http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/arts/music/joni-mitchell-performance.html Joni Mitchell Reclaims Her Voice at Newport The singer-songwriter’s surprise return to the stage at the folk festival she first played in 1967 was an act of bravery, joy and reinterpretation. After a 2015 brain aneurysm, Joni Mitchell had to learn how to sing and play guitar again. She did both onstage at the … Continue reading Joni Mitchell back at Newport (wow!)
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Jordan Peele’s new sci-fi/western/horror movie: links for three thoughtful reviews and two interviews
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/01/nope-is-a-wild-but-self-aware-mashup-of-sci-fi-and-westerns? “Nope” Is a Wild but Self-Aware Mashup of Sci-Fi and Westerns The spaceship in Jordan Peele’s film absorbs material and then spews it out, an apt metaphor for the director’s follow-up to “Get Out” and “Us.” By Anthony Lane, July 22, 2022 Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer star in Jordan Peele’s film.Illustration by Matt Williams … Continue reading Jordan Peele’s new sci-fi/western/horror movie: links for three thoughtful reviews and two interviews
Why is Jane Austen so difficult to film?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/20/movies/persuasion-netflix-dakota-johnson.html? Why Is It So Hard to Adapt Austen? (The Fans Might Play a Part.) The backlash to the Netflix version of “Persuasion” has as much to do with who’s watching as who’s scripting. Still, the new film broke some rules. From left, Lydia Rose Bewley, Richard E. Grant, Dakota Johnson and Yolanda Kettle in … Continue reading Why is Jane Austen so difficult to film?
A new gentler action hero?
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jul/15/pinnies-pancakes-pink-all-hail-the-new-action-hero? Pinnies, pancakes, pink: all hail the new action hero! Move over Seagal … Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Craig and Ryan Gosling. Composite: Allstar; Alamy; Marvel Studios; Netflix; Warner Bros Thor: Love and Thunder and The Gray Man, just like No Time to Die before them, are challenging perceptions about what it takes to be a tough … Continue reading A new gentler action hero?
2022 Emmy nominations listed
TV broadcast September 12th. But you can use this as a great list of possible shows to catch.www.nytimes.com/live/2022/07/12/arts/emmy-awards-nominations#here-are-this-years-emmy-nominees Here are this year’s Emmy nominees. Quinta Brunson, center, created and stars in the ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary.” She and the show earned an Emmy nomination on Tuesday.Credit...Liliane Lathan/ABC The nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards were … Continue reading 2022 Emmy nominations listed
Best literary adaptation of 21st century leaving HBO Max July 31
https://www.techradar.com/features/hbo-max-is-about-to-lose-the-best-literary-adaptation-of-the-21st-century HBO Max is about to lose the best literary adaptation of the 21st century By Tom Goodwyn published July 8, 2022 Opinion: A heavy book became a light-touch marvel (Image credit: Studiocanal) If we’re talking literary titans, really only William Shakespeare can rival Charles Dickens when it comes to his presence in all our lives, especially … Continue reading Best literary adaptation of 21st century leaving HBO Max July 31
Emma Thompson talks about her wonderful new movie showing on Hulu
https://apple.news/Asdn2qSvfR32Kg3nLsF9Qjw Emma Thompson: “Does Anyone Know or Care if Middle-Aged Women Are Getting Any Sexual Satisfaction?” BY EMMA THOMPSON June 14, 2022 A 62-year-old retired religious education teacher (Nancy), who has never had an orgasm, hires a 28-year-old male sex worker (Leo) to help expand her horizons. This is the story of the film Good Luck to … Continue reading Emma Thompson talks about her wonderful new movie showing on Hulu
Does this work? Podcast about two series on Apple TV+
JUL 1, 2022 — 16:43 EDT MacStories Unwind: Only Murders In the Building and Loot BY JOHN VOORHEES 0:0019:18 This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico is enjoying season two of Only Murders In the Building, while John loves Loot.
Two series currently on Apple TV+ — testing to see if podcast can post
http://www.macstories.net/news/macstories-unwind-only-murders-in-the-building-and-loot/ JUL 1, 2022 — 16:43 EDT MacStories Unwind: Only Murders In the Building and Loot BY JOHN VOORHEES BY JOHN VOORHEES 0:0019:18
5 things to remember before starting the 4th season of Westworld
http://www.thewrap.com/westworld-season-3-recap/? ‘Westworld’ Recap: 5 Things to Remember Going Into Season 4 A quick refresher before the epic new season begins by Drew Taylor | June 25, 2022 @ 12:00 PM HBO “Westworld” is one of the most compelling shows on television. It’s also one of the most confusing. HBO’s prestige series, developed by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan … Continue reading 5 things to remember before starting the 4th season of Westworld
Filming now underway for “The Old Guard 2” (one of my guilty pleasures)
https://collider.com/old-guard-2-behind-the-scenes-image-charlize-theron-netflix/ [you'll have to click thru for the pictures including Charlize with a black mullet] Charlize Theron Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at 'The Old Guard 2' BY KEVIN MCCALL PUBLISHED June 22, 2022 Charlize Theron and cast mates "go to work" on 'The Old Guard' sequel. With filming now confirmed to be underway for the sequel … Continue reading Filming now underway for “The Old Guard 2” (one of my guilty pleasures)
If you’re just finding out about BTS, the South Korean boy band, here’s their history, members, and music
https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/13/17426350/bts-history-members-explained BTS, the band that changed K-pop, explained The keys to BTS’s success: emotional resonance, sincerity, and an ARMY of fans. By Aja Romano@ajaromano Updated May 21, 2021, 2:11pm EDT BTS mugs for the camera in their newest music video “Butter.” In 2012, Rolling Stone published a list of the 10 K-pop bands most likely to make it big in … Continue reading If you’re just finding out about BTS, the South Korean boy band, here’s their history, members, and music
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