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"OUT 100: Emma González, Newsmaker of the Year": The phenomenal young gun control activist spoke with our own Monica Castillo for Out Magazine.

“Not everyone celebrated the arrival of a bold and confident queer Latinx woman on the national stage. Almost immediately after González’s first public appearances, trolls began attacking her online. In a Facebook post, Congressman Steve King’s campaign (R-Iowa) linked her to communist Cuba for wearing a patch of the country’s flag on her jacket. González, whose father is Cuban, defended herself and cited the elected official’s racist comments. ‘If somebody’s trying to challenge my Cuban identity, they are usually — if not obviously — racist,’ she said. ‘Look at the things he said, and what he called me. What he said was bottom-of-the barrel. He was not even trying. He went out of his way lots of times to call out various people and say things about minority groups.’ To González, identity is fluid and more encompassing than basic labels. ‘Identity to me means the way that you describe yourself when someone says, ‘Describe yourself,’’ she explains. ‘If I were to describe my identity, I would say that I am half Cuban, I’m bald, I’m bisexual, I’m 5-foot-2, I like to write, I like to partake in the arts, and I like to crochet. I would hope that if I were introducing myself to somebody, through those things, they would be able to get an understanding of who I am.’”

"Does Erasing Cyber-Reality Erase Our Actual Reality?": A personal essay evocative of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," penned by Emma Olsson for Eileen Kelly's excellent site, Killer And A Sweet Thang.

“I think social media provides us with this peculiar way of storytelling, and perhaps it’s narcissistic, but the story is our own. I want to one day be able to look back at those odd little squares and read their stories of a time when I was 19 and 20 and 21 and in love for the first time. They hold deep connections to a memory, but they don’t necessarily signal a longing for a person. At least not for me. Something about the mourning of deleted pictures feels like a parody of our times. It’s impossible to imagine this scenario outside of a modern, digital context. In a time when online and offline lives are rich enough to be distinguished from each other, the act of removing little pieces of evidence from this online space feels particularly jarring. A deleted photo translates into something much deeper in meaning, to the deletion of proof of our existence together. I’d always tried to hold myself to the doctrine that one day, after the hurt had softened, I’d be able to look back on photos and relive the memories with gratitude. That I’d be able to see the soft things, the beautiful and happy things, not only the sad. Photos are potent in that way, and I hoped (and still do) to feel neither removed from this person nor bound to him. I hoped to just feel grateful, and it hurt me to think that he didn’t feel the same. That he wanted to cut me out of his memory — even if just on social media.”

"'What 'Moonlight' Gave Us Was the Confidence to Execute Our Ideas Without Fear': Writer/Director Barry Jenkins on 'If Beale Street Could Talk'": A wonderful interview with the Oscar-winning director conducted by Jim Hemphill for Filmmaker Magazine.

“We treat the sound the same way we treat the cinematography, which is with the idea that it should be a reflection of the main character’s consciousness. In terms of the cinematography, when Tish is remembering the more beautiful and tender times with Fonny, those scenes are overly lush and overly saturated because they function as memory — when we remember things, we don’t remember them as a documentary. There’s more light in the flashbacks, and much more shadow in the present-day scenes, where Tish and Fonny are in a kind of purgatory. As far as the sound goes, when I’m making a film, I’m not just considering the screen — I’m considering the house, the actual environment where the audience is going to watch the movie. One of the things we decided right away was that the voice-over narration in the film needed to be experienced in a different way than the dialogue, so if you’re sitting in an auditorium it feels like you’re inside her head. Her voice is coming from all around the room, whereas the dialogue is coming from the front channel, and it’s a very different effect. In other scenes we would stoke up the reverb and things like that, just to reflect what the characters are feeling.”

"Becoming parents completely changed who we are": A beautiful letter from Mary Barnes to her husband, published at Motherly.

“These are the parenting trenches. The baby years. These years can make or break us. And can I be so bold as to say: I think they're making us. They're making us learn how to communicate better. How to find common ground when we disagree about real stuff, like the ways we want to raise our children. We're invested in not only the outcome but the short term effect. We're a team. They're making us think about the future. Not just the fun stuff, but the difficult stuff like estate planning, life insurance, and college funds for the kids. They're making us challenge ourselves to provide our children with comfort and opportunities. We've always worked hard but the stakes have never been this high. You know I'm the optimist, the dreamer, while you consider yourself the realist—but I think we can agree on this: going through some of the tough stuff with you by my side has shown me that we are stronger than the tough stuff. We can get through it. We can get through anything. As long as we hold on to each other. Motherhood transformed me. Fatherhood transformed you. And having kids completely transformed our marriage. We'll never be who we were on our wedding day again. Time marches forward—only forward. I miss the carefree version of ‘us,’ but I love this version even more. Because we know what we're made of now, and in so many ways we didn't before.”

"Independent films screened at Oakton College's annual pop-up: 'The festival is all about broadening horizons'": Our contributor Donald Liebenson reports on Michael Glover Smith's indispensable festival for the Chicago Tribune.

“Josephine Decker’s ‘Madeline’s Madeline’ that was screened during the film festival is the type of film that Smith says he envisioned when he launched the free event. ‘I wanted to show independent and experimental films that are exciting and a little bit challenging; movies that are different from what typically would play (at the local multiplex),’ Smith said. ‘The festival is all about broadening horizons.’ Smith, himself, is the author of ‘Flickering Empire,’ which chronicled the untold story of Chicago’s silent film industry, and the film blog ‘White City Cinema.’ He has also directed two film festival award-winning productions: ‘Cool Apocalypse’ and ‘Mercury in Retrograde.’ The filmmaker and instructor said he was inspired to start the ‘Pop-Up’ festival after inviting Harold Ramis’ wife Erica to speak to his student about a documentary she had produced on The Joffrey Ballet. ‘She is the daughter of the late film producer and director Daniel Mann, and she talked about growing up in that household, her life with Harold and being on his film sets,’ Smith said. ‘But it was in a classroom of 12 people, and I thought this was a conversation that should be held in an auditorium and open to the public.’”

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Not only did Glenn Close's acceptance speech for her surprise win in the Best Actress (Drama) category for her brilliant performance in "The Wife" bring the Golden Globes audience to its feet, it could also very likely help the actress win her very first Oscar. And boy is she well overdue for one.

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There Might be Life in the Live-Action Akira Remake Just Yet

Zack Snyder discusses the importance of Superman in Justice League. Jessica Chastain throws her hat into the ring for Gotham City Sirens. Michael Keaton compares his Spider-Guy: Homecoming villain to Tony Stark. Plus, new details about the Tomb Raider reboot, and a ton of latest photos from American Gods. To me, my spoilers!

After years of development hell, it seems like there Is probably a few development being made at the western Akira remake. According to the trendy episode of Meet the Film Press, both Daniel Espinosa (Life) and David Sandberg (Lights Out) are presently being floated around because the frontrunners to direct the movie.

The percentages are that these names will be a part of the many that have already been related to this project—Justin Lin, Christopher Nolan, George Miller, the listing goes on—and in view that moved on, however, it indicates that at least someone out there is come what may still consider and planning for this reputedly ill-fated assignment. [The Playlist]

Gotham Metropolis Sirens

Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain is potentially inquisitive about gambling Poison Ivy in David Ayer’s new DC Film: I’m interested in all matters in which the characters are robust and dynamic, and now not stereotypes or items. I like girl characters which can be subjected, now not gadgets. And so, if Poison Ivy takes place to be that, certain. Throw my hat in the ring. Considering that that is Simply one of those situations wherein an actor is being asked about a role they’ve now not been provided, don’t precisely take this as a given for Chastain being involved with the movie. [Cinema Blend]

Spider-Man: Homecoming

In an interview with the USA These days, Michael Keaton said his portrayal of Adrian “Vulture” Toomes is equivalent to a blue-collar Tony Stark.

My entire technique for this Movie is that we’ve seen the penthouse degree of the (Wonder) universe. We’ve visible what it’s like to be a billionaire inventor and to be a Norse god. We’ve visible the very top of this world. however, we’ve never seen what it’s like to be just a regular joe. some human beings see themselves as sufferers — he sees himself a touch bit like that. “He likely would have a strong argument that he in no way got an honest shot — a variety of ‘Why now not me? where’s mine?’” The item maintains to nation Toomes runs a salvaging organization (like a vulture!) that cleans up after superhero battles. The Vulture turns villain whilst a brand new government-funded cleanup team spearheaded by means of Tony Stark—which appears like it can have something to do with Damage Manage from the comics, a crew with a similar premise—steps in to scuttle his small enterprise. Toomes’ henchmen, The Shocker, and The Tinkerer sell scavenged alien generation to criminals in the fallout.

Arrogance fair has a synopsis of the brand new film:

Seven years after the disappearance of her father, 21-yr-vintage Lara has refused to take the reins of his international enterprise empire, as a substitute running as a bike courier in London while taking university instructions. Subsequently, she will become inspired to analyze her father’s disappearance and travels to his last-recognised region: a tomb on an island somewhere off the coast of Japan. Abruptly, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Lara, who—towards The odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently cursed spirit—ought to learn to push herself past her limits as she trips into the unknown. If she survives this perilous adventure, it is able to be the making of her, earning her the call tomb raider.

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A Quick Overview

Before we start developing an Existence plan, let’s examine what you’ve got acquired from the Existence Coaching for Teenagers guidebook:

1. inside the first Section, you determined foundational cornerstones essential on your Existence’s adventure; in general discovering your identity and purpose.

2. You then discovered The pinnacle 12 Virtues for Young adults, foundational virtues that expand robust man or woman for the adventure ahead.

3. Eventually, you’ve got observed and described your Existence mission, now you may take maintain of your destiny and Stay courageously.

What is a Life Plan?

An Existence plan is certainly a road map depicting “in which” you are going for a selected period of time, so you can get there with the minimal amount of strain. Many human beings take Existence without any consideration, thinking that “good fortune” and “fate” will manual them appropriately to fulfill their Lifestyles goals. Even though, you could have heard of “good fortune” testimonies inside the beyond or human beings who have made it huge via prevailing the lottery; those tales are few in a wide variety and no longer really worth having a bet your Existence on. It’d be sensible to plan a method in your Existence.

Earlier than Starting Your Lifestyles Plan

What should you don’t forget Before Beginning a Life plan? The virtual global of the Net is full of advice. you may Google the phrases “Life Plan” and you may locate various reviews at the challenge. Right here are some widespread hints in order to consider:

1. identification: Do you’ve got clarity of reason? Do you recognize the “why” of your Life? Instance: Who am I? What I’m doing Here? What am I known as to do in Lifestyles?

2. person: Have you ever cultivated (or are you cultivating) the needed character to run the race with self-assurance? Do you own the ethical characteristics to endure hardships? In other words, can you accept as true within yourself and your Life venture even when there is a contradiction?

3. Innate Gifts: for the reason that your Gifts and passions are road signs and symptoms to direct you, do not forget them to your Lifestyles planning. As an instance, if you are suitable for math and technology then pursuing a degree in “literature” might not be a smart desire.

4. Ardor: Does your Life reflect the consistency of attitude and power? Consider Ardour is a robust belief in yourself and what you are doing; it is “passing onward” even in the course of difficult times.

whilst these four cornerstones are evident for your Life… Then Existence making plans comes smooth. As a depend on on truth, someone who presentations those four cornerstones are already shifting ahead and know with self-belief where they may be going. Then Life making plans can start.

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Interview: Thomas Sadoski on Shirley MacLaine, Ageism in Hollywood, and ‘The Last Word’

In Mark Pellington’s The Last Word, Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine plays Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishments, she’s suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), to pen her obituary before the fact. When the initial result doesn’t meet Harriet’s expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered, with Anne dragged along as an unwilling accomplice. As the journey unfolds, the two women develop a unique bond which alters not only Harriet’s legacy, but also Anne’s future. In one of the film’s surprising developments, Harriet gets a job as a DJ on the radio where she impresses the music-loving station manager (Thomas Sadoski) with her expertise. The Last Word also stars Anne Heche and AnnJewel Lee Dixon. I sat down with Sadoski (The Newsroom, Life in Pieces) to discuss what it was like working with the talented and formidable MacLaine.

Danny Miller: I have to say what a thrill it was for me, being a classic movie lover, to see Shirley MacLaine back in a true starring role that is worthy of her talents.

Thomas Sadoski: Absolutely! It was amazing working with her — when you’re in the presence of true greatness, you know it. My God, she is special.

Do have a favorite Shirley MacLaine film?

I mean, how can you even choose? The Apartment, Sweet Charity, Terms of Endearment, Steel Magnolias, I couldn’t possibly pick a favorite, it’s non-stop with her. If I started down that road, I’d starting going “Oh, but wait…oh, but wait!” And all of that history walks into the room with her.

I always got the impression from MacLaine that she is not someone who suffers fools —

AT ALL! She’s definitely a commanding force on set but she’s earned that. And the thing is, why should ANY of us suffer fools gladly? Isn’t that how we ended up in our current political situation? We’ve been suffering fools for a while now instead of saying, “Oh, that’s just dumb, let’s move on.”

What do you think you most learned from working with Shirley MacLaine?

Shirley is very self-possessed. It’s an extraordinary thing to witness and I learned so much from her because of it. There’s something so great about her attitude of “Life is too short to waste time on this, let’s talk about something else.”

Even though Hollywood still worships the youth culture, I have to say it’s been exciting to see people from MacLaine’s generation get more juicy roles lately. Like Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin starring in Grace and Frankie, it’s a good sign!

Yes, goddammit, let’s bring out Jane and Lily and Shirley while we have them, let’s get every last bit of artistic exploration that these people can give us, why would we waste that opportunity?

I go nuts whenever I hear movie executives talking about that coveted 18-24 demographic — and the implication that such people never want to see older actors in important roles, it’s ridiculous.

I agree, and I don’t think it’s ever been true. Except for the fucking MBA asshole graduates from the Wharton School of Business who took over the studios. I miss the David O. Selznicks of the world who understood that audiences appreciate quality. When it all becomes a bean counting game, the opportunities for great people to do great work evaporates.

And yet that kind of thinking still exists — as if young people can’t bear to look at anyone over 40 on the screen.

I never understood that crap either. When I was 18 years old, the actors that I looked up to artistically, the actors I knew that were going to give me extraordinary performances were people like Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine — I was watching the movies that they had made. I was a huge fan of Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Marlene Dietrich, these were the people I wanted to watch even if they were no longer getting opportunities. The closest thing I was seeing in my own generation were people like Daniel Day-Lewis and Meryl Streep, and occasionally when they would “allow” people like Shirley to star in a film it would be really special. I didn’t give two shits about going to see movies starring people my age.

At least that ageism is somewhat better on the stage where you’ve done so much great work. Have you had the chance to work with some of the greats from past generations?

Yes, so many wonderful actors. Stockard Channing, Linda Lavin, Lois Smith who is just an extraordinary creature of the theater. Then you go back and say, “Oh, there she is in Rebel Without a Cause!” I’ve worked with a lot of them and I loved every second of it, I was in heaven doing that stuff, these are extraordinary people who have a hell of a lot of stories to tell and they do it brilliantly. Being onstage with Stockard and Linda going toe-to-toe with each other during Other Desert Cities was the highlight of my career. And then Stacy Keach would wander in every once in a while and also be incredible.

Was it Amanda Seyfried who brought you onto this film?

Yes! Someone else was supposed to do it originally but he had to pull out at the last minute, right before they were supposed to start shooting. I happened to be in L. A. working on my series and Amanda said, “Tommy’s here, let’s just get him for that part,” and they were like, “Oh yeah, that guy from The Newsroom?” so they called me up and asked if I could make it happen with my schedule. I jumped on board.

Does playing the manager of this radio station who is so knowledgeable about music fit your profile in real life?

A little, but I think I have yet to do the role that is really close to who I am. If ever do that, it will probably be in the theater and something from the Tennessee Williams or Eugene O’Neil world!

Oh, interesting! Do you have one of their plays in mind when you say that?

Well, Alison Pill and I just did a staged reading of Williams’ A Night of the Iguana at the Pasadena Playhouse a few nights ago and it has been a lifetime goal of mine to get my mouth around those words. It was every bit as frustrating and inspiring and challenging as I thought it would be. Good God, could that man could write! That’s the kind of stuff I most want to do.

You’ve done such great work on the stage and in small, quirky films. Were you surprised to find yourself in a network sitcom?

Yes! I want to be doing independent film and theater that pushes the boundaries, things that are honest human experiences. But then somebody said, “Hey, have you ever considered doing a half-hour comedy on CBS?” I never had, but I was getting very sick of hearing things like, “Well, the director and writer love you but the studio says you’re not famous enough so we can’t hire you.” I was so fucking sick of that horrible cycle and I thought, “How do you get beyond that?” So I took a look at the script for Life in Pieces and thought it was really funny. Then they said Dianne Wiest and James Brolin will play your parents,” and I said, “Holy shit, what am I waiting for?” I never thought I could do something like this so it was a real challenge. And I’m learning a lot from those people.

Everything you do, including that series The Slap and that amazing Sarah Silverman film, I Smile Back, always rings so true. I hope you get a chance to do a full production of that Tennessee Williams play.

You and me both, my friend, you and me both!

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