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Classic ED - 2005 Debuts, Departures & Robert Sugden FINAL Monthly Appearance Counts
Classic ED begins airing the 2005 episodes around the week of 05-Feb-2024 (week 6) barring preemptions. Below are the key character arrivals/departures.
Arrivals:
03-Jan - Max King (Charlie Kemp)
30-Mar - Kayleigh Gibbs (Lily Jane Stead)
05-May - Ivan Jones (Daniel Brocklebank)
13-May - Adam Forsythe (Richard Shelton)
06-Jun - Sarah Sugden, Jr. born
30-Jun - Jasmine Thomas (Jenna-Louise Coleman)
15-Jul - Delilah Dingle (Hayley Tamaddon)
26-Jul - Hari Prasad (John Nayagam)
26-Aug - Jo Stiles (Roxanne Pallett)
06-Nov - Sandy Thomas (Freddie Jones)
07-Nov - Tonicha Daggert (Kerry Stacey)
Departures:
05-Mar - Charity Tate (Emma Atkins) returned Oct 2009
17-Mar - Shelly Williams (Carolyn Pickles)
25-Mar - Chloe Atkinson (Amy Nuttall)
22-Sep - Callum Rennie (Andrew Whipp)
22-Sep - Jean Tate (Megan Pearson)
22-Sep - Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell)
02-Oct - Max King (Charlie Kemp)
02-Oct - Robert Jacob Sugden (Karl Davies)
04-Dec - Jarvis Skelton (Richard Moore)
Limited time returnees for Seth’s wake:
28-Oct, 30-Oct, 31-Oct, 01-Nov - Kathy Brookman (Malandra Burrows)
01-Nov - Biff Fowler (Stuart Wade)
Robert Sugden Total Appearances: 97 (29th overall episode count)
January 5, February 1, March 13
April 13, May 16, June 9
July 14, August 7, September 17
October 2 - Goodbye Robert until October 2014
Previous arrivals and departures by year:
1999 - 2004
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America’s Pistol…1911
The 1911 pistol in .45ACP is an iconic pistol that’s been around for well over 100 years. It was designed by the legendary John Browning. It was used in our country’s military during 2 world wars and all the way up through the 1990’s and even in some limited capacities by some of our Special Forces after the Beretta M9 eventually phased out the 1911. The military had some 2.7million 1911’s produced, but in the civilian market there’s at least 10x that number. Almost every major firearm manufacturer has produced or is currently producing a version of the 1911 pistol.
I myself have quite the history with the 1911 pistol. When I arrived on my ship after training in 1997, 1911s were still in use for the ship’s security team as the primary side arm. The M9 would replace it shortly after, but I got the chance to shoot a 1911 for the very first time while I was serving. My first impressions were that it was an old beat up service pistol having been re-built countless times. The finish was quite worn and the accuracy was minute of barn. It truly shot very bad and I had a heck of a time getting any accuracy out of the one that was handed to me for qualifications. Once I was handed the shiny new Ferrari, the Beretta M9, I swore I would never own a 1911 pistol. I truly was not all that impressed with the ones we had in the Navy. To this day, I tell folks that I’d have had better luck chucking that 1911 at someone rather than shooting it.
Fast forward to the early 2000’s when I was discharged from the Navy, I struck up a friendship with someone who just happened to have a sweet looking blued Kimber Custom 1 1911. We went shooting and I reluctantly took my turn shooting that pistol and that single pistol changed my entire opinion on the 1911 platform. It was such a different beast all together. So different than what I remember shooting in the Navy. Less than a year later, my wife purchased me my very first 1911, a Kimber Stainless 2. I still own that pistol today, even though it’s been quite customized from its original form.
Other 1911 pistols soon followed, a Kimber CDP Ultra for concealed carry, a Ruger 1911 in 10MM, multiple other Kimber pistols in different shapes and sizes. None of which were military style pistols. Around 2014 I was interested in having a full custom 1911 produced by a local pistolsmith, Dave Laubert at Defensive Creations. His machinist background and attention to detail makes him one of the best pistol smiths there is. He truly creates works of art. He let me purchase my own parts and bring them to him. The frame and slide came directly from Caspian with a custom serial number to commemorate my time in the Navy. Kind of ironic that I was having a 1911 built to commemorate my Navy service, but hated the 1911 pistols we served with. The majority of the small parts and barrel came from Brownells. The barrel was a Kart barrel and most of the small parts were Ed Brown. The grips are a nice walnut with the Navy anchor on them. If I recall, the grips are actually Kimber. It took almost 2 years to complete this project, but in mid 2015 it was finally finished. The frame to slide fit it really tight, but it’s like it’s riding on ball bearings. It has that classic blues finish with a gold bead front sight. An absolute masterpiece and such a departure from the old military 1911s I served with.
After all these years of falling in love with the 1911, I still think back to those old warhorses we had in the Navy. If only those pistols could speak…the stories they could’ve told us. One day, I might have to track down an old beat up 1911, just to have in my collection. Not to shoot, because I know I’d be disappointed, but to have as a piece of history.
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Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow’s Breakout Pop Star on “Psycho”
Photo: Lillie Eiger
Maisie Peters is your classic budding pop star next door. Taking inspiration from Taylor Swift’s heartfelt, down-to-earth storytelling and pairing that with some of the most infectious melodies we’ve heard in quite some time, the rapidly rising British singer-songwriter is an enviable tour de force. It is a sentiment that reaches grand new heights on her absolute earworm of a new single, “Psycho.”
Co-written with Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, “Psycho” marks Peter’s first single since news hit earlier this month that she had signed to Sheeran’s Gingerbread Records, as well as our second glimpse into her recently announced debut album, You Signed Up For This, set to release August 27. With production that strays the line between electropop and a dance record just ready to break out onto the dancefloor, “Psycho” arrives as a welcome departure from Peters’ previous stripped-down leanings.
One thing that remains classic Peters is her ever-impressive knack for songwriting, blending punchy one-liners with a near-hypnotic delivery that is buoyed by radio-ready production. Despite its infectious, dance-inducing draw, there is a real emotional depth to be found in the British singer-songwriter’s latest single “‘Psycho’ tells a dramatic story of someone whose lies catch up to them, and who seems to feel very little when they hurt other people. I think this is something near enough everyone in the world can relate to, myself included,” shares Peters.
With “Psycho,” Peters transforms seemingly overnight from budding wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to an artist with all the makings of tomorrow’s pop star. Both sides are undeniably true to form, leaving us all the more excited for all the sides of Peters will get to witness first-hand when we can finally listen to her highly-anticipated debut album in full.
Listen to “Psycho” below:
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Arrivals & Departures - 18 May 1919
Celebrate Dame Margot Fonteyn, DBE Day!
Dame Margot Fonteyn, DBE (18 May 1919 – 21 February 1991), stage name of Margaret Evelyn de Arias, was an English ballerina. She spent her entire career as a dancer with the Royal Ballet (formerly the Sadler's Wells Theater Company), eventually being appointed prima ballerina assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth II. Beginning ballet lessons at the age of four, she studied in England and China, where her father was transferred for his work. Her training in Shanghai was with George Goncharov, contributing to her continuing interest in Russian ballet. Returning to London at the age of 14, she was invited to join the Vic-Wells Ballet School by Ninette de Valois. She succeeded Alicia Markova as prima ballerina of the company in 1935. The Vic-Wells choreographer, Sir Frederick Ashton, wrote numerous parts for Fonteyn and her partner, Robert Helpmann, with whom she danced from the 1930's to the 1940's.
In 1946, the company, now renamed the Sadler's Wells Ballet, moved into the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden where Fonteyn's most frequent partner throughout the next decade was Michael Somes. Her performance in Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty became a distinguishing role for both Fonteyn and the company, but she was also well known for the ballets created by Ashton, including Symphonic Variations, Cinderella, Daphnis and Chloe, Ondine and Sylvia. In 1949, she led the company in a tour of the United States and became an international celebrity. Before and after the Second World War, Fonteyn performed in televised broadcasts of ballet performances in Britain and in the early 1950's appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, consequently increasing the popularity of dance in the United States. In 1955, she married the Panamanian politician Roberto Arias and appeared in a live colour production of The Sleeping Beauty aired on NBC. Three years later, she and Somes danced for the BBC television adaptation of The Nutcracker. Thanks to her international acclaim and many guest artist requests, the Royal Ballet allowed Fonteyn to become a freelance dancer in 1959.
In 1961, when Fonteyn was considering retirement, Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Kirov Ballet while dancing in Paris. Fonteyn, though reluctant to partner with him because of their 19-year age difference, danced with him in his début with the Royal Ballet in Giselle on 21 February 1962. The duo immediately became an international sensation, each dancer pushing the other to their best performances. They were most noted for their classical performances in works such as Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, Les Sylphides, La Bayadère, Swan Lake, and Raymonda, in which Nureyev sometimes adapted choreographies specifically to showcase their talents. The pair premièred Ashton's Marguerite and Armand, which had been choreographed specifically for them and were noted for their performance in the title roles of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet. The following year, Fonteyn's husband was shot during an assassination attempt and became a quadriplegic, requiring constant care for the remainder of his life. In 1972, Fonteyn went into semi-retirement, although she continued to dance periodically until the end of the decade. In 1979, she was fêted by the Royal Ballet and officially pronounced the prima ballerina assoluta of the company. She retired to Panama, where she spent her time writing books, raising cattle, and caring for her husband. She died from ovarian cancer exactly 29 years after her premiere with Nureyev in Giselle.
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This is EMIGRATION live on RTE2!! #awaygame
I woke up. Everyone around me was still asleep.I pushed my head against the cold window. The minibus pushed on past Leixlip towards the M4 and the end of the world.
“Johnny Giles here, we´re live from the Airport Hopper where _________
___________ is just the latest transfer to attempt to search in some vague and sunny destination the antidote to the mild disappointment served in the overpriced glass of craft beer which we call Ireland.”
The Airport Hopper passed by three track-suited lads on a jaunting carriage, like the last of the Mohicans who hadn't noticed as the 21st century had apparated, Harry Potter style, around them.
I shuffled the left-over papers in the empty seat beside me. Irish Times columns, Indo rags, the Leinster Leader. My eyes settled on a lone op-ed from the Irish Times, the class of a thing which helps people pretend that they are still middle class. “You wouldn’t believe what Niamh did?´´ it proclaimed. Just like that I was back in every single conversation that anyone has ever had about them newspapers...I´d just sit there there falling asleep, like literally passing out on top of my scrambled eggs while _________ is still talking. It’s not that they´re boring, It’s just that we live too close to each other. So yes, I would believe whatever Niamh did, because in Irish logic I am practically her. All of that stuff wasn´t for me anymore; exotic O’Neills jerseys, useless Irish times columns (e.g. 10 reasons why I am both a) rich and b) deeply unfulfilled). I thought to myself; All that was for whoever comes back. I mean, who ever comes back?
Here disappointment is general, hope exceptional. I was my own favourite TV show. In the strange moonlight of the Airport Hopper you could watch yourself back in the Cinema Nostalgia but it seems better not to. I mean, It would always have sounded better to stick it out at home. At what point did we become so fucking worried about how our decisions sounded? How much of your life is an echo chamber and how much is just echo? Of course, taking a moral stand is for people with plus size bank accounts. I´d try and drown that one out once I was sat by the departures lounge as my phone refreshed endlessly and my pint grew less and less appetising. Christ, why'd we ever let it go so far?
“Eamonn Dunphy here, lets have a look at some classic highlights from the last year or so...”
A dozen pubs and three or four funerals and no weddings just yet. Eventually they all just became the same generic social event in which people drink for a while and then countdown to the next one. Slow down says the lads. And then sure there was surely no stopping us?
“ Johnny Giles here, I have to disagree with Eamonn there. I was under the impression that there had never really been any starting ´us´?
Well Johnny, I´d have to concur. We are all the same people. We are all the exact same people we were ten years ago. The world has up and gone without us and those with even an ounce of sense have gone to Vancouver but I'll still tell you to slow down because I haven't changed a bit and I don't actually remember what ambition is meant to feel like. All I feel is nausea.
In a way, you missed the lads even though they were at nothing. To be a bit happy by yourself wasn't as good as being a bit miserable with others. But I mean how long does it really take to get Maynooth to Dublin and back? About forty odd years.
And how exactly did I, a member of the most over-educated and over-prepared generation in recent Irish history end up in this small bus surrounded by part-time airport workers and cold American tourists, shivering my way towards Terminal 1?
Eamonn again, “I´d like to play another one here, it´s not a great highlight but it really gives us an insight into the build up..”
I remember being stood plonked by the Massive Mace outside Donabate, filling up on petrol and yet more coffee. Every cup was an an adventure, sickly sweet and unfulfilling. Eventually waving becomes the same thing as drowning. The interview hadn´t gone well from the time the principal had fallen asleep during my answer to her first question. The clearly senile second interviewer was still pure convinced I was a student and not a teacher. The principal had been rudely awakened by her own snores so she had to ask another question. She looked at me in a stern and slightly off-centre way, “Tell me, why do you think you should get one of the literally 7 jobs going this summer, please tell the truth?”
And I'd just sit there like an awkward Obi Wan Kenobi. Thinking to myself ´truth, now that's a name I've not heard in a long fucking time´.
As I began my reply she started checking her phone and by now the second interviewer was starting to nod off too. So I suppose I panicked. I´m still not sure how my by now cold cup of Frank&Honest made it from my hand to splashing both of them awake, but by God it did.
The coffee dripped down her face like a mask that had melted. I grabbed my coat and walked quietly out the door.
The principal stuttered in silence like an android that had malfunctioned.
The truth is that once you have too much skin in the game; you are the game.
“Oh well, that one was probably best left to the imagination” Says Eamonn Dunphy.
Thanks Eamonn, thanks for everything.
Still and all you could still find yourself victim to the nostalgia express approaching from the unlikeliest of angles. Come back to me Wexford town. Visions of it being sunny for an ages long stretch in the summer and tiny country shops through Baltinglass, Tinahiely and Carnew. Even Rathvilly not looking as scary in the July sun. Playing handball on Cullenstown beach and after going up through Enniscorthy to have pints in the sun outside the Stores because one day a year makes all the rest of them worth it.
“Johnny Giles here to pop that particular rhetorical bubble. Roll the tape”.
Visions of a lad lamping a boxer outside of the Stores in the November drizzle. People cleaning sick up off the walls on a Sunday. Lads sitting in empty pubs wearing wife-beaters like sad, violent Hardy Bucks cast-offs. Just Gorey in general.
Come back to me Wexford town. But not for the love of God, as you actually are.
By now the other passengers were beginning to wreck the mini mental RTE panel which is the moral arbitrator of all Irish men who are not quite thirty yet and not quite 21 anymore.
The Americans were complaining about the bus´s not so new plastic upholstery. A disaster is what they were calling it, and an international incident was in the works.
The chairs were just a bit cracked in the middle is what I reckon, but I didn´t get a chance to reckon out loud because an elderly and probably mentally ill women had been awoken.
She had no clue what was going on but she didn´t give two fucks. Approaching the conversation at an intersecting angle the women spoke.
“That's what happened to my marriage” she blurted out, content, she returned to cloud cuckoo land.
The sentence hung in the air like an unfinished simile. The bus stopped. I got out.
As I went by the arrivals lounge I watched the tourists return from Fuengirola, sunburnt and broke. The faraway grass has always got to be greener until you get there. I mean you never see lads in holiday Insta-stories with t-shirts saying ..“Well, this is not class”.
“As always a big thank you from myself and all the lads. See you next time on ´This is emigration, live on RTE2!”
I took the small suitcase; hurried into Terminal 1. On the plane I watched Netflix so that I wouldn’t be tempted to look back at the houses growing smaller and further away with each crippling second.
Anyway, líon na bearnaí for yourselves lads.
“A nation holds its breath...”
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czech mischiefs: a lived-in itinirary of three friends traveling through the czech republic.
Once upon a time, around the Christmas season, my two flatmates and I traveled to the Czech Republic. What follows is a chronological retelling of our wanders around Prague and the small town of Cesky Krumlov.
Protagonists: Lise L; Friend L; Friend C; Friend K; Friend A; Friend DK.
day one - night:
Departure from Glasgow at around 9pm, arrival in Prague at 11pm. Walk through the city streets to the hostel.
Friend L essentially decides she wants to move to Prague.
Check in: 12:30am
Bedtime: 1-1:30am
day two - day & night:
Breakfast at the hostel, Friend C adopts lonely planet guide.
Walk around the old town, bit of history on astronomical clock. We take in street architecture.
Jewish quarter discovery and emotional synagogue visits.
Coffee in café close to Kafka's house. Lunch at restaurant (pasta, salad, beer); turned grumpy Czech man into a smiling fellow, all the staff loved us.
Castle visit - the Halsburg's have ugly faces, thanks incest. Walk around the park and surrounding area. We feel grateful for our resistance to the rainy weather.
Stop at the Concert Hall on our way back to old town, we get student tickets for a quartet. Walk home, we buy bread at the breadshop for that night and the day after. Chaotic grocery shopping, in a tired state + dinner at the hostel.
Drink out with local Friend K in cool bar. Walk home at night, feeling peckish we bought a trdelnik - it was not a good one.
Bedtime: 1:00-1:30am.
day three - day & night:
Breakfast upgrade at the hostel - We Made Our Own And We Are Great At Breakfast Making.
Walk around our neighbourhood in search of a café for L, who needs to do work. Visit to a bookshop where I find a children’s book on the city of Prague.
L finds plug adaptor in cannabis themed tourist shop. C and I go on our own adventure around the city.
Spotted: old camera shop.
Head down to Nové Město, to the Dancing House, through a park. Walk around the river Vltava, we get coffee in little place. Antique & second-hand bookshop visit where we find some great vintage prints and posters.
Walk along the other side of the river for a bit, then we cross what we assumed was Charles Bridge but really wasn't.
We stumble upon local market by the riverside, we get hot plum juice and buy a good portion of oyster mushrooms in hope of making omelette or open sandwiches that evening.
C and I head further down Nové Město, to the Botanic Gardens of the faculty.
We have our pre-packed snacks and lunch on a gardens bench. Lots and lots of laughing, followed by a random but well inspired tram journey back to old town.
Stop at the National Theatre where we meet with L and K. Walk around dyzajn (read: design) market and then to the Christmas market. We take a break at Café Louvre with mulled wine - we taste meat broth.
Back to hostel for nap until 7:30pm. Meeting up with Friend A, who drives us to New Town, we have beers. He leaves and we go to another pub.
L goes home early, while C and I go on a mini pub crawl. We go to a random queer bar + u sudu. Sunny plays outside a kebab shop on the street, we rejoice. A long talk about everything and anything.
Walk home, where L is actually still awake.
Bedtime: 2am
day four, day & night:
Breakfast at hostel + we pack our things (including mushrooms we still haven't cooked). Book bus tickets to Cesky Krumlov, we head out.
Bus at 11am, very comfy, we get free coffee included. L says she feels this trip is helping her take another step past her break up. C looks up our options for hostel and food places.
We get to Cesky Krumlov at 1-2pm, hungry. We take in the sights on our way in.
The Best Food Ever at local tavern: traut, fried cauliflower, fried cheese, potato pancakes, potatoes, veggies + kraut, beers, desert. Tavern staff loves us (again, we charm the local czech folks).
Muddy walk to hostel, L meets cat and is overwhelmed. Check in at Skippy's hostel (10/10, would recommend). Tea on the terrace by the river.
Down to Cesky Krumlov's centre, for Christmas market and town concert where Skippy plays. We get a proper Trdelnik and mulled wine, we are satisfied.
We follow the little theatre procession walking around town, along with children and chinese people. We explore the castle site at night, get nights view on town.
Small dinner at a warm vegetarian restaurant. Spanish people have dinner next to us and wonder where the meaty menu went. In the restaurant, C's alarm goes off endlessly and we only realise it's hers after 15 min.
We go back to the hostel, knackered, and fall asleep extra early.
day five - day & night:
We wake up hungry but rested. We drink a great coffee by co-hostess
Walk to town centre, L says bye to the cat. We have breakfast at the Egon Shiele Cafe - it looks retro and cool. The museum is closed, C is a bit disappointed.
Walk around castle area from another part as the night before. L falls in stairs of old street. It hurts.
I buy wooden train for my niece in little boutique around the castle.
We get back to the hostel to pick up our things and take a rushed walk to the bus station, which ends under a light snow. We get to the bus and leave 2 min after. Get back to Prague at around 5:30pm.
We take an illegally free tram to a new hostel in Holešovice. We get there later than we had hoped, but the place looks stunning.
We change and put away our things, then head straight out. We have twenty minutes to eat and then head to concert hall for the quartet. We find best place for tartines. So cheap and so good (ed. unfortunately this particular establishment is not listed online, but from memory it is situated at this street corner)
Then, we take yet another illegal tram to the Concert Hall. For full disclosure, I do not endorse this kind of behaviour and do not recommend as the public transport police is scary in Prague.
We make a run for the theatre and again get there a minute before the show starts, K is there already. The venue is gorgeous, we make a Czech woman smile.
Walk from concert hall to bar; K takes us on a spontaneous Places Where She Peed in Prague tour (highlight - the actual Charles Bridge); also a notable place - the park where all her boyfriends dump her (ed: K now dates girls and no longer gets dumped).
At tavern - Friend DK joins us for beers! Old Czech politician is present, he turned 82 a couple days before. He looks it.
We have wine, and beer, and absinth. DK leaves before absinth, it's a good thing. Drunk walk home. Takes us an hour.
Bedtime: 2am. We still haven't cooked the oyster mushrooms.
day six - day & night:
Breakfast at 9:30 in café not far from hostel (a hungover meal of sorts. Ish.) We hit a couple of second-hand shops, then we head to the Contemporary Art Museum in Holešovice.
L goes to meet some friends, C and I go for coffee, for what we will now start naming L and C's café crawl.
We stay in the neighbourhood with the vague goal to find a present for L's secret santa at last and go out in search of a market.
We go charity shopping - I get a dress and a top, C gets a jumper and acne skinny jeans in her size that L will later die of jealousy for.
We walk around just a little bit more, I buy film for my camera, we then stop at a cool art and design bookshop. We get free posters.
We get a cheap lunch in hip café. Soup + tortilla. C books a chaotic Blablacar for that very night.
Then, we make another stop in a bakery for desert and coffee. C has the pastry of a life time. I am over the moon about coffee.
We finally head to the market, walking. The market is dead. We start feeling the urgency of the ‘present’ situation (see what I did there). C and I comb the area around our hostel for present ideas. We walk through the most classically 2019, multipurpose, uberhip space to exist. To no one’s surprise, we find nothing there of our liking. Finally, we find a bookshop/café/wine place in the middle of a square, our heaven. We get cookbook for L + a pin of the Dancing House back at the hostel.
At the hostel, we meet L, buy stuff at the express supermarket and make dinner with the oyster mushrooms, at last.
We exchange secret santa gifts, C heads to her blablacar. L and I have a quiet night in, me packing for the next day, her sorting out her accommodation and plan for next few days as she is staying in Prague after us.
Bedtime: too early to matter.
day seven - day:
Wake up at 6:30am, departure from hostel at 7am, embarking on quite the transport trail.
Get to the airport at 8:15am.
Flight to Paris at 9:55am.
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Time for November's 1st Random-News-Digest! And specially released on November 17th, 2017... despite being several hours late. LOL.
(Images courtesy of Nintendo, Warner Bros, 20th Century FOX, Square Enix, and The Pokemon Company/GameFreak. Taken from Official Trailers and/or Official Sites)
Super Mario Bros
Hold on to your Yoshis, because Mario Mario is coming back (yes, after that dreadful live action attempt in 1993) to Hollywood. This time, in an animated movie created by Illumination. If the report is to be believed, then Nintendo will be partnering with Universal to produce and release this movie. In case you live under a rock and doesn't know Illumination, that's the studio in charge of the "Despicable Me" and "The Secret Life of Pets" series. I know what you're thinking, I can already see the Toads being treated as the new Minions. LOL.
This project is said to be just in early stages, so it might take a few more years before it is ready for release. The average process to develop a big screen animated movie takes roughly 3 to 5 years, so if the deal moves on this month then we can expect the movie to arrive in... 2020. Which is the year of the Japan Olympics!!! Aaaaah, I see what you did there Nintendo. Honestly, I'm not expecting much of this project. As long as it's as entertaining as SONY's "The Angry Birds Movie", and unlike those numerous dull live action attempts... then I'll be okay. I'm pretty much sold by the word ANIMATED anyway, because forcing a live action adaptation to Mario and Luigi would be... a HUGE NO.
Metal Gear Solid
Now for this one, I'm... NOT so sure. Not just because I'm not big on KONAMI's "Metal Gear Solid" franchise as a game, but because it's live action. And we all know there's an eerie curse looming over live action adaptations for video games title. Look no further than "Assassin's Creed"... among many others.
The good news is, Derek Connolly is writing the script, and Jordan Vogt-Roberts is directing. The former has worked on "Jurassic World" and "Star Wars", while the latter is determined to make a watchable video game movie. LOL. Vogt-Roberts is most definitely a unique and seemingly fun guy, I'll give you that. This pair has worked together creating "Kong: Skull Island", which was an entertaining movie. Hmmm... now that I think about it, the whole espionage Special Forces theme would be somewhat similar to what Vogt-Roberts did in that King Kong movie. I genuinely think he actually CAN pull this off! Let's just hope the project moves on to higher stages, and not fizzles out like... it has always been.
Disney Animation
This was actually a news from last month. Yeah, I got pretty caught up with many personal ordeals, that I've completely missed out on mentioning this movie on my previous R-N-D. "Gigantic", Disney's version of the classic "Jack and the Beanstalk" story had been cancelled.
Said news was quite startling, considering the title was still part of their D23 Event... even if it was in a very minor way. It also has been in development by co-directors Meg LeFauve and Nathan Greno for quite some time, with a fixed 2020 release window. 'Creative process' was mentioned as reason for its cancellation, with Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studio president Ed Catmull calling the movie as 'not working'. The studio has moved on to another original project, that is expected to open in Thanksgiving 2020. Will we be getting another Disney Princess movie, following last year's "Moana"? Here's hoping. For now, the studio still has "Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2" set to open on November 21st, 2018, and the sequel to their hit title "Frozen" on November 27th, 2019. We can still look forward to those ones...
Disney Live Action
The live action department also hit a bump. Director Sam Mendes has departed his live action re-telling/adaptation for "Pinocchio". This is the second time he has walked out from a Disney project, with "James and the Giant Peach" being the first one. There's a rumor that Mendes might be moving to the franchise he worked on before, but that's the topic for a different category.
It's unclear if Disney will continue to work on this title by finding another director, or take a completely different approach and shelves it like what they just did to "Gigantic". Right now, two titles that are in active production is Guy Ritchie's "Aladdin", and Jon Favreau's "The Lion King" that will open on July 19th, 2019. If I'm not mistaken, Niki Caro's "Mulan" is still in pre-production, along with other titles.
We can also add a new title "Prince Charming", that is set to be written and directed by Stephen Chbosky. Chbosky is famous for his recent work "Wonder" that is set to be released this weekend, as well as the critically acclaimed "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". As the title suggests, it will focus on a young Prince and all the struggle he faces to live up to the family name. Of course, since the name Prince Charming typically refers to the one from... "Snow White" and/or "Cinderella", I can't help but wonder if this will be connected as prequel or some sort to either. It doesn't sound like it, but who knows, right? Let's just wait for more information in the near future...
Star Wars
Remember the time when many people speculated Rian Johnson would take over Collin Trevorrow's directorial seat for the tentatively titled "Star Wars - Episode IX"? Lucasfilm had expressed positive response to the director, and he himself was genuinely excited, giddy, and extremmely passionate about his love to experience in the franchise. It felt like a sure if not most plausible thing. But then we all knew that didn't happen, because it's J.J. Abrams instead who returned for the job.
But why didn't Johnson take the movie? Surprise surprise, turns out, he has other BIGGER project planned... for the franchise. Yes, he's not leaving the franchise anytime soon. Lucasfilm indeed had a great mutual time with Johnson, that they not only want him to work on another "Star Wars" movie, but to set up an entirely NEW non-Skywalker trilogy for them! The word 'bigger' would be an understatement now, right? He will be writing and directing at least the first one of this trilogy, while long time collaborator Ram Bergman is producing.
We can safely assume that this means the Skywalker-focused storyline will be wrapped up in "Episode IX", and afterwards, we'll be seeing a new route for the franchise in the foreseeable future. This new trilogy might not be episodic in nature, and will introduce entirely new characters from the universe. A "blank canvas" as Kathleen Kennedy said. Many fans have expressed both praises, and approval, as well as concerns, and disapproval for this approach, but if you ask me, I'm welcoming this with open arms. I've never been an avid fan of this space opera before, so this could be my official entry point. Without the need to explore previous movies, that is! LOL. I wonder if this new trilogy will be connected to the newly announced live action TV series?
Of course, this means that his work on "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" has completely left Lucasfilm VERY satisfied. Johnson himself might be REALLY anxious about it (a humble response, by the way), but this is by all means an expression of HIGH confidence from the studio. As evidenced by the departure of Trevorrow, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and others, they wouldn't give Johnson such massive responsibility if they are not overly pleased collaborating with him. He might be such a good polite and down to earth guy, eh? If you're curious about his work, then you only need to wait a bit longer. "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" arrives in less than a month on December 15th, 2017!
James Bond
Yep, thanks to walking out of the Disney live action project, Sam Mendes has immediately been rumored to direct the untitled "Bond 25". This naturally makes sense. Mendes worked on "Skyfall" and also "Specter", and the next movie might very well be Daniel Craig's last foray. Would be nice to see Mendes returning to deliver Craig's swan song as well as to wrap it up as his final 007 trilogy. Christoph Waltz had stated that he's not coming back as Blofeld though, so I wonder if that might affect Mendes' decision. Sure, Waltz teased that the role could be re-cast, but who can really tell what the future, I mean James Bond holds. Also, MGM announced earlier this month that Annapurna will help bring the franchise to the theatre. Does this mean the studio has won the bidding war? It's unconfirmed for now, but that seems to be the case. Quite surprising too, because it felt like a lesser entity when compared to other bigger names on the mix. But I guess as long as the franchise can still hit theatres, it's a victory for Bond's devoted fans nonetheless.
Dark Universe
Sad to say, this could be the LAST time for this category to be featured in my R-N-D. According to recent report, Universal has pulled the plug on its ambitious Dark Universe. At the very least, it's in critical condition.
All signs have totally led to this. Tom Cruise's "The Mummy" was a big failure that didn't make enough good impression (could you imagine what would have happened had Tom Cruise agreed to play Tony Stark in the first "Iron Man"? Marvel Studios dodged an bullet right there). And then production for Bill Condon's "Bride of Frankenstein" was halted not long after it begun, and the movie had since been removed from the planned release date. None of the other projects like "Invisible Man", "Wolf Man", or some others showed real progress. Next thing that happened, both Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan who seem... (or to be precise USED) to be the overseer to this Monster-based universe, have each moved on to other projects. That pretty much sealed the deal, don't you think? For the record, this isn't the first time Kurtzman abandons a cinematic universe. Don't ever forget Paramount's Transformers and also SONY's Amazing Spider-Man series.
Of course, it doesn't mean that the idea is gone for good. Universal can still pull off a soft reboot or some sort, simply by planning more properly before jumping towards another dark waters. President of production Peter Cramer even stated, "We are not rushing to meet a release date and will move forward with these films when we feel they are the best versions of themselves.". This implied that at least, Condon's movie might still become a reality sometime in the future.
I'm personally feeling VERY disappointed to hear this, knowing the probability of seeing Russell Crowe reprising his Dr. Jekyll is now close to zero. I really want to see him 'Hulk Out' and becomes a massive monstrous Edward Hyde... which we didn't really fully get in "The Mummy". But who am I to say, right? All I can say is, I hope Universal will inspire other studios to think ahead and NOT just try to snobbishly copy Marvel Studios' success without analyzing what makes their universe works. Heck, they have even proved that it's never to late to course-correct things. So don't give up Universal, and just do it one step at a time, okay!
DC Films
Uhmm... so yeah, embargo for critics reviews (both social media on November 10th, and full essays on November 14th) for Warner Bros' "Justice League" has been uplifted earlier this week. And well, true to the nature of DC Films (at least its first three movies, with "Wonder Woman" being the not-that-surprising exception), the response is a mixed-bag. Immediately, it has divided critics both fans and non-fans of DC Comics alike with polarizing opinions. Some said that Joss Whedon's clear influence doesn't gel well with the 85% done by Zack Snyder, but others said it worked just fine to elevate the movie. If you visit one entertainment site, you'd likely stumble on a review that paints the movie in a moderate-to-good light by calling it 'Pretty Good', while elsewhere you'll be greeted by review that sees it as bad-to-awful by calling it 'Pretty Bad'. Suffice to say, despite leaning to positive, things do not look completely 'PRETTY' for WB and DC.
By the way, RottenTomatoes deliberately delayed their aggregated score for the movie. My initial assumption when I saw the headline? "Ain't this cheating, huh?". Those who think RT is being paid by Marvel Studios... looks like WB is the one paying them instead, am I right? After all, this studio is infamous for constantly blaming RT for their movies' own critical failures. Of course, despite the fact that WB DOES have a stake in this site (feel free to make your own conclusion with that), that is NOT the actual reason. It's more inline with the site's Facebook show, or something like that. Of course, said score have been officially (it was leaked before hand) released now, and no surprise... as of writing (October 17th, 08:50PM local time), it's currently sitting at 37%. That is already a tad lower than its initial number. YIKES!
General consensus is calling the movie as fun but flawed. A narrative mess, but at least it gets the characters correctly now. An entertaining spectacle, but visually it's ugly and tacky. So at the very least, it's not a trainwreck and is still BETTER than the dreadful "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" nor the abominable snowma-... er, "Suicide Squad".
Ironically, WB tried to be boastfully 'different' three times, and failed miserably. Eventhough, in a way they WERE mimicking or parroting Marvel Studios. Just admit it, "Batman v Superman" was consciously made to rival Captain America 3, and "Suicide Squad" was their version of Guardians of the Galaxy. This year, they blatantly and openly COPY that 'competitor' movies. "Wonder Woman" was an amalgam of the first Captain America with elements of Thor, while "Justice League" is clearly DC's version of the 2nd Avengers. And my oh my, look what they've gotten! Good to POSITIVE responses!!! The morale of the day, if you can't compete, just follow suit. Oh, and also... use talented people who have worked on the opposite side. I mean, duh... Patty Jenkins, Joss Whedon, and Brian Michael Bendis? "Justice League" opens today on November 17th, so let's hope it will perform better financially than critically.
David F. Sandberg's "Shazam!" is moving along nicely as the movie next to be seen after next year's "Aquaman" (to be released in... *drumrolls* December 2018). After casting Disney Prince Zachary Levi as the heroic version, the movie obviously needs the human version, the little kid named Billy Batson. Remember when acclaimed young actor Jacob Tremblay (who similar to his Oscar-winner BFF, deserves BETTER roles) was said to be in contention? Well, the role ended up on young Asher Angel's hand instead. Name doesn't sound familiar? Well... he is one of the leads of "Andi Mack" on... Disney Channel. See? If you can't beat them, snatch their actors too. Grace Fulton is said to be portraying the female lead, and actor Mark Strong was said to be in negotiation to play the antagonist Dr. Sivana... whoever that is. Should he decide to take the job, this would be Strong's second DC character for WB after his short turn as Sinestro.
Interestingly, WB desperately wants this franchise to be noticed. Why is that? Just think about it, the movie is set to open in Spring 2019, so it's going to be released not far behind a particular Marvel Studios movie called... "Captain Marvel". I'm sure you know where I'm leading to with this, right? Yes... because Shazam used to be called by the same name. Coincidence? Highly UNLIKELY. It's another game of chicken by good'ol always-competitive WB (no matter how many try to scoff it off, their rivalry to Marvel is apparently REAL), folks! And a rather ballsy albeit rude one too. I mean for crying out loud, in this kind of political situation that sees a president continuously provoking people to hate a previous female opponent like a sore loser, and numerous reports of mistreatments of women by Hollywood top names... WB wants to use a testosterone-manchild-themed movie to directly challenge a FEMALE-led movie just because the two shared the same name? I call that suicide.
How about Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam then? That character is the nemesis of Shazam, so it's natural if we get to see him too in the movie. But noooope, apparently WB is planning to put him in another movie instead. And surprise surprise, it's not his own solo movie as the studio repeatedly promised, but Gavin O'Connor's "Suicide Squad 2". I literally slapped myself in the face when I read this, because dang it... wasn't it enough to throw a sexist Enchantress, that they just HAD to pit the broken Squad against another supernatural character? This is not confirmed for now, but since the movie still has a long way before starting production in October 2018... let's just hope WB has a more sane way for combining the "Suicide Squad" and "Shazam!" franchise. Hold on... did they just confirm that "Shazam!" is part of the current continuity then? Then I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that... (read: there goes half of my interest in seeing the movie.). I really want this to be its own separate thing, and not boggled in the failed universe. I guess I expected too much too soon, huh?
About "The Batman", there's a hint that Ben Affleck might be stepping out the Matt Reeves movie after all. Though he was singing a different tune during this year's San Diego Comic-Con International, the actor has since been saying a complete opposite. In a press junket for "Justice League" in London, he even openly said that he does NOT know what the future holds. That sounds like a guy who's thinking of gracefully bowing out from the DC Films... as soon as possible. He even mentioned the exact same thing to USA Today not long after. Quite surprisingly, the internet also expressed their agreement to see him leave. Some already even fancasting and speculating a replacement (that one actor, I hope its NOT true). OUUCH! Looks like what once a bright star, is slowly fading away like a comet that visits a solar system every hundred of years. Hmmm... I wonder if Henry Cavill will follow suit after this...
Last but not least, Patty Jenkins' much anticipated "Wonder Woman 2" has vacated its December 13th release date to arrive 6 weeks earlier. CALLED IT! Yep, I knew WB would end up doing this because competing directly with "Star Wars" would be waaaay too risky. I'm just surprised that it took this long for the studio to announce the shift. I guess they were waiting for Marvel Studios to prove that early November is a good spot for comic book adaptation, huh? Don't worry, Gal Gadot is expected to reprise her role, because WB had said that the report of her 'refusal' (originated at PageSix) is NOT true. "Wonder Woman 2" will now open in November 1st, 2019.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Would you look at that?! I can't believe this, but WB has mischievously prepared a contingency plan for the negative response to "Justice League". I assume based on past experiences, WB is aware that critics would still be divisive (no different situation, a bit worse than "Man of Steel" even) about their DC movies, so they immediately releases official synopsis and cast photo for the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel. Come on, releasing this on the same day the DC ensemble movie is released? Can't be a coincidence. A pretty darn good distraction, if I should add! Not to mention, this comes on the heels of that recently announced Niantic AR game.
The new official title has immediately generated mixed response. After all, "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" OBVIOUSLY put the focus on Johnny Depp's villainous character Gellert Grindelwald. It could be a good thing, if his name was still as big as it used to be in the past, but we all know that the world has changed. Thankfully, one character stood out the most among the confirmed cast members. It's none other than Jude Law's young Albus Dumbledore. I must say, he doesn't look the way I expected to be, but I'm definitely not complaining. Hey, a charming dashing Dumbledore would be a great selling point for the new franchise that hasn't been able to be on par with its "Harry Potter"... sequel.
We got FIVE couples now. The four core characters from the first movie are here, hopefully in a bigger and more memorable inclusion. We have Claudia Kim's cursed 'Maledictus' character, who seems to be pairing up with Ezra Miller's Credence and could very well be serving as an antagonist. And then there's Zoe Kravitz's Leta Estrange who is engaged with Callum Turner's Theseus Scamander. Indeed, Theseus is Newt's big brother, so here's hoping Eddie Redmayne isn't sidelined completely and get to showcase actual dramatic involvement in this sequel.
Say what you will about the first movie, but it was surprisingly entertaining enough to make me see more. It might be not at the heights of the "Harry Potter" series, but I'd gladly take this over the DC Films anytime. Directed by David Yates based on a screenplay from J.K. Rowling, this movie is set to arrive precisely one year from now on November 16th, 2018. Aaaah, I get it now.
X-Men Universe
Let's address the elephant in the room first. When we talk about Marvel character owned by 20th Century FOX nowadays, then you should be aware of a recent report that has taken the world by storm. That's right, the House of Mouse Disney is in negotiation to purchase FOX's film and TV division, because the other company wants to focus on news and sport. That literally means, all the movie rights for X-Men and Fantastic Four will be reverted back to Marvel! Yes, every characters from those faction might be returning home in the foreseeable future, because despite the report that talk has ended, the possibility is still very much high. Assuming Comcast or Verizon doesn't suddenly come out of left field and snatches this opportunity instead, of course.
If you ask me how I feel if FOX and Marvel Studios arrange an agreement similar to what the latter did with SONY and Spider-Man? Then I would not hesitate to say "No Thanks". Combining Marvel Studios' movie universe with FOX's sloppy, botched, and well... generally uninspiring one would be a disaster. FOX tend to disregard good characters, and treat them badly more often than not. But if this deal DOES become a reality, then I'd be REALLY happy. That means we WILL be getting the much-needed reboot that the X-Men and Fantastic Four are desperate for, and not just a soft-reboot that producer Simon Kinberg had been boasting out and about... that ended up with his "X-Men: Dark Phoenix". I don't know about you, but Kinberg clearly doesn't know what he is doing, so I want to see him OUT of and AWAY from any Marvel stories for good. Of course, there's a downside to all things. Through FOX movie division, we were able to get more comic adaptations in a yearly basis. Not just that, we also got titles like "Logan" or the upcoming "The New Mutants" that run in R-rated route, one that Marvel Studios or Disney in general would be highly unlikely to explore. That might be an outcome that many fans might be hard to swallow...
Anyways, amidst that rumbling news, Deadpool kept on walking proudly, as if it doesn't care about what would happen to its own crumbling universe. After all, one comment on social media said that Wade Wilson is the only Marvel character who could easily address the change casually without the need to mind its own continuity. Don't forget, this is the guy who is consciously confused which Professor X he should report to. LOL. "The Untitled Deadpool Sequel" (that's the placeholder title, which I hope would be the official title because it just fits the character so much) movie released a holiday-themed first official poster, as well as a Bob Ross inspired second teaser that well... if you ask me, pretty much stole a bit of buzz from WB's movie premiere. LOL.
This teaser suggests that despite the change in director, the movie still retains the same idiosyncratic atmosphere. I'm glad that the returning characters aren't forgotten in this one, and if some people catch this one theory right, we might be getting a rather 'sinister' antagonist as the super villain. WOW. "The Untitled Deadpool Sequel" (I'm still laughing here!) arrives on June 1st, 2018, so if you're a fan of the first movie, make sure you mark your date.
One more thing, would you like to see a movie featuring... a mutant character called "Multiple Man"? Well, James Franco might be starring in one. So whether you want it or not, it's still probably coming in the future. Who's behind this bizarre and preposterous idea? Duuuh... Kinberg of course. Who else? LOL.
SONY Marvel Universe
Situation in the SONY side, is a 'little' different. Not content with "Venom" (showing us a first look of Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock after just 2 weeks of production) and "Silver & Black", the studio is already moving forward with another title. This time, "Morbius the Living Vampire". Earlier this week, it was revealed that the writers of this year's "Power Rangers" Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama had submitted their script to the studio. The two previously worked on several underwhelming movies like "Dracula Untold" and "Gods of Egypt".
To be honest, I'm actually surprised when I found out that Dr. Michael Morbius belongs to SONY. He's a long time antagonist of Blade, and as far as I know, that character has reverted back to Marvel. Of course, I just discovered that the Roy Thomas and Gil Kane's creation debuted in "Amazing Spider-Man" #101. It makes sense now, because it's almost the same situation to the character Kingpin. Problem is, similar to Venom and other Spider-Man related characters, the BIG question is will these character work without Spidey himself... Or in Morbius case, without Blade? I seriously doubt it. I believe just the fact that these characters will not interact with the ones from Marvel Studios, is already strongly pessimistic. Let's just wait and see if SONY can prove that it DOES have what it takes to jumpstart their own Spidey-less Marvel Universe.
Marvel Studios
Let's talk about "Thor: Ragnarok" first! Eventhough this weekend the movie's might would likely be overthrown by DC's first ensemble movie, Taika Waititi's comedy has managed to at least stay on number 1 for two consecutive weeks. It's making huge money, even more than Chris Hemsworth's first two solo movies. Seriously though, should we even be surprised? This buddy comedy is genuinely FUN and hilarious, and plenty of its memorable scenes will be etched into your brain... forcing you to laugh or giggle whenever the memory strikes. Like a lunatic? Well, if you say so. LOL. Really though, you couldn't see me now but I'm currently cackling upon remembering that... uhm, naked scene. LOL.
By the way, Waititi has openly expressed his desire to make another Thor movie with Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo. What do you think? Should he get his second Ragnarok movie? If it means we'll get another 'Get Help' moment, or more of Jeff Goldblum's Grandmaster? Waititi might not have a vast or deep knowledge of comic book, but since "Ragnarok" pretty much creates a clean slate for Thor Odinson and the Asgardians... he can pretty much do anything. And I honestly look forward to see that.
Disney has begun campaigning the movie and James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" for Oscar race too. Since many of the Award's regular players have been lambasted with various kinds of sexual misconduct allegations, can we expect members of the Academy to turn towards comic book adaptations now? I certainly hope so. We know that 'Best Visual Effects' and in some cases 'Best Make Up' will be the usual entry, but I sure hope these movies get a chance in other categories too. 'Best Score' or 'Sound Editing' perhaps? I do think Mark Mothersbaugh deserves an appreciation for his work in "Ragnarok".
"Black Panther" is now officially three months away from release! Well, for the US region at least... because several other countries (like yours truly) usually get it earlier. To celebrate this, Marvel Studios have released a batch of single character posters that includes Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa, his royal family members, up to Andy Serkis' Ulysees Klaue. As far as I recall, we haven't had one for Michael B. Jordan's Erik Killmonger... or did I miss anything? The movie also have tested positively in early screenings according to report, so we're in for another Marvelous time. "Black Panther" arrives on February 16th, 2018.
Fans have been actively demanding the D23/SDCC trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War", to the point that people started doing illegal stuff like posting leaked images and all. We got the first look for Proxima Midnight, Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow's new hairdo and costume that resembled another Marvel character, as well as Paul Bettany's Vision and Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch looking in despair. These pictures are great, but HOW we get them is the morale question here. I'm not particularly fond of this attitude, because it only shows the dark and negative side of fandom.
Obviously there are VALID reasons why Marvel Studios is withholding that trailer, thus is it so hard to just WAIT until it is released officially? The reason can be a simple one, like the need to add quality Visual Effects to it, or a bigger one like... the potential of spoilering other movies. In particular, "Ragnarok" and "Black Panther". I'll use "Ragnarok" for example. Thor's appearance in the trailer shown exclusively last Summer was INCONSISTENT compared to how he ended up in "Ragnarok". In the end of "Ragnarok", we know that he got a 'permanent scar', and he didn't look like that at all in the "Infinity War" trailer. And then there's that scene with Loki holding the Tesseract. Also, Thor ran into a gigantic vessel, that Marvel Studios President has confirmed to be the Sanctuary II. The owner? Josh Brolin's Thanos. See? It's a massive spoiler already. Who knows what kind of secret from "Black Panther" it would spoil in advance!
I personally feel what we all need to know, is that the movie will undoubtedly be HUGE. Like Ruffalo himself hyped stated, it has "all of the Marvel characters in it. All nine franchises. I mean, it’s mind-boggling. Everyone has their moment to shine. Everyone is still their characters.". Feige admitted that even the filming felt overwhelming and surprisingly emotional everyday. And also, that the movie is some kind of a... heist movie? HUH? Yeah, co-directors Joe and Anthony Russo specifically said so to CNET, which honestly made me wonder. They were pretty specific that the heist would be Thanos' play, as he collects all 6 Infinity Stones. Hmmm... let's just stop right here, because now I've become curious to see the trailer. LOL. But nope, I know for sure that I'm going to be watching this movie. At least, ONCE. That's why Marvel Studios can even delay the trailer forever or not release it at all, and I won't mind. Because I don't really need any more convincing to see it.
As far as I know, "Ant-Man and the Wasp" has completed production. I'm not really sure about this though, but I think I did see like some kind of celebration for it on Twitter. Regardless, both Walton Goggins and David Dastmalchian have completed their parts earlier this week. Dastmalchian even gave us a look for Randall Park's Agent Jimmy Woo. Here's hoping we'll be getting a teaser trailer soon.
Laurence Fishburne who would soon be seen as Bill 'Goliath' Foster in the movie, opened up to Collider that because he grew up with Marvel, he actually pitched himself to Marvel Studios! Intriguingly, he also came with several ideas, and has been developing one secretly with Marvel. He hoped that "It’s gonna change the world". Hmmm.... this is intriguing. Fishburne didn't specifically say movie, so it could very well be a comic series, or even a TV one. Something related to Blade perhaps? or some others? Hmmmm...
Recent report by Variety claimed that Ben Mendelsohn has been approached to play the antagonist in "Captain Marvel". If his interview with Collider was any indication, it seems he might have officially come onboard the movie... or at least in final talks. His response reminded me greatly to when Paul Rudd, Benedict Cumberbatch, and also Carol Danvers herself Brie Larson tried to play coy about their roles. These are obviously polite and sincere actors, so they couldn't really hide that big of a secret. Since this is feeling like a dejavu, let's just say we shouldn't be surprised if Mendelsohn ends up antagonist-ing Larson in the movie when it arrives on March 8th, 2019.
This is the last one for the category folks! More SPOILER-ish (as usual, you might want to skip to the next category if you avoid one) information surrounding "Avengers 4" has been flying over the internet. One particular bit teased the reenactment, a flashback, or perhaps a time travel twist involving "The Avengers". Not only because Robert Downey Jr. was spotted wearing the exact same shirt from the 2012 movie, Hemsworth himself posted a photo (with his daughter) wearing a costume precisely from the same movie. Actor Frank Grillo and Maximiliano Hern��ndez were also suspiciously present in Atlanta. Does this mean Crossbones and Agent Jasper Sitwell are alive in the movie? Hmmm. Could we be seeing a reality alteration here? Especially if we consider the ability of the Reality Stone. According to report that can't really be considered credible, these will all be scenes generated by Tony Stark using his B.A.R.F. simulation that we saw in "Captain America: Civil War". To who? Ty Simpkins' Harley Keener, who has been confirmed to appear in the movie. Hmmmm... now I'm really curious about this movie too. But let's just focus on "Infinity War" first, shall we?! One day... I mean one movie at a time.
Marvel TV
Oh hey, Marvel's "Inhumans" has officially ended with its eight episode. I think it was last Friday, if I'm not mistaken. How would I know, if I couldn't even care less about it. Personal preference aside, that means the 5th season of Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." is about to air very soon. And if you're among devoted Marvel fans who are already counting days, then the show has released an official trailer to wet your appetite for this new season.
The trailer was... uhmm, okay I guess? I'm still on the fence to follow this season, so I can't really tell if this manages to persuade me or not. One thing for sure, it's action packed and filled with creepy aliens. It's really nice to see Henry Simmons' Mack and Natalia Cordova-Buckley's Yo-Yo get more presence and involved in more action. We also see bits of the new characters: Jeff Ward's ambiguous Deke, Eve Harlow's Tess, Pruitt Taylor Vince's commander Grill, and Coy Stewart's possible-Nuhuman Flint.
And then there's that confirmed report of Nick Blood returning in some capacity as Lance Hunter. What about Adrienne Palicki's Bobby Morse? Last we heard, she won't be making an appearance due to her tight schedule in the equally space-themed alien-filled "The Orville". That doesn't mean she's not open to reprise her role though, because she has had a great time and is still in touch with the cast. Here's hoping the stars will align somehow, and we get to see her official return in the series. "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." will begin the new season on Friday, December 1st, 2017, with a two-episode premiere entitled "Orientation Part 1 & 2".
Marvel's "Runaways" is set to premiere next week, on November 21st. Its first three episode will hit the streaming platform Hulu on the same day. To prepare for this, Entertainment Weekly has released official posters and banners for each of the six lead characters, while IGN dropped additional ones showcasing their super-powered abilities. They looked neat, and teased the teenager's signature skillset. Currently being praised as the teenage soap-opera side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, let's just hope that this series attracts enough viewers and good rating to warrant another season.
Meanwhile, Marvel's "New Warriors" has departed Freeform... even before it is even aired. Although Kevin Biegel's 10-episodes first season was initially meant to debut in the network, the pilot was so well-received to the point it attracted several high-level Disney execs. Freeform was unable to set a time slot for this show (I guess they prefer Marvel's "Cloak and Dagger" more?). Thus Marvel Entertainment pulled it out, and has been actively searching for a partner that can launch it next year as planned... as a direct two-seasons package! Surely it won't land on Netflix, given Disney's plan to launch their very own streaming service in 2019. This is just a wild guess, but I think Hulu would end up becoming its new home.
Speaking of Disney's upcoming new service, CEO Bob Iger confirmed that it will feature at least one new Marvel series among others. I wonder what that is? I just hope, and sincerely hope that it is not concerning Kamala Khan's Ms. Marvel. It would be such a waste to utilize that massively popular character in a TV setting, when it would make the most in movie format. She's an Avenger, so she's better of to be with the other members, right? Not to mention, Marvel TV doesn't exactly have a good track record to pull their projects off properly (Inhumans, anyone?). I prefer that rumored "Power Pack" movie to switch places if that's indeed the case. Crossing my fingers!
Netflix
Eventhough Marvel's "The Punisher" is catching everyone's attention, and receiving mostly positive response from entertainment critics (general drawbacks are inevitably concerning the gun violence), Marvel fans need to be prepared with the possibility of it being the final Marvel title on Netflix. As has been widely reported, Disney is intent on creating their own streaming service. One that will include new live action show for "Star Wars", animated series based on "Monsters Inc.", and also Marvel series.
It's unlikely if the service will ONLY have one series. So it makes perfect sense for Disney to end their contract with Netflix, and pull out movies and shows like Marvel's "Daredevil", Marvel's "Jessica Jones", Marvel's "Luke Cage", Marvel's "Iron Fist", and Marvel's "The Defenders" from the platform to be exclusives alongside their 'future family'. After all, Disney had openly stated that Netflix would end up becoming their competitor when the time come. I doubt Netflix would be threatened, with a vast library of original series and movies in their pockets. But this might have a bitter result to fans of the series. Sure, this might not be as bad as many fans are worrying about, because these shows might simply move to a different place. Then again, we also need to remember that Netlfix co-financed these series, so the most likelihood is that these series will be put to a close. Can fans handle that? I don't think so.
For now, "Daredevil" begins filming Season 3 this week. I think the 2nd seasons of "Jessica Jones" and "Luke Cage" had wrapped, while the one for "Iron Fist" will start next month. At the very least, these shows are still set to air in 2018 since Disney won't be launching their service until the following year. Come 2019? Come what may. All episodes of "The Punisher" should already be available today, so you might want to enjoy it as much as possible... while you still can.
Final Fantasy
"Episode of Ignis", the third character DLC for "Final Fantasy XV" has received an official release date. Square Enix announced at the Paris Games Week 2017, that it will be available on December 13th, 2017. The storyline will take place after the "Trial of Leviathan", where Ignis is tasked to protect the unconscious Noctis as they make their way to safety. Ravus will also join forces with Ignis, likely to protect his sister Lunafreya. The story will have multiple endings, and feature new music from "Chrono Trigger" composer Yasunori Mitsuda. You can check out the official trailer for this DLC on Youtube.
Noctis himself, is set to have his own... uhmmm, 'adventure'. As in, he will be guest starring as a playable DLC character in... "Tekken 7". Yes, I know I should've put this in a separate "Tekken" category, but moreso than Geese Howard who came from "The King of Fighters" series, Noctis IS the LEAD of "Final Fantasy XV". It would be more appropriate to feature him here in his own turf, right? Ahahaha... good excuse, eh. Noctis will be available in Spring 2018. The announcement trailer sees him receiving an in-game invitation/request from Lars Alexandersson, and features his three travelling companions too (who unfortunately are only present as cameo). Go check it out, it's a fun video...
Dynasty Warriors
KOEI Tecmo has announced the release date of the English version of "Dynasty Warriors 9". While the original Japanese version will arrive for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 8th, 2018, countries in North America and Europe will have to wait a few days later for a release on February 13th, 2018. I doubt this will spark complaints though, because unlike previous titles, this one only sees a delay that is only less than a week away.
Pre-ordering the game will reward players with a set of extra costumes for the character Zhao Yun, Guan Yinping, Diaochan, Sun Shangxiang, Lu Lingqi, Wang Yi, and Wang Yuanji. I know what you're thinking, Zhao Yun's the only male on the list! I guess that's because he's the unofficial poster boy for the franchise, so he gets the privilege to be surrounded by the ladies. Fans of the series can already book their copy of the game right away, whether in physical or digital version.
Ace Attorney
Nintendo Switch has taken the world by storm, and rightfully so. While its launch lineup was pretty scarce, third party developers have begun noticing the potential and strong selling point of the hybrid console. One of them, is of course CAPCOM.
According to recent report, they are preparing THREE... yes, not one or two, but three titles from the "Ace Attorney" franchise to be released in 2018. The first two, are compilation titles set to be released between April and October 2018. The first one compiles the first three games (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Trials and Tribulations), and the second compiles the next three (Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice). All those titles have been exclusively available or re-released for Nintendo 3DS, so I doubt it will take long for them to be transferred into a Switch version.
The third title, is going to be an entirely new title that features Phoenix Wright as the lead protagonist once again. This is good because the latest title released was the 19th century setting "The Great Ace Attorney 2: Ryunosuke Naruhodo’s Resolution", and just like its prequel, it didn't get an English-language version. Having Phoenix at the spotlight means fans might get an international version, albeit via digital services. This news is still regarded 'rumor' for now, but as I said, Switch is getting all the buzz, so I won't be surprised if it ends up becoming actual fact and not just fan fiction.
ARIKA
The company's so-called 'Mysterious Fighting Game' has been given an official title. It's "Fighter EX Layer".... Whooaa--HUH? Hold on, Layer? Why Layer, what's the point? I wonder why they don't just call it "Fighter EX Arena" or something. Japan and their Engrish sometimes throws you for a loop, huh? LOL.
ARIKA will start beta testing on December 11th, with six playable characters: Kairi, Garuda, Skullomania, Darun Mister, Allen Snider, and Shirase. Those who attend PlayStation Experience 2017 on December 9th and 10th, will also be able to play a demo version. The game will utilize a system called 'Gougi', which sounds a little hard to describe or comprehend. Apparently, this will allow players to have different ways to play, so the flow of matches will be changed. To put it simple... it's difficult to make sense of until I can get my hands on it. LOL. "Fighting EX Layer" will arrive next year, so for the time being, check out the new trailer to get more... uhm, understanding about it.
Pocket Monsters
DC fans have gotten a "Justice League" movie, while Marvel fans received "The Punisher" series this very day. There's still one more, and this one is dedicated for Pokemon fans worldwide. Yes, the high-scored "Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon" is now officially available in market! Yaaaay...
Since the start of the month, The Pokemon Company has been releasing new promotional materials to convince gamers to grab the new and final adventure on Alola Region. Did you know that every Legendary Pokemon and their alternate forms are set to appear via Ultra Wormhole? Make sense, because this would be the last title for Nintendo 3DS. Some of them are version exclusives (like Ho-Oh is Ultra Sun while Lugia is in Ultra Moon), and some even requires special conditions (Giratina can only appear if version exclusives Dialga and Palkia are present), but all the Legendaries from Generation I to VII is here.
What about Team Rainbow Rocket? It's a villainous organization created by... previous bosses from past games. Yes, Team Rocket's Giovanni is bringing Team Magma's Maxie, Team Aqua's Archie, Team Galactic's Cyrus, Team Plasma's Ghetsis, and Team Flare's Lysandre to challenge the protagonist. There's also The Battle Agency that allows players to use Rental Pokemon, and also Totem Stickers that enable them to obtain totem-sized Pokemon. You can check out the details on these features on Gematsu, or check out the official trailer.
The latest one focuses on Necrozma, because the so-called 'Strange Evil' contains another enlightening "Secret". This refers to a report that the poster Pokemon/Ultra Beast will have a new form in these games, and not just the Dusk Mane or Dawn Wings. Read the details of this news on Gematsu.
Those who don't have a 3DS, has no other choice but to rely on "Pokemon GO" your Smartphone. Hey, there's a free Alolan costume now... to make it seem like we're also playing "Ultra Sun & Moon". LOL. Problem is, what would happen now that Niantic is actively developing a new title? Should casual and devoted players alike be nervous? Well... if Niantic's statement could be hold accountable (they... generally do, by the way), then players should NOT be worried. The company openly promised that inspite of "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite", "Pokemon GO" will still be continuously improved and updated. They even say that the team is 'doubling down' on new improvements, particularly in the year 2018. Hmmm... that means we won't be getting the rest of Generation III until at least January, huh? Bummer.
With a new 'copycat' app already 'stealing' the buzz by implementing most-requested features that "Pokemon GO" has been sorely lacking, it looks like Niantic will be pushed to step up their game much faster. Producing updates in a slow pace simply won't cut it anymore, unless they are planning on losing more and more players by relying on the same gameplay that... well, ends up becoming tedious and boring after a while. So yeah, let's just keep a close tab on this 'promise' and whether the company will be able to be true to their words or the opposite. That's when the judgement will be strike down. Am I right? *wink*
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Day 16 - Tulum, Mexico
Starting today on a happy note
1. My alarm went off (v briefly) at 5.30am this morning for a 6am departure to Chichen Itza. It was Salvador’s Dad taking us (Kristin, Amanda and aI) which was really sweet. It’s about a 2 hour drive from Tulum and so our scheduled arrival was right before 8am when it opened. There were only 10 people in the queue before us. Patrick from work was here this time last year and I remember his photos had 100s of people doing funny poses in the background. To contrast this we got photos with a clean background of the pyramid. Really pays to get up early. We were also lucky to get a taxi driver to take us, wait and come back. When we spoke to the travellers guide they suggested a few hundred USD for this. Being at Chichen Itza was amazing. I’m so happy I took the time to go and didn’t back out. Really phenomenal and all the feels. There’s a part of me that is certainly ‘ruined’ out but I’d make time for here over and over. I was pretty dead my the end of Chichen Itza and looking forward to a swim.
2. Back at the hostel we realised after all the walking that morning we were in desperate need of food ahead of swimming ! Kristin and I headed to the main drag which is just around the corner. Sat down as soon as we found a place as we were starved. I ordered chicken fajitas, becoming a bit of a staple for me and she had a chicken rice dish. Food was delicious but too much. My meal was ginormous, I could barely eat half. Committed to the cause though and finished the guacamole, it would be rude not to! Mexican Coca-Cola topped off the meal!
3. Back at the hostel we were quick to get into our togs. There were guys fixing the AC in our room as well which was a dream. It’s crazy hot but they heat the pool. Luckily it was still cooler in the water than outside. Spent so long doing lengths and flips and stuff. Was so nice. I was a prune after 4 hours in the water! I also managed to do 4 lengths of the pool without breathing. Couldn’t top what Ed did yesterday but at least matched him!
4. The hostel has free drinks each night 7 till 8 so then we sat downstairs and had those for a bit with popcorn. It was also perfect timing to send a few messages home so I escaped for a bit to do this. There was also salsa dancing so some of the girls did that too.
5. From there we went to a bar where we got any two drinks on the house. Kristin and I went all out with two shots of jack daniels. Others made more sensible decisions of cocktails etc. Then, when everyone else was getting their second free drink we ordered a cocktail but when this came out so did two more shots of jack Daniels. We tried to explain we’d had our share but turns out Salvador got us an extra one each, down the hatch it all went. It was about 9pm and we hadn’t eaten properly since lunch so tacos also went down a treat. All the drinks and tacos at this place were just 21pesos each so it was a bloody steal. After this we went to another bar where there was some live music. Really chill and presumably pretty local. Then it was a pit stop at the Oxxo for Cheeto puffs and back onto the hostel for bed !
Chichen Itza (we had it to ourselves but photo 2 is classic of running over before more tourists arrived 😂) and lunch
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All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear
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Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best music released in the last week.
This week saw Ed Sheeran continue his series of high-profile collaborations and an also-feature-packed new album from Flying Lotus. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.
Ed Sheeran — “Cross Me” Feat. Chance The Rapper and PnB Rock
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Ed Sheeran made waves not long ago with his Justin Bieber collab “I Don’t Care,” but he didn’t waste any time getting his next new song out. He returned quickly with Chance The Rapper and PnB Rock in tow, and the punchy “Cross Me” is one of Sheeran’s most hip-hop-oriented (and delightful) singles yet.
Flying Lotus — Flamagra
Nobody has ever credibly accused Flying Lotus of being boring, and he continues his ongoing trend of making some of the most fascinating electronic music out there on his new album. He works hand-in-hand with a smattering of guests to bring kaleidoscopic visions to life, like on his unsettling spoken word David Lynch joint effort “Fire Is Coming,” and he makes effective use of Anderson .Paak’s upbeat energy on “More.”
Ty Dolla Sign — “Purple Emoji” Feat. J. Cole
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J. Cole isn’t one to do a ton of collaborations (famously so, in fact), but this team-up with Ty Dolla Sign panned out well. Dolla Sign delivers a catchy and soulful hook, which sets the stage for Cole to come in and deliver a rhythmic, rapid-fire verse. It’s cool that Cole wants to do his own thing most of the time, but this joint effort just works.
The Lonely Island — “Oakland Nights” Feat. Sia
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Out of nowhere, The Lonely Island dropped The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience, a Netflix “visual poem” about Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire. There’s a ton of music in the special, and they got Sia to sing on one of the finest ones. Don’t expect to see her in the special, though, as she is instead portrayed by Sterling K. Brown.
YG — 4REAL 4REAL
This album was meant to come out sooner, but YG delayed it out of respect for Nipsey Hussle’s death. Now that the album is here, though, YG shows off a mature side on his final Def Jam album on songs like “Heart 2 Heart,” on which he and Meek Mill talk about friends of theirs who have found themselves on the wrong side of some serious life-altering trouble.
Kim Petras — “All I Do Is Cry”
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Petras has released a ton of singles over the past few weeks, and her newest track sees her embracing the hip-hop/trap influence that permeates modern pop, all while lamenting a relationship that didn’t go how she had hoped. If Petras is trying to become a household name, it’s songs like these that will help her get there.
Beast Coast — Escape From New York
The Brooklyn-based rap group features members Joey Badass, CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, and Flatbush Zombies, and with all that talent in the studio, of course this came out great. Their debut album together is an often-punishing effort, and yet, the album’s standout track, “Snow In The Stadium,” goes in a smoother direction that’s a welcomed departure.
Steve Lacy — Apollo XXI
The Internet member Steve Lacy is all over Vampire Weekend’s new album, and now he’s arrived with his debut solo effort. It’s a diverse record, too: It opens with the psychedelic soul of “Only If,” and from there, gets into lanes like the R&B-indebted “Lay Me Down” and the more hip-hop-oriented “Basement Jack.”
Denzel Curry — “Speedboat”
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The Florida rapper is one of the most diverse hip-hop rising stars in the genre today, and he recently previewed his upcoming album with the upbeat “Speedboat.” Curry is a ball of boundless energy live, so it’ll be fascinating to see him apply that to this one while touring with Billie Eilish this summer.
Rocketman (Music From The Motion Picture)
Elton John has been very involved in the Rocketman biopic, and that even extends to the soundtrack. Although it mostly features classic John songs performed by the film’s cast, he does make an appearance in a new original track, a duet with Taron Egerton called “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again.”
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Spoiler Alert: Chicago PD, The Good Fight, Manifest and more news
Spoiler fresh to start the week!
Monday is the day to start the week with spoilers fresh from Spoiler Alert, and fans of Chicago PD, This Is Us, The Good Fight, among others, will love this edition.
In addition, we have some quickies that will let you know what will happen in the series this week. Then fasten your seat belts, as the Spoiler Alert this week is in the air!
A revival for Firefly is on the tracks?
During a meeting with journalists last week, FOX entertainment president Michael Thorn did not rule out the possibility of the channel producing a revival of Firefly in the future. The only thing that has hindered, so far, is the series The Orville be in the air, but as she went to Hulu, the paths are open. “It made no sense for us to produce two space series at the same time. But we feel that we are always open to revisiting some of our classic series. I Love Firefly, I watched all the episodes. I would love to see a limited adventure, of eight or ten episodes in this universe ”, he highlighted. It is worth remembering that, last year, the channel produced a revival of BH 90210. Will we see the universe of Firefly being expanded?
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Baby on board at Chicago PD
The next episode of Chicago PD will have a focus on Burgess and Ruzek's baby. But for now, the girl seems to do things her way. She will arrive at Ruzek and show a photo of the baby after she has had an ultrasound. Alone. “I needed to do this alone!” she exclaims to her ex, but he is soon distracted by the photo and seems in love with what he sees. “Wow. Everyone says these things, and we always saw nothing in these pictures, but wow. It's definitely our baby“He says.
In conversation with TVLine, actress Marina Squerciati revealed that it may take a little while, but the idea is that they will resume the relationship. “I believe that the producers want this. We will follow this direction“, delivered.
Kate will confront Toby on the return of This Is Us
This Is Us returns to its unpublished this week, and the episode will already be marked by a confrontation between Kate and Toby. The boy will ask the beloved if everything is fine between them, when she will end up being frank: Kate reveals that she has read a message from her crossfit “friend”, delivering the jealousy. Toby ends up saying that it means nothing, and that they were commenting on a photo of Kate and Jack. “I wouldn't look you in the eye and lie to you“Says Toby. But will that be enough? Apparently, things will get weird between them in the new episodes.
Great presence in The Good Fight
Actor Hugh Dancy was the latest addition to the cast of The Good Fight. The news was shared this Sunday by the creators, Robert and Michelle King, during a meeting with the press at an event. Dancy – who is coming out of a three season stint in The Path, from Hulu – will play Caleb, a former military officer who now works as an associate or a large multinational law firm that acquired Reddick Boseman & Lockhart. However, his intelligence and decency threaten to make him fit in better with Diane and company than with you.
Westworld Returns!
Westworld wins return date: March 15th. The third season will have a world premiere on HBO, and promises to change much of the story with the insertion of new characters, including the one played by Aaron Paul. Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Simon Quarterman and Rodrigo Santoro are in the cast. Check out the call below.
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Quickies
In this week's episode of Manifest, Ben will form an alliance with a college student on Flight 828, whose calls have discovered a violent crime … But in fact, they may have helped the boy to commit one.
The Good Doctor returns for unpublished in the United States, and at the premiere Shaun will have to deal with the consequences of the “moment” he had with Lea in the last episode of 2019. Certainly, this will not please Carly and the thing could get ugly for the couple .
Crisis In Infinite Lands will have its last two parts aired this week, and Oliver Queen will gain a large share. Part of the journey, in fact, will be crucial for the end of the series, which will air in two weeks.
Jo's fate on Gray’s Anatomy after Alex’s departure is open. The writers would not have decided what to do with the character, but it is possible that she will leave at the end of the season.
See you next week!
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Classic ED - 2004 Debuts, Departures & Robert Sugden Monthly Appearance Counts
Classic ED begins airing the 2004 episodes around the week of 26-Jun-2023 barring preemptions. Below are key character arrivals/departures.
Arrivals:
01-Jan-2004 - Bernice Thomas (Samantha Giles) - for January only!
01-Feb-2004 - Valerie ‘Val’ Lambert (Charlie Hardwick)
06-Feb-2004 - Carl King (Tom Lister)
19-Feb-2004 - Jimmy King (Nick Miles)
29-Feb-2004 - Tom King (Ken Farrington)
02-Mar-2004 - Noah Dingle (Alfie Mortimer)
04-Mar-2004 - Matthew King (Matt Healy)
10-May-2004 - Sadie King (Patsy Kensit)
18-May-2004 - DC Martin Crows (Graeme Hawley)
09-Jun-2004 - Lesley Meredith (Sherrie Henson)
23-Jun-2004 - Callum Rennie (Andrew Whipp)
10-Sep-2004 - Paul Lambert (Mathew Bose)
05-Dec-2004 - Alice Dingle (Ursula Holden-Gill)
Departures:
08-Jan-2004 - Tricia Dingle (Sheree Murphy)
30-Jan-2004 - Bernice Thomas (Samantha Giles) - next returned Nov-2012
06-Feb-2004 - Gloria Pollard (Janice McKenzie)
18-Feb-2004 - Brian Addyman (Martin Reeve)
17-May-2004 - Carlos Diaz (Gary Turner)
06-Jul-2004 - Paul Marsden (Matthew Booth)
07-Sep-2004 - Siobhan Marsden (Abigail Fisher)
21-Oct-2004 - Albert Dingle (Bobby Knut)
25-Nov-2004 - Sydney Woolfe (Nathan Gladwell)
24-Dec-2004 - Seth Armstrong (Stan Richards)
Robert Sugden Total Appearances: 153 (12th overall in episode count)
January 15, February 14, March 16
April 20, May 22, June 6
July 7, August 8, September 15
October 4, November 15, December 11
Previous arrivals and departures by year:
2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
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This Might Be The Best Red Sox World Series Team Yet
Here they come again: For the fourth time since 2004, the Boston Red Sox will be the American League’s representative in the World Series. This time, it comes after beating the Houston Astros in an ALCS clash of titans, dispatching a club that many (e.g., me) thought might be baseball’s best. But the Red Sox aren’t your ordinary repeat contender, where a franchise keeps winning with the same formula time after time. This Boston squad is pretty different from each of the previous versions that sent a rolling rally of duck boats into the Charles River. Here are a few of the ways in which the current Sox squad differs from the franchise’s 2004, 2007 and 2013 World Series teams.1
Youth is served. Former General Manager Theo Epstein’s Red Sox teams were all about veteran leadership, as exemplified by a 2004 roster that was older than all but two other World Series winners. Five of that team’s six top players by wins above replacement2 during the season were on the wrong side of 30 — 28-year-old David Ortiz3 was the youth of the group — and pitcher Bronson Arroyo was the youngest of the team’s postseason regulars at age 27. It was fitting for an era of baseball where older players produced a disproportionate share of value across the major leagues, but the game has changed since then — and so have the Sox. This year’s team wasn’t exactly the youngest in baseball, but even having a roster that’s a pretty normal age represents a veritable youth movement by Boston’s earlier standards. This time around, seven of the nine best Red Sox by WAR were under 30 — a big departure from the ancient cores Boston had previously rolled with. And the team’s best player, Mookie Betts, is especially fresh-faced relative to those veteran groups of the past: He turned 26 just two weeks ago.
Swing first, ask questions later. The Red Sox of old knew how to handle a bat — Manny Ramirez owned a .312 career average, Bill Mueller won a batting crown, etc. — but they got more value out of classic Moneyball-style patience than from anything that could be described as a free-swinging approach. No team in 2004 saw more pitches per plate appearance than Boston, and only two teams walked more often. (The 2007 champs somehow took a free pass even more often than the 2004 group.) This year’s Sox aren’t the second coming of the 2015 Royals, of course, but they were closer to average in bases on balls and pitches per PA. Following the advice of new manager Alex Cora, they also got plenty of hits on early hitter’s counts, such as 2-0: “The key of the offense is to have a consistent approach, hunting pitches you can do damage with,” Cora said right after being hired as Boston’s manager. “First pitch or a 2-0 pitch. Sometimes a first pitch available is the one you can do damage on, so we’re going to have guys ready to do damage early in the count.” These Sox even had the best batting average in baseball during the regular season (highlighted by Betts’ MLB-leading .346 mark), and have hit .295 during the playoffs so far, including .370 with runners in scoring position. It all makes for a slightly different brand of Red Sox offense — one that can overwhelm teams with power, rap out key base hits or make good things happen on the basepaths.
Those killer Ks. Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, Jon Lester — Boston’s pitching staffs have always had strikeout artists at their disposal. But this year’s club took it to new levels, retiring 1,558 batters via the K, or 9.61 per nine innings. Every team’s pitching strategy is based around strikeouts in 2018, so in that regard Boston isn’t much different from any other contemporary club, but even relative to league average, Boston’s strikeouts per nine rate this year was significantly better than any of the Red Sox’s recent World Series teams. Led by Chris Sale — literally the all-time MLB leader in K/9 innings — plus four other starters who averaged at least eight strikeouts per nine innings during the regular season (including David Price, who had nine strikeouts in Thursday’s ALCS clincher) and closer Craig Kimbrel (13.9 Ks per nine), not even earlier incarnations of the Red Sox have featured so many pitchers up and down the staff who were so good at missing bats. And that tendency has come in handy, considering the defense ranks worse by WAR than either of Boston’s two most recent World Series teams. (Granted, the outfield glove work of Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi has earned its kudos, but the rest of the defense is generally mediocre, according to the stats.) The Red Sox have made defense irrelevant on 74 outs so far this postseason, so they’ll look to rack up even more Ks against the Dodgers or Brewers.
Closer woes? Speaking of Kimbrel, he has become synonymous this postseason with pitching the Red Sox into — and then somehow out of — big trouble. Over the entire season, his FIP minus (essentially, fielding independent pitching relative to the league, where average is 100 and lower is better) of 75 was worse than that of Keith Foulke in 2004 (72), Jon Papelbon in 2007 (57) or Koji Uehara in 2013 (42!!!). So this year’s version doesn’t exactly have the same lockdown back-of-the-bullpen presence that previous Boston pennant winners have enjoyed. However, Kimbrel still ranked among the top relievers in strikeout rate and posted above-average numbers overall. But don’t blame Sox fans for being on high alert if and when Kimbrel enters a close game during the World Series.
Latest is greatest. Relief worries aside, by just about every metric the 2018 Red Sox look better on paper than any of Boston’s other recent World Series teams. They set a new franchise record for wins with 108 during the regular season, and were also better according to deeper stats such as run differential or our Elo ratings. They then proceeded to go 7-2 in the postseason — better than any of Boston’s other runs through the first two rounds (in which they were 7-3 at the end of each ALCS) — and they did it against a much more difficult set of opponents in the 100-win New York Yankees and 103-win Astros. With Thursday’s win, this year’s Sox became the first team since the 2001 Yankees to beat a pair of 100-win clubs before even reaching the World Series. Although nothing could ever match the sheer emotional release of Boston’s 3-0 comeback against the Yankees in 2004, this year’s version has unquestionably been more dominant during its own run. Between the team’s regular-season superlatives and its relatively smooth postseason sailing (considering the opposition), it’s tough to imagine a more impressive way that the 2018 Red Sox could have arrived at the cusp of a title.
Of course, the one thing the 2004, 2007 and 2013 Red Sox had in common was that they finished the job after reaching the World Series. The 2018 version may have its differences from those earlier incarnations, but winning a championship is the one commonality that Cora and company would most like to share with their predecessors.
from News About Sports https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/this-might-be-the-best-red-sox-world-series-team-yet/
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Appreciate The Horror Genre The Right Way With These 10 Scary Films.
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Appreciate The Horror Genre The Right Way With These 10 Scary Films.
Halloween is approaching fast, so it’s time once again to break out the horror flicks! They’re fun any time of year, but they’re especially fun when you curl up with (or hide under) a big blanket with some friends. Or alone…if you dare.
There are so many horror movies and, unfortunately, a lot of them are pretty terrible. Don’t get me wrong, I love a terrible horror movie from time to time. There is something satisfying about laughing at something that was obviously meant to terrify.
But there are only so many horror movie tropes you can see before they start to bore you. Creepy little girls in white nightgowns, flash cuts, jump scares, and oozing black substances get old. With so many sub-par films out there, it can get disappointing when you’re in the mood for a scare.
So we compiled a list of some of the best and scariest movies we’ve ever seen. We’re leaving out a lot of the classics, because you’ve probably heard of them. Instead, we’re including smaller movies and movies that might not be traditional “horror” films, but are creepy anyway.
1.) The Haunting, Robert Wise, 1963
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The 1999 sequel never happened. It never happened. Okay? This horror movie is perfect for people squeamish about horror movies, because the scares are in your mind rather than on the screen. You don’t have to wonder when something is going to appear and shock-scare you, but hardened horror veterans can appreciate it, too. It’s a classic story of a group of strangers in a supposedly haunted house looking to do research on the paranormal. And, yes, they find it.
2.) The Innkeepers, Ti West, 2011
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A hotel with a known ghost legend is about to close. Two ghost hunting employees, alone for the hotel’s last night, are determined to find ghosts before they have to find new jobs. And they do…kind of. This is another film that’s more psychological than just things popping out and shrieking, and it requires thought. Director Ti West stated in interviews that he’s not content to let the audience in on too much. Instead, he makes them come along for the ride without the benefit of figuring out what’s actually going on.
3.) Paranormal Activity, Oren Peli, 2007
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No, wait, hear me out. Ignore that this movie became a franchise with about a billion sequels. The original movie is actually pretty good. It’s a found-footage movie chronicling couple Micah and Katie’s move into a new house and the way they cope when things start…happening. It’s a pretty slow-paced movie, with little in the way of scares or special effects, but what it offers is effective. It’s also an interesting take on the “haunted house” genre, with the people, rather than the space, being haunted. Skip the sequels, though. They’re not worth it.
4.) The Orphanage, J.A. Bayona, 2007
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A couple moves into an old orphanage with the hopes of refurbishing it and making it into a home for disabled children. When they arrive, their young son Simon begins to make friends, in particular a little boy named Tomas. Trouble is, no one can see Tomas. As the movie unfolds, secrets about Tomas, Simon, and the orphanage become unveiled. Though there are horror elements, and the film is chilling and suspenseful, but what carries this one is the compelling story. It’s also produced by Guillermo del Toro, so it’s visually striking as well.
5.) The Conjuring, James Wan, 2013
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A family of seven moves into a picturesque old house. When things start getting creepy, they call in famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Then things get really creepy. This film was shot and styled like a classic 70s horror movie. It has nothing in the way of gore, violence, sex or even swearing, but was given an R rating simply because it’s really scary. It’s also lightyears better than Wan’s Insidious films.
6.) Event Horizon, Paul W.S. Anderson, 1997
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The crew of a spaceship discovers a ghost ship off Jupiter that disappeared after generating and entering a manmade black hole. The trouble with creating black holes is you might open up into a dimension of pure chaos, but the rescue crew doesn’t realize this. What follows is the descent into both figurative and literal hell for the crew. This is not a film for children, with a considerable amount of violence and gore. And while it’s scary, the film’s real horror comes from the impending doom, the isolation of space, and each of the crew members’ personal demons.
7.) Jug Face, Chad Crawford Kinkle, 2013
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This Southern gothic tale is not what you expect. Whatever you expect, you’re probably wrong. The movie centers on a rural, isolated community that worships “the Pit,” a hole in the ground exuding a supernatural force…and demands human sacrifice. Again, whatever you’re thinking now, you’re also wrong. It’s a desolate, ominous, character-driven piece with a mythology of its own.
8.) The Moth Diaries, Mary Harron, 2011
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This movie is “horror” in the traditional sense, drawing inspiration from the gothic novels of the 19th century. When a newcomer strikes up a close friendship with her best friend, boarding school student Rebecca struggles with the feeling that something isn’t quite right about this new girl. Or maybe she’s just jealous? Using the classic vampire tale as its foundation, this movie is also an exploration of the friendships of teen girls. It’s an interesting departure from the basic vampire story. Vampire fans should take a look.
9.) Alien, Ridley Scott, 1979
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“But wait,” you say, “that’s a sci-fi movie!” Yes, it is, but it’s more science horror than science fiction. It’s described as a “slasher movie in space,” and director Scott knew from the outset that fear was the feeling he wanted to inspire. The crew of a mining ship encounters a strange distress call, and when they investigate, an alien life form sneaks aboard their ship. This is the kind of movie that’s scary because of what you don’t see, and the claustrophobic settings add to the feeling of inescapable doom.
10.) “In Chambers,” Aleksander Nordaas, 2011
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This one is a short! Clocking in at only 10 minutes, you can watch this on your lunch break for a spooky afternoon. This short involves nefarious men with medical equipment and a great soundtrack. Explaining any more would give too much away.
So grab that popcorn and turn the lights down. Actually, on better thought, you might want to keep them on for these!
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Arrivals & Departures - 20 October 1882
Celebrate Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó Day!
Celebrate Bela Lugosi Day!
Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó (Hungarian: [ˈbeːlɒ ˈfɛrɛnt͡s ˈdɛʒøː ˈblɒʃkoː]; 20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956), better known as Bela Lugosi (/ləˈɡoʊsi/; Hungarian: [ˈluɡoʃi]), was a Hungarian-American actor famous for portraying Count Dracula in the 1931 film and for his roles in other horror films.
After playing small parts on the stage in his native Hungary, Lugosi got his first role in a film in 1917. He had to leave the country after the failed Hungarian Communist Revolution of 1919. He acted in several films in Weimar Germany before arriving in the United States as a seaman on a merchant ship.
In 1927, he appeared as Count Dracula in a Broadway adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. He later appeared in the classic 1931 film Dracula by Universal Pictures. Through the 1930s, he occupied an important niche in popular horror films, with their East European setting, but his Hungarian accent limited his repertoire, and he tried unsuccessfully to avoid typecasting.
Meanwhile, he was often paired with Boris Karloff, who was able to demand top billing. To his frustration, Lugosi, a charter member of the American Screen Actors Guild, was increasingly restricted to minor parts, kept employed by the studio principally so that they could put his name on the posters. Among his pairings with Karloff, he performed major roles only in The Black Cat (1934), The Raven (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939); even in The Raven, Karloff received top billing despite Lugosi performing the lead role. By this time, Lugosi had been receiving regular medication for sciatic neuritis, and he became addicted to morphine and methadone. This drug dependence was noted by producers, and the offers eventually dwindled to a few parts in Ed Wood's low-budget films—most notably Plan 9 from Outer Space. Lugosi, who was married five times and had one son, Bela George Lugosi, died of a heart attack on August 16, 1956.
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Danger Room: Toronto’s most hostile comedy show for hecklers
“GET OFF THE STAGE MAN BOOBS!”
“DON’T EAT THE MIC YOU FAT FUCK!”
“GET DOWN BEFORE ONE OF YOUR BUTTONS HITS SOMEONE IN THE EYE!”
“SAY A JOKE YOU SAGGING ASSHOLE!”
We walk into the bar known as The Corner Comedy Club, a grimy comedy club with a fitting slogan: “It’s so small it’s funny,” on the corner of John Street in Downtown Toronto. A fat comedian in a red plaid shirt and ripped jeans is sitting on a stool on the stage with a mic in a sweaty hand, getting chewed alive by a crowd of the most ruthless hecklers I’ve ever witnessed.
“YOU’RE AS COMICAL AS YOU ARE SKINNY!”
“Yeah, that’s what your mom said when I was sitting on her face last night!” Fat Comedian calls.
“BOOOOOO!”
“GOOD MOM JOKE YOU FUCKING AMATURE!”
“I PAID TEN BUCKS FOR THIS SHIT!”
The poor guy can’t get two sentences in without being ripped to shreds. Chirps fly through the bar like rapid gunfire, the heavy-duty artillery leaving the brave comedian wounded and humiliated on the grimy stage. He’s struggling to stay upright, pushing weak incest and dead baby jokes, desperate for the slightest trace of laughter that he’s actually responsible for, trying to make a joke and not be the joke. He has no such luck.
But this wasn’t your usual comedy night. This was Danger Room — a night were most comedians don’t last more than one minute before the shark tank of hecklers swallow them whole.
And one of my best friends was soon to perform.
Let’s back up to six hours prior.
I was at the gym near the free-weights when I bumped into one of my old buddies from High School. He’s a writer too and whenever we see each other we often dive into discussions about the pressure to engage readers. He told me he’s been writing a new short story every day, but that he’s also been doing some stand-up comedy to test material in front of a live crowd.
“Really? Stand up?”
“Yeah man. There’s this open mic place I go on Sunday nights on Danforth and Broadview.”
“How’s the crowd?”
“Depends on the night. Sometimes there’s silence, but it’s a good crowd to go to for your first time. Everyone’s pretty open and positive.”
“I’ve got a friend who I’ve been wanting to get on stage for a while. He’s a born comedian! I would love to get him on.”
“You guys should definitely come by!”
My friend Phil is the funniest guy I know. Not only can he spit out any accent with cunning precision, he can also spiral into rants of improvised comedy as if he wrote the stuff down and rehearsed it for weeks. He can play any role. Become any character. He’s quick. Spontaneous. And damn right hysterical. But here’s the problem: he’s nervous about getting up on stage.
Here’s why.
Phil and I are fraternity brothers, and a couple years ago I convinced him to do some stand up for a sorority’s philanthropy event. I had helped him prepare his set, making sure to throw in some of his signature stuff. His Frat Bro PC character he not-so-loosely based off of South Park was one of his best rants, and we decided it would be fitting for a Greek life gathering.
But were we ever wrong.
The audience of sorority sisters, children, parents, and distinguished philanthropists were not prepared for a set screaming about how “PC DOESN’T STAND FOR PUSSY CRUSHING!”
Though his material was comedic gold to my buddies and I, it wasn’t the right time or place, and it left a sea of mothers and daughters staring at him with lowered jaws and wide eyes — all in deafening silence.
Phil’s been rightfully nervous to get back up on stage ever since. I figured tonight would be the perfect opportunity to get him back on that horse.
I shot him a quick message: “We’re going out tonight.”
After meeting up with Phil and some buddies for a quick pre-game, we all hit the road in my buddy’s soccer mom van and drove twenty-five minutes to Danforth and Broadview. This was the night of Thanksgiving Sunday and most of us had dinners with our families that delayed our departure time, so we were running a little late. Actually we were running very late. By the time we arrived at the bar, the show was over and everyone was gone.
Giving up, we considered the alternatives of going to another bar, racking in some shots, and maybe getting Phil a mic anyway. But then my buddy Bernie came up with a final idea.
“There’s another comedy club not too far,” says Bernie, scrolling through his phone. “It’s just on the corner of John Street. Ten-minute drive from here. Some show called ‘Danger Room.’”
“Is it open mic?” Phil asks.
“I think it’s for actual comedians. And I think there’s cover.”
We agree to check it out. Nothing else was happening anyway.
When we get to the bar, we ask the guy running the door — a bearded man in a leather jacket, sporting a red bandana around his head — if our buddy can get up on stage. “You done this before?” he asks Phil.
“This is my first time,” Phil replies, not counting the sorority event.
“First time? And you’re fucking stupid enough to come here!”
In that second, as if on cue, we hear from inside: “GET OFF THE STAGE MAN BOOBS!”
We shuffle through the crowd and find seats near the front of the tiny bar. The place reeks of beer and tobacco smothered clothing, with faint lighting illuminating a small wooden plank constituting a stage. Drunken chirps are firing from a group of guys scattered all around the grubby place; the poor comedian currently up is being publicly decimated. He struggles to squeeze in some of his prepared jokes until one of the drunkest hecklers literally rips him off the stage.
“YOU ARE FUCKING AWFUL!”
“PLEASE! NEVER COME BACK HERE!”
More comedians step on, and nobody does any better. The drunker the hecklers get, the more shameless they are with their heckling. This results in comedic desperation: comedians resort to new levels of vulgarity in hopes of cheaper laughs. Jokes about sex become jokes about overdosing on drugs, which becomes jokes about being fucked by dads, which spirals into jokes about being a child predator. The laughs never come. Well, besides the laughter deriving from shameless heckling. The cycle continues.
One guy is heckled so badly, he tries to avert the attention to the Muslim sitting in front of him, hoping to use pathetic racism to weasel out of the ambush. (Yup, a real stand-up piece of shit.) He’s proven weak and unfit, and this only amps-up the insults.
“YOU LOOK LIKE A GERMAN SKATEBOARDER THAT ALSO DJ’S!” one guy screams at a comedian in a bomber jacket with a big man-bun dangling from a backward cap.
“AND YOUR CAP LOOKS LIKE IT’S TAKING A SHIT OUT OF YOUR HEAD!” another heckler adds. (Not all of them were so clever.)
“I THOUGHT THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COMEDY, NOT A SPECIAL-ED ASSEMBLY!”
Why would anybody stand up before such a merciless crowd? Simple. To battle the most vicious monster there is, and survive to tell the tale. Most of the guys who go up are actual comedians, who come to Danger Room to test their skills against the worst crowd you could possibly encounter. After a Danger Room attack, silence would feel like a compliment.
But even these guys were used to getting up on stage. Phil was up next.
He sits on the stool and raises the mic to his mouth.
“WHAT’S THIS PUSSY GOING TO DO? SING HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL?”
“GET OFF THE STAGE PEDRO!”
“YOU LOOK LIKE YOU WATCH CHILD PORN AND JERK OFF IN PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS!”
Despite these initial heckles, Phil starts off strong by faking weak. He begins with a quaky, loud and high-pitched voice, playing the character of someone terrified to perform — like a voice-cracking thirteen-year-old about to read the Torah for his Bar Mitzvah.
“H-high g-guys, my n-name is Ph-Phillip and I’m s-super n-nervous t-to perform t-tonight in front o-of all o-of y-y-you…”
Before the next heckle can fire, he jumps up, snaps into a booming southern accent — blaring with confidence and authority — and ascends into an incredible rant about the astonishing diversity of the crowd which he “ain’t used to in ma neighborhood back in Virginia!”
Everyone erupts into laughter.
A heckler screams a dumb Jew joke.
He switches from his southern accent to his Gay-Nazi-German-accent. “Vhat nobody veally knows is zhat vee vere all gay!”
His set is completely improvised. He rolls with the punches and starts introducing all his classic characters that were once confined to the frat house living room: Puerto Rican drug dealer, Australian pervert, Chinese businessman — those that were previously only available to the boys at the end of a drunk night with pizza boxes scattered on the floor. For the first time, Phil’s contagious humour is completely unleashed. And nobody could get enough of him.
When the heavy chirps start flying, unlike the other guys, he doesn’t revert to desperate comedy by raising the vulgarity or trying to deflect the cruelty towards people sitting in the crowd. He’s genuinely funny, and not desperate to make the crowd think so. He simply is.
And if you think I’m just being biased, even the drunkest hecklers gave him a big round of applause. It was the first and only applause of the night.
None of the boys could believe it. But I’m gonna be a huge cheeseball and say I knew he had it in him all along.
As we walked out, the owner told Phil he could come back anytime. Two comedians gave him their business cards as they hacked darts outside the bar. People who were in the audience asked him where his next gig is. He was the newly-emerged celebrity of the night.
People often feel like they need to ease into challenges. They prefer slowly moving forward, gradual development, and keeping their dignity intact throughout the process. But sometimes your dignity has to be compromised. Sometimes you need to dive headfirst into the trenches of difficulty in order to come out stronger. Sometimes you need to go all in.
Failure has a way of holding people back — the silence of the sorority is something that may’ve stopped Phil from further performances, but the bravery to move on was the key that popped open the door to the night’s success.
Now, allow me to be sincerely-naked-honest for a second: There’s a lot of assholes in the world.
There’s a lot of people who are going to give you every reason possible to stay safely buckled to your seat. They’ll take pride in ripping you down, in laughing or shaming you for even trying. But that’s all part of the system of growth. When you make yourself vulnerable and try to pursue something scary, chances are you’re going to eat shit sometimes. And most times, people will shit on you.
It’s one of the biggest risks of starting a blog — hell, about writing in general. Not everyone is going to agree with the things you’re writing about, and a whole lot of people will make the effort to make their disagreements heard loud and clear. They’ll so much as bombard you with novella-long comments about how you don’t have the right to say the things you’re saying. They’ll send you hate emails. They’ll even straight up say that you don’t have what it takes and that you should just give up — the equivalence of a heckling reaction to a punchline.
When I was the opinion editor for my university paper, it was a hard pill to swallow: the acceptance that not everyone will like or agree with my stuff. But I eventually began to see flack as a necessary part of my development, similar to the way comedians who come to Danger Room see ruthless heckles. It’s part of the process, and the more accustomed you get to the horrors of people protesting against your stance, the taller you eventually stand.
In summary, there’s two ways of approaching assholes who love to shit on you like it’s their day job. 1) You could play victim and cry about being verbally assaulted, complain about feeling unsafe, or blame all lack of success on the pricks that walk the earth. 2) You could suck it up and use those same assholes to make you stronger.
We may bomb it. We may kill it. But until we try, we’re letting the hecklers win.
We all live in a Danger Room. So let’s use those pricks to our advantage.
Let’s raise our red solo cups (or cheap glasses of wine if you think you’re classy or something) to the assholes that make silence feel like a compliment — and who make our worst fears a fucking joke.
Sincerely,
Mr. Naked.
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