Jeff Baena, writer-director of 'The Little Hours' found dead at Los Angeles home
Jeff Baena, writer-director of 'The Little Hours' found dead at Los Angeles home

Jeff Baena, the writer and director renowned for his darkly comedic indie films such as The Little Hours, and husband to frequent collaborator Aubrey Plaza, has died at the age of 47. Baena co-wrote David O. Russells 2004 film I Heart Huckabees and wrote and directed five of his own films, four...

British writer Samantha’s ‘Orbital’ wins booker prize
British writer Samantha’s ‘Orbital’ wins booker prize

Samantha Harvey, a British author, claimed the Booker Prize for Fiction on Tuesday for her novel Orbital, a brief yet captivating tale set on the International Space Station, reflecting on the delicate beauty of Earth. Harvey won the 50,000 ($64,000) prize for her novel, which she describes as a...