DAME ANGELA LANSBURY (1925-Died October 11th 2022,at 96). British American actress and singer who played many film, theatre and television roles. With one of the longest careers in the entertainment industry, her career spanned over 80 years, much of it in the United States; her work also received much international attention. Upon the death of Olivia de Havilland in July 2020, Lansbury became the earliest surviving Academy Award nominee and one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.Lansbury was born to an upper-middle-class family in central London, the daughter of Irish actress Moyna Macgill and English politician Edgar Lansbury. To escape the Blitz, in 1940 she moved to the United States, there studying acting in New York City. Proceeding to Hollywood in 1942, she signed to MGM and obtained her first film roles, in Gaslight (1944) and The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), earning her two Oscar nominations and a Golden Globe Award. She appeared in 11 further MGM films, mostly in minor roles, and after her contract ended in 1952 she began supplementing her cinematic work with theatrical appearances. Although largely seen as a B-list star during this period, her appearance in the film The Manchurian Candidate (1962) received widespread acclaim and is cited as being one of her finer performances leading her to her third Academy Award nomination. Moving into musical theatre, Lansbury finally gained stardom for playing the leading role in the Broadway musical Mame (1966), which earned her her first Tony Award and established her as a gay icon.Amid difficulties in her personal life, Lansbury moved from California to County Cork, Ireland in 1970, and continued with a variety of theatrical and cinematic appearances throughout that decade. These included leading roles in the stage musicals Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, and The King and I, as well as in the hit Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Moving into television in 1984, she achieved worldwide fame as fictional writer and sleuth Jessica Fletcher in the American whodunit series Murder, She Wrote, which ran for 12 seasons until 1996, becoming one of the longest-running and most popular detective drama series in television history. Through Corymore Productions, a company that she co-owned with her husband Peter Shaw, Lansbury assumed ownership of the series and was its executive producer for the final four seasons. She also moved into voice work, contributing to animated films like Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991) and Don Bluth's Anastasia (1997). She toured in a variety of international productions and continued to make occasional film appearances such as Nanny McPhee (2005) and Mary Poppins Returns (2018).Lansbury received an Honorary Academy Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BAFTA, a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award and five additional Tony Awards, six Golden Globes, and an Olivier Award. She also was nominated for numerous other industry awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on three occasions, and various Primetime Emmy Awards on 18 occasions, and a Grammy Award. In 2014, Lansbury was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Her Murder,She Wrote,co star,Ron Masak,who played the cadillac driving sheriff of Cabot Cove, Mort Metzger,died just nine days later,on October 20th. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Lansbury
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The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced yesterday, amazingly there were two novels chosen for the award for fiction.
Pulitzer Awards for Books, Drama and Music
Fiction
"Demon Copperhead," by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper)
"Trust," by Hernan Diaz (Riverhead Books)
Finalist:
"The Immortal King Rao," by Vauhini Vara (W. W. Norton & Company)
Drama
"English," by Sanaz Toossi
Finalists:
"On Sugarland," by Aleshea Harris
"The Far Country," by Lloyd Suh
History
"Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power," by Jefferson Cowie (Basic Books)
Finalists:
"Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America," by Michael John Witgen (Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture/University of North Carolina Press)
"Watergate: A New History," by Garrett M. Graff (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster)
Biography
"G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century," by Beverly Gage (Viking)
Finalists:
"His Name is George Floyd," by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa (Viking)
"Mr. B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century," by Jennifer Homans (Random House)
Memoir or Autobiography
"Stay True," by Hua Hsu (Doubleday)
Finalists:
"Easy Beauty: A Memoir," by Chloé Cooper Jones (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster)
"The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir," by Ingrid Rojas Contreras (Doubleday)
Poetry
"Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020," by Carl Phillips (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
Finalists:
"Blood Snow," by dg nanouk okpik (Wave Books)
"Still Life," by the late Jay Hopler (McSweeney’s)
General Nonfiction
"His Name is George Floyd," by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa (Viking)
Finalists:
"Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution That Made China Modern," by Jing Tsu (Riverhead Books)
"Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic Marvels, Evolution’s Creativity, and the Crisis of Sensory Extinction," by David George Haskell (Viking)
"Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation," by Linda Villarosa (Doubleday)
Music
"Omar," by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels
Finalists:
"Monochromatic Light (Afterlife)," by Tyshawn Sorey
"Perspective," by Jerrilynn Patton
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Congrats to Morfydd Clark as she’s getting the Rising Star Award as Canneseries, the TV festival Cannes does that’s similar to their film festival, for her role as Galadriel in “Rings of Power”!!! :D She was named with other actors that are getting awards including Sarah Michelle Gellar for the Icon award, as well as all the TV shows that will be featured or premiering there. The festival runs April 14th-19th with the awards being given out the final day. They’ve only been doing this award since 2020 and the other 3 actresses who’ve won were Daisy Edgar-Jones, Pheobe Dynevor, and Sydney Sweeney.
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Randy Ribay is the author of An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes, After the Shot Drops, and, most recently, Patron Saints of Nothing—which received five starred reviews, was selected as a Freeman Book Award winner, and was a finalist for the National Book Award, LA Times Book Prize, Walden Book Award, Edgar Award, International Thriller Writers Award, and the UK’s CILIP Carnegie Medal.
Randy was born in the Philippines and raised in the United States. He earned his BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder and his EdM in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family and teaches high school English full time
] The book was also nominated for the 2020 Edgar Awards chosen by the Mystery Writers of America.[5] Patron Saints of Nothing appeared on several Best of 2019 lists including those published by NPR, Kirkus, and the New York Public Library[6][7][8]
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Insólito UniVerso - Ese puerto existe - Venezuelan folk music meets Stereolab (literally: Lætitia Sadier guests on one track)
'Ese puerto existe' is the sophomore album by Insólito UniVerso, a psychedelic dream towards sound and its powers of communication. The record explores the diverse geography, rhythms and traditions of their home country of Venezuela, through their own distinctive sound.
On their debut album, ‘La Candela del Río’, the band created a magical Latin American sound of their very own, leading to critical acclaim from the likes of Songlines, Bandcamp, The Wire and many more; as well as a nomination for Best Group at the Songlines Award in 2020.
Following a 2-track digital single released in 2020, the group continued to experiment with Venezuelan music in collaboration with other Paris-based musicians from their homeland, such as Manuel Sánchez and Rafael Mejias. At times, the music on this album reveals a more folkloric sound, rooted in the percussion instruments found across various styles of traditional Venezuelan music. However, the band don’t stop there and also enlist the estimable talents of free jazz drummer Francesco Pastacaldi and Lætitia Sadier of Stereolab fame. The album is mixed by long-standing collaborator, Malcolm Catto, of the Heliocentrics, Eblis Alvarez, of Meridian Brothers fame, and Venezuelan engineer Fidel Goa.
‘Ese Puerto Existe’ questions the wide and alien, place and time, to perhaps point out the threshold, the center of each one, that port that exists within, inviting the listener to celebrate and dive into the immense and enveloping landscape of the seashore, the troubled green cacao plantation, and the inland plains.
All songs composed by Maria Fernanda Ruette, with the exception of track 2 (Venezuelan folklore), track 5 (José Gregorio López) and track 4 (Bonilla Jiménez).
Insólito Universo are:
Maria Fernanda Ruette: lead vocals, cuatro
Raúl Monsalve: bass, percussion, vocals
Edgar Bonilla Jiménez: keyboards, vocals
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"Sister of the Packard men": The unusual story of Alaska Packard Davidson
Portrait picture of Alaska, presumably in 1922, via Wikimedia, which posted this public domain image
Recently, in going through some documents made searchable and digitized by the Library of Congress, I came across one Alaska Packard Davidson, who is described on her Wikipedia page as "an American law enforcement officer who is best known for being the first female special agent in the FBI." At age 54, she joined the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) in October 11, 1922 as a special investigator, with a starting salary of $7 a day, which went up to $11 a day when traveling, first working at the New York office (where she went for training), then at the Washington office. [1]
Although the BOI, the FBI's precursor, wanted to hire women for cases related to combating intersex sex trafficking, she was considered "refined" so she wasn't put on such cases, meaning the BOI considered her of "limited use" in prosecuting such crimes, partially due to her limited schooling. [2] Instead, she was involved in a case against an agent who sold classified DOJ information to criminals, for example. [3] After the resignation of her former boss, William J. Burns, who was caught up in the Teapot Dome Scandal, she was forced out by J. Edgar Hoover, who had become the Bureau's acting director in 1924. He asked her to resign after the special agent leading the Washington field office, E.R. Bohner, said he had "no particular work for a woman agent."
She resigned on June 10 of the same year, even though there was no indication her work was unsatisificatory. Before that point, she still was able to transmit information to the BOI on the Fourth International Congress of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), a women's peace activist group, in May 1924, under the name of A.P. Davidson, informing the agency, including Hoover, about their activities, because they claimed that Jane Addams was committing "treason" (a lie). [4] Following her, and with the resignation of other agents in the 1920s (Jessie B. Duckstein and Lenore Houston), the BOI, then FBI, had no female agents for 43 years, between 1929 and 1972! There is more to her life than her brief stint in the BOI, crossing some ethical boundaries by spying on WILPF by telling the BOI about its activities. Despite this, the agency still celebrates (also see here) her, despite the problematic history, as I just described, and role of Hoover in her ouster from the BOI.
Here's what we do know. Alaska "Al", likely named after the then-territory of the same name, was born in Ohio, on March 1, 1868, to Warren Packard and Mary Elizabeth, with her two brothers, James Ward and William Doud, who both founded the Packard auto company. She was first listed in the 1870 census as a 2-year-old girl, with James and William in the house, as was her 1-year-old sister Carlotta, and the household headed by Warren, a hardware merchant, and his wife, Mary. [5] In 1880, she was living with her parents, siblings (William, James, and Carlotta) in Chautauqua, New York. She had another sister, named Cornelia Olive, as well.
Via "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958", database, FamilySearch, 25 March 2020, Alaska Packard in entry for Ephraim B. McCrum, 1893, Marriage Record Vol. 10: 1890-1895, Trumbell County, Ohio page 348, image number 214 of 638. This was also confirmed by a 1897 newspaper clipping which called her "Mrs. E. B. McCrum."
Al had been in public school for three years and did not have a college, or university education. Cindee Mines notes on the Trumbell County Historical Society (TCHS) website that she grew up as the daughter of a wealthy territory, living in a huge mansion "on High Street at Mahoning Avenue in the mid 1870’s," and that while there is no evidence she had any higher education, she was a "well-known equestrian, winning awards at county fairs in her teenage years," even put in charge of the "New York and Ohio plant" for Packard Electric in 1890. Beyond that, she married two times. In 1893, she married a man named Ephraim Banks McCrum Jr., a close friend of her father, in Trumbell County, Ohio, as shown above. She had a daughter named Esther in 1894. [6] In 1900, the federal census showed her as married and with one child, while also confirming she had been married for seven years. [7] By then, however, she had, according to the aforementioned TCHS biography, had divorced Ephraim, with Esther living in a Columbus hospital known as the “Institution for Feeble-Minded Youth”. The same census showed her living with her widowed mother, Mary, brothers W.D. and William, and sisters, Carlotta and Cornelia. Esther sadly died in 1902 at the age of 8, of pneumonia, although TCHS said it was tuberculosis. [8]
At some point before 1910, she married a man named James B. Davidson, who was well-known to the Packard family. She is shown in the 1910 census as his wife, living in O'Hara Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, with two boarders: a 32-year-old man named Fred Osterley and an 18-year-old woman named Jessie Osterley. [9] A land record the previous year noted Al and James Ward Packard owning a tract of land named Lakewood in Chautauqua, New York. [10] The THCS biography says she purchased over 100 acres in Accotink, Virginia, which is near Mount Vernon, an unincorporated area in Fairfax County, living there with horses and a dog.
By 1920, she was living in Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, with James and a 16-year-old servant, from Maryland, named James Cot. [11] In 1925 she joined a petition to the New York Supreme Court for an appraisal transfer tax. Then came the letters between herself and Carrie Chapman Catt in 1927. On May 26, Carrie told her about a story from Harriet Taylor Upton, assuming it was a man who came to her with a list of suffragettes compiled by the Bureau of Investigation (BOI), thanks to information from Ms. Mary Kilberth (a leading anti-suffragist) and Robert Eichelberger, the husband of famed suffragist Bessie R. Lucas Eichelberger. She says the list is from the Secret Service, but I think she means the BOI. She then said that she was writing an open letter to the D.A.R., because the first individual was part of it, saying that this material is fodder to anti-suffragists. She then added:
In view of the fact that you no longer are connected with the Department [The Bureau of Investigation], I think you might allow me to make this statement. In the event the government should make inquiry, which it is not likely to do, as to who this person was and I was driven in a corner, I might have to give your name. I do not think you would need to apologize and I believe that your name would not be asked for. I would certainly not give it unless I was driven to it and, indeed, I would agree not to give it until I had again consulted you, letting you know what the condition is under which the pressure has been made.
On May 30, Al responded, saying that she would be fine to use her name, forgetting most of the women on "Miss Kilbreth's list" and said that Kilberth accused Catt "of something…in connection with your South American trip and she couldn't say enough against Mrs. Upton." The final letter in this file is Carrie's reply on June 25. She first apologizes for not acknowledging the letter more promptly, and said two people will be sent to her, stated her intention to write about this incident, and concluded by saying "it is a pity that the anti-suffragists are such poor sports that they cannot overcome their disapproval of us." What I take from this whole exchange is that Al was a suffragist, which really isn't much of a surprise, and that the BOI had compiled a list of suffragists, for who knows what end.
But that's not the whole story. In a May 27, 1927 letter from Harriet Taylor Upton to Carrie, Harriet says the D.A.R. is lifting up an anti-suffragist member, and even noted that she pushed for more women to be appointed within the government, including Al. She proceeded to give a brief description of Al, which gives details about her life:
When I went to Washington in the Republican [Party] Headquarters, I tried not to get places for anybody in government. I did a great deal towards the appointment of women to key positions, but not regular government positions. I made one exception and that was the daughter of a citizen of Warren whom I had known for years. She is the sister of the Packard men who made the Packard machine. She had married rather unfortunately and was living in a little town down in Virginia. She had experience in office work, is splendid at managing people and I asked Harry Daughterty, the Attorney General, if he could find a place for her. She expected just a small place of a thousand dollars or so, and would drive back and forth from her plantation, which is a part of the Washington estate. We were surprised to have him appoint her to the Secret Service Commission [BOI?] and she worked under [William J.] Burns, the great secret service man. She got $2300.00 a year salary and she did a corking [splendid] job. It was just the kind of a job she could do. They finally took in another woman who proved to be a discredit to women and to the department and everything else.
Now in the beginning when Mrs. Davidson began her work in this department, she would come to me asking about the loyalty of this person and that person and in the course of the time she was there, I learned that Miss Kilbreth of the Patriot was stuffing the Attorney General's office with all of the lies possible. Now one day Mrs. Davidson came in with a list of names and among them were our people. I have forgotten now just who was on the list, but it was our own folks and they were just about as much traitors to the government as we are now. I therefore told Mrs. Davidson that that whole thing was just made up, and she said she had about concluded that this was true for she has always been devoted to me, and Miss Kilbreth told her awful things about me. She thought if things were no truer about other people than they were about me, there was nothing to it. I had forgotten that I ever reported this to you. I had forgotten that she threw the list in the waste basket. Of course I did not write that it was a woman who gave me the information, because I did not want anyone to know then that the secret service through personal friendship were consulting me. And you must have taken it that it was a man because all people employed were men...I do not know whether Mrs. Davidson would have any objection to your using her name or saying that it was a woman from the Attorney General's office or not. If you want me to I can write to her, or if you want to you can write direct to her, telling her what you want it for. She is out of the thing entirely now and never will get back because Mr. Daugherty is no longer there and because I am no longer there. Her address is Mrs. James Davidson, Acotink, Va.
Harriet hen goes onto say that she might sever her membership with the D.A.R. I would like to know if the D.A.R. was filled with suffragists at the time, or if Harriet was boasting. After all, Susan B. Anthony, Emily Parmely Collins, Carrie Chase Davis, and Alice Paul were recorded as members of the D.A.R. Al showed good judgment by throwing away the list of suffragists in the waste basket. Someone needs to make a film or animation of this. It would be great! There are other Packards mentioned in the papers, like a "Mrs. Packard" in Springfield, Massachusetts who is the vice-chairman for a "Mrs. Ben Hooper." [14] Also, considering that Carrie was, at the time, in a relationship with Mary "Molly" Garrett Hay, after her second husband, George Catt died in 1905, is it possible she was attracted to Al, even from their short exchange? More pertinent, it says something about the close friendship that Al and Harriet had for Harriet to comment that Al "married rather unfortunately" and say that Al "has always been devoted" to her. Maybe the friendship went further than that? In any case, Al was still married to James at the time. Even so, it appears that Harriet recommended Al for the job, at least if this letter is to be believed.
Al Packard as a teen, via the Classic Cars Journal
Three years later, in 1930, Al was widowed and still living in Mount Vernon, at a house worth about $4,000. [15] And yes, she lived alone, had a radio and no occupation listed, which is not a shock for someone 62 years old. Although she was alone, we don't know whether she had close friends or family members which kept her company, although it is possible. She was described as widowed because James had died in May 1929. It is not known whether she and Carrie, or she and Harriet ever met each other after the death of James in 1929. Keep in mind that the marriage Harriet had with a man George W. Upton, who she had been with since 1884, ended in 1923. According to the TCHS biography, she continued living on the farm until her death.
She died four years later, on July 16, 1934, in Alexandria, Virginia, at the age of 66 of various causes. [16] She lived on in many realms. She was mentioned in the episode "Waxing Gibbous" of the eighth season of Archer, a mature animation, which was described by The A.V. Club as an obscure reference, and praised by Vulture. In chapter two of Gloria H. Giroux's Crucifixion Thorn: Volume Two of the Arizona Trilogy, a character is inspired by Al, while others chattered on Twitter about renaming the FBI building after her. As some of her ancestors put it, she lived an "unusual life." She definitely did, without a doubt! There are many avenues and chances to branch out with this article, for someone who is my sixth cousin three times removed, to other topics and I hope you all enjoyed this post.
Notes
[1] Theoharis, Athan G. (1999). The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 321–322. ISBN 9780897749916; Mullenbach, Cheryl (2016). Women in Blue: 16 Brave Officers, Forensics Experts, Police Chiefs, and More. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 9781613734254; Vines, Lynn. "The First Female Agents," The Investigator, p 77-78
[2] Delgado, Miguel A. (February 4, 2017). "Alaska Packard, la primera agente del FBI despedida por ser mujer". El Español (in Spanish). Retrieved January 16, 2021; Theoharis, Athan G. (1999). The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 321–322. ISBN 9780897749916.
[3] Mullenbach, Cheryl (2016). Women in Blue: 16 Brave Officers, Forensics Experts, Police Chiefs, and More. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 9781613734254. Her testimony before a House select committee in that case in May 1924 is shown on pages 2492 to 2495 of [Investigation of Hon. Henry Daughtery Formerly Attorney General of the United States] Hearings Before the Select Committee on the Investigation of the Attorney General, United States Congress, Senate Sixty-Eighth Congress First Session Persuant to S. Res 157 Directing a Committee to Investigate the Failure of the Attorney General to Prosecute or Defend Certain Criminal and Civil Actions Wherein the Government is Interested: May 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, and 22, 1924 [Part 9] (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1924).
[4] Davidson, A.P. "Re - Women's International League of Peace and Freedom: Report of Fourth International Congress," File 237, May 7, 1924, within "Jane Addams Part 1 of 4," FBI, The Vault, Pages 2-9; Davidson, A.P. "Re - Women's International League of Peace and Freedom: Report of Fourth International Congress," File 4237, May 5, 1924, within "Jane Addams Part 3 of 4," FBI, The Vault, Pages 18-25; Davidson, A.P. "Re - Women's International League of Peace and Freedom: Report of Fourth International Congress," May 5, 1924, within "Jane Addams Part 3 of 4," FBI, The Vault, Pages 26-39; Davidson, A.P. "Re - Women's International League of Peace and Freedom: Report of Fourth International Congress," May 5, 1924, within "Jane Addams Part 3 of 4," FBI, The Vault, Pages 40-46, continued in "Jane Addams Part 4 of 4," FBI, The Vault, pages 1-6. Parts of her report may also be on pages 1-29 of "Jane Addams Part 2 of 4." Her reports didn't matter, as Meredith Dovan wrote, on page 18 of her thesis, "FBI Investigations into the Civil Rights Movement and the New Left" that "Hoover fired both women [Alaska and Jessie B. Duckstein] during a round of cuts after he became acting director of the FBI in May 1924."
[5] “United States Census, 1870,” database with images, FamilySearch, James W Packard in household of Warren Packard, Ohio, United States; citing p. 21, family 5, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,771; "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch, 13 November 2020, Alaska Packard in household of Warren Packard, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 39, sheet 30B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,815.
[6] "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003", database with images, FamilySearch, 1 January 2021), Alacha Packard in entry for Esther McCrum, Birth registers 1883-1896 vol 3., page 184, image 183 of 289.
[7] “United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch, William Packard in household of Mary Packard, Warren Township Warren city Ward 1, Trumbull, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 120, sheet 13A, family 297, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,325.
[8] "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch, 14 December 2020, Alaska P. Mc Crum in entry for Esther Mc Crum, 20 Apr 1902; citing Death, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States, source ID v 3 p 240, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 2,026,910.
[9] "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch, accessed 16 January 2021, Alaska Davidson in household of James B Davidson, O'Hara Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 185, sheet 10A, family 212, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1296; FHL microfilm 1,375,309.
[10] "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images, FamilySearch, 27 December 2020, Alaska P Davidson in entry for James Ward Packard, 1910, Grantees 1902-1910 vol A-Z, image 564 of 811, page 592. The liber is noted as 388 and the page as 477, but this volume appears to not be digitized as of yet.
[11] "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch, accessed 4 January 2021, Alaska Davidson in household of J B Davidson, Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, citing enumeration district (ED) ED 36, sheet 7B, family 130, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1886; FHL microfilm 1,821,886.
[12] Catt, Carrie Chapman. Carrie Chapman Catt Papers: General Correspondence, Circa 1890 to 1947; Davidson, Alaska P. - 1947, 1890. Manuscript/Mixed Material, pages 1-3, Letters on May 26, 1927, May 30, 1927, and June 25, 1927.
[13] Catt, Carrie Chapman. Carrie Chapman Catt Papers: General Correspondence, Circa 1890 to 1947; Upton, Harriet Taylor. - 1947, 1890. Manuscript/Mixed Material, pages 3-4.
[14] Catt, Carrie Chapman. Carrie Chapman Catt Papers: General Correspondence, Circa 1890 to 1947; Hooper, Mrs. Ben; 1927 to 1929. - 1929, 1927. Manuscript/Mixed Material, pages 18, 21, and 24.
[15] "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch, accessed 16 January 2021, Alaska P Davidson, Mount Vemon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 18, sheet 18B, line 53, family 404, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2442; FHL microfilm 2,342,176.
[16] "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch, 16 August 2019), Alaska Packard Davidson, 16 Jul 1934; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry, 2012; citing Alexandria, , Virginia, United States, entry #15826, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
Note: This was originally posted on Jan. 21, 2021 on the main Packed with Packards WordPress blog (it can also be found on the Wayback Machine here). My research is still ongoing, so some conclusions in this piece may change in the future.
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Edgar Berlanga knocks out Padraig McCrory in six rounds
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Published: February 24, 2024
Edgar Berlanga knocks out Padraig McCrory in six rounds
ORLANDO, FL - The Caribe Royale has become one of boxing’s premier venues, with the intimate convention center consistently hosting a bevy of high-quality cards from top to bottom. This night would be no exception.
In front of a largely partisan Puerto Rican crowd with its fair share of Irish supporters that battled furiously back and forth in support of their fighters, Edgar Berlanga (21-0, 17 KOs) overcame a slow start against Ireland’s Padraig McCrory (18-1, 9 KOs) to score a sixth-round knockout.
After numerous rounds where neither man seemed to take the initiative, Berlanga opened up in the sixth round, landing right hands continually. Finally, McCrory went down, and referee Christopher Young stopped the bout.
Berlanga earned a TKO at the 2:44 mark of the sixth round.
Berlanga began his career with 16 straight first-round knockouts. But since being taken the distance against Demond Nicholson in 2021, the Brooklyn native has looked progressively worse at times. Not only has his power been inconsequential in recent fights, but he looked uncomfortable at times.
After five decisions in a row, Berlanga got the demons off his back and a boost of confidence, finally scoring a stoppage. With the victory, Berlanga has put himself in a position to take on the undisputed super middleweight Canelo Alvarez.
Although Berlanga showed he has the support of the Puerto Rican fanbase, it would do him well to keep improving before cashing out against Alvarez.
Andy Cruz cruises through 10 rounds to earn a unanimous decision
In the co-main event, one of boxing’s most hyped prospects, Andy Cruz (3-0,1 KO), continued his ascent upward on the lightweight ladder. The 2020 Olympic gold medalist was a massive -10000 favorite over his opponent and proved the oddsmakers correct, dominating his opponent, Brayan Zamarripa (14-3,5 KOs), in every round. Cruz showed a majority of his weaponry by applying pressure and throwing in combinations. The Cuban landed pin-point pot shots that froze his opponent whenever they landed.
Zamarripa didn’t present much of a challenge for the Olympian, but at least Cruz gained more experience by going the total 10-round distance. Cruz was awarded the unanimous decision victory with scores of 100-90 from all three judges.
The amount of praise that has been heaped upon Cruz is, at times, overboard. However, much like his fellow Olympian Vasiliy Lomachenko a decade ago, the Cuban looks primed and ready for a title opportunity with less than five fights on his resume.
UNDERCARD RESULTS:
Title eliminator for the WBA welterweight title
Shakhram Giyasov (15-0, 9 KOs) TD11 109-99 x3 Pablo Cesar Cano (35-9-1, 25 KOs)
Title eliminator for the WBA Bantamweight title
Antonio Vargas (18-1, 10 KOs) TKO7 Jonathan Rodriguez (17-2-1, 7 KOs)
WBA and WBC Continental Americas Flyweight titles
10 round flyweight contest:
Yankiel Rivera (5-0, 2 KOs) UD10 99-91x3 Andy Dominguez (10-1, 6 KOs)
Eight-round super lightweight contest:
Joseph Fernandez (18-5-3, 6 KOs) UD8, 78-74 x2 and 77-75 Aaron Aponte (8-2-1, 2 KOs)
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BALTIMORE Friday October 6th, 2023 at 8pm
THE DEATH OF POE 17th Anniversary Screening
Harbor East Cinemas
Tix:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-death-of-poe-movie-night-for-poe-fest-international-tickets-698963798537
THE DEATH OF POE will have a special screening on Friday October 6th, 2023 Harbor East Cinemas 645 S. President Street Baltimore, MD 21202 at 8pm.
Doors open at 7:30pm.
There will be a Q&A after with actor/director Mark Redfield, and David Gaylin, President of the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore.
Tickets are $25 and benefit The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre & Poe Baltimore (The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore).
THE DEATH OF POE (2006) A Film by Mark Redfield
Run Time: 80 minutes Black and White with Color Sequences
A dreamlike, dramatic telling of the last weeks in the life of American poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe, exploring the theories about the cause of his mental breakdown, and the mystery of his death in 1849 Baltimore. Award-winning filmmaker Mark Redfield, in this micro-budget independent feature film, mixes the events of Poe’s last days with imagery from his stories to create a dreamlike chronicle of Edgar Allan Poe’s final journey into madness and fear.
Starring Mark Redfield, Kevin G. Shinnick, Tony Tsendeas, and Jennifer Rouse. With J. R. Lyston, George Stover, David Ellis, Kimberly Hannold, Wayne Shipley, JimmyO Burrill, Chuck Richards, and Thomas E. Cole.
Camera: Jeff Herberger
Editors: Sean Paul Murphy and Jay Carroll
Make-up and Mechanical FX: Eric Supensky
Associate Producer: Tom Brandau
Co-Producer Jennifer Rouse
Music by Jennifer Rouse
Written by Mark Redfield and Stuart Voytilla
Designed, Produced and Directed by Mark Redfield
Copyright 2006/2023 Mark Redfield/Mark Redfield Studios. All Rights Reserved.
THE DEATH OF POE had its world premiere at The Festival of Fantastic Films, in Manchester, England, on September 30, 2006. The United States premiere was at The Charles Theatre in Baltimore, October 11, 2006. THE DEATH OF POE was released on home video in the US (in a 3-disc edition) by Alpha Home Entertainment on December 5, 2006.
“Another noir achievement for horror’s classic maverick iconoclast Mark Redfield.” - David Colton, USA TODAY
“The Death of Poe…is one of the finest movies yet made about Poe. Redfield’s acting is so persuasive that one can easily believe that this is what happened to the author…The film is dominated by Redfield’s performance; more than perhaps any other actor who attempted the role before him., Redfield IS Poe, both dramatically and physically. (The film) is almost decidedly grim, an exceptional tribute to Poe.” - Bruce G. Hallenbeck from the book “POE PICTURES The Film Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe” Tomahawk Press (2020)
“A fascinating, hallucinatory journey…” - M. J. Simpson, Fangoria Magazine
“Mark Redfield’s film is the true memorial that belongs on the gravestone of Edgar Allan Poe.” - Mondo Cult Magazine
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Anthony’s Stupid Daily Blog (427): Thu 18th May 2023
To my amazement I managed to finish the whole of Mr Whites Confession in a single day. It’s an absolutely gripping read and I had no problem staying out for a good three hours to finish it in almost one sitting. As stated in a previous blog the book is about a man named White who has a poor memory so he catalogues his daily activities in his diary. When he is accused of commuting a murder he can’t say for sure that he didn’t. He is eventually found guilty and sentenced to life in prison but eventually grows to love prison life because he can be alone to document his thoughts. Cleverly they never state who the killer is (so I guess it could have been White) leaving the reader to decide who it was…if the identity forge killer even matters that is. This was a fucking fantastic book and more than makes up for Cimmaron Rose, the last shitty book in the series that I plowed through. I can’t even remember when I started my challenge to read all the books that have won the Edgar Award for Best Novel but it was when I was still working at the cafe so it’s been a good few years (I think it may have been the start of 2020). Back then I never could have imagined that I still wouldn’t be finished the thing by May 2023. The awards started in 1954 and Mr White’s Confession was released in 1999 meaning that the only books left to read are the 23 that have won the award this century. Normally I can’t finish a book in one sitting but because I’m that determined to finish this challenge I’m going to power through the remaining 23. On my days off I’ll just plonk my enormous arse in a comfortable chair and sit there until my eyes have devoured another detective / thriller novel. If the 46 books I’ve read as part of this challenge there have only been a half dozen or so I would label as truly brilliant. I’m hoping that changes and that the 23 I have left to read are all absolutely dynamite. Next up is “Bones” by Jan Burke so I ordered it off of Amazon and feverishly await its arrival.
While looking on Twitter tonight I saw that the terms “3x3”, “Lee Mack” and “Inside No 9 were trending. I realized that I’d forgotten tonight was Inside No 9 night on BBC 2 and I would go on to regret his because Reece and Steve pulled off yet another one of their televisual pranks that you need to be watching live at the time to get the most out of. At the start of the episode the announcer said that there was a change to the schedule and started broadcasting 3x3 a new quiz format hosted by Lee Mack. I’m hindsight it’s pretty obvious that this was phoney because this quaint, simplistic little quiz is that sort of thing they’d put in at half five in the afternoon not ten at night. Regardless this was played completely seriously by Mack and the cast with. I thing to suggest that there was anything below the surface of this inoffensive little quiz. However the episode culminates with one of the contestants revealing that she’s telekinetic and the result of a laboratory experiment, conducted by her own abusive “mother” whose head she then males explode. Man I wish I had been watching this live. I really hope that there were some people who were completely unaware of what Inside No 9 is and just watched this episode after channel hopping for a bit and settling on this innocent looking quiz. The best thing is I suspect that this is the kind of episode that gets better upon multiple viewings when you’re looking for clues as to what’s going to happen. For example, this exchange between Mack, the telekinetic / psychic kid and her mother:
Lee Mack: What do we do about Stephen?
Catherine: (To Margaret) What do you think?
Margaret: You know what I think
This is why Reece & Steve are the best writers in the world. They dangle clues in front of you and you have no idea it's happening
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Normal People - Review, Summary, Age Rating and Pdf
Normal People - Review
"Normal People" is a novel by Irish author Sally Rooney, published in 2018. The book follows the complex relationship between two young people, Connell and Marianne, from their teenage years in a small town in rural Ireland to their early twenties as university students in Dublin.
Connell is a popular and well-liked student in high school, while Marianne is an outcast who comes from a wealthy but abusive family. Despite their differences, they develop a deep connection and intimate relationship, but their relationship is complicated by issues of class, social status, and personal insecurities.
The novel explores themes of love, class, identity, and the challenges of navigating relationships in a modern society. It has been widely acclaimed for its raw and realistic portrayal of young love and the struggles of growing up.
"Normal People" has been adapted into a television series by the same name, which premiered in 2020 and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal as Marianne and Connell, respectively.
Normal People - Age rating
"Normal People" is a novel intended for adult readers, as it contains mature themes and explicit language and sexual content. Therefore, it may not be suitable for children or young readers. It deals with complex and sensitive issues such as mental health, trauma, and abusive relationships, which may be difficult for younger readers to fully comprehend and process.
It is important for parents or guardians to use their discretion and judgment when determining whether or not this book is appropriate for their child's reading level and maturity.
Normal people - popularity
"Normal People" has been a highly popular book since its publication in 2018. It has received widespread critical acclaim and has been both a commercial and a literary success.
The novel was longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize, and it won the 2019 Costa Novel Award, the 2019 Book of the Year at the British Book Awards, and the 2019 Irish Book Award for Novel of the Year.
The book has also been a bestseller in several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. Its popularity has been further bolstered by the release of the television adaptation, which has also received critical acclaim and has introduced the story to a wider audience.
Overall, "Normal People" is a highly regarded and popular book that has resonated with readers and critics alike.
Normal People - Sally Rooney author biography
Sally Rooney is an Irish author born in 1991 in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. She grew up in a small town in the west of Ireland and attended Trinity College Dublin, where she studied English Literature.
Rooney's debut novel, "Conversations with Friends," was published in 2017 and was well-received by critics. However, it was her second novel, "Normal People," published in 2018, that brought her widespread acclaim and international recognition. The novel won the 2019 Costa Novel Award and was longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize.
Rooney's writing style has been praised for its realism and her ability to capture the nuances of modern relationships and social dynamics. Her work often deals with themes of class, politics, gender, and sexuality.
In addition to her novels, Rooney has also written several short stories, which have been published in various literary magazines. She has been named one of Granta's Best of Young Irish Novelists and was included on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2019.
Rooney currently lives in Dublin and continues to write and publish new work.
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New WBUR Podcast Called Violation: Where Crime & Complexity Collide
WBUR, Boston's NPR radio station, has a long history of terrific content. In fact, the NPR station was the home of arguably the best sports podcast -- and radio show -- in audio for 27 years from 1993 until 2020. Only A Game was a sports show with Bill Littlefield, Charlie Pierce, and Karen Given that has yet to be copied.
The station is still the epicenter of quality audio content.
For instance, WBUR and The Marshall Project, just released episode one of a brand-new podcast, Violation.
This is the first of several new WBUR podcasts debuting this year dedicated to human stories where crime and complexity collide.
Violation focuses on the case of Jacob Wideman, who was released from prison after serving more than 30 years for stabbing a fellow teen to death at summer camp in 1986. Though Wideman was released from prison on parole in 2016, he returned just nine months later — under very unusual circumstances.
As a podcast fan, you may recognize the name Jake Wideman from Serial’s The Coldest Case In Laramie. Jake, who went to high school in Laramie, Wyoming, falsely confesses to the crime at the center of that podcast (episode five). Also noteworthy: Jake’s father is John Edgar Wideman, an award-winning writer whose work includes the groundbreaking memoir, Brothers and Keepers. This podcast marks his first in-depth interview about Jake.
Violation tells the story of how this horrible crime has connected two families for decades. It explores suffering and retribution, as well as power and privilege. It also pulls back the curtain on parole boards — powerful, secretive, largely political bodies that control the fates of thousands of people every year.
The limited series is hosted and reported by The Marshall Project’s veteran criminal justice reporter Beth Schwartzapfel. Violation debuted on March 22, with new episodes every Wednesday.
"The Marshall Project and its team of journalists have a proven record of investigating cases that have huge implications on the integrity of this country's criminal justice system," said Ben Brock Johnson, executive producer, WBUR Podcasts. "This story is also intensely personal and powerful — the kind of story that WBUR Podcasts loves to tackle. This was a rare opportunity to pair The Marshall Project's investigative reporting on an often opaque system with our rich audio storytelling. We're excited for people to experience the twists and turns of this case while learning about some of the underreported flaws in our country's parole system."
Violation's story of suffering, retribution, and privilege will prompt listeners to ask themselves: Who pulls the levers of power in the justice system, is redemption possible, and how much time in prison is enough? They'll hear about a 1980s camp trip to the Grand Canyon that ended in a fatal stabbing. They'll learn how, 30 years later, the convicted teenager, now an adult, is released on parole – only to be sent back to prison again. And they'll meet two families connected for decades, first by the horrific crime, and then through the bureaucratic system of parole boards.
"Violation is the culmination of years of reporting by The Marshall Project's Beth Schwartzapfel on the parole system and on the tragic story at the heart of this podcast. Listeners who follow along with this multi-layered saga will be asked to consider provocative questions about crime, punishment and power," said Geraldine Sealey, managing editor, The Marshall Project. "We are proud to partner with WBUR on this project. As a public media leader, WBUR represents the highest level of journalistic standards and inventive audio storytelling."
The first season of the original limited series Violation will consist of weekly episodes released every Wednesday in podcast format, and incorporated into broadcast segments during NPR and WBUR's national news program, Here & Now.
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Chandrababu Naidu's Achievements and Awards: A Brief Overview
Nara Chandrababu Naidu is a senior Indian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of the state of Andhra Pradesh for a total of 14 years. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades in recognition of his contribution to public service and leadership.
One of the most notable awards he has received is the Transformative Chief Minister Award in the US. This award was presented to him by the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Silicon Valley for his efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries at the state level. It acknowledges excellence in public service and recognizes the important role played by individuals in promoting economic development and growth. To know about this recent news look into TDPs official website.
In addition to this award, N. Chandrababu Naidu has also been honoured with several other prestigious awards throughout his career. In 1998, the governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar, established "Naidu Day" in his honour. He was also named the Millennium's Stylish Indian in IT by India Today and Media in 2020. Time magazine in the USA named him South Asian of the Time in 1999. A monthly publication by the US- grounded Oracle Corporation, Profit, named him one of the" Seven working cautions around the world" in 2001. The Economic Times named him Business Person of the Time.
Aadarsh Mukhyamantri Puraskar (Model CM Award) is awarded to Nara Chandrababu Naidu for association with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Governance by Bharatiya Chatra Sansad in 2016. In 2018 Indian Council of Food and Agriculture( ICFA) presented the Global Agriculture Policy Leadership Award In 2017, he was honoured with the Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Economic Transformation and Public Service. To know more about the TDP developments and achievements of TDP under Nara Chandrababu Naidu which brings him great honours visit TDP's official website.
N. Chandrababu Naidu's contribution to agriculture and rural development has also been recognized by the ICFA, which established the Agriculture Leadership Award in 2008 to honour excellence and leadership in the field of agriculture. Former Chief Ministers such as Akhilesh Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Manohar Lal Khattar have also been recipients of this award.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and has worked tirelessly to promote economic growth and development in his state. His efforts have been recognized both nationally and internationally, and he has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to public service and leadership.
In conclusion, Nara Chandrababu Naidu is a highly respected Indian politician who has made significant contributions to public service and leadership throughout his career. His commitment to promoting economic growth and development has been recognized by numerous awards and accolades, including the Transformative Chief Minister Award in the US and the Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Economic Transformation and Public Service. N. Chandrababu Naidu achievements serve as an inspiration to many and underscore the important role played by individuals in promoting economic growth and development.
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Randy Ribay
Ribay is the author of the award-winning book Patron Saints of Nothing (2019). Although initially rejected by several editors, the book won the Freeman Award and was short-listed for the National Book Awards for Young People's Literature in 2019. The book was also nominated for the 2020 Edgar Awards chosen by the Mystery Writers of America. Patron Saints of Nothing appeared on several Best of 2019 lists including those published by NPR, Kirkus, and the New York Public Library
The book is a coming-of-age story about Jay Reguero, a Filipino-American boy of high school age. Reguero travels to the Philippines to find out the story behind a cousin killed in an ongoing drug war based on the nonfictional drug war established by Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte. Once there, he must reevaluate his heritage and his status as a Filipino-American outsider.
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Top 25 Feel Good Hollywood Movies To Watch With Friends And Family
Movies are a great way to unwind and relax with friends and family. They offer a chance to escape the stresses of everyday life and delve into a world of entertainment. With so many options, knowing where to start cannot be easy. This article will discuss the top 25 feel-good Hollywood movies to watch with friends and family.
#1 Coming 2 America (2021)
Its sequel, set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, follows new fully King Akeem (Murphy) and his close confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) on a hilarious all-new voyage across the globe from their vast African nation to the borough of Queens, New York, where it all began.
#2 Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021)
The best-friend comedy Barb and Star was written by and starred in by Bridesmaids writers and actors Kristen Wiig (Star) and Annie Mumolo (Barb). See Vista Del Mar, a film about two middle-aged friends who do everything together, including vacation.
They don’t realize that the criminal Sharon (also played by Wiig), a former Vista Del Mar resident, is plotting vengeance on her community by murdering everyone in it. They’ll save the day—and Star might even fall in love with the extremely passionate Edgar (Jamie Dornan).
#3 The Gentleman (2020)
If you like crazy, action-packed Guy Ritchie films, you’re in for a treat with this movie. Mickey Pearson (McConaughey), an American exile in London, wants to sell his thriving marijuana business, and word spreads. The script is full of plots, conspiracies, bribes, and blackmailing.
#4 Always Be My Maybe (2019)
This rom-com created by comedians Ali Wong and Randall Park is not just a superb example of a traditional love narrative but also hilarious. Always Be My Maybe follows the rekindling of a friendship between two childhood best friends in their hometown of San Francisco.
#5 To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
Lara Jean Covey, a high school junior, felt confused after her hoard of secret love notes was unintentionally sent to each of her five crushes. As Lara Jean is faced with balancing the aftermath of the objects of her affection, she is handed a curveball.
#6 The Greatest Showman (2017)
This musical biopic tells the story of P.T. Barnum and his journey to creating the famous circus. With an all-star cast, including Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron, and catchy songs that will have you singing along, The Greatest Showman is a perfect movie for the whole family.
#7 La La Land (2016)
This Academy Award-winning romantic musical comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone was inspired by classic Hollywood films such as Singin’ in the Rain. La La Land portrays two young people as they pursue their Hollywood aspirations.
Stone’s character aspires to be an actress, while Gosling aspires to be a respected jazz musician. They struggle to maintain a positive attitude while navigating the highs and lows of pursuing celebrity and juggling careers and relationships.
#8 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
This adventure-comedy starring Ben Stiller tells the story of a man who escapes his mundane life by embarking on a series of wild adventures. With its stunning visuals and inspiring message of living life to the fullest, the movie will refresh your mind.
#9 Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
This romantic comedy-drama starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence tells the story of two people with mental health issues who find love and hope in each other. The story will make you feel emotional and happy to see such love and care.
#10 The Intouchables (2011)
This French film tells the story of a wealthy quadriplegic who hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. With its heartwarming message of friendship and the power of human connection, The Intouchables is a movie that will leave you feeling touched and moved.
#11 Just Go With It (2011)
Danny, a divorced plastic surgeon, uses sympathy to get women. When he meets Palmer, a young teacher who may be his soulmate, and she’s appalled by his infidelity, Danny lies again and says he’s divorcing. Danny makes his secretary, Katherine, pose as his wife to win Palmer.
#12 The Proposal (2009)
This romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds tells the story of a boss who forces her assistant to marry her to avoid deportation. With its charming leads and hilarious situations, The Proposal is a movie that will leave you happy and entertained.
#13 Mamma Mia! (2008)
A Greek island, Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, and Abba music may be the holy trinity for a terrible day. Whether it’s legendary musical performances, the destination wedding plot, or the stunning scenery, viewing this film will transport you to Cloud-9.
#14 Ratatouille (2007)
Remy is a humanoid rat who lives in Paris and has a talent for cooking. Linguini is a garbage boy at a French restaurant who is pushed into gourmet dining when a soup he secretly assists Remy in making becomes a success.
The two collaborate to realize their aspirations, making the restaurant successful while navigating the harsh Parisian food critic and a rat-loathing head chef threatening to undermine their achievement.
#15 The Holiday (2006)
This romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet tells the story of two women who swap homes for the holidays and find love in unexpected places. The movie will leave you feeling warm with its charming performances and heartwarming message of love and friendship.
#16 Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
This indie comedy-drama follows a dysfunctional family as they embark on a road trip to get their daughter to a beauty pageant. With a heartwarming storyline and a talented cast, including Steve Carell and Abigail Breslin, the movie will leave you feeling uplifted.
#17 The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
This comedy-drama starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway tells the story of a young woman who lands a job at a high-fashion magazine and must navigate the cutthroat fashion world. The movie’s stunning fashion will let you feel empowered and entertained.
#18 School of Rock (2003)
This comedy starring Jack Black tells the story of a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher and forms a rock band with his students. With its infectious music and hilarious performances, the movie will have you dancing and laughing along.
#19 Legally Blonde (2001)
This comedy starring Reese Witherspoon, tells the story of a sorority girl who decides to go to law school to win back her ex-boyfriend. With its empowering message of believing in oneself and never giving up, Legally Blonde is a movie that will motivate and inspire you.
#20 Father of the Bride (1991)
In this movie, Dad is a stressed-out Steve Martin dealing with a hurried wedding organized by an eccentric Frenchman (Martin Short). You can witness a precious father-daughter bond in a sequence of confrontations between the bride, Annie, and her father, George.
#21 Forrest Gump (1994)
This classic movie starring Tom Hanks tells the story of a simple man with a heart of gold who goes on a series of adventures throughout his life. With its timeless message of kindness and perseverance, Forrest Gump is a movie that inspires you.
#22 Sister Act (1992)
This musical comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg tells the story of a lounge singer who goes into hiding as a nun after witnessing a crime. With its catchy songs and hilarious hijinks, Sister Act is a movie that will have you laughing and singing along.
#23 The Princess Bride (1987)
This beloved fantasy-adventure movie tells the story of a young woman and her true love as they battle against an evil prince to be together. With its witty dialogue and memorable characters, The Princess Bride is a movie that will enchant viewers of all ages.
#24 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
This classic comedy starring Matthew Broderick tells the story of a high school student who decides to skip school and have the adventure of a lifetime. With its iconic scenes and timeless message of living life to the fullest, the movie will inspire you a lot.
#25 Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
This classic musical starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds is a must-watch for any fan of Hollywood’s golden age. With its iconic dance numbers and catchy songs, Singin’ in the Rain is a movie that will have you tapping your feet and singing along.
Conclusion
Watching movies with friends and family is a great way to bond and relax. The above-mentioned movies offer a variety of genres and themes, but all have one thing in common – they will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. So, grab some popcorn, gather your loved ones, and enjoy these feel-good Hollywood movies.
Also read: Top 10 Mind-Boggling Hollywood Movies for Your Cinema List
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From Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead?the hilarious and heart-pounding follow-up to Finlay Donovan is Killing It."A funny and smart, twisty and surprising series."?Megan MirandaFinlay Donovan is?once again?struggling to finish her next novel and keep her head above water as a single mother of two. On the bright side, she has her live-in nanny and confidant Vero to rely on, and the only dead body she's dealt with lately is that of her daughter's pet goldfish.On the not-so-bright side, someone out there wants her ex-husband, Steven, out of the picture. Permanently. Whatever else Steven may be, he's a good father, but saving him will send her down a rabbit hole of soccer moms disguised as hit-women, and a little bit more involvement with the Russian mob than she'd like.Meanwhile, Vero's keeping secrets, and Detective Nick Anthony seems determined to get back into her life. He may be a hot cop, but Finlay's first priority is preventing her family
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