush their toilets in the area."He said it was unlikely waste stored in the tank would cause unpleasant odours because it would be transferred to treatment works storage tank would not use the whole site and the rest of the field would be returned to local farmers, he added. Twenty residents co-signed a statement explaining why they were not happy with the plans. Guy Thompson said residents could have been better informed about what was planned."We understand that for the benefit of Jersey as a whole, these tanks need to go in places, but our argument as residents here is, why do they have to go in a field that is so close to people's houses?"They are going to have to drill down 25 to 30 metres deep in order to put these tanks in and, on top of that, they have not been able to show us exactly how it is going to look or what is going to happen."We do not really understand why it has been chosen here. "We really do not believe that other sites have been considered properly." 'Big concern' Carol Gay, whose home overlooks the site, said she was worried about what the development would involve."We are concerned about the fact it is going underground, 24 metres, if not more," she said."This is a big development that is quite a big concern."Not knowing how it is being built, who is building it or anything like that."I think we need to have a lot more input in this." Mr Berry said the sewerage and water system had suffered from significant underinvestment and, without the storage tank, affordable homes could not be Bridging Island Plan, which sets out how best to meet the island's housing needs, strengthen the economy and protect the environment, earmarked several fields in the west of the island to build between 217 and 277 affordable homes.
News.com.au
9 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Deserted private island with abandoned resort up for sale
A deserted Queensland island with a derelict resort abandoned by its Chinese investor owner is officially up for grabs after years of mystery over its future. The 28-hectare South Molle Island is the second derelict resort island in the Whitsundays to hit the market in the past few months, after the Queensland government seized Double Island for re-sale off Hong Kong billionaire Benny Wu in June last year. The Queensland Government has threatened to strip more owners of abandoned island tourism properties of their leases though it is not known if South Molle Island was subject to that. All the tax write offs Aussies can claim The abandoned resort was bought by China Capital Investment Group in 2016, which also owned Daydream Island and Spa, but the following year sustained heavy damage during Cyclone Debbie. It has been in a derelict state but because part of the island is national park, a new jetty was built to allow visitors to access the walking trails. China Capital has previously listed South Molle Island for sale in 2023, but the property is time listed with HTL Property's Andrew Jackson, Andrew Jolliffe and Paul Nyholt who officially launched the expressions of interest campaign Friday. Agents expect strong interest given the Whitsundays popularity with both Australian and offshore richlist families, with the ideal candidate being a new investor, hotelier or developer willing to take on the rebuild. 'The island has previously been home to the Adventure Island Whitsundays resort, which comprised 188 rooms and premium facilities ranging from multiple resort pools to a golf course,' said HTL Property's managing director, Andrew Jolliffe. Govt pays $3.3m for unliveable derelict house The island is ripe for rejuvenation for a bold buyer, with Mr Jolliffe expecting to see strong interest given several islands in the Whitsundays have successfully been scooped up for redevelopment since the pandemic including Long Island, Lizard Island, Dunk Island and Hook Island. Mr Jackson, who is HTL Property's national accommodation director, said 'new resort developments in the Whitsundays, such as Hook Island's upcoming eco-resort and the ultra exclusive Elysian Retreat on Long Island, highlight the surging market interest in new accommodation in the region'. 'Recently opened and upcoming accommodation in the area ranges in scale between higher density resort complexes with 150-plus rooms to private, boutique experiences with as little as 10 rooms, illustrating the fact that there's no limit to what you can do with the advantageous positioning and peerless appeal of the Whitsundays.' Shock as city's distressed home listings surge 36pc in one month The island is being marketed as a 'one-of-a-kind development opportunity' given its stunning Whitsundays location which sees millions of visitors a year given its proximity to the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Among those are yachties including New Zealanders Anna and Angus Willison who in January last year flagged major concern over looting and destruction of abandoned sites in a column for Yachting Monthly. 'Every island that we visited in the Whitsundays had the skeletons and rubble of once very busy and well-loved resorts. I was saddened to see decaying buildings left to be looted and destroyed by visitors – a pile of garbage and a blot on an otherwise pristine beach,' the couple said, flagging South Molle as one they dropped anchor at. HTL Property director Paul Nyholt believes that strong tourism trend is set to continue. 'South Molle Island offers tremendous growth and unlimited upside potential for a buyer with the vision to further develop the property's natural beauty,' he said. The firm said the property's prime location and unparalleled natural beauty 'make it an attractive prospect for those looking to enter the Australian resort market or expand an existing portfolio with complete control over the scope of the site'. No date has been set for the closure of the international expression of interest campaign.
CNA
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Director Danny Boyle uses iPhones to revive 28 Days zombie film franchise
More than two decades after the release of his zombie apocalyptic horror hit 28 Days Later, director Danny Boyle is returning to the franchise with a fresh set of eyes and a twist on a new technology. The original film was set against the background of a "rage virus" that destroyed Britain and forced residents into quarantine. It was followed by the sequel 28 Weeks Later, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. Even more time has passed in 28 Years Later, which is released this week and reunites Boyle with the original film's writer, Alex Garland. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and newcomer Alfie Williams, the movie follows a young boy's journey with his father from a closed-off community on an island to the mainland to kill his first zombie. His mother grapples with an illness which isolates her from the rest of her community and threatens to tear the family apart. "There'd be occasional screenings of (28 Days Later) and ... it hadn't really dated," Boyle told Reuters at the world premiere of 28 Years Later on Wednesday (Jun 18) night. "More importantly, the people's reaction to it felt like they were watching something very present day ... And that led us to start thinking, should we introduce something else into this world?" One of the innovations was the camera setup. Boyle got in close to the action by sometimes using up to 20 iPhones at a time on special rigs. "Smartphones, they will now shoot at 4K resolution, which is cinema resolution. So you can use them," Boyle said. "They are incredibly light. You can go somewhere with a very light footprint and you can also build special rigs with them, which is what we did for some of the violent action in the movie." Taylor-Johnson said the technique gave the film a "visceral and immersive" texture. "It would make me feel a bit vulnerable at times because it's very invasive."
