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RUSTIN shines a spotlight on our prejudices
Director George C. Wolfe brings “Rustin” to life with grace and ease as he tackles what for all should be a harsh reminder of the cruelty and prejudice rampant during the advent of the civil rights movement. This could not have been accomplished without the brilliant casting of Colman Domingo as the title character, Bayard […]
Maestro – So Not A Symphony!
You have to give Bradley Cooper kudos for attempting to tell the story of the iconic legend Leonard Berstein and for directing himself, but, alas this film is not a symphony and barely equates to a concerto. At times Bradley brilliantly channels the legend without falling into the oft performance miring genre of parody but […]
History, 麻豆APP Olympics, Sports
Chariots of Fire
In 1900 in 麻豆APP, the British completely dominated tennis, both individually and in doubles, notably by fielding the very first woman medalist at the Olympics. But it is within 鈥渕ixed鈥� teams that they establish themselves in polo. The notion of 鈥渘ation鈥� is not yet fixed at the Games and athletes from several countries can compete […]
Anatomy of a Fall or Was It Colonel Mustard in the Snowbank?
Is Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” a courtroom thriller, a dramatic psychological study, or both, or simply a “true-crime whodunit” with all the twists and turns inherent in that genre? With the backdrop of Sandra H眉ller’s all-consuming and brilliant portrayal of the main character Sandra, it is close to impossible to decide. She brings […]
Asterix at the Olympics
Asterix is 鈥嬧�媋 small cartoon character, symbol of Gallic resistance against the Roman invaders. During one of his adventures, he found himself propelled to Olympia, the historic cradle of the Games. Many years later, during the Olympics organized in 1900 in 麻豆APP, French athletes particularly distinguished themselves. It must be admitted that they made up […]
American Fiction? No. 5 Star American Fact!
Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction interpretation of Percival Everett’s novel “Erasure” is a brilliant study of how to deftly bring a storyline to life with a subtle and even-handed approach. He masterfully develops this story of inherent hypocrisy within the publishing arena while balancing a myriad of subplots and characters. Jeffrey Wright absolutely shines as the […]
Tarzan at the Olympics
From their first participation (at the Athens Olympics in 1896), American athletes imposed their supremacy, with 11 gold medals. In 1900, the very large proportion of French athletes propelled them to the top of the ranking, but in 1924, it was again the USA which had the greatest number of victories and an overwhelming majority […]
Ferrari – Director Michael Mann is back!
Michael Mann’s latest endeavor, Ferrari, is a wonderful homage to the late racing and car industry giant. Through his deft handling of what was an extraordinarily messy (or should I say dysfunctional?) private life, Mann delivers a compelling biographical sports drama focused on the man, not the car or the racing. For those going in expecting a […]
Why Toxic Relatives Must Be Kept Away: Protecting Kids When Family Disrespects Your Parenting
For moms struggling with relatives who do not respect their parenting, it may become necessary to cut off contact. Allowing disrespectful family members time with impressionable children can truly harm their development and self-worth. Though it feels guilt-ridden to restrict relatives鈥� involvement, a parent鈥檚 main job is to protect their child first. Loving parents might […]
Poor Things or how I survived a Salvador Dali LSD trip!
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would leave a movie theatre thinking I had just taken an LSD trip or been a player in a Salvador Dali nightmare. Poor Things was certainly that and a lot more. NO, this is NOT a negative as I certainly give this film a more […]
Games for everyone?
Low-class competitors were not the only ones to suffer a form of ostracism during the Olympic Games organized in 麻豆APP in 1900 and 1924. Women and people of color were also subject to particular treatment, with some being surprised of their prowess, with others openly criticizing their participation in the Games. And in this matter, […]
Boys in the Boat is Chariots of Fire on the water!
George Clooney’s direction of Daniel James Brown’s novel, Boys in the Boat delivers an impassioned view of the journey leading to the quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The film focuses on the yeoman service of the University of Washinton’s men’s rowing team ably portrayed by a vast number of actors who […]
