Dear Santa review – Jack Black plays Satan in mediocre Christmas comedy | Comedy films
TThis is the clever little “what if” at the heart of this season's abundance of Christmas comedy Dear Santa: What if a child writes a letter to Santa but accidentally writes Satan's name instead? ? It's a spelling mistake made by an awkward 11-year-old boy with dyslexia that leads to a celebratory visit from the […]
The Sound of Music review – charming musical nourishes the soul | Theatre
ELizabeth Newman’s six-year tenure as Pitlochry’s artistic director was marked by a generosity of spirit and an urge to connect. As Mother Abeth says of Maria in The Sound of Music, Newman has “a great capacity to love.” Which makes it all the more appropriate that her farewell shot before moving to Sheffield Theater is […]
I Want to Talk review – Abhishek Bachchan is Mad Men-style ad man who declares war on cancer | Movies
THis drama starts promisingly enough with a lively and assertive voiceover that introduces the protagonist Arjun (Abhishek Bachchan). He's a Don Draper type of guy. I have a top job in the advertising industry and love to walk around providing wisdom and direction to my team. “I want at least 17 seconds to pull the […]
Young, British and Anti-Abortion review – surely gen Z are too smart to devalue women’s lives like this? | Television & radio
DDocumentary maker Poppy Jay's new film has a title that is sure to excite me, and probably many others, in the countries where the polls are being conducted. Almost 90% support Calling for a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy: Young people, Britons, and the opposition to abortion. This is a study of Gen Z's […]
Newsom halts Menendez brothers’ clemency decision until LA DA-elect’s review
California Governor Gavin Newsom has suspended his decision to pardon Eric and Lyle Menendez, who will spend 30 years in prison for murdering their wealthy parents, until the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney takes office. dashed their hopes of being free during the holidays. The fate of the convicted murderer brothers now rests […]
Newsom to wait on Menendez brothers case decision until new Los Angeles DA can review it
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he would postpone a decision on the Menendez brothers' case until the new Los Angeles district attorney can review the details of the case. “The Governor will await the review and analysis of the Menendez case by the next Democratic Congress before making any clemency decisions,” Newsom's office said […]
Ghostface Killah review – Wu-Tang vet coasts as fans take up the slack | Wu-Tang Clan
IIn hip-hop, perhaps more than any other genre, the symbiosis between performer and audience is crucial. Bored audiences make for boring shows, and vice versa. While performing as an opening act for the veteran Wu-Tang Clan rapper, the entire room felt like a slightly unplugged bath, the excitement fading at first imperceptibly, then all at […]
The week in dance: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas: Exit Above; Flawless: Past, Present, Future; Ballet Black: Heroes – review | Dance
IBeing a pioneer is exhausting. You move forward, chart new territory, and watch others follow your hard-won path. You are a visionary, but your reputation and relevance change over time. Last week's dance raised three contrasting cases for consideration and consideration. Belgian choreographer for over 40 years Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker She was the queen […]
Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations
Technology lobby groups called on President-elect Trump and his team to maintain leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as the United States develops regulations and policies regarding evolving technology. The Software Alliance, also known as the BSA, said in a letter to President Trump and Vice President-elect Vance that U.S. policy […]
Hot Frosty review – Netflix’s sexy snowman romance is as silly as expected | Romance films
THowever, I personally believe that all Christmas movies should wait until after Thanksgiving. It just stopped being 80 degrees (26 degrees) in New York City. last week, Hey, you can't blame the movie for being exactly what it sets out to be. The trailer for Hot Frosty, Netflix's latest foray into Hallmark holiday territory, promises […]