Category Archives: 2000s

‘City of God’ premieres at Cannes 10 years ago today (2002)

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Video: 'City of God' trailer

(Saturday, May 18, 2002) — City of God, a crime drama film about the growth of organized crime in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro, debuted today at the Cannes Film Festival.

Directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund (co-director), the film stars Alexandre Rodrigues, Alice Braga, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen and Douglas Silva.

The film received four Academy Award nominations in 2004: Best Cinematography (César Charlone), Best Directing (Meirelles), Best Editing (Daniel Rezende) and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) (Mantovani).

Paul McCartney performs at National Car Rental Center in Sunrise 10 years ago tonight (2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'We Can Work It Out' (at 3:55)

(Friday, May 17, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida, the 20th stop of his 20-city Driving USA Tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at National Car Rental Center in Sunrise 10 years ago tonight (2002) →

‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’ released 10 years ago today (2002)

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Video: 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones' trailer

(Thursday, May 16, 2002) — Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, the fifth film to be released in the Star Wars saga and the second in terms of internal chronology, opened today in several countries, including the U.S.

Directed by George Lucas, the film stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz.

Paul McCartney performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta for the second night 10 years ago tonight (2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Blackbird'

(Monday, May 13, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed again tonight at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, the 18th stop of his 20-city Driving USA Tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta for the second night 10 years ago tonight (2002) →