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☆ 'Saltburn' was filmed at this dreamy estate, which has been in the same family for 250 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"Saltburn" fans can track down the dreamy mansion estate featured in the hit movie — but you won't be able to enter the house. In the Emerald Fennell-directed movie, Oliver (Barry Keoghan) spends the summer with his friend Felix (Jacob Elordi) at his family's estate, called Saltburn. The size and grandeur of the mansion drive home the huge wealth gap between Felix's family and Oliver. "Saltburn" was filmed at Drayton House, a 200-acre estate in rural England. Here is everything to know about the centuries-old house and how it was reconstructed for "Saltburn."

Persons: Fennell, Oliver, Barry Keoghan, Felix, Jacob Elordi, Sackville Organizations: Drayton House Locations: Drayton, England

☆ My sister tricked our family into watching 'Saltburn' during the Christmas break. I wouldn't recommend watching the movie with your parents.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The scandalous hit movie "Saltburn" premiered on Prime Video during 2023's Christmas period. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rebecca Schwartz Altholz about her experience watching "Saltburn" with their family. In hindsight, I would not choose "Saltburn" for a family movie night. In the final scene, Oliver reveals to the last living member of the Catton family, Elspeth, that he was after her family's fortune. Everyone should watch "Saltburn," but I would skip putting it on at your next movie night unless your family is as weird as mine.

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☆ 'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan says everyone was silent after he improvised the graveyard scene: 'No one spoke for a bit'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read preview"Saltburn" star Barry Keoghan's shocking improvised graveyard scene left the crew speechless on set. "I think no one spoke for a bit," Keoghan said in the latest installment of Esquire's "Explain This" video series. AdvertisementJacob Elordi as Felix and Barry Keoghan as Oliver in "Saltburn." "I spoke to Barry in the morning, and I just said, 'I don't know, Barry. Barry Keoghan as Oliver in "Saltburn."

Persons: —, Barry Keoghan's, Keoghan, Oliver Quick, Felix Catton, Jacob Elordi, Oliver, Felix, Barry Keoghan, Chiabella James, Fennell, Barry Organizations: Service, Business, Oxford University, Entertainment, MGM, Amazon Studios, Variety, Golden Globes Locations: Saltburn

☆ Jacob Elordi finally sniffed the 'Saltburn' bathwater candle and thinks it smells like detergent
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Jacob Elordi smelled a "Saltburn"-themed scented candle on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Elordi appeared on Thursday's episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and host Jimmy Fallon gifted him a candle. AdvertisementOliver (Barry Keoghan) puts his face in Felix's (Jacob Elordi) bathwater in "Saltburn." Amazon MGM StudiosAlthough the bathtub scene is not the only explicit scene in "Saltburn," it is the most talked about scene on social media. While viewers found the bathtub scene disturbing, Elordi defended the scene in an interview with USA Today.

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☆ 'Saltburn' production designer explains how they made the bathroom scene, from finding a tub that fit Jacob Elordi to creating his bathwater
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Oliver spies on Felix as he pleasures himself in a clawfoot tub. After Felix finishes and leaves the room, Oliver crawls into the tub and drinks the last bit of water from the bath as it swirls down the rusty drain. The scene's shocking nature has led to countless TikToks and jokes, including a cocktail recipe inspired by the moment. "The bathroom was described along with the whole walkthrough scene when Felix walks through showing Oliver the house," Davies told Business Insider. "It was a spare bedroom with tapestry on the walls and a cream color," Davies explained of their chosen room.

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☆ Emerald Fennell: Second film 'Saltburn' 'sticky, not easily explained'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Writer, director and actor Emerald Fennell follows up her Oscar-winning feature debut "Promising Young Woman" with a starry satirical thriller, "Saltburn". Oliver's status and confidence are given a boost when Felix invites him to spend the summer at Saltburn, his family's sprawling countryside estate. "Promising Young Woman", which earned Fennell a best original screenplay Oscar, came out in 2020 and its release during the COVID pandemic helped ease some of the sophomore film pressure, Fennell said. Fennell, whose acting credits include "Barbie" and "The Crown", said she spent years writing the script in her head, revisiting the characters and the locations. The star of her debut film, Carey Mulligan, also makes an appearance in "Saltburn", alongside Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant, who play Felix's parents.

Persons: Emerald Fennell, Oscar, Oliver Quick, Barry Keoghan, Felix, Jacob Elordi, Oliver, Fennell, " Fennell, Carey Mulligan, Rosamund Pike, Richard E, Grant, Carey, Pamela, Hanna Rantala, Richard Chang Organizations: Oxford University, Oxford, Thomson Locations: Saltburn

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☆ 3 easy ways you can start using AI right now to make yourself more productive at work, according to an AI consultant
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A study found that over half of the participants using AI for work saw a 30% productivity increase. Here are three ways people can ease into using generative AI at work. Now I work as a generative AI consultant and trainer and use AI tools to save closer to 25 to 30 hours of work a week. A recent study by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Grammarly found that more than half of people using AI at work said they were 31% more productive . If you're hesitant about embracing generative AI, many apps and tools you already use have AI functions you can familiarize yourself with quickly.

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☆ Felix sees red on debut as Chelsea slump at Fulham
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The win lifted Fulham above Liverpool and up to sixth in the Premier League standings on 31 points after 19 games. Potter had no complaints about the red card, describing Felix's challenge on Tete as a "forward's tackle". The second half wasn't at our best level," he said. They lost midfielder Denis Zakaria to injury, however, and Felix to a red card, the 23-year-old wildly lunging at Tete after losing the ball. Felix, whose loan signing cost Chelsea a reported 9 million pounds ($11 million), will miss the next three league matches against Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Fulham due to suspension.

☆ Morocco makes World Cup history as they reach the semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Morocco players and staff pose for a photo after the World Cup win against Portugal as the team progresses to the semi finals. Morocco wrote World Cup history on Saturday night as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament's semi-finals, continuing their surprise run in Qatar with a shock 1-0 victory over the highly fancied Portugal. Morocco had already taken the scalps of Belgium and Spain in this tournament but the win over Portugal is of much greater significance. But the supply quickly dried up thereafter as Morocco closed the passing lanes and frustrated the Portuguese attackers. Joao Felix had two more half chances in the first half but Morocco gained in confidence and found a sudden spring in their step, frequently breaking on the counterattack.

☆ Portugal young gun Ramos faces tough test from wily Saiss
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Ramos, 21, made headlines when the teams were announced, picked to lead the attack in place of Portugal's all-time leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo who was relegated to the bench. It did not take long for the youngster to become one of the biggest stories of the Qatar World Cup. Ramos made his debut in Portugal's 4-0 win over Nigeria in a warm-up game before the World Cup and played a total of 10 minutes as a substitute in two of the three group matches. Perhaps Ramos, who helped Benfica reach the Champions League last 16 this season, benefited from being the third striker in the squad behind Ronaldo and Andre Silva. He will now be firmly in the spotlight when Morocco coach Walid Regragui considers his tactics.

☆ How startup Hilma raised a $3 million seed round from backers, including a former Nike exec and a Bonobos cofounder, to make running shoes more inclusive for women
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The problem: Running shoes historically have been based off the shape of a man's foot. Hilma's shoes are made in varying shapes and widths in order to provide the perfect fit for every runner, regardless of foot shape or ability. Woman in Hilma running shoes. Hilma's launch follows Lululemon's footwear launch, which similarly prioritized female consumers and continues to exceed the company's expectations. Hilma's shoes are made in China and warehoused in the US before shipping to consumers.

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