Wednesday, November 11

ENTERTAINMENT

A Closer Look At James Clavell’s ‘Shōgun’
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A Closer Look At James Clavell’s ‘Shōgun’

James Clavell’s ‘Shōgun’ is reimagined for a new generation of TV viewers In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel Shōgun was turned into a TV miniseries, some 33% of American households with a television tuned in. It quickly became one of the most viewed miniseries to date, second only to Roots. I’m a historian of Japan who specializes in the history of the Tokugawa, or early modern era – a period from 1603 to 1868, during which the bulk of the action in Shōgun takes place. As a first-year graduate student, I sat glued to the television for five nights in September 1980, enthralled that someone cared enough to create a series about the period in Japan’s past that had captured my imagination. I wasn’t alone. In 1982, historian Henry D. Smith estimated that one-fift...
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II — A Self-Described Geek Who Enjoyed Chess
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II — A Self-Described Geek Who Enjoyed Chess

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Black Manta in the superhero films Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Bobby Seale in the Netflix historical legal drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), and Morpheus / Agent Smith in The Matrix Resurrections (2021). For his portrayal of Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in the HBO limited series Watchmen (2019), he won a Primetime Emmy Award. He also starred in episodes of The Handmaid's Tale (2018) and Black Mirror (2019). He made his Broadway debut in the Suzan-Lori Parks play Topdog/Underdog for which he received a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play nomination. He is currently set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring in the Disney+ series Wonder Man as the title character. ...
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Kadianne Whyte — The Spotlight Kept Calling
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Kadianne Whyte — The Spotlight Kept Calling

Kadianne was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Jamaican-Chinese parents and studied dancing as a child, but ended up going to school to pursue a degree in nursing. Want Free Access To Kadianne Whyte Nude Pics & Clips? Click Here! The spotlight kept calling though, and she decided to head to Atlanta to try her hand at acting. After some acting lessons, Kadianne got her first breakthrough role in 2019 on the OWN drama series Greenleaf. By 2021 she had the television movie His Killer Fan under her belt and started working on her first feature film Caroltyn, which came out the following year. It was then back to TV with a series of appearances on P-Valley (2022), The Family Business (2022), Will Trent (2023), and BMF (2024). In the latter, she plays a bikini-ed dancer at strip...
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There’s No Denying That Kash Is A Real Doll!
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There’s No Denying That Kash Is A Real Doll!

Arkeisha Antoinette Knight, better known as Kash Doll, is a Detroit born rapper who has recently branched out into the world of acting! Born on the mean streets of the Motor City in the winter of 1992, Kash was the oldest of six siblings and spent her early life working to help her family make ends meet. One of her first jobs was working as a stripper, which definitely helped pay the bills, but was never a realistic option for her as a career. It was mostly a way to make ends meet, but it gave her a power and control over her own sexuality that's been evident in everything she's done since. Want Free Access To Kash Doll Nude Pics & Clips? Click Here! In the mid 2010s, Kash began her rapping career in earnest, landing a spot opening for Drake when his "Summer Sixteen" tour came th...
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‘Dune’ Became A Beacon For The Fledgling Environmental Movement
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‘Dune’ Became A Beacon For The Fledgling Environmental Movement

How ‘Dune’ became a beacon for the fledgling environmental movement − and a rallying cry for the new science of ecology. “Dune,” widely considered one of the best sci-fi novels of all time, continues to influence how writers, artists and inventors envision the future. Of course, there are Denis Villeneuve’s visually stunning films, “Dune: Part One” (2021) and “Dune: Part Two” (2024). But Frank Herbert’s masterpiece also helped Afrofuturist novelist Octavia Butler imagine a future of conflict amid environmental catastrophe; it inspired Elon Musk to build SpaceX and Tesla and push humanity toward the stars and a greener future; and it’s hard not to see parallels in George Lucas’ “Star Wars” franchise, especially their fascination with desert planets and giant worms. And yet when Herbert ...
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50 Years Ago ‘Jaws’ Portrayed Sharks As Monsters And Inspired A Generation Of Shark Scientists
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50 Years Ago ‘Jaws’ Portrayed Sharks As Monsters And Inspired A Generation Of Shark Scientists

‘Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters 50 years ago, but it also inspired a generation of shark scientists. Human fear of sharks has deep roots. Written works and art from the ancient world contain references to sharks preying on sailors as early as the eighth century B.C.E. Relayed back to land, stories about shark encounters have been embellished and amplified. Together with the fact that from time to time – very rarely – sharks bite humans, people have been primed for centuries to imagine terrifying situations at sea. In 1974, Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel “Jaws” fanned this fear into a wildfire that spread around the world. The book sold more than 5 million copies in the U.S. within a year and was quickly followed by Steven Spielberg’s 1975 movie, which became the highest-grossing...
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Lorne Michaels — Nearly 50 Years Of Comedy Gold
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Lorne Michaels — Nearly 50 Years Of Comedy Gold

Lorne Michaels, the man behind the curtain at ‘Saturday Night Live,’ has been minting comedy gold for nearly 50 years. On April 24, 1976, Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of the late-night NBC comedy program “Saturday Night” – it had not yet changed its name to “Saturday Night Live” – appeared on camera in hopes of luring the Beatles to reunite on the program. The Fab Four’s last concert had been eight years earlier in San Francisco, and the band had stopped recording together in 1969. Michaels addressed the band members by name – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – and then acknowledged rumors that the group might get back together. “It’s also been said that no one has yet to come up with enough money to satisfy you,” Michaels said. “Well, if it’s money ...
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Catch The Explosive Hit That Thrilled Movie-Goers Everywhere 30 Years Ago ‘The Crow’
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Catch The Explosive Hit That Thrilled Movie-Goers Everywhere 30 Years Ago ‘The Crow’

Paramount Pictures will be releasing a 4K UHD version of The Crow on May 7th. The release will also include the option of a limited-edition steelbook. But before that. Catch the explosive hit that thrilled movie-goers and critics everywhere 30 years ago! Brandon Lee (Rapid Fire) plays Eric Draven, a young rock guitarist who, along with his fiancee, is brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals. Exactly one year after his death, Eric returns-watched over by a hypnotic crow, to seek revenge, battling the evil crime lord and his band of thugs, who must answer for their crimes. Tragically Brandon Lee was killed during the making of this movie. Every product/service is selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission.
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The Research Behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ And Other Children’s TV
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The Research Behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ And Other Children’s TV

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV. To adult viewers, educational media content for children, such as “Sesame Street” or “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” may seem rather simplistic. The pacing is slow, key themes are often repeated and the visual aspects tend to be plain. However, many people might be surprised to learn about the sheer amount of research that goes into the design choices many contemporary programs use. For more than a decade, I have studied just that: how to design media to support children’s learning, particularly in moral development. My research, along with the work of many others, shows that children can learn important developmental and social skills through media. ...
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Matt Rife — The Hottie From Columbus, Ohio
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Matt Rife — The Hottie From Columbus, Ohio

Matt Rife is one tasty bite of man meat. This hottie hails from Columbus, Ohio, originally, but he was simply too naturally good looking to stay in the Midwest. With his bright blue eyes and his signature salacious lips that are big, luscious, and kissable Matt Rife has always stood out - especially in the world of comedy where he began his career. He started his entertainment career as a standup comedian at the age of 15 and wound up working with incredibly famous comics who toured through town. This inspired him to eventually move to Los Angeles where he became the youngest male comedian passed at the Laugh Factory. To See The Hottest Matt Rife Sexy Scenes: Click Here! While in Hollywood, he made an easy transition into acting with his debut in 2014 in the series Average Joe. His breako...
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