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Film Review: Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
February 20, 2020 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 13 Ghosts, 2000s, 2001, Dark Castle Entertainment, F. Murray Abraham, film, horror, Joel Silver, Ken Kirzinger, Matthew Lillard, review, Robert Zemeckis, Shannon Elizabeth, thriller, Tony Shalhoub	| Leave a comment
Also known as: Thir13en Ghosts (stylized title), 13 Ghosts (alternative spelling), 13 Fantasmas (Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Venezuela)
Release Date: October 23rd, 2001 (Westwood premiere)
Directed by: Steve Beck
Written by: Neal Marshall Stevens, Richard D'Ovidio, Robb White
Based on: 13 Ghosts by Robb White, William Castle
Music by: John Frizzell
Cast: Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard, Shannon Elizabeth, Rah Digga, F. Murray Abraham, Ken Kirzinger
Dark Castle Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., 91 Minutes
"Hey, Glass Family Robinson, you're wasting your breath!" – Dennis Rafkin
I know I've seen this movie or at least most of it. I'm not sure if I ever saw it in its entirety but I also don't know if that even matters, as it's kind of a disjointed mess that relies more on cool visuals than its plot and characters.
Ultimately, this movie is a massively wasted opportunity. It establishes a really cool mythos with its ghosts, each having a unique story and visual look. However, it kind of just gives you a quick rundown of the ghosts and expects you to retain that without giving you much more. Plus, half of the info dump is easy to miss, as it is told at a rapid pace with disorienting quick edits that overload your brain preventing you from sponging up the information.
Now the film looks great from the ghosts, the really cool, opulent ghost house and because Shannon Elizabeth is in it. However, all the window dressing is mostly destroyed by the constant strobe light effects, atrocious editing and even more atrocious pacing. This thing is made to look like an industrial music video from the late '90s but music videos are only four minutes, not ninety minutes. Essentially, this entire film assaults and overloads the senses from start to finish and if you can get through it without multiple seizures, you deserve a trophy.
Coming off of the 1999 House On Haunted Hill remake, I thought that this could be equally good or surpass it. This is made by the same studio and it is also a remake of another William Castle movie just like Haunted Hill was. I think the mistake may have come from this not utilizing the same creative team.
While this movie mimics the visual style and effects of the previous movie, it takes it so far over the top that it wrecks the whole picture.
It also doesn't help that other than Shannon Elizabeth, there isn't a likable character in the entire film. And if I'm being honest, once you get midway through the movie, Shannon Elizabeth is barely in this thing, as she's held captive off screen.
Instead, we're treated to Rah Digga from Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Squad and Matthew Lillard yelling at each other with Tony Shalhoub a.k.a. Monk jumping in every few scenes. Then we have F. Murray Abraham and his weird domestic terrorist lover arguing over nonsense while dumping more info so fast that it's like watching two people in a fill-the-bowl diarrhea contest.
This entire movie is a good primer on how not to make a horror movie. Also, this may have been where the horror genre really went off the rails, as the '00s became a cesspool of shit for horror fans that weren't thirteen year-old girls obsessed with putting sparkle graphics all over their MySpace profiles.
Pairs well with: the other Dark Castle remakes of classic horror films, as well as other late '90s and early '00s ghost movies.
Film Review: House On Haunted Hill (1999)
February 13, 2020 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1990s, 1999, Ali Larter, Bridgette Wilson, Chris Kattan, Dark Castle Entertainment, Famke Janssen, film, Geoffrey Rush, Greg Nicotero, horror, House On Haunted Hill, Jeffrey Combs, Joel Silver, mystery, Peter Gallagher, Peter Graves, review, Robert Zemeckis, Slavitza Jovan, Taye Diggs, thriller, William Malone	| Leave a comment
Release Date: October 27th, 1999 (premiere)
Directed by: William Malone
Written by: Dick Beebe, Robb White
Based on: House On Haunted Hill by Robb White, William Castle
Music by: Don Davis
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Ali Larter, Chris Kattan, Peter Gallagher, Bridgette Wilson, Max Perlich, Jeffrey Combs, Slavitza Jovan, Lisa Loeb, Peter Graves (cameo), Greg Nicotero (uncredited)
Dark Castle Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, 93 Minutes
"Dr. Richard Benjamin Vannacutt. He out-butchered Bundy, made Manson look meek." – Peter Graves
Man, it's been a really long time since I've watched this but for some odd reason, it holds a special place in my dark heart. I'm not sure if it is due to when it came out and the effect of nostalgia or because I actually consider it to be better than the film it is a remake of, which almost feels sacrilegious to type because Vincent Price, that film's star, is why I fell in love with horror to begin with.
Generally, I'm not a fan of remakes in the same way I'm not a fan of cover songs. I really feel as if these things should only exist if they can justify themselves by being better or at the very least, being an interesting new take on the source material they are borrowing from.
1999's House On Haunted Hill is a really good example of a film that takes its inspiration from its predecessor and makes it something else without sacrificing what the original vision was. It's not an easy task to achieve but Dark Castle really started out on a good foot with this, their first of a few classic horror remakes.
Ultimately, this takes the formula from William Castle's classic haunted house tale and ups the ante in a way that is very '90s. It's more extreme, has a fair bit of good gore and it updates the concept into something contemporary for the time. It's also more of a psychological horror film and goes places that the original one couldn't. The scene in the hallucination chamber is well done and actually kind of terrifying, even for a horror aficionado like myself.
That being said, there are three key things that make this remake a solid one.
The first is the ensemble cast. For a horror film with slightly more than a half dozen main players, we have an assemblage of some really good talent. Everyone sort of plays a typical horror archetype but they are all really good at it. I like everyone in this, top to bottom, regardless of whether or not they're playing the innocent and good character thrown into a literal hell or they're playing the evil, conniving bastard with some sort of dastardly trick up their sleeve.
Frankly, as good as everyone is in their roles, Geoffrey Rush and Famke Janssen steal every single scene they're in. I can't say that they outclass and out act every other actor here but they just rise to a different level and they seriously look like they are enjoying hamming it up in this twisted movie.
The second thing that makes this film work is the atmosphere. This isn't the house from the original film. Instead, we're trapped with these characters in a burned out art deco styled fortress of the 1930s, which was used as an insane asylum ran by an evil and sadistic doctor that used to butcher his patients.
Beyond that, the sets are incredible and the art direction in this film was magnificent. I really dig the lighting, the visual effects, the general cinematography and just about everything visual. The practical effects are great and even if the CGI feels dated now, it works for what this is and it doesn't take you out of the picture like some of the CGI you'd see from this era. The Lovecraftian inspired blob of spirits is actually kind of cool and it works tremendously well with the tone of the film.
The third thing that works wonders is the score. The music is a great mix of a classic horror movie soundtrack and '90s era industrial styled instrumentals. The film even features Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams", which adds another level of dread and atmosphere to the already effective presentation of the picture.
I'd like to give credit to the director, William Malone. He managed this project well and I have to give credit where it's due, especially since I don't like the other films that I've seen of his: Creature, FeardotCom and Parasomnia. But maybe I will give those movies a re-watch soon, as it's been a long time.
When this came out, it was a film that critics hated but I remember most people enjoying it. It's got a '90s campiness to it but it's far from comedy and I'd say that it's aged well. It's certainly better than what the modern standard seems to be in the horror genre.
I think that I'll revisit Dark Castle's Thirteen Ghosts remake soon, as it has been a long time since I've seen it but I had a good experience with it, back in the day. I may also finally watch the sequel to this film. I heard it's nowhere near as good but with this fresh in my mind, I'd like to take another trip to the haunted asylum.
Documentary Review: Spielberg (2017)
April 17, 2019 by Talking Pulp	in Documentary Review, Film Review, Reviews and tagged 2010s, 2017, art, Ben Kingsley, biography, Bob Balaban, Brian De Palma, Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, culture, Daniel Craig, Daniel Day-Lewis, documentary, Drew Barrymore, Dustin Hoffman, Eric Bana, film, filmmaking, Francis Ford Coppola, Frank Marshall, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, HBO, history, Holly Hunter, J.J. Abrams, James Brolin, Jeff Goldblum, John Williams, Laura Dern, Leonardo DiCaprio, Liam Neeson, Martin Scorsese, Oprah Winfrey, Peter Coyote, Ralph Fiennes, review, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Zemeckis, Sally Field, Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks	| Leave a comment
Release Date: October 5th, 2017 (New York Film Festival)
Directed by: Susan Lacy
Cast: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Richard Dreyfuss, John Williams, J.J. Abrams, James Brolin, Bob Balaban, Tom Hanks, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Oprah Winfrey, Frank Marshall, Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Robert Zemeckis, Cate Blanchett, Holly Hunter, Dustin Hoffman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tom Cruise, Eric Bana, Daniel Craig
HBO Documentary Films, Pentimento Productions, 147 Minutes
This was a pretty stellar documentary for fans of not just Steven Spielberg but filmmaking and film history in general.
It reminded me a lot of the 2001 documentary Stanley Kubrick: A Life In Pictures, in that this spent a lot of time breaking down most of the key movies in Spielberg's oeuvre.
Every segment here was rich, detailed and featured interviews with some major directors, actors and producers. But the film also gets into Spielberg's personal life and how real life experiences influenced his movies.
This was a lengthy documentary, just as the Kubrick one was and rightfully so. In fact, this could have been the length of a ten part, two hour apiece Ken Burns documentary and I still would have been fully engaged.
Spielberg's career has been long and full of at least a dozen classic films that will be remembered forever. Each segment could've been it's own documentary film and it actually kind of sucks that a few films were mentioned but not given as much detail, most notably A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, the Jurassic Park sequels and some of his production work like Back to the Future.
Still, this is pretty thorough and there is so much to unpack and take away from this. It is one of the best documentaries on a filmmaker's life and career.
Pairs well with: other documentaries on specific directors but this reminded me a lot of Stanley Kubrick: A Life In Pictures.
Film Review: Back to the Future, Part III (1990)
February 8, 2019 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1990, 1990s, adventure, Alan Silvestri, Back To the Future, Bill McKinney, Bob Gale, Christopher Lloyd, comedy, Donovan Scott, Elisabeth Shue, film, Flea, James Tolkan, Lea Thompson, Marc McClure, Mary Steenburgen, Michael J. Fox, review, Robert Zemeckis, sci-fi, Steven Spielberg, teen, Thomas F. Wilson, western	| Leave a comment
Also known as: Three (fake working title)
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Written by: Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue, Flea, James Tolkan, Jeffrey Weissman, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, Donovan Scott, Bill McKinney
Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures, 108 Minutes
"Listen up, Eastwood! I aim to shoot somebody today and I'd prefer it'd be you. But if you're just too damn yella, I guess it'll just have to be your blacksmith friend." – Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen
The Back to the Future trilogy is one of the greatest trilogies in cinematic history. It's damn near perfect and the films are still just as enjoyable now, as they were thirty years ago.
Each one is a tad bit weaker than the previous but since the first one is an absolute masterpiece, the sequels are still better than 95 percent of all the movies ever made.
Part III is my least favorite chapter in the trilogy but it is still one of the best popcorn movies a film fan could ask for.
This takes the Back to the Future formula and throws it into the Old West. I like that they did this and it opens up the series for some fresh takes on some of its tropes but I also feel like the western twist maybe wasn't strong enough on its own to carry the whole film. What I liked most about the second film, the one I find to be the most entertaining, is that it jumped around and showed us a variety of different times and alternate timelines.
Also, I feel like going further back in time to the Old West might have worked better in the second film. Like maybe they could have flip-flopped the second and third pictures. Which also could have given us the wonderful Mary Steenburgen in two movies instead of just this one where she was actually a bit underutilized. Sure, you'd have to rework some narrative details.
I am going off on some tangents and most people will probably disagree with my take but in the end, this was still a superb motion picture and one of the best from its era.
While it is still exciting it is a bit bogged down by the scenery and is the slowest of the three films, which also adds to my thoughts on it not being the best choice for the final chapter. This feels more like a second act and when it ends, it ends quite abruptly.
But I love the tone of the film and it still captures the amazing Back to the Future spirit. It also probably would have played better, at least for me, if they kept making these and just didn't cap it off at three films like every other movie franchise of its time. They could've given us two more of these pictures, had they made them shortly after this one and frankly, I'm pretty sure they would have maintained the same quality had they utilized the same creative team.
Back to the Future, Part III is the weakest of the three but the bronze medal winner in the strongman championships is still stronger than just about everyone else in the world.
Pairs well with: the other two Back to the Future movies, as well as '80s Steven Spielberg and Joe Dante Films.
Film Review: Back to the Future, Part II (1989)
February 1, 2019 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1980s, 1989, adventure, Alan Silvestri, Back To the Future, Billy Zane, Bob Gale, Buck Flower, Casey Siemaszko, Charles Fleischer, Christopher Lloyd, comedy, Crispin Glover, Elijah Wood, Elisabeth Shue, film, Flea, James Tolkan, Jason Scott Lee, Joe Flaherty, Lea Thompson, Marc McClure, Mary Ellen Trainor, Michael J. Fox, review, Robert Zemeckis, sci-fi, Steven Spielberg, teen, Thomas F. Wilson	| Leave a comment
Also known as: Paradox (fake working title)
Release Date: November 20th, 1989 (Century City premiere)
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue, Flea, James Tolkan, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane, Jeffrey Weissman, Charles Fleischer, Jason Scott Lee, Elijah Wood, Joe Flaherty, Buck Flower, Marc McClure (uncredited), Crispin Glover (archive footage), Mary Ellen Trainor (uncredited)
"The almanac. Son of a bitch stole my idea! He must have been listening when I… it's my fault! The whole thing is my fault. If I hadn't bought that damn book, none of this would have ever happened." – Marty McFly
Back to the Future is pretty much a perfect film. Back to the Future, Part II isn't perfect but it's so damn good, it's hard to see the flaws unless you really look for them and then, they're mostly narrative issues that can be dismissed if you look at this with a Doctor Who "timey wimey" sentiment.
This chapter in the classic and awesome film series sees our heroes go to the future, return to an alternate present and then take a trip back to the past where we saw them in the first film. Part II takes you to more places than the other two films combined but it works really well for the middle act of this three act trilogy. It also does the best job of showing the consequences that can arise from disrupting the timeline.
I think that this has the most layered plot and with that, tells a more complicated story. I remember some people back in 1989 saying it was kind of hard to follow but these were also people significantly older than me. As a ten year-old, I thought it all made sense and I still do. Granted, there are some other paradoxes that this would have created and the film just conveniently ignores them but if it were to follow science to a T it would have broke the movie.
The cast is still solid in this film but Crispin Glover is sorely missed. I really wish he had returned to this just because I think it would have made the story better. While he appears in archive footage and another actor stands in for him and wears a mask of his face, this all lead to a major lawsuit that forced Hollywood to change how they use the likeness of non-contracted actors.
While I can't say that this is better than the first movie, it is my favorite to revisit just for all the things it throws at you. It's certainly the most entertaining overall and it sort of embraces the absurdity of its subject matter without overdoing it. It's mostly a comedy but it is balanced well with its more dramatic moments. There is an underlying darkness in this chapter that the other two movies don't have and I think it gives it a bit of an edginess lacking in the other two. Not that they needed to be edgy but that element works well here.
Back to the Future, Part II is how you do a sequel. It upped the ante, was more creative than its predecessor and enriched its universe, giving it more depth while developing its characters further.
Film Review: Back to the Future (1985)
January 25, 2019 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1980s, 1985, adventure, Alan Silvestri, Back To the Future, Billy Zane, Bob Gale, Buck Flower, Casey Siemaszko, Christopher Lloyd, Claudia Wells, comedy, Courtney Gains, Crispin Glover, film, Frances Lee McCain, James Tolkan, Jason Hervey, Lea Thompson, Maia Brewton, Marc McClure, Michael J. Fox, review, Robert Zemeckis, sci-fi, Steven Spielberg, teen, Thomas F. Wilson	| 2 Comments
Release Date: July 3rd, 1985
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Claudia Wells, James Tolkan, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, George DiCenzo, Frances Lee McCain, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane, Jason Hervey, Maia Brewton, Courtney Gains, Buck Flower, Huey Lewis (cameo)
"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour… you're gonna see some serious shit." – Dr. Emmett Brown
Back to the Future is a classic, which makes it kind of hard to review. It's a film I've put off reviewing for awhile because I can't really come up with anything other than paragraphs of praise. It's perfect.
Do I need to run through all the regular tidbits about it having a great story, script, director, cast, composer, cinematographer, special effects department and everything else under the sun?
I'm reviewing this right after I reviewed RoboCop, which I also gave a 10 out of 10. But don't take that score lightly, it is really hard for me to give out 10s but this film certainly deserves it and maybe even a score slightly beyond that. The only other movie from my childhood that can really compete for this as the best film from that era is Raiders of the Lost Ark.
While the Roger Eberts, Gene Siskels and Pauline Kaels have their Citizen Kane, Vertigo and Seven Samurai, I have Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire Strikes Back and Back to the Future. These are my generation's classics and even though they are much more modern, their greatness can't be denied. Well, unless you're completely devoid of taste.
This film was a perfect storm, even if it had some major production issues early on. But those issues led to this and it's hard to imagine that a film with a slightly different cast would have been as good as this ended up being.
If you haven't seen this film already, I don't understand what you've been doing with all of your time on this planet. If you have seen it and don't like it, we probably won't be friends.
This is, hands down, one of the absolute best films of the 1980s, regardless of genre or style. There are other movies that one can refer to as "perfect" but how many are actually this fun?
Film Review: Trespass (1992)
July 27, 2018 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1990s, 1992, action, Art Evans, Bill Paxton, Bob Gale, De'voreaux White, film, Glenn Plummer, Hal Landon Jr., Ice Cube, Ice-T, review, Robert Zemeckis, Stoney Jackson, thriller, Tiny Lister, Walter Hill, William Sadler	| Leave a comment
Also known as: The Looters (working title), Die Rap-Gang (Germany)
Release Date: December 25th, 1992
Directed by: Walter Hill
Written by: Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
Music by: Ry Cooder
Cast: Bill Paxton, Ice-T, William Sadler, Ice Cube, Art Evans, De'voreaux White, Bruce A. Young, Glenn Plummer, Stoney Jackson, T.E. Russell, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, John Toles-Bey, Byron Minns, Hal Landon Jr.
Universal Pictures, 101 Minutes
"That's the beauty of gold. It never tarnishes. Lasts forever, too. You can twist it, pound it, even piss on it but it's always the same gold. It was here long before we were and it'll be here a long time after we're gone. I bet you a lot of men have died for the gold that's just in this one piece." – Bradlee
Man, I used to have a really high opinion of this film circa 1993 when I copied the VHS tape after I rented it. I mean, you've got two of the best gangster rappers of the era along with Bill Paxton and William Sadler, who forever won my admiration after playing Death in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, a year or so earlier.
Plus, this was directed by Walter Hill, the guy that did The Driver, The Warriors, The Long Riders, Streets of Fire, 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hrs. and Red Heat. Additionally, the film was produced and written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creative force behind the Back to the Future trilogy.
But strangely, this just isn't that great. Sure, it's definitely okay for killing some time on a rainy day when you want an action film to help you with your low T. I don't have low T though, my plums are solid and full of octane.
I do like this as more of a novelty thing though. You get to see both rappers named Ice come together at a time when they were both effectively breaking into movies. Ice-T killed it in New Jack City and Ice Cube gave a tremendous performance in Boyz N The Hood. You also get a solid cast of other up and coming black actors from the time: Tiny Lister, Glenn Plummer, Stoney Jackson and De'voreaux White. Also, I have always liked Art Evans, he was great in Fright Night, and this may be my favorite role he's done.
But still, this just falls really flat.
The plot is about these Arkansas firefighters that acquire a map to a stolen religious treasure. The treasure is hidden in an abandoned factory in East St. Louis. They travel there to look for the long lost gold but quickly find themselves in over their heads as they witness a gang murder. The two firefighters then find themselves holed up in a locked room with a hostage, the head gangster's little brother, and a homeless man. The rest of the film is mostly a standoff that plays out in a lot of different ways but ultimately, the building is set on fire and we get some solid gun play.
Trespass is certainly watchable and makes for a better than decent early '90s action flick but there isn't much to make you care about it. It's not a classic, by any means. But my problem with it, is that it should have been a classic. Look at the talent in front of and behind the camera.
I do still like this film but for Walter Hill, it's one of his weakest.
Pairs well with: Other early '90s hip-hop heavy action films: Judgment Night, Gunmen, Surviving the Game and Deep Cover.
Film Review: Bordello of Blood (1996)
February 26, 2018 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1990s, 1996, Angie Everhart, Aubrey Morris, Chris Sarandon, comedy, comics, Corey Feldman, Dennis Miller, EC Comics, Erika Eleniak, fantasy, film, horror, Joel Silver, occult, Phil Fondacaro, review, Robert Zemeckis, Tales From the Crypt, thriller, vampires, Whoopi Goldberg, William Sadler	| Leave a comment
Also known as: Tales From the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (complete title)
Release Date: August 16th, 1996
Directed by: Gilbert Adler
Written by: A. L. Katz, Gilbert Adler, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Music by: Chris Boardman
Cast: Dennis Miller, Erika Eleniak, Angie Everhart, Chris Sarandon, Corey Feldman, Aubrey Morris, Whoopi Goldberg (cameo), William Sadler (cameo), John Kassir, Phil Fondacaro
EC Comics, Universal Pictures, 87 Minutes
"[talking to a she-vampire] I'd rather Crazy Glue my dick to the bullet train than fuck you." – Rafe Guttman
I recently revisited Tales From the Crypt's Demon Knight. So I figured that I'd also go back and revisit Bordello of Blood. I remember not being as fond of this as I was Demon Knight but hey, it's got Corey Feldman as a vampire in it, which is probably something that every teen girl wanted to see since The Lost Boys came out. I've never been a teen girl but I did like The Lost Boys and Corey Feldman.
This also has Dennis Miller in it as Dennis Miller. Well, not really. Miller always seems to play some version of himself though and here, he is Dennis Miller as a private eye trying to woo Playboy model Erika Eleniak. His character's name is Rafe Guttman, which seems fitting for a Miller character.
Probably the real highlight from a casting perspective is Chris Sarandon, who was a fantastic vampire in the classic Fright Night. Here, he isn't a vampire he is a guitar-wielding rock star televangelist that runs a megachurch but is somewhat responsible for the vampiric activity in the film. Sarandon plays such a kooky character in this and he's simply great.
The story was penned by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the guys behind the Back to the Future movies. This is nowhere near the greatness of those films but it is a fun and entertaining movie.
I don't think this is as good of a picture as Demon Knight but that is mostly because this doesn't even come close to the level of insanity and intensity that we got in that film. This movie is crazy and has some nice gory bits but Demon Knight was batshit crazy, where this is just more of a wild ride.
This is definitely worth a watch if you've got ninety minutes to kill and just want some dumb, mindless, badass fun in your horror. It's certainly a product of the '90s and fits well within the Tales From the Crypt franchise.
Pairs well with: Anything related to Tales From the Crypt.
Film Review: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
November 2, 2017 by Talking Pulp	in Film Review, Reviews and tagged 1980s, 1988, adventure, Alan Silvestri, animation, Bambi, Betty Boop, Bob Hoskins, Bugs Bunny, Charles Fleischer, Christopher Lloyd, comedy, crime, Daffy Duck, Daisy Duck, Disney, Donald Duck, Droopy Dog, Dumbo, Elmer Fudd, family, fantasy, Felix the Cat, film, Foghorn Leghorn, Frank Marshall, Goofy, Joanna Cassidy, Joel Silver, José Carioca, Kathleen Turner, Looney Tunes, Marvin the Martian, Mel Blanc, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, mystery, neo-noir, noir, Pete (Disney), Pinocchio, Pluto, Porky Pig, review, Road Runner, Robert Zemeckis, Roger Rabbit, Snow White, Speedy Gonzales, Steven Spielberg, Sylvester, Tweety Bird, Wile E. Coyote, Woody Woodpecker, Yosemite Sam	| Leave a comment
Release Date: June 22nd, 1988
Written by: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Based on: Who Censored Roger Rabbit? by Gary K. Wolf
Cast: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Charles Fleischer, Stubby Kaye, Joanna Cassidy, Kathleen Turner, Mel Blanc, Joel Silver
Touchstone Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Buena Vista Pictures, 104 Minutes
"Is he always this funny, or only on days when he's wanted for murder?" – Dolores
Back in 1988, I saw this movie in the theater. It was a pretty memorable experience, as this was an incredibly unique and enjoyable motion picture. I used to watch this a lot as a kid but I hadn't seen it in a long time. Watching it again, I realized how much I missed this film. I mean, what's not to like?
The film uses animated characters in a live action world. When I was young, this was a really cool experience, as I hadn't seen anything like it before, at least not an entire movie like this. After Roger Rabbit, this would become a technique that was fairly common but this was the first movie to do it on such a large scale.
The really cool thing about the use of animated characters, is that everyone was in on the movie. For the first time, we got to see Disney characters mingle with Warner Bros. characters. One scene, in particular, has both Bugsy Bunny and Mickey Mouse on screen together. The film really is a cool crossover before crossovers even really became a thing.
Roger Rabbit stars Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd, as the main human components of the movie. The film provided iconic roles for both men and they hit it out of the park. Hoskins was tailor made to play a noir type private dick while Lloyd had the perfect balance of being sinister, chilling and completely insane when the reveal of his true identity came out.
Charles Fleischer was perfect as the voice of Roger and he instantly made this character a megastar and worthy of a place alongside the great animated stars of the Disney and Looney Tunes characters he shares the screen with. Roger truly felt like he belonged, which wasn't an easy feat but Fleischer gave the character real life and comedic charm.
Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman wrote a great script that had elements of film-noir, comedy, fantasy and lightheartedness mixed in with some really dark material. The scene where a character gets steamrollered was pretty harsh stuff for a kid but it is counterbalanced by the fantastic absurdity of how that moment plays out. This is truly a living cartoon.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a real classic. It still hits the right notes and being a period piece makes it a pretty timeless motion picture that still works just as well today, as it did in 1988.
Documentary Review: Back In Time (2015)
August 3, 2017 by Talking Pulp	in Documentary Review, Film Review, Reviews and tagged 2010s, 2015, Back To the Future, Christopher Lloyd, culture, documentary, film, filmmaking, history, Lea Thompson, Michael J. Fox, review, Robert Zemeckis, sci-fi, Steven Spielberg	| Leave a comment
Release Date: October 21st, 2015
Directed by: Jason Aron
Music by: Allen Calmes, G.C. Johnson
Malka Media Group, Jason Aron Media, Patchwork Media, FilmRise, 95 Minutes
There is an old adage that says, "If you don't love Back to the Future, you must be a horrible person." Okay, so maybe I made that up but that's pretty much how I feel about it.
Back In Time is a documentary about the film and its huge cultural impact. It came out just in time for Back to the Future's 30th anniversary.
While not as amazing as I had hoped, it does interview a lot of the people involved in the production and creation of the film series. It talks to Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Steven Spielberg, Huey Lewis and actors Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and others.
Unfortunately, Thomas F. Wilson and Crispin Glover weren't in this documentary. It would have been really cool to hear their insight and how the film has effected them over the years. Glover, especially, due to how he left the film series and ended up suing over the use of his likeness, forever changing how business is done in Hollywood. While his actions left a bad taste in the mouths of many involved, enough time has passed, one would hope, to where he could have talked about the experience.
Back In Time talks a lot about the films themselves but it really showcases the fandom that has grown since the first one came out three decades earlier. It also interviews other notable people in the entertainment industry who were influenced by the Back to the Future franchise.
If you love the film series and have some time to kill, this documentary is worth a watch. There is nothing vital here but it is cool seeing those involved with it, reflect on it. It is also nice to see how it has captivated so many people since its release.


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Q: Synchronous NodeJs (or other serverside JS) call We are using Node for developing and 95% of code is Async, working fine.
For some 5% (one small module), which is sync in nature [and depends on other third party software],
and we are looking for
1. "Code to block until call back is finished"
2. At a time only one instance of function1 + its callback should be executed.
PS 1: I do completely agree, Node is for async work, We should avoid that, but this is separate non-realtime process.
PS 2: If not with Node any other Serverside JS framework?  Last option is to use other lang like python, but if anything in JS possible, we are ready to give it a shot!

A: There are lots and lots of options, look at node-async, kaffeine async support, IcedCoffeescript, etc.

A: SEQ should solve your problem.
For an overview about sync modules please look at http://nodejsrocks.blogspot.de/2012/05/how-to-avoid-nodejs-spaghetti-code-with.html
Seq()
 .seq(function () {
   mysql.query("select * from foo",[], function(err,rows,fields) {

        this(null, rows);
   });
 })
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     console.log("mysql callback returnes:"+mysqlResult);
 })

A: I want to make a plug for IcedCoffeeScript since I'm its maintainer.  You can get by with solutions like Seq, but in general you'll wind up encoding control flow with function calls. I find that approach difficult to write and maintain. IcedCoffeeScript makes simple sequential operations a breeze:
console.log "hello, just wait a sec"
await setTimeout defer(), 100
console.log "ok, what did you want"

But more important, it handles any combination of async code and standard control flow:
console.log "Let me check..."
if isRunningLate()
  console.log "Can't stop now, sorry!"
else
  await setTimeout defer(), 1000
  console.log "happy to wait, now what did you want?"
resumeWhatIWasDoingBefore()

Also loops work well, here is serial dispatch:
for i in [0...10]
   await launchRpc defer res[i]
done()

And here is parallel dispatch:
await
   for i in [0...10]
      launchRpc defer res[i]
done()

Not only does ICS make sequential chains of async code smoother, it also encourages you to do as much as possible in parallel.  If you need to change your code or your concurrency requirements, the changes are minimal, not a complete rewrite (as it would be in standard JS/CS or with some concurrency libraries).

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NEW DELHI • Bhutan's royal couple yesterday announced the birth of their first child, delighting the remote Himalayan kingdom where the monarchy is revered.
The newest royal, the son of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, was safely delivered at Lingkana Palace in the Bhutanese capital Thimphu on Friday, the royal media office said.
"Their majesties and members of the royal family are filled with profound joy on the birth of His Royal Highness," it said in a statement. "With the blessings of the guardian deities of Bhutan and protectors of the dharma (divine truth), and the prayers of the Bhutanese people, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, The Gyalsey (prince), are both in perfect health."
The prince's birth was marked by sacred Bhutanese traditions with the Je Khenpo, the chief abbot and spiritual leader of the majority Buddhist nation, presiding over religious ceremonies, the office said.
The baby's name has yet to be announced.
The hugely popular fifth Druk Gyalpo or Dragon King, studied in Britain and the United States and was officially crowned king in 2008 after his father abdicated two years earlier. He married Queen Pema in 2011 in an elaborate fairytale wedding ceremony that was the biggest media event in Bhutanese history.


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13 children were born to this couple and 5 died in infancy. He is buried next to his wife and thirteen other Odom family members at the Harmony Cemetery outside of Clarksville, AR.
Other surnames in our search include: Stewart, Swift, Casey, Davis and possibly Steele.These families seemed to have followed a pattern of moving together from the VA/NC area westward to Wayne county, TN.
If you have any information to help us in our search I would certainly appreciate hearing it.I know that Robert's military records spell his last name as Odom, Odam, Oadham on different pages.Maybe this is part of the confusion.


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Meena Shamaly got to check out the new sample library by Bad Cat Samples called "The Indi Glock". Bad Cat Samples have a couple of unique and quirky little Kontakt libraries that are all under $20 – including the Music Box which we reviewed last year.
"The Indi Glock" is 500MB glockenspiel library for Kontakt 5 and above, that costs $19.99 – its a really unique sounding library and has plenty of character and a real raw sound to it compared to other glock libraries. Check out the video below where Meena runs through the library in detail.
Meena Shamaly got to check out the new sample library by Bad Cat Samples called "The Indi Glock". Bad Cat Samples have a couple of unique and quirky little Kontakt libraries that are all under $20 – including the Music Box which we reviewed last year. "The Indi Glock" is 500MB glockenspiel library for Kontakt 5 and above, that costs $19.99 – its a really unique sounding library and has plenty of character and a real raw sound to it compared to other glock libraries. Check out the video below where Meena runs through the library in detail.
Bad Cat Samples – "The Indi Glock"
Indi Glock does exactly what it says on the tin, and is the excellent sound quality of the samples lend themselves very well to manipulation and effects. Great bang for the buck.


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/*
 * Copyright (c) 2010 Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan
 * (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden).
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Portions Copyright (c) 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
 * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
 * are met:
 *
 * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
 *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
 *
 * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
 *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
 *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
 *
 * 3. Neither the name of the Institute nor the names of its contributors
 *    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
 *    without specific prior written permission.
 *
 * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE INSTITUTE AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND
 * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
 * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
 * ARE DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE INSTITUTE OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
 * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
 * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
 * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
 * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
 * LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
 * OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
 * SUCH DAMAGE.
 */

#include "netlogon.h"
#include <gssapi_spi.h>

OM_uint32
_netlogon_acquire_cred(OM_uint32 * min_stat,
                       const gss_name_t desired_name,
                       OM_uint32 time_req,
                       const gss_OID_set desired_mechs,
                       gss_cred_usage_t cred_usage,
                       gss_cred_id_t * output_cred_handle,
                       gss_OID_set * actual_mechs,
                       OM_uint32 * time_rec)
{
    OM_uint32 ret;
    gssnetlogon_cred cred;

    /* only initiator support so far */
    if (cred_usage != GSS_C_INITIATE)
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;

    if (desired_name == GSS_C_NO_NAME)
        return GSS_S_BAD_NAME;

    cred = (gssnetlogon_cred)calloc(1, sizeof(*cred));
    if (cred == NULL) {
        *min_stat = ENOMEM;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }
    cred->SignatureAlgorithm = NL_SIGN_ALG_HMAC_MD5;
    cred->SealAlgorithm = NL_SEAL_ALG_RC4;

    ret = _netlogon_duplicate_name(min_stat, desired_name,
                                   (gss_name_t *)&cred->Name);
    if (GSS_ERROR(ret)) {
        free(cred);
        return ret;
    }

    *output_cred_handle = (gss_cred_id_t)cred;
    if (actual_mechs != NULL)
        *actual_mechs = GSS_C_NO_OID_SET;
    if (time_rec != NULL)
        *time_rec = GSS_C_INDEFINITE;

    return GSS_S_COMPLETE;
}

OM_uint32
_netlogon_acquire_cred_ex(gss_status_id_t status,
                          const gss_name_t desired_name,
                          OM_uint32 flags,
                          OM_uint32 time_req,
                          gss_cred_usage_t cred_usage,
                          gss_auth_identity_t identity,
                          void *ctx,
                          void (*complete)(void *, OM_uint32, gss_status_id_t, gss_cred_id_t, OM_uint32))
{
    return GSS_S_UNAVAILABLE;
}

/*
 * value contains 16 byte session key
 */
static OM_uint32
_netlogon_set_session_key(OM_uint32 *minor_status,
                          gss_cred_id_t *cred_handle,
                          const gss_buffer_t value)
{
    gssnetlogon_cred cred;

    if (*cred_handle == GSS_C_NO_CREDENTIAL) {
        *minor_status = EINVAL;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }

    cred = (gssnetlogon_cred)*cred_handle;

    if (value->length != sizeof(cred->SessionKey)) {
        *minor_status = ERANGE;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }

    memcpy(cred->SessionKey, value->value, value->length);

    *minor_status = 0;
    return GSS_S_COMPLETE;
}

/*
 * value contains 16 bit little endian encoded seal algorithm
 */
static OM_uint32
_netlogon_set_sign_algorithm(OM_uint32 *minor_status,
                             gss_cred_id_t *cred_handle,
                             const gss_buffer_t value)
{
    gssnetlogon_cred cred;
    uint16_t alg;
    const uint8_t *p;

    if (*cred_handle == GSS_C_NO_CREDENTIAL) {
        *minor_status = EINVAL;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }

    cred = (gssnetlogon_cred)*cred_handle;

    if (value->length != 2) {
        *minor_status = ERANGE;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }

    p = (const uint8_t *)value->value;
    alg = (p[0] << 0) | (p[1] << 8);

    if (alg != NL_SIGN_ALG_HMAC_MD5 && alg != NL_SIGN_ALG_SHA256) {
        *minor_status = EINVAL;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }

    cred->SignatureAlgorithm = alg;
    if (alg == NL_SIGN_ALG_SHA256)
        cred->SealAlgorithm = NL_SEAL_ALG_AES128;
    else
        cred->SealAlgorithm = NL_SEAL_ALG_RC4;

    *minor_status = 0;
    return GSS_S_COMPLETE;
}

OM_uint32
_netlogon_set_cred_option
           (OM_uint32 *minor_status,
            gss_cred_id_t *cred_handle,
            const gss_OID desired_object,
            const gss_buffer_t value)
{
    if (value == GSS_C_NO_BUFFER) {
        *minor_status = EINVAL;
        return GSS_S_FAILURE;
    }

    if (gss_oid_equal(desired_object, GSS_NETLOGON_SET_SESSION_KEY_X))
        return _netlogon_set_session_key(minor_status, cred_handle, value);
    else if (gss_oid_equal(desired_object, GSS_NETLOGON_SET_SIGN_ALGORITHM_X))
        return _netlogon_set_sign_algorithm(minor_status, cred_handle, value);

    *minor_status = EINVAL;
    return GSS_S_FAILURE;
}


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EAA Chapter 322 Fly Away Brunch to Tokkie's 27 April 2015
By Cheryl Smit
Our EAA Chapter 322 was invited to fly in for an impromptu brunch on Monday 27th April to preview the Lodge and Game Farm as a Fly away destination. We were a party of 11 aircraft including a Gyro and Eugene's Gazelle that flew in for the brunch.
A new fly away destination has been launched and will officially be opening their Lodge and Game Farm stocked with an abundance of wildlife with private tented and chalet accommodation in the next couple of months.
Tokkie's Bush Airstrip on the Game Farm is just 10 minutes from the Lodge and is situated adjacent to the R511, about 32,7nm North of Brits in the Koedoeskop, Thabaizimbi region. The length of the airstrip is 990 meters with an elevation of 3179amsl. The co-ordinates are: S 25�'34" E 027�'11.5''.
The 450 hectare farm boasts an abundance of flora such as Marula and Tamboti indigenous trees and fauna such as Brown Hyena, Civet, Impala, Bosbok, Sable, Giraffe, Baboons and to top it all Leopard.
Tokkie and his wife Marina Botes welcomed our party with a scrumptious brunch around the lapa at their lodge, there was such a variety of food, just too much to mention. My favourite was the flapjacks topped with marmalade and cheese. Karl Jensen later collected a donation from each of the guests as appreciation to Tokkie for the invite and lovely brunch.
Thereafter we were taken on a game drive to their newly built lodge where a webcam is positioned at the watering hole for the convenience of the guests to view the wildlife at night from within the lodge.
Tokkie is requesting that the 'Pilot Post' viewers please help him find an appropriate name for his Bush Lodge. In return the winner of the name chosen by Tokkie for the Bush Lodge will receive a free weekend for two in one of the chalets or tented accommodation. Please send the name for the Lodge and your contact details to Tokkie at email address: Tokkie@sv1.co.za
Tokkie can also be contacted for any accommodation bookings on his cell number: 082 440 0457.
Later we were driven back to the airstrip in the game viewing Land Rover and the planes started taking off around 12:30pm. Trevor and I will definitely be returning to Tokkie's for a weekend getaway in the near future.
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You are here: Home / Business/Industry News / Sports Memorabilia Industry News / Super Bowl XLVIII Game Balls to Get PSA/DNA Security Mark
Super Bowl XLVIII Game Balls to Get PSA/DNA Security Mark
January 27, 2014 By Rich Mueller
Over 100 footballs will be used in the upcoming 2014 Super Bowl game, and to protect against possible counterfeiting every one of them will be "tagged" with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the game-opening coin toss will be marked, too, thanks to a partnership between the National Football League and PSA/DNA Authentication Services.
A PSA/DNA representative will mark each ball with a synthetic DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand that can be seen only when illuminated by a specific laser frequency.
"The DNA ink has an astronomical 1-in-33 trillion chance of being accurately reproduced by counterfeiters," said Joe Orlando, President of PSA/DNA, a division of Collectors Universe, Inc.
"Many of the game-used Super Bowl footballs are sold by the NFL through charity auctions. The PSA/DNA certification combats potential counterfeiting and helps assure future owners that each ball is genuine."
About 120 footballs are expected to be used in the game between Denver and Seattle at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
A PSA/DNA representative will be at the stadium to carefully "tag" each ball with the special ink. The mark is invisible to the naked eye but fluoresces green when illuminated by the proper laser frequency.
"The value of any game-used Super Bowl collectible can vary significantly depending on the importance of the specific item. For example, was the particular football caught for a touchdown or used for a game-winning field goal?," explained Orlando who also is Editor of the monthly Sports Market Report price guide magazine.
This will be the 15th time the NFL has used PSA/DNA Authentication Services to protect against potential future counterfeiting of game-used Super Bowl footballs. In addition to the footballs, PSA/DNA will "tag" the pylons used in the upcoming game and the coin used for the opening coin toss.
Game used Super Bowl footballs often sell for $1,000 and up with proper authentication. Click here to see a few on eBay now.
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Karl Johans gate (), formlos "Karl Johan" genannt, ist die Haupt- und Prachtstraße der Innenstadt von Oslo. Sie trägt ihren Namen nach dem schwedisch-norwegischen König Karl III Johan (Jean Bernadotte) und erstreckt sich vom Zentralbahnhof im Südosten bis zum königlichen Schloss im Nordwesten. Vom Bahnhof bis zum norwegischen Parlament, dem Storting, ist sie eine Fußgängerzone. Entlang der "Karl Johan" finden sich bekannte Institutionen wie der Dom, das Nationaltheater, das Universitätsgebäude und das Grand Hotel mit dem Grand Café.

Beschreibung
Die Straße besteht aus zwei Teilen mit unterschiedlicher Geschichte. Der Ostteil vom Bahnhofsplatz zum Platz Egertorg lag innerhalb der Stadtmauern des Dänenkönigs Christian IV. und wurde zunächst nicht als zusammenhängende Straße angesehen. Teile hießen Østre Gade, Kirkebakken und Kirkestredet, ab etwa 1840 hieß der ganze Straßenzug Østre Gade. Der Westteil war eine im Zusammenhang mit dem Schloss von dessen Architekten H.D. Linstow als Sichtachse und Paradestraße geplante Avenue. Sie wurde in den 1830er-Jahren errichtet und erhielt 1840 den Namen Slotsvej (dt.: "Schlossweg"). 1852, nach Karl Johans Tod, wurde sie nach dem verstorbenen Monarchen benannt. Damals stand schon das monumentale Universitätsgebäude. In der Folge entwickelte sich der westliche Teil der "Karl Johan" ähnlich vielen Avenuen und Ringstraßen des 19. Jahrhunderts als urbanistisches Schaustück staatlicher und bürgerlicher Prachtentfaltung. Die Grundeigentümer der Nordseite der neuen Avenue kauften unter anderem die Grundstücke an der Südseite auf und schenkten sie der Stadt, mit der Auflage, dort den heutigen "Studentenpark" zu gestalten, in dem allerdings später das Nationaltheater errichtet wurde. Während des Baus des Parlaments in den 1860er-Jahren wurde die Verbindung zum östlichen Teil am höchsten Punkt, dem Egertorg, geschlossen; der unterschiedliche Charakter der beiden Straßenabschnitte blieb erhalten. Der zur Fußgängerzone adaptierte Teil hat vorwiegend kommerziellen Charakter. Im Hinblick auf das Hundertjahrjubiläum der Auflösung der Union mit Schweden im Jahr 2005 kam es auch zu bedeutenden Umgestaltungen der "Karl Johan". Die Straßenmöblierung (Lichtmasten) wurden an jene der 1920er-Jahre angeglichen. Schon in den 1980er-Jahren verschwand die Straßenbahn Oslos aus der Karl Johans gate, die dort fast 100 Jahre zunächst als Pferdebahn verkehrt hatte.

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Literatur
 Thomas Hall: Planning Europe's Capital Cities. Aspects of 19th Century Urban Development, London 1997

Weblinks

 Thomas Hall: Planning Europe's Capital Cities. Aspects of 19th Century Urban Development, London 1997, S. 120 (englisch)
 Abend auf Karl Johan Gemälde von Edvard Munch
 Munchs egne filmopptak (1927) - Maleren med filmkamera Artikel über Muchs Schmalfilmaaktivitäten auf der Karl Johan (norwegisch)

Einzelnachweise

Straße in Oslo
Karl XIV. Johann (Schweden)
Straße in Europa

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– Multi Platform Storyteller, Adventure Aficionado, Lover of The World-
Brought up in the Middle East, Vicky is open to new cultures and experiences which is highlighted consistently throughout her work. With a background shaped in the creative arts, Vicky continued her passion for communication and story telling as a multi platform presenter, reporter, broadcast journalist, producer, and documentary maker for the BBC, as a writer, and in a workshop setting as a facilitator and speaker. She specialises in sourcing original stories and unique individuals to report on and broadcast, connecting with diverse communities and her main interests are: empowerment and rights, music, and adventure.
Currently she is part of the Long Form Audio department which produces documentaries and podcasts for BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4, BBC 5Live and BBC World TV, working specifically on the BBC World Service programming, Witness History.
Previously she has broadcast for BBC 5live, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Have Your Say, BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra & Asian Network's Newsbeat, BBC Channel Islands TV, BBC Guernsey, BBC Jersey, and BBC Essex. She's also been interviewed on BBC Surrey and BBC Sussex, BBC Suffolk and BBC Berkshire. She has a track record of exploring injustices and failings, and providing a voice for the voiceless, as well as adapting content to other multi media platforms.
Her stories include; alcoholism told by alcoholics, which she also wrote an article on for BBC News; producing and broadcasting an investigative report on online scams for BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Newsbeat, broadcasting a report on aphasia in lockdown for BBC Radio 4's World at One and BBC 5live inspired by her own documentary, investigating and broadcasting an original multi platform story on rent increases for both BBC Channel Islands TV and BBC Guernsey, and putting together an exclusive on those who have been Excluded by the government's SEISS for BBC Essex.
She is a versatile broadcaster and journalist, one minute interviewing music lovers at The Prodigy's lead singer Keith Flint's funeral or broadcasting live whilst getting her legs waxed, another putting together a joyful story on care homes together, which is then further shared on BBC Look East, BBC News, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, ITV Meridan, Good Morning Britain and the Daily Mail.
After a month of reading the news for the first time, she was asked to be newsreader for the relaunch of the BBC Guernsey Breakfast show. As well as this, she has been trained to provide cover as an assistant producer for Pick of The Pops on BBC Radio 2.
During April 2021, Vicky made her debut as radio documentary maker for the BBC, producing a powerful special on behalf of BBC Essex, "Life's Second Chances", telling the story of two individuals experiences of coronavirus and their long recovery. Due to the significance of the piece, it was picked to be networked across all 39 BBC local radio stations.
As well as this, she researched, produced, presented, and edited her own documentary on an original story personal to her, "Aphasia on Zoom", which was aired in full on BBC Surrey and BBC Sussex, also broadcasting a report on BBC Radio 4's World At One programme and BBC 5live on the subject. In March 2022, she produced and presented a radio documentary on "The Future of Guernsey French" for BBC Radio Guernsey.
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Prior to joining the BBC, Vicky was a radio presenter and producer for commercial stations for the radio group UKRD and had her own evening show every night supporting unsigned and emerging music artists on eagle3, she co-hosted the Mi-Soul Breakfast show with George Kay for the independent radio station Mi-Soul Radio, had her own travel and music show "Solo Ventures with Vicky" on Women's Radio Station, and reported on traffic updates for Talk Sport, Magic, Absolute, and Jack FM Oxford.
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Vicky's storytelling also transfers into a workshop setting; facilitating workshops and giving talks focusing on empowering its participants on themes such as "Owning Your Superpower of Being Too Much", basic drama skills, issue based work, or highlighting various forms of storytelling across radio, podcasts, and the creative arts. This has led her work for a number of companies such as Bush Theatre, NCS The Challenge and Freshwater Theatre Company. Highlights of her career in the arts include; performing at the UEFA Championship final as a dancer at Wembley in 2011, dancing in a flash mob for the Royal Ballet, facilitating podcast workshops for the BBC Young Reporter Scheme and facilitating creative workshops in prison.
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hey Victoria what a beautiful website ! You are so clever. I am reading avidly. Christine T. xxx
Thanks so much! xxxx
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I listened to your podcast on thelmaandlouise.com and enjoyed it very much. Like you I found travelling around India by public transport enormous fun. I'll certainly be reading your blog in the future and hope to pick up some tips for my own travels, although, alas, they will be of much shorter duration.
Yes, it really is an adventure on public transport! Thanks so much that's very kind, I promise in August I will smarten my blog up a bit (too busy travelling hahah) and dont worry, it doesn't matter about time- as long as you enjoy yourself!


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David O. Russell with a cast this good, American Hustle's gotta be EPIC right?
Well, this looks like a best picture!
By now we know that David O. Russell has the formula to win a Best Picture, but as American Hustle shows sometimes taking a risk may be a little more entertaining than more of the same old artsy expressionism. While American Hustle is a very well done film: well acted, well written, and well directed, it just is not that entertaining. The film suffers from an incredible amount of meandering, and not the entertaining kind. Often the meandering in this film just seems to be there in order to let the talented cast flaunt their academy muscles rather than furthering along the story. A story that, according to the film, some of which actually happened (Editor's note: the film is loosely based on the ABSCAM sting operation of the late 70's and early 80's). All of this combines for a type of incompleteness we just have not seen from O. Russell.
which they will never use.
The incompleteness of American Hustle makes for some very interesting episodic period piece moments that just never come together to provide a true message or provide any real meaningful commentary. I guess we were supposed to be impressed that Bale and Adams were good hustlers at the end of the film, although this was set up by an incredibly long voice over sequence within the first ten minutes of the film. All of this made for what felt like it was supposed to be a big reveal Usual Suspects type ending that just fell flat.
At this point Christian Bale is truly a Hollywood Heavyweight!
American Hustle proves that being formulaic, even with a great cast, does not result in a great film. After leaving the theater post American Hustle I felt like I watched a film that was simply made to make a run at "Best Picture", rather than a film that was rooted in the passion of storytelling and the subject matter of the political corruption of the 1970's. Ultimately, the only true hustling in this film came in the form of David O. Russell trying to hustle the Academy into a "Best Picture" win.


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Hockey In A Nightclub? Well, That's Vegas Alright
In T-Mobile Arena
For a long time Las Vegas has been known as the world's hub for gambling. While gambling is still very much in the fabric of Sin City, a new form of entertainment has become synonymous with Las Vegas.
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It's become as much a part of Las Vegas as free drinks, poor schools, or rich people living in Summerlin. That's why the announcement of a night club being placed on the top level of Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena should be celebrated as the Los Angeles company digging into the roots of our city and giving the stadium the Vegas feel it truly deserves.
Hyde Lounge Las Vegas Arena will be the exclusive nightclub option at Las Vegas Arena, allowing guests to experience the height of service with views to match in an entertainment and sporting viewing experience unlike any other. – MGM Resorts Public Relations
Hyde Lounge at Las Vegas Arena will be located high above the event action with two platforms extending over the arena seating for unparalleled viewing opportunities. The 18,000-square-foot space designed by Dakota Development and DesignAgency, will also feature an intimate lounge experience complete with bottle service, plush couches, high-energy DJs, VIP elevator access, a selection of culinary treats, and skyline views of the famed Las Vegas Strip.
Now I'm not exactly the nightclub kind of guy, and I highly doubt most hockey fans are either, but this sounds like a pretty cool idea, and if they decide to "hockey-ize" it for nights when the Rat Pack team is there, it could become on of the coolest and most unique in-stadium experiences in the NHL.
Like everywhere else in Las Vegas, status will be important inside the brand new 20,000 seat arena. From the night club up top, to the bunker suites underneath, there will be multiple ways to have an unforgettable experience inside this cathedral… assuming you can afford it.
It may sound weird at first glance, but so does the idea of paying $500 for a mildly attractive girl to bring you a bottle of champagne, open it, and walk away. But in Vegas, it works, and well.
A nightclub in a hockey arena sounds stupid, but it's not, and as long as we embrace it, the rest of the country will want a piece of something we've already got.
Oh, and maybe if I write a nice article about it they'll let me up there despite being a gigantic loser.
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Dreaming Will Initiative
My Daughter?
An inmate, Robert, enjoys a private LSW dramatic coaching session in one correctional centre,
while in another prison a group of thirty friends (inmates, ex-offenders and professional actors) gather to reflect on their common bonds as wrought through performing in Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 3.
Their production has opened the night previous in a prison's chapel. They call it: 'The Wax King'.
The intersection between the two sessions provides the interlocking drama.
The results of each inspire both tears and laugher.
How do You Know My Daughter? (37 minutes, 14 seconds)
is directed by Bruce Wall, Executive Producer of the Dreaming Will Initiative and
Chairman of the LSW Prison Project's Executive Committee
How do You Know My Daughter? features the extraordinary talents of
the National Theatre and RSC veteran, Lynn Farleigh
Alongside a team of brilliant young talents amongst whose number fall:
Oliver Senton (Richard, Duke of Gloucester); Rupert Mason (Warrick),
Tom Burke (Clifford), Natasha Powell (Queen Elizabeth),
Julius D'Silva (King Edward) and (forever young at heart)
the internationally noted Barry Morse (Old Soldier).
but it is, as always, the inmates who make the difference in their head-on confrontation with life as seen through the glistening prism of Shakespeare.
For most of the men (on this occasion) taking part, 'The Wax King' was a first-time experience with drama (let alone the Bard). Moreover, additional inmates involved in the 'Dreaming Will' digital video editing and shooting training scheme (launched on 16th January 2003) took active part in the filming of How do You Know My Daughter? alongside media industry leaders. In all over fifty people were involved in 'The Wax King' project.
For all of us, it was a life altering experience.
How do You Know My Daughter? is, simply, a collection of people speaking from the heart, much as Shakespeare's language so often instructs; nay, demands if it is to be successful in its delivery.
How do You Know My Daughter? shows the common lingual bond between actors and inmates -- namely, confidence (or, more often than not, a lack thereof) -- at joyous play.
How do You Know My Daughter? is, simply, a mutual celebration in the exploration of the mastery of self-esteem, simply rooted in the glorious music of Shakespeare's language.
The glory of Shakespeare's language serves now, as then,
as our universal common denominator.
Giving freedom for all to speak.
In the film you will hear one inmate, Rickie, pithily comment:-
"I think maybe at first we thought it was all a bit of a laugh; a bit of an escape, but the more you got into it the more you realised what you could get out of it -- And the more you put into it, the more you saw what you actually got back. I realised that maybe I don't have to go and burgle someone when I get out; maybe I don't have to go and rob someone on the street because maybe I can do some of this acting thing, because -- because I like it and you can be whoever you want to be. If you feel alienated by society, then you can become an actor and alienate them instead."
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These 10 jobs are facing extinction
Krystal Steinmetz
New technology, automation and changing business trends and consumer habits are driving significant job losses in some industries. As the job market evolves, some once-thriving professions are disappearing.
CareerCast recently examined data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as its own online jobs database, to identify the 10 most endangered jobs of 2016.
With an anticipated 28 percent decline in employment by 2024, mail carriers top the list of dying jobs. Although many Americans communicate these days by email and text instead of snail mail (the U.S. Postal Service), CareerCast says the mail carrier field has another formidable foe.
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"The bigger impact on the postal field's hiring outlook for the future is the automation of sorting and processing," says Kyle Kensing, CareerCast online content editor, in a press release.
According to CareerCast, these are the 10 most endangered occupations in the U.S. (and their outlook through 2024):
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