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‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime “Chainsaw Man” has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel “Black Phone 2” to top the North American box office. It’s the latest win for an anime film, less than two months after “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” debuted to a record $70 million, setting a new high mark for anime in theaters. “Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” claimed the No. 1 spot by earning $17.25 million at theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend, according to Comscore. “Black Phone ...

Stalking the sun

The sun shines through a tall field of corn along D.A.V Road north of Marietta recently. Field corn is frequently left standing to allow it to dry out before harvesting. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at ...

Author Jodi Picoult’s books and musical banned, canceled

NEW YORK (AP) — Author Jodi Picoult has the dubious honor of being banned in two mediums this fall — her books and now a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.” “I’m pretty sure I’m the first author who has now had censorship occur in two different types of media,” ...

Fashion show in Mali’s ancient city of Timbuktu promotes peace, local talent

TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — In an open field at the edge of the ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali, young models walk the runway clad in colorful traditional attires during a “caravan for peace” fashion event that organizers hope will lift the spirits of a city scarred by jihadi conflict. Surrounded by young talents and camels, renowned African fashion designer Sidi Ahmed Seidina Ali, known as Alphadi, called out at the event Wednesday: “Let us all come! All those born in Timbuktu, return to your homeland, return to your hometown to work and show that this city is magical.” Organized ...

Reaching for the sky

A late blooming cosmo flower stands tall along Camp Hervida Road recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at Instagram.com/mariettatimes.