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Hi, I’m Sarah. Welcome to The Daily English Show.
Today’s play is: Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet are two young people from families that are enemies.
Juliet’s family want her to marry a guy called Paris. But Juilet doesn’t want to. And then
Romeo and Juliet fall in love.
But at first they don’t know who each other is … and when they find out they are disappointed – because they know that it will be difficult to be together because their families are enemies.
After Juliet finds out, she says the famous line:
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
Wherefore art thou – those three words are all archaic.
Archaic means very old.
Wherefore means why.
Art means are.
Thou mean you.
So, wherefore art thou Romeo? means: why are you Romeo?
Romeo and Juliet get married in secret.
And they plan to tell their families sometime.
But then Romeo gets into a fight and ends up killing someone. And he gets exiled to another city.
Juliet’s really upset about this. And then her family say (says) to her that she has to marry Paris.
So she goes to her friend and asks him what she should do.
And her friend comes up with a plan. That is that she’ll take some sleeping medicine that will make it look like she is dead. And then he’ll send a message to Romeo, who will come and then she’ll wake up and then they can escape together.
But Romeo never gets the message. Instead he gets a message that she’s dead. And so he is really upset and decides to kill himself.
And Romeo goes to see Juliet and Paris is there mourning Juliet’s death.
And then Paris challenges Romeo to a sword fight and they fight and Romeo ends up killing Paris.
Then Romeo kills himself with (the) poison.
And then Juilet wakes up and finds them both dead.
And Juliet is so upset that Romeo is dead that she kills herself with a sword.
Kia ora, in Stick News today singer Marc Anthony has to pay about 2.5 million dollars in back taxes to the US government after he failed to file tax returns for five years.
Marc Anthony is a singer from New York. He is married to Jennifer Lopez.
A tax return is a report used to calculate tax.
In the United States the returns are usually given to the Internal Revenue Service once a year.
But Marc Anthony didn’t file returns from 2000 through 2004 on $15.5 million in income.
He didn’t get in trouble because the court says he thought the taxes were being paid.
The people responsible are two men who Anthony hired to sort out his taxes.
One of them was his brother.
Marc Anthony has agreed to pay back the money.
The other men are waiting to be sentenced.
And that was Stick News for Friday 13 of April.
the snow report
Today it rained all day. And it was really windy.
conversations with sarah
#214 Have you heard of Jennifer Lopez?
Step 1: Repeat Taka’s lines.
Step 2: Read Taka’s lines and talk to Sarah.
Taka Have you heard of Jennifer Lopez?
Sarah Yeah, I’ve read about her in entertainment news… but I’ve never heard her music.
Taka Is she a singer?
Sarah Yeah a singer and an actress.
Taka Have you seen her in a movie?
Sarah No, I don’t think so.
Taka Me neither.
Sarah No, hang on a minute, yes I have. I watched a bit of “Shall we Dance” on a plane.
Taka How was it?
Sarah I’d already seen the Japanese one and I didn’t like it. And I didn’t like the American one either so I stopped watching it.
Today’s snow report and questionanswer BGM


On Friday, the Netflix movie “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” will be aired.
Two Icelandic musicians from a small, remote town get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their country in the world’s biggest music competition “Eurovision Song Contest”. This is their chance to prove that there are dreams worth fighting for, but when they come to the competition, their friendship is being tested.
You can listen to the theme song of the movie- “Volcano Man“:
The official trailer can be reached right here:
The official cast
Will Ferrell as Lars Erickssong
Rachel McAdams as Sigrit Ericksdottir
Demi Lovato as Katiana
Pierce Brosnan as Erick Erickssong
Dan Stevens as Alexander Lemtov
Graham Norton as himself
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Neils Brongus
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Johans
Any Eurovision stars in the movie? Indeed!
Alexander Rybak (Norway 2009+2018, ESC 2009 winner)
Loreen (Sweden 2012, winner)
Netta (Israel 2018, winner)
Jamala (Ukraine 2016, winner)
Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014, winner)
John Lundvik (Sweden 2019, 5th place)
Bilal Hassani (France 2019)
Jessy Matador (France 2010)
Anna Odobescu (Moldova 2019)
Elina Nechayeva (Estonia 2018)
Molly Sandén (Sweden, Melodifestivalen participant in the years 2009, 2012, 2016) will be the singing voice of Rachel McAdams (as Sigrit Ericksdottir).
Another Eurovision related that will participate in the movie is the British legendary commentator Graham Norton.
You can watch the cast talks about Eurovision Song Contest:


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When playwright Peter Weiss set about writing a musical on the life of the French Revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat, he did so with a particularly wrenching twist: he had the play performed in the Asylum of Charenton, outside Paris; and he had it written and directed by none other than the Marquis de Sade. One wonders, even after seeing the work, which of his two characters he wished to emphasize; they are both very much in evidence, but Marat is played by an inmate (it being difficult to get the man himself to appear, even for the Marquis), whereas de Sade himself is as much a part of his own production as is any character in it. Now, it is almost impossible to find anyone who can recite for you the actual title of this play as Weiss labeled it; but the truncation of the title to Marat/Sade is easily understandable. The actual name of the work is The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat, As Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade, which is one of the longest titles in the theatre canon (to best recollection, surpassed contemporarily only by We Are Proud to Present…). So, we will refer to the work as Marat/Sade, as it is widely known.
The play was written in German in 1963, but it has been translated into a number of other languages. The English version, along with additions to the music and lyrics, enjoyed widespread production during the ‘60s and ‘70s (I, myself, performed in two different productions during the early ‘70s); its depiction of France during its Revolution and the study of the inequality and class struggle inherent was a popular subject of the era. But the play, which actually pits Marat and Sade against each other at times, took on a life of its own, and it has never really gone out of style, even decades after its publication. The combination of live music, the characters of the play being performed by asylum inmates, and the taut struggle between Marat and Sade, have combined to give the play an impetus that is unique on stage.
The play is currently being performed in Raleigh, by a small theatre group at the St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church. This is a very low-tech production, performed as it is in the Assembly Hall of the church. The overhead lighting provided the bulk of the illumination, and the very tight set consisted of little more than a line between Marat’s bathtub at one end, and Sade’s chair at the other. The only other set was a number of bed mats that were provided to the inmates. This was, even so, ample room for the play to unfold. Had the acting been superior enough, this tiny set would have provided everything necessary. Unfortunately, there was little life in the cast; to a person, they all appeared unusually tired. Even the Marquis himself, played languidly by Simon Kaplan, seemed at times almost lackadaisical. Marat (Natalie “Nat” Sherwood), who should have been the very essence of frenzied action, seemed more interested in lounging in his tub than he did stirring the masses to action. I recall a very striking urgency to this work; there was no such thing to support this production. There was no force, of urgency or any kind, to this play; the cast was almost nonchalant in its production. The tension was there, but the urgency had fled.
This had an effect on the entire show: the music – while otherwise well-performed, using a number of varied instrumentation and fine voices – was in no way urgent; it was slowed, to my mind. Where was the need for action, the desire to make things happen? I cannot stress the word enough; the urgency was…gone. Our two leads understood well the necessity for tension, but no more than that. Marat’s true goal was action, he states it himself more than once. But there was no need to make it happen on stage; the entire work unfolded and proceeded at a leisurely pace. I recall wondering where the madness was. Where had the dynamics gone? Marat and Sade encountered each other more as guests to tea than as adversaries. Even when Sade went to Marat and accosted him, it was done more like a kindly parent to a mischievous son than between opponents. Marat’s very need was action, action now, there is no time to lose – but the urgency required seemed to meander away, leaving hollow words behind. I was actually saddened; I did not like seeing this play only half-addressed. Director Dustin Britt has missed a real opportunity here; had the tension been combined with the necessary urgency, this would have been a far better presentation.
I wonder if perhaps the locale had anything to do with this lack of urgency. Did the effect of rehearsing and performing in a church have a deleterious influence upon the show? If it had been up to me, had I been the director of a play I knew was going to be performed in a church, I don’t think Marat/Sade would have been the play brought to my mind. But regardless of the reasons behind it, a necessary dynamic to Marat/Sade is missing from this production. And without it, this is little more than a history lesson.
Marat/Sade continues through Sunday, August 8. For social distancing allowances, there is a seating limit of 20 attendees per performance. For more information, please see the sidebar.


Yeah. It was this, or that "Dark Side of the Centipede" LP cover.
Touting medical accuracy as the height of debauchery, the film sews three victims ass-to-mouth into a writhing blight against God that feasts on its' own shit, and exists solely to amuse its' creator, a mad scientist (easily the film's best asset, German character actor Dieter Laser). The film - much like the iconic "monster" - is an experiment solely for the sake of it, an engaging and surprisingly smart vehicle for a really grotesque idea that's just clever enough to squeeze every ounce of thrilling potential escape and sacrifice it can, but in the end paints itself into a depressing little corner. It's not a bad film, but it's neither the scathing assault on the senses I'd hoped for nor the sort of "fun" extreme gross-out movie you could theoretically build a drinking game around. It's in its own little fecal-fed world, and while I respect that, I can't say it ever touched me in an appropriate place as I'd so dearly hoped it would.
So after the first film got through uncut with an '18' Certificate across the pond, imagine my surprise when I read that the sequel has been banned outright! The last time the Brits got this uptight over a film was the Japanese shocker Grotesque/グロテスク, a nasty little film that's basically the Jay Hernandez torture scene from Hostel stretched over 80 minutes... if Hernandez were a cute porn star and had to watch her boyfriend get nails driven through his hairy nutsack. What the hell, Brits?
The BBFC has a pretty strict policy against letting films that glorify sexualized violence getting into the hands of the public (for fear that they'll become baby raping serial killers IMMEDIATELY after viewing it... I guess). Keep in mind that A Serbian Film was chopped to pieces in Merry Old England (also Ireland, Scotland and probably Wales), but they still didn't up and ban the damned thing. So what's so awful about this not-yet-released Independent Film Channel produced schlocker? Well, I'll let the official BBFC statement fill you in... and it should go without saying that MASSIVE spoilers are in the blue text below:
"The BBFC has rejected the sexually violent, and potentially obscene DVD, The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) This means that it cannot be legally supplied anywhere in the UK. The decision was taken by the Director, David Cooke and the Presidential Team of Sir Quentin Thomas, Alison Hastings and Gerard Lemos.
The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) is a sequel to the film The Human Centipede (First Sequence), which was classified 18 uncut for cinema and DVD release by the BBFC in 2010. The first film dealt with a mad doctor who sews together three kidnapped people in order to produce the human centipede'of the title. Although the concept of the film was undoubtedly tasteless and disgusting it was a relatively traditional and conventional horror film and the Board concluded that it was not in breach of our Guidelines at '18. This new work, The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence), tells the story of a man who becomes sexually obsessed with a DVD recording of the first film and who imagines putting the centipede idea into practice. Unlike the first film, the sequel presents graphic images of sexual violence, forced defecation, and mutilation, and the viewer is invited to witness events from the perspective of the protagonist. Whereas in the first film the centipede idea is presented as a revolting medical experiment, with the focus on whether the victims will be able to escape, this sequel presents the centipede idea as the object of the protagonist's depraved sexual fantasy.
The principal focus of The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) is the sexual arousal of the central character at both the idea and the spectacle of the total degradation, humiliation, mutilation, torture, and murder of his naked victims. Examples of this include a scene early in the film in which he masturbates whilst he watches a DVD of the original Human Centipede film, with sandpaper wrapped around his penis, and a sequence later in the film in which he becomes aroused at the sight of the members of the centipede being forced to defecate into one another's mouths, culminating in sight of the man wrapping barbed wire around his penis and raping the woman at the rear of the centipede. There is little attempt to portray any of the victims in the film as anything other than objects to be brutalised, degraded and mutilated for the amusement and arousal of the central character, as well as for the pleasure of the audience. There is a strong focus throughout on the link between sexual arousal and sexual violence and a clear association between pain, perversity and sexual pleasure. It is the Board's conclusion that the explicit presentation of the central character's obsessive sexually violent fantasies is in breach of its Classification Guidelines and poses a real, as opposed to a fanciful, risk that harm is likely to be caused to potential viewers."
Tom Six has been refreshingly vocal about the whole thing, too, with the following rebuttal through Empire Online after they spoiled the living shit out of his top-secret project, the trailer of which doesn't feature a single frame from the actual film:
"Thank you BBFC for putting spoilers of my movie on your website and thank you for banning my film in this exceptional way. Apparently I made an horrific horror-film, but shouldn't a good horror film be horrific? My dear people it is a fucking MOVIE. It is all fictional. Not real. It is all make-belief. It is art. Give people their own choice to watch it or not. If people can't handle or like my movies they just don't watch them. If people like my movies they have to be able to see it any time, anywhere also in the UK."
Truth be told, I'm not sure how I feel about all this... Mister Six proved he has a talent for the retch-inducing, and if you need concrete proof that he's made even a minor dent in the pop-culture landscape, even South Park recently dedicated an episode to using the Centipede as a way to mock Apple. Going in the direction he has here is about the only direction that's left, short of remaking the first film verbatim - and who the hell would want to see that? (Except the lead in the sequel, I guess.)
Lack of sensible alternatives or not, going in that direction two years after the original film might be too much, too soon. Craven had to wait a decade before he could pull that shit with Freddy Kreuger, and in that instance the character become such a ridiculously franchised sensation that he was more or less on all fours with his ass in the air, begging for a little post-modern reaming. I honestly think Six might just be trolling his critics on an epic scale here, and if that's the case, I wish him nothing but luck with that... I just hope his film has got more up its sleeve than the BBFC are giving him credit for.


Meet Marie Myung-Ok Lee, an acclaimed author who collaborates with her 23-year-old son Jason, an autistic individual, to investigate the current portrayal of Autism in film and television. Through their analysis of Popular Movies such as Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The Good Doctor, and Music, among others, they offer insight into the evolving landscape of this disorder on screen.
In the 70s, Marie never encountered anyone diagnosed with Autism because it was still a relatively unknown condition. However, with the release of the film Rain Man in 1988, she first heard the term and gained a limited understanding of it. The movie portrayed Autism as a rare condition, often accompanied by exceptional abilities and quirky behavior.
But was that Autism? In the past, it was often associated with genius exemplified by historical figures such as Emily Dickinson, & Einstein. Later on, the diagnosis became more common; it became something to be worried or afraid of.
Media Portrayal of Autism
Marie is not pleased with the Media’s portrayal of her son Jason, who is autistic. He is not a genius like Rain Man, nor does he have an IQ of 40, as the experts had stated. While her son Jason has his limitations due to his physical body not being fully cooperative with him, he still possesses normal qualities such as empathy, thoughtfulness, and clever wit. Unfortunately, the media often portrays individuals with Autism in a stereotypical manner, which Marie and her son find frustrating.
Jason himself took his time to watch how autistic individuals were being represented on the screen, and his response was something that others might not have anticipated. It served as a reminder that honest depiction of autistic people in media can only be accomplished if Autistic people themselves are incorporated into the movies.
Portrayal of Attorney Wu
The first movie that Jason and Marie watched together was “Extraordinary Attorney Wu”, a 2022 South Korean drama series that instantly gained worldwide attention. The plot follows the life of attorney Wu, who excels in law school but faces rejection in job opportunities due to her Autism. She is eventually hired by a prestigious law firm much later than expected.
Marie was unable to continue watching after only 15 minutes of the first episode. She had concerns about the portrayal of Attorney Wu’s childhood. It’s true that Attorney Wu and Jason shared similar experiences, such as having meltdowns and using noise-cancelling headphones. However, the show’s focus on these aspects only served to make Autistic people feel disconnected. No aspect of the show focused on someone with a visual or physical disability, which left Marie feeling uneasy. Despite her initial disappointment, she couldn’t help but wonder if there were other shows out there that portrayed individuals with disabilities in a more accurate light.
The next movie Jason and Marie watched was “As We See It.” Unfortunately, Jason wasn’t pleased with the series. He even expressed his frustration in a more direct manner, saying, “I despise this show immensely. It does not accurately portray what it is like to be autistic,” Jason struggled to relate to any of the characters or situations depicted in the series and added, “I don’t think I can continue watching without feeling nauseous. This show only focuses on quirky individuals who are able to do things like drive, hold jobs, and have friends. None of these aspects reflect my true experience with Autism.”
Following Movie was called “HearBreak High”. Jason didn’t like the movie – he thought it was too sexual and didn’t accurately represent what it is like to be autistic. However, Netflix’s remake of the 90s Australian comedy series has been praised by the neurodiverse community for including a queer autistic character named Quinn, played by Chloe Hayden, who is also an autistic actress.
In short, Movies are still showcasing individuals with Autism as people who exhibit savant-like abilities and extraordinary intelligence. However, there is a strong need for programs that can accurately portray the day-to-day challenges of living with Autism, such as difficulty with communication and motor control. The number of exceptional Autistic people is 20 in 200. Many Autistic people feel that Media is way off the mark.
Illinois Autism Center
Support and Treatment for Individuals with Autism is the Key to Unlocking Their Full Potential. At Illinois Autism Center, we are committed to empowering individuals with Autism by providing specialized services such as therapy, & education programs. We aim to improve quality of life while also promoting awareness.


Middlesex University – PGCE
Rose Bruford College – BA (Hons.) Actor Musicianship (2:1)
July 2013 – Present: Head of Professional Development, Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance
•Responsible for directing the annual agents’ showcase.
•Leading all aspects of the professional development programme for graduating students.
•Organising masterclasses and workshops with leading industry professionals.
Contact: Jeremey Harrison – Programme Director
November 2012 - Present: Head of Musical Theatre, The Centre
•Management of all aspects of the singing, acting and voice provision.
•Responsible for leading the college though the Trinity validation process in conjunction with the Principal.
Contact: Karen King - Principal
January 2007 – December 2010: Head of Musical Theatre, Urdang Academy
•Management of all aspects of the musical-theatre faculty – comprised of forty staff.
•Direct control of the singing, acting and voice provision on four HE and FE courses.
•A key role in transforming the teaching and learning of the academy into a Grade One at Ofsted.
Contact: Stephanie Pope – Principal
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
Acting Through Song: Nick Hern Books, February 2013 (Soon to be republished in North America by Opus Books.)
Maximise Your Potential: The Stage Newspaper, May 2013
Finding the Truth - Acting Through Song: Drama UK Website, May 2013
Do you Hear the Singer's Act?: NHB Website, February 2013
The Educated Voice 2: Helsinki City Theatre, August 2013
Acting the Soliloquy Song: International Musical Theatre Conference at CSSD, July 2013
Acting Through Song – A Meisner Approach: Rose Bruford Symposium, April 2013


In the old days of silent movies, Myrtle Gonzalez was a particular actress in Hollywood. She made a lasting impression and became well-known during the exciting time when movies were just starting
Let’s explore the life, story, and fascinating career of this famous actress who won people’s hearts during the exciting Golden Age of movies.
How Was Myrtle Gonzalez? – Let’s Find Out!
Myrtle Gonzalez was a particular actress in the early days of Hollywood, born on September 28, 1891. characters in Los Angeles, California. She became famous when movies were just starting.
she is renowned for her work in silent-era motion pictures from 1913 to 1917. Among her 78 films, 66 were one and two-reel shorts, earning her the distinction of Hollywood’s first Latin and Hispanic movie star.
People loved her because she could act without speaking, and she played different kinds of characters. As America’s movie production shifted from New York to Los Angeles, Gonzalez, a Los Angeles native, seized the opportunity.
After making a mark in local plays, she joined the silent motion picture studio Vitagraph Company of America, debuting in The Yellow Streak.
Early Life of Myrtle Gonzalez – Guide For You!
Myrtle Gonzalez entered the world in Los Angeles, California, on September 28, 1891, as the daughter of Manuel George Gonzalez and Lillian L. Cook. She had two siblings, Stella M. Gonzalez and Manuel G. Gonzalez, Jr.
Her family was a mix of Hispanic roots from her dad’s side, a Californio family from Mexico, and Irish ancestry from her mom’s side. Her dad worked as a retail grocer, and her mom used to be an opera and famous singer.
Even as a little kid, Myrtle had a talent for acting and a lovely singing voice. She performed in local concerts and benefits and sang in church choirs. Growing up, she even acted in plays with Fanny Davenport and Florence Stone.
Myrtle went to a convent school in Los Angeles, where she graduated in music and languages. Before making it big in Hollywood with Vitagraph and Universal, she gained acting experience in stock companies.
Raise to Stardom In the Silent Film Era – Go In Depth!
Myrtle Gonzalez, nicknamed “The Virgin of the Silver Screen,” was a Mexican-American actress who shone in the early 1900s through her spellbinding performances in silent films. Despite facing limited opportunities for Hispanic actors at the start of her career, Myrtle’s talent and determination propelled her to become one of the era’s most sought-after actresses.
Her passion for acting blossomed early, gracing local theatre productions. Film producer Mack Sennett recognized her natural grace and poise, offering her a contract with Keystone Studios.
1913, Myrtle entered the cinematic realm with the short film “Giving Them Fits.” Though a minor role, it marked the start of a career over two decades. Renowned for her expressive eyes and the ability to convey emotions without words, she earned leading roles in feature films like “Love’s Forgiveness” (1915) and “The Silent Witness” (1917).
Myrtle’s big moment arrived with “Fatty’s Plucky Pup” in 1915. Her on-screen connection with comedian Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle became a hit, making Myrtle widely known. This partnership made Myrtle a star in silent films, setting the stage for an incredible journey in the early film world.
Dramatic Stories And Gossip Moments Of Myrtle Gonzalez – You Must Know!
Celebrities often have stories that capture attention, and Myrtle Gonzalez had her fair share. Despite her successful Hollywood career, she couldn’t escape controversies in her personal life.
One significant drama involved director Herbert Blaché. He was married to Alice Guy-Blaché, a cinema pioneer, but had an affair with Myrtle. This led to a messy divorce in 1922, causing a Hollywood uproar and affecting their reputations.
Challenges Faced by Myrtle – Heritage Struggles!
Myrtle also faced challenges regarding her Mexican heritage. Despite being a native of Los Angeles with Spanish roots, she encountered discrimination due to her appearance and surname. In a Hollywood era not fully accepting of Mexican Americans, Myrtle struggled against stereotypes like the “exotic temptress” or “fiery Latina.”
Gossip mills also buzzed about Myrtle’s love life. Known for her on-set flirtations, she was linked romantically with co-stars. One notable rumor involved actor Francis X. Bushman, a Hollywood giant. While never confirmed, their alleged romance stirred scandal, especially as Bushman was married then.
Myrtle Gonzalez’s Final Act – A Hollywood Farewell!
Myrtle Gonzalez, the lively star of silent movies, said her last goodbye on October 22, 1918, at only 27. Her early death marked the end of a promising career that shone brightly for a short but impactful time.
She fell victim to the devastating Spanish flu, a global pandemic near the end of World War I that took millions of lives. Myrtle, sadly, was one of them.
Her passing cast a sad shadow over the film world, leaving a legacy that makes us wonder about “what could have been.” Hollywood grieved the loss of a rising talent, and Myrtle Gonzalez’s name is forever remembered in cinema history for her contributions during the golden age of silent films.
Although her time in the spotlight was brief, Myrtle’s impact lives on through her movies, a reminder of an actress whose light burned brightly, even if only briefly, in the early years of Hollywood.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Did Myrtle face challenges in Hollywood?
Despite her success, Myrtle faced controversies, including a scandal with director Herbert Blaché and discrimination based on her Mexican heritage.
What is Myrtle Gonzalez’s legacy?
Myrtle’s legacy lives on through her cinematic performances, showcasing her talent and impact during the early years of Hollywood’s silent film era.
How did Hollywood respond to Myrtle’s death?
Hollywood mourned the loss of a rising talent, and Myrtle’s name remains immortalised in cinema history.
Can you share insights into Myrtle’s early life?
Myrtle, born to Mexican immigrant parents, began her journey in local theaters, entering the film industry at 20.
In Hollywood’s big story,
Myrtle Gonzalez stands out like a bright star. Her journey is filled with successes, hurdles, and a deep passion for telling stories. Myrtle Gonzalez, the enchanting Hollywood actress, is forever remembered on the movie screen.
As we explore the past, we find not just a silent film star but a woman whose energy and charm still echo through time.


Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder stole our hearts in the 90s. The weird actors found themselves in a haunting romance from 1989 to 1993. And despite decades since their unfortunate separation, Ryder has recently described Depp as someone she regarded as “family. ”
But when the couple were offered to play together in Tim Burton Edward Scissorhands, Ryder was both “nervous” and “scared” of appearing in a movie with his girlfriend. Keep reading to find out why.
‘Edward Scissorhands’ is Tim Burton’s first film with Johnny Depp
Depp and Burton fans know how close the relationship is. And since 2020, the pair have been collaborating on art projects for thirty years now.
Edward Scissorhands is an offbeat film about a man who has to spend his life with scissors for hands. While studios initially wanted Tom Cruise for Edward’s career, Burton had his eyes on Depp.
according to Winona Ryder: Biography, Burton felt Cruise was not right for the role and Depp was expecting for the part. Ryder, her boyfriend at the time, was also keen for her daytime companion to take over the role. But as much as she wanted to appear with her boyfriend in a movie where they play romantic interests, she was also afraid to work with Depp.
Winona Ryder was afraid to work with Johnny Depp in ‘Edward Scissorhands’
According to the actress, she was very scared and anxious about working with Depp, because she was so willing to influence him.
“It was great to work with Johnny, but I was scared and worried about it,” admits Ryder. “I mean, if there’s one person I want to pick up on with my acting, that’s it. So there was a lot of insecurity for the first day or two, but it was an encouraging situation. ”
As it turned out, Ryder wasn’t the only one who feared the pair would work together. Director Burton was also concerned that the couple could allow their relationship to disrupt their work.
“They could have split up in the middle of the hunt,” says Burton in Ryder’s biography. “But it never happened. And looking back, their relationship helped the underlying romance more than it thwarted. ”
Depp agrees with Burton. The Pirates of the Caribbean the actor thinks his performance with Ryder was even richer because of their true love for each other. “Because we were together on the set, and in love, we only did what was going on between Edward and Kim’s characters,” says Depp.
Johnny Depp is Winona Ryder’s first true love
According to Ryder, the actress believes Depp is her first “true love,” as well as her first true heartbreak. ”After their unfortunate separation in 1993, an Strange things the actress admitted how meaningful their relationship was and how Depp will always be in her heart.
Ryder pours to Taigh-dhealbh.com, “When I met Johnny, I was a real virgin. He changed that. He was the first thing I had. My first kiss. A true first love. My first boyfriend. The first one I got sex with. So it will always be in my heart. Forever. Kind of funny, that word. “


Friday the 13th!
You scared Chile?
Ha-Ha! I’m just kidding.
How you doing?
I am going to enjoy all the Friday the 13th movies that will be on back to back all night. I enjoy scary movies. Just not this demonic mess that they keep coming out with . Chile, I refuse to watch it. Like, the Conjuring or whatever. Nope. It may sound corny to some, but to me it’s like entertaining the devil. When it comes to watching scary movies these days for me, I watch things like Pet Semetary 1 & 2, all the Halloweens. Halloween is actually one of my top five favorite scary movies. Jamie Lee Curtis did her thing in that old school horror. I do like the remake they made of Halloween one though. The remake came out in, let me see, August 2007. Wow. I thought Rob and me went to go see that movie. Mm. It couldn’t have been 2007 though. It had to be the remake of Halloween two. I know for sure we went to go see that movie because the theater was super empty. I really do think we were in there by ourselves. (Clears throat.)
Plus, he gave me a ring that night….
Anyways. (I stay telling twelve stories in one.)
Silver Bullet. Oh, my goodness, I love Silver Bullet! Gary Busey, played Uncle Red. That man was funny as crap. I also like, Carrie, both old and new. Jason is cool too. Um…what other scary movies. Hold up, having a brain fart. Is Saw considered horror? We’ll I like Saw. Chunky! Who doesn’t like Chunky?! Ha-ha! I like IT, I don’t like clowns, but I am not scared of them. I know some folk who would hit a clown on sight. They can’t stand clowns.
Oh yeah! Chile, I love, I Know What You Did Last Summer! And remember part two with Brandy?!
Oh, The Grudge. That movie low key scares me.
The Shining, Jack Nicolson. Good movie. Those chicks in the hallway though. Oh no!
The Ring. Oh, heck naw. I be scared to get up in the middle of the night. Ha-ha! No lies!
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is not scary, but good. Same thing with the movie Wrong Turn and Joy Ride.
Silence of the Lambs. I believe the first I ever saw that movie was in college.
Don’t say no Exorcist. No Ma’am!
Children of the Corn, we’ll I don’t fool with them too much either. (Ha-ha.)
Have you ever seen, Evil Dead? The old one? The old one is worse than the remake. Chile! The original Evil Dead came out in 1981. The remake came out in 2013.
Oh yeah, Christine, the movie with the car. Stephen King, 1983.
Have you ever heard of the movie, Blacula? It’s good. It’s a black vampire movie. We’ll I guess you knew that, right? Blacula is old Chile. 1972 old.
Now, I am going to tell you one vampire movie I ain’t looking at, at no time. Salmons Lot. Oh no. Ooh no.
So, yeah. That basically wraps up my scary movie night. I am sure I left a lot of movies out. Just know, like I said, I don’t fool with all these new movies coming out with all these demonic story lines. I’m good off that Chile.
I’m Just Saying….


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Our new rolling application cycle opened in July 2015! We are thrilled to announce grants to the following projects: DAUGHTERS OF THE FOREST Directed by Samantha Grant Daughters of the Forest follows girls attending perhaps the most revolutionary high school in the world, Paraguay’s Mbaracayú Forest Girls’ School. Here students are transformed into some of the most financially literate young people on earth, studying economics and immediately applying what they learn to operating sustainable businesses which fund the school and ensure both the girls’ future and that of the reserve. The film follows the first class of girls to attend the school, exploring their challenges – shared by poor girls around the world–and their ultimate triumphs. >>Fledgling committed $15K to support Latin American outreach. DEATH BY DESIGN Directed by Sue Williams Consumers love – and live on – their smartphones, tablets and laptops. A cascade of new devices pours endlessly into the market, promising even better communication, addicting entertainment and instant information. But this revolution has a dark side, hidden from most consumers. Death by Design explores how even the smallest devices have deadly environmental and health costs. From factories in China, to a ravaged New York community and the high tech corridors of Silicon Valley, the film tells a story of environmental degradation, of health tragedies, and the fast approaching tipping point between consumerism and sustainability. >> Fledging committed $30K for outreach and engagement planning. EAGLE HUNTRESS Directed by Otto Bell Eagle Huntress, premiering at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl who is fighting an ingrained culture of misogyny to become the first female Eagle Hunter in 2,000 years of male-dominated history. 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Each of these smart, ambitious teenagers – Roque, Kasey and Anthony – will surprise, inspire, and challenge audiences to rethink stereotypes of homelessness as they work to complete their education while facing the trauma of being alone and abandoned at an early age. As their stories unfold, the film connects us deeply with larger issues of poverty, race, juvenile justice, immigration, foster care, and LGBTQ rights. >> Fledgling committed an additional $15K to support the regional policy roundtables.


Join the Travel & Cruise Center Saturday March 30, 2019 for a fun filled day at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre for the performance of MAMMA MIA!
If you haven’t heard or seen this epic performance, then here is your chance! Classic ABBA hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch and matinee performance in the Director’s Suite followed by a trip to one of our favorite wineries.


Bollywood films, Bala starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Ujda Chaman starring Sunny Singh were set to release in Hindi on 7th November, 2019 and 8th November,2019 respectively but recently the makers of Ujda Chaman preponed the release date from 8th November to 1st November, 2019. Evidently, this has to do with the copyright violation claims levelled against Bala by the makers of Ujda Chaman and it appears that they want to stay ahead of the litigious tide. Both the storylines revolve around a young man, a teacher by profession, suffering from premature baldness and who, as a result of bullying and insecurity, experiments with different remedies for natural growth of bald hair. After watching the trailers of both these movies, it has been noticed that there are uncanny similarities not only in their plot, but also in their posters and dialogues.
What is truly surprising, is that the makers of both the movies are disputing between themselves regarding the originality of the storyline, whereas, in fact, neither of them are the original creators of the storyline to begin with. It has been borrowed from the 2017 Kannada movie, Ondu Motteya Kathe. The makers of Ujda Chaman have secured the rights to remake the said Kannada movie in Hindi. On the other hand, the makers of Bala claim that the movie is original content. According to the Ujda Chaman director, Abhishek Pathak, Maddock Films, i.e., the producer of Bala had been sent a notice in early 2019 stating that they had acquired the rights for the remake, and thereby, the storyline. Despite the notice and constant assurances by the filmmakers of Bala that there will not be similarities between the movies, the trailer speaks otherwise. Presently, Ujda Chaman’s producer has filed a case on the makers of Bala over copyright violations.
Funnily enough, this is not the first time that this particular issue has arisen in Bollywood. It seems like Bollywood’s lack of creative skills has become prevalent these days. There is a plethora of remixes of old songs and remakes of old movies or Hollywood and South Indian movies in Bollywood currently. The film industry is, after all, is a serious competitive business since it involves satisfying the entertainment-starved public. To cope with it, the movie makers have to come out with good content, rapidly, all guns blazing. As a result, some of them resort to “borrowing”, and other non-taxing strategies. The movie making strategies will always be modified to coincide with the object of the art- critical acclaim or box office success. The makers attempt to bank on various factors to achieve this success, by producing good content or by relying upon the actors’ popularity and market value. It is difficult to know what happens behind the scenes, but it is safe to assume that, often, poorly made stories are carried on the back of popular actors, good marketing and cinematography.
The audience, nowadays, is more open to, and rather in search of profound and sometimes even polemic content. For example, movies like Badhaai Ho, Gully Boy, and Padman created a storm with their stories touching socio-economic and political domains of the society. These movies not only earned tremendous profits but were also well received by all audiences. When viewers decide to watch a particular movie, they not only consider the actors, directors or the production houses but also focus on the content. Due to the sheer volume of content available on various platforms today, both traditional, like television and cinema houses, as well as non-traditional platforms like Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime, the audience has become more selective and particular about the content they consume. This gradual shift is being perceived by the makers as well now, and a corresponding gradual change has been observed in the methodology of movie makers. In absence of original content, or to ensure that a plot reaches wider audiences, the makers do sometimes choose to remake movies. Firstly, such tactics should never be a substitute for originality. Secondly, even if a story is selected to be remade, the legal requirement of acquiring the appropriate rights needs to be fulfilled. This approach of not “appropriating”, or some may even go so far as to say “stealing” would help in ensuring that no copyright violation takes place.
In conclusion, it is apparent that both the films lack originality. Ujda Chaman has at least one redeeming factor that they have acquired the rights to the content and are giving due credits to the original makers. Unfortunately, the same does not stand true for Bala. In their case, the controversy, however, does not end here. Bala released a soundtrack from the movie recently, “Don’t be shy again”, and it just so happens to be a remix of “Don’t be shy”, the early 2000s classic dance hit, produced by Dr. Zeus. The artist, Dr. Zeus has alleged copyright infringement and has threatened to take legal action against Bala for not acquiring the necessary permissions. Although the makers of Bala have refuted such claims and stated that all necessary rights have been acquired from Karman Entertainment as they own the worldwide rights to the original song. It might not be long shot to say that the filmmakers of Bala are not very keen on being fair regarding the rights and just want to cash in on the work of others. Clearly, even Ayushmann cannot pretend to be blind here and carry the movie on his skills and popularity alone. The case is pending before the Court, it will be interesting to know how the proceedings unfold in the Court and also in the court of public opinion.
Ojaswini Doshi (IP & Brand Protection Associate, Brand Defence Consulting)
Sanika Gupte (IP & Brand Protection Associate, Brand Defence Consulting)
Niyati Eleswarpu (Intern, Brand Defence Consulting)


The trailer for the next season of “House of Cards” is missing Kevin Spacey and declares: “The reign of the middle-aged white man is over.”
The trailer released Thursday depicts Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood taking over as president after her husband’s death in the Netflix series.
Spacey, who played the late President Frank Underwood, was fired from the show after several employees accused him of inappropriate behavior.
And actor Anthony Rapp last year accused Spacey of sexual misconduct when he was 14 and Spacey was 26. Spacey tweeted an apology for what he labeled drunken behavior.
The sixth and final season of “House of Cards” will be available on the streaming service Nov. 2.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.


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that leads backstage in every theatre. This separate entrance is reserved for the cast and crew, who make the magic happen. Without these pros doing their jobs backstage, the audience doesn’t get the experience they’re paying for out front.
The Real Work Happens Behind the Scenes
and as speakers, we can learn a lot from this. The Stage Manager “calls the cues” and is responsible for coordinating literally everything that happens.
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Stage Manage Your Environment (3:33)
You Can Be Your Own Stage Manager
Even the simplest business presentations deserve a little theatrical pizzazz. Try to be aware, monitor and adapt as much as you reasonably can, to help your audiences gain the most benefit from what you’re saying.
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Hi all. Sorry I haven’t posted recently. I switched jobs in May, and because of ill health, it’s been hard for me to adjust to the new commute. However, I’m hoping to be able to publish more often now that things have settled a bit.
Yesterday I went to see the Warcraft movie, twice in fact. I will say right off that I loved it, and I will certainly be buying the DVD as soon as it comes out. That said, it wasn’t as good in some ways as I had hoped it would be. My issues follow:
The relationship among Medivh, Anduin, and Llane is core to the story – and yet, that relationship received almost no exposition in the movie. If you know the game lore, you know they grew up together and were best friends. If you read the supporting literature (graphic novel, novelization) you receive a lot of exposition. But there’s almost none in the movie. They refer to each other as “friends” but that’s not enough, and frankly, most of the viewing public isn’t going to understand why a king, a wizard, and a soldier (yes, Lothar is so much more, but that’s not explained either) would be close, never mind VERY close, friends. Likewise, if you haven’t read the supporting literature, the fact that Taria is Anduin’s sister comes out of left field. Again, the non-WoW-playing viewing public is going to be a bit staggered by the fact that a white-skinned, blue-eyed man has a dark-skinned, dark-eyed sister, even though that’s one of the things that’s so great about the game (i.e. the mix of what we think of as different races into one big whole). Giving some sort of support or exposition of everyone’s relationship to each other would have made the whole plot stronger. I think this is really my biggest complaint.
My second biggest issue is with Medivh himself, and again it’s a problem of lack of exposition. In the game lore, Medivh’s actions are explained by his “possession” by Sargeras, but in the movie, there’s no (apparent) concept of this possession; instead, the reason given is that his corruption began because he had previously begun studying fel magic so that he could combat Trolls who were also using it. However, this fact is not explained in the movie itself, but only in the supporting literature. In fact, you get the idea in the movie that fel magic is COMPLETELY UNKNOWN in Azeroth until Gul’Dan brings it in, except that oh wait, Medivh’s using it? Again, this just comes completely out of left field, and even if you’ve read the literature, you’re wondering where the Trolls got it. Now, I haven’t read the movie novelization yet (nor have I finished the Durotan novel), so maybe some of this is explained elsewhere, but even if so that doesn’t matter: a movie should be able to stand on its own, and this plot point does not.
I’m not even sure how I feel about the new Medivh explanation anyway. If there is no Sargeras, then is there a Burning Legion, or just random demons? If there is no Burning Legion, then how (why?) did Gul’Dan get his demonic power? Who is the demon that Medivh becomes, or is it just Medivh-as-demon? How did he “invite” the Orcs to Azeroth? Was all this going to be explained in a sequel? If so I really hope there IS a sequel, but with plot holes like this I’m a bit worried. The in-game lore was always a bit weird and convoluted, but I was used to it. Now I have no idea what’s going on, and apparently neither did Ben Foster, because his acting was uneven and just not really believable.
Unfortunately, I have to say that Dominic Cooper, possibly for similar reasons of not understanding his character’s motivation, did not do a great job with Llane (forevermore to be known to me as King Lame). The issue is most obvious just before Llane’s death, because nowhere in the movie has he shown himself to be a person capable of sacrificing himself for his kingdom. His command to Garona to kill him just comes out of nowhere, and the only thing that saves that scene is Paula Patton’s acting. As someone who cries at the drop of a hat, I should have been sobbing at that point, but I shed exactly one tear: movie fail.
Most of the special effects were great, but the wolves were awful and I’m very happy that they weren’t utilized very often. Most of the time, how bad they were wasn’t distracting, but the one scene where the wolf tries to attack Lothar was pretty awful; the wolf looked comical rather than frightening, which was very distracting.
The lack of blood, gore, and hacked limbs in the battle scenes made those scenes unbelievable. For instance, just before his death, Llane points out to Garona that they are surrounded, and there is a quick “air view” to illustrate that fact. The battle from that view looked like toy soldiers being blown around (which maybe is what it was?). We’ve come to expect much better from movie battle scenes. In addition, Draka’s agonized delivery of her son was rendered completely ridiculous by the fact that the baby comes out completely clean. I get that perhaps we don’t want to gross out the audience too much, but perhaps he could have at least been MOIST?
Garona was puzzling. In the original game lore she is represented as being half Orc and half Human, with this later being retconned to, or explained by, her actually being half Orc and half Draenei, the Dranei half being her mother, Maraad’s sister. In the movie, however, she indicates that she wears her mother’s tusk to remember her by, which would imply that her mother was an Orc (she also says her mother was burned for giving birth to her, which implies an Orc having done something unspeakable, such as willingly mate with a lesser creature rather than the forced mating of Orc male and Draenei female in the game lore). Yet she knows the Draenei language, which is notable, because Gul’Dan does not. She explains her knowledge of the Human language (which starts out as stilted and broken and then suddenly and for no apparent reason becomes utterly fluent) as being something that she learned from a Human prisoner brought through the portal, which makes pretty much no sense whatsoever, but no explanation is ever given for her knowledge of the Draenei language, unless it’s in parts of the supporting literature that I haven’t finished reading yet. Given that even the more recent lore explanation of her past had to be explained by “magical aging”, this new confusion just adds to the plot issues I’ve already mentioned.
Orgrim’s betrayal of his BFF Durotan is another important plot point that, once more, for lack of exposition, is a failure in terms of believability. While a plausible reason is eventually given, there is almost no leadup (one doubtful look is all we get) to his decision, so yet again I was caught off guard by something important to the plot. Kudos, though, for the agonized look that Durotan throws Llane in the same scene just before he turns to engage in the battle (and an unsurprising but unfortunate lack of apparent reaction on Llane’s part – the camera cuts to him but his reaction shot is completely inscrutable).
I think those are all my negative comments. Now for what I really loved:
Anduin Lothar was fantastic. Travis Fimmel acted the HELL out of that part; I would say it was the best performance in the movie, rivalled only by Toby Kebbell’s Durotan. (Since those are the two on the poster, I’d say it’s fitting that they were the best characters in the movie.) When Lothar pushes Garona away slightly to tell her he’s never been in so much pain, I shivered. That was just amazing.
You know what else was amazing? Khadgar. His character in general, and the interaction with Lothar were completely spot on. I could have watched an entire 2 hour movie filled with just Khadgar and Lothar, seriously. It’s kind of ironic because I was never all that crazy about either character in the game lore – well, until Warlords of Draenor, when Khadgar becomes amazing and snappy. In fact, it seems to me that the Khadgar we’re seeing in game right now is based on a man who learned some of his best sarcastic moves from his old friend Anduin Lothar, as portrayed in the movie.
Despite my saying that I could have watched a whole movie with just Khadgar and Lothar, I wish I’d seen more of Garona and Taria. I loved that they were both, in their own way, badass and yet vulnerable, and I would have loved to have seen more of that.
The “Orc CGI” was spot on. I kept forgetting that the Orcs weren’t real, which means the effect succeeded. Other than the issue mentioned above – which could have been something that was cut – I also felt that the Orc characters were very well acted. In addition, I was delighted to be able to recognize Kargath and Grommash, who looked recognizably like their Warlords of Draenor portrayals. In fact, other than the skin color, Grommash looked exactly like he does in the expansion cinematic.
I loved all the little Easter Eggs in the film, such as the murloc. MRGHGALLALLAGHAG! <3 But seriously, those little moments of humor really added to the film, and I’m glad they were there.
The spell effects were also spot on, I felt, with one possible exception: Medivh’s barrier during the “betrayal battle” was more reminiscent of elemental than arcane magic. However, I’m willing to believe that the Guardian would be capable of that kind of effect, so it didn’t upset me too much. The rest of the effects were great. And bonus points for the “ding animation” as Khadgar defeated the fel magic.
In summation, I loved the movie, even though it wasn’t perfect, and I hope that it did well enough that there can be a sequel. I’m eagerly anticipating the DVD release, and I hope that it’s a Director’s cut or that the deleted scenes, of which I suspect there are many, are included.
And it makes me even more excited about Legion!


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Sometimes, it's hard to move on to new shows when you're still not over the ones you've watched. If you haven’t jumped on the “Suspicious Partner” train yet, now’s the right time to catch on, because the drama is rapidly approaching its climax and you wouldn’t want to miss it. Life turns on a dime for a thriving prosecutor after meeting his new perky intern, who becomes a prime murder suspect soon after joining his office. Chang Wook and Ji Hyun together make this show endearing and entertaining. Eun Bong Hee, a Taekwondo athlete in her youth, is a prosecutor trainee who has become a murder suspect. I … Ji Eun Hyuk played by Choi Tae Joon (2nd lead) Cha Yoo Jung played by Nara (2nd lead) Number of Episodes in Suspicious Partner. Suspicious Partner: I love this couple and all the ways in which they work together well. 1. Suspicious Love is SBS’ newest drama that aired on May 10th, 2017. We get that. This is How One Needs to Deal With a Suspicious Partner. 2017 16+ 1 Season Romantic TV Comedies. Trusting someone is difficult when there’s so much as stake, and so much to lose. She is smart, headstrong, and also hopelessly in love. When the drama first aired, it promised to be a combination of both lighthearted romance and crime, but as it moved along, viewers got more than just that. Starring: Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun Where to watch: Netflix and Viu Noh Ji Wook played by Ji Chang Wook. Suspicious Partner itself has been enjoyable. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I’ve personally seen suspicious partner, K2, and healer and suspicious partner is my favorite of the 3. Noh Ji Wook is a prosecutor who ends up switching professions to a private attorney. Tanmayee on April 28, 2020: Kill me heal me ..should be on the list and has the best sound track of all korean dramas. ... it's worth watching. suspicious definition: 1. making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong: 2. feeling…. A friend of mine said she absolutely loved it, so it’s up high on my drama list. I wasn’t expecting at all to be dealing with murder, nor the creepy suspects that slowly emerge as the story unfolds. Eun Hyuk (Choi Tae Joon) and Ji Wook were best friends in law school, until infidelity broke their friendship. And finally DOES THE THING WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR, Sources: DramaFever and AsianWiki The same goes for his cohort, whose motives are not yet revealed at this point. Ji Wook tries to lift her bridal style but fails miserably, is genuinely concerned for her and helps her out in any kind of way, and you can feel both Bong Hee and I melt for him- I mean what? Suspicious Partner: Is It Worth Watching So Far? Keshan Rusebes. muskanhameed1 liked this . Learn more. Life turns on a dime for a thriving prosecutor after meeting his new perky intern, who becomes a prime murder suspect soon after joining his office. Even when she has her career ruined by being mistakenly involved in a murder scandal, she still keeps her head high. Perhaps she has bad luck or maybe she’s just really clueless, but despite that, Eun Bong Hee tries to stay positive. These two ladies are always involved in a catfight, because of the same reason the other two men are always at each other’s throats. Watch Suspicious Partner Ep 7 With English sub. Great lead actors, excellent OTP chemistry, a quirky supporting cast, and a compellingly delivered Big Bad all come together to make this a solid drama, despite Show sagging somewhat in its later episodes. Eventually, she falls in love with Noh Ji Wook, who couldn’t be any more her opposite. The story gets well underway in the next installment of Suspicious Partner, setting Bong-hee and Ji-wook on opposite sides of a conflict that carries dire consequences for the loser.Bong-hee is in a pretty bad position, made even worse by the fact that the one person she can count on is actively working against her. Keshan Rusebes. DP_Kim is an English magazine writer and fashion fan whose goal in life is to wear heels and find the best OOTD locations while living in the farm outside of Jeonju, South Korea. Still watching for Yoo Seung-ho, though, because he’s just that good. After being demoted, Ji Wook branched out and made his own law office. Disimpan oleh Whatever. I was delighted however to hear that his newest (and unfortunately last drama before he enlists), is a romantic comedy. South Korean Actor Jin Ju Hyung Launches His Own YouTube Channel. Watch Suspicious Partner Ep 9 With English sub. And as a series of mishaps happen, Bong Hee starts questioning whether it’s right to continue loving Ji Wook, and now she’s the one avoiding him — just when Ji Wook is sure of his feelings! Change ). After a night of confusion and too much alcohol, Bong Hee wakes up in Ji Wook’s house and rushes out as she would be late for her first day at the apprenticeship program. Hi! 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Watch the latest episode at Viki! By Jess Unnie July 31, 2019 April 26, 2020. That’s why it’s not a drama that’s a must see, but definitely something you would enjoy to watch when you have the time. Still I'm just suggesting from my view: 1. It’s lawfully beautiful! “Suspicious Partner”, also known as “Love in trouble” is a 2017 K-drama which aired for 32 episodes (30 mins each) The drama was a perfect combination of Romance, thriller, and law with a sprinkle of comedy over it. She proves herself as a levelheaded and professional prosecutor, leaving all the drama behind and focusing on the cases at hand. 29:28. On the whole I still enjoy the show, but I feel like this is a story full of convenient writing, and while I think the plot is interesting, I don’t find it exciting. Watch Suspicious Partner Ep 25 With English sub. I'm sorry I Love You - This serial will remain my most favourite of all time. Watch it now or check out the trailer first! * Shout-out to MC, who’d also mentioned that she’d love me to write about drama OSTs!. Now all these web dramas are short and not the typical length. Along the way, his devious smile worked to his disadvantage and made everyone become suspicious of him instead. ... Worth Watching Christmas Eve Classics 'It's a Wonderful Life' and More. » Suspicious Partner » Korean Drama Synopsis, Details, Cast and other info of all Korean Drama TV Series And I agree with you 100% on Nam Ji Hyun’s character. The only song that I’ve ever heard from that OST would be Davichi’s song . Suspicious Love is SBS’ newest drama that aired on May 10th, 2017. Connecting the world through Asian Culture ~ Entertainment ~ Travel. Ji Chang Wook is able to pull off acting silly or cute without being too contrived or unnatural, and he has a palpable chemistry with his female lead. Suspicious Partner itself has been enjoyable. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. ... 4 Mystery, thriller, and action K-dramas of Ji Chang Wook that are worth watching. Nam Ji Hyun takes on the role of Eun Bong Hee, a law student getting ready for an apprenticeship in order to complete her studies and earn her degree. It may be because I really like law dramas, and healer and K2 and pretty action-y for me. It was definitely a turn I never expected and honestly love (and if you do too, I strongly recommend Oh My Ghostess as well). drama status currently watching suspicious partner jtbc man to man fight my way boku unmei no hito desu weekly update. If they are guilty, it's possible that our suspicion helped us uncover the truth. Don’t watch this at night (first few episodes are perfectly fine, but the more you watch the more something seems off). Despite the fact that they can’t even start a meeting properly (they always end up arguing), they band together to solve cases while still upholding their integrity. She leaves after cheating on Ji Wook, only to come back and ask him for forgiveness. Not to be outdone, Bong Hee always fires back — but underneath all that prickly relationship, is there a friendship waiting in the wing? Season 1. The moment there are trust issues, a relationship becomes vulnerable; and then it doesn't take much time to fall apart. By Chriselle Olaguera February 12, 2019 September 25, 2020. However, I can see why this drama would have mixed reviews. ( Log Out / Anya Taylor-Joy. ( Log Out / Follow her Korean adventures here. The side characters are interesting and complex and aren't put in boxes. The merciless prosecutor will find himself out of his comfort zone when he meets Bong Hee, and the drama will show his inner struggles — to accept himself, open his heart to others, get over his past trauma, and most importantly, to love once again. Edited By: Sarah Smith. As for the acting, not to be Chang Wook biased (I am I admit), but he is playing wonderfully. 40 episodes. Eun Bong Hee is a prosecutor trainee who unfortunately becomes a murder suspect. It stars Ji Chang Wook, who is most known for his role in Healer, and Nam Ji Hyun who gained recognition through What Happens To My Family (alongside Park Hyung Sik). And Bong Hee is accused of the crime, while Ji Wook becomes her prosecutor. It was a joy to watch on so many levels. 29:43. Not to spoil anything, but what gets me is the way he looks at his counterparts Ji Hyun and Nara (who plays his ex girlfriend). News / Celebrity Scoop. 29:16. All the women portrayed in this drama are strong and independent, and Ji Hyun also drop kicks a few people as a black belt martial artist. I give this show 4 out of 5 rating. But in the midst of all that guessing, there are unexpected cute lovey-dovey scenes that will give you all the feels. After a heated discussion, Bong Hee announces that she will sleep with the first man she bumps into. Watch Online on Viu PH Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Suspicious Partner: Episodes 3-4 by LollyPip. However, a lot of people liked it, so I think you will be able to tell from the first 1-2 episodes whether it is too cheesy for you or not. … She meets Ji Wook while in the metro on her way to see her boyfriend, played by 2PM’s Chansung, and mistakes him for a pervert. She’s also quite naive, but when it comes to solving cases and finding justice for whom it is due, she means business. Ji Chang Wook Song Joong Ki Song Hye Kyo Korean Celebrities Korean Actors Korean Dramas Suspicious Partner Kdrama K Drama Namjoon. He feels the loss of her bright presence in his … Finding out that your husband looks at porn can be devastating to your sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Love in Trouble (Suspicious Partner) EP 40 Eng Sub - Ji Wook proposes to Bong Hee and promises to dedicate his life to her. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Have you watched It’s Okay, That’s Love? The drama is set to air until July 13th, 2017, with a total of 40 episodes (1 episode being only 30 minutes, contrary to the usual full hour). The drama is 16 episodes in as of June 1st, 2017 and shows a promising show. Things take a turn for her when she discovers that her boyfriend is in fact cheating on her (with a woman she absolutely despises at that). Suspicious Partner. Talk about bad timing! Suspicious Partner Episode 10 "Yes, but I'd like to talk in person" (part 2) Recap Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) has left the home of No Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) were she was staying temporarily. Trending. He harbors a trauma stemming from an event in his childhood involving his parents and his first love. Chang Wook’s kissing skills: ∞. Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Nam Ji-hyun, Choi Tae-joon. Here, we listed down 12 well-loved K-Dramas that are worth watching over and over again and where you can watch them! Take, for example, the suspected killer, Jung Hyun Soo (played by Dong Ha); when he first came in for questioning, he was able to convince even the most meticulous Ji Wook that he was innocent. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. What’s the connection among the people they murder? The show does slow down a bit but manages to catch up in the end. Eun Bong Hee and Noh Ji Wook both find themselves being the focus of a killer. 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My views changed so much in these years. ( Log Out / -short edit ft jungkook -this drama is really refreshing and i love the main cast -hope you enjoy this edit -song&drama mentioned at the end of the video -thanks for watching! Watch Suspicious Partner Ep 36 With English sub. Bong Hee’s boyfriend cheated on her with Kim Ye Won (Na Ji Hae), another prosecutor who happened to be her classmate in law school. Bong Hee is finally found innocent for the charges against the murder of Hee Jun. I love that you mentioned Healer, Master’s Sun, and Goblin having brilliant OSTs because they do. It’s refreshing to see Nam Ji Hyun let go of a prim and proper image and portray someone who wouldn’t easily be identified as an ideal girl; all of her antics add humor and lightheartedness to the drama. I also started Suspicious Partner after loving Ji Chang-wook in Healer and from the first episode, I could tell it just wasn't the same level of quality. Goblin. As a writer who often watches dramas and can barely get through most of them due to poor story lines or characterization, this was a very pleasant aspect. 1. Release year: 2017. When we think of killers, we usually picture them as having a strong, scary look. Eun Hyuk got caught sleeping with Ji Wook’s then-girlfriend, Cha Yoo Jung (played by Hello Venus’s Nara), who is also part of their motley crew. We’re so used to seeing him play charismatic roles in action and mystery dramas that watching him play an entirely different character is absolutely refreshing. Featured channels. Writer: Agatka Yes there are times that you’re frustrated, but it doesn’t last long at all. But Noh does not accept … My Rating: 8.5/10 (Suspicious Partner Review) 4. Yes! “Suspicious Partner” airs every Wednesday and Thursday. Tag: Suspicious Partner. If you want something light but will still keep you on your toes, then this drama is for you! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Suspicious Partner (2017) is available on Netflix since . Acting: A+ I started this drama for the sole purpose of seeing Ji Chang Wook again. OST: C- [not at all memorable as opposed to some known OSTs like Master’s Sun, Healer, Goblin] If you haven’t jumped on the “Suspicious Partner” train yet, now’s the right time to catch on, because the drama is rapidly approaching its climax and you wouldn’t want to miss it. on Suspicious Partner: Is It Worth Watching So Far? Lo and behold, Ji Wook bumps shoulders with her and says, “Do you want to sleep with me?”. And you see an extremely human side to the characters you don’t often see in dramas. Their story is also intriguing: why do they kill? Instead of the usual melodramatic waterworks and fiery exchanges whenever they meet, these two fight like middle schoolers, as Eun Hyuk keeps bugging and annoying Ji Wook. We seem to be in sync with this drama so far. Reunited Worlds. Best known for her role in “What Happens to My Family?” as an innocent and tacky country girl, Nam Ji Hyun plays a city girl in this drama, but still she is far from chic. At all. The K2 is worth watching for these two scenes alone, but there are many more scenes ahead that left me in awe of the amazing storytelling. Nana on April 26, 2020: His last drama, The K2, wasn’t exactly my cup of tea and I never even made it past the first episode. Suspicious Partner (Korean: 수상한 파트너; RR: Susanghan Pateuneo) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Ji Chang-wook and Nam Ji-hyun, with Choi Tae-joon and Kwon Nara.It aired on SBS from May 10 to July 13, 2017 at 22:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 40 episodes.. Episode 1 63m. More from. Storyline: solid B so far Just dramas worth watching because of how well the OST works- thinking Healer and One Spring Night and Suspicious Partner! The two leads become experts at playing mildang, a Korean word for flirting or a “push and pull” game which considers the first one to confess his or her feelings as the loser. Attention! Mistaking Noh Ji-uk for a pervert, Eun … Here are 5 Things to Do If Your Husband Looks at Porn. It is normal to be suspicious every once in a while, but not always. But even then, it doesn't seem fair for us to make ourselves crazy with suspicion only to feel worse once we … I'm Not a Robot (32 episodes) Heartstrings is an adorable love story about two young musicians. ... is it worth watching… When the drama first aired, it promised to be a combination of both lighthearted romance and crime, but as it moved along, viewers got more than […] It’s hard for me to update my own choices in case of Kdramas. Watch it because it should not be missed for any reason. THE SHORT VERDICT: Suspicious Partner is what I would call a reasonably successful blend of crime and romance - a rarity in dramaland, from my personal findings. She’s stunning, intelligent, and she’s an empowered woman. Whoever thought of watching this but changed their mind thinking Ji Hyun’s character would be a total pain, well, she isn’t. Most ex-girlfriends in K-dramas are either manipulative or catty, but Cha Yoo Jung (Nara) is quite the opposite. To me, I say it’s worth it. Suspicious Partner. Here, he embodies the nerdy, snarky, snobbish, and introverted character of Noh Ji Wook, who’s brilliant, but his attitude stinks. Eun Bong Hee played by Nam Ji Hyun . But when she enters the office, she discovers that her mentor is none other than the man she thought to have had a one-night stand with, No Ji Wook. It’s also probably one of the few dramas airing right now that is worth your time. Trust is the foundation of any relationship. 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Drifting & Torn Apart
Eric Darrow Worthley (Portland, ME)
A couple struggles to save or end their relationship.
Eric Darrow Worthley is a Portland based actor, director, playwright and producer. He has assembled a talented cast of actors and musicians to create this newly devised work for PortFringe.
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I’ve always been a Disney fan. I was raised on Disney movies. The Lion King is the first movie I can remember seeing in theatres. And I’ve been very, very excited about the live-action Beauty and the Beast that’s coming out this month. I mean, Emma Watson as Belle?! How could I not love it?!
But today I find myself very, very disappointed with Disney in light of recent events. Yesterday, Attitude Magazine revealed that Beauty and the Beast is set to make history with Disney’s first canonically gay character.
And at first I was like…
The idea of Disney having an actual, canon-endorsed gay character excited me to no end. Queer representation is so important, and the only place I’d kill to see a queer character more than in Disney is in the Harry Potter universe (hint hint, J.K. Rowling!).
But sigh, because my excitement was short-lived as I clicked on the Attitude article and it was revealed exactly who the gay character is…
Yep, you read that right. Gaston’s bumbling sidekick, best known for singing about no one is like Gaston. His obsession with his boss/friend/overlord kind of makes sense that he’s gay.
But while this makes sense, it’s extremely disappointing, and in many ways it feels like a cop-out from Disney, who are just now trying to queerbait and drum up some extra publicity for the film.
This was my reaction to reading the announcement:
Reaction across Twitter was swift: many people are also just as upset and angry and disappointed as I am.
And here’s why:
While I fully appreciate and embrace the idea of a queer Disney character, LeFou is not the best choice for that character. Yes, he’s obsessed with Gaston, but therein lies the problem. For its first canonically queer character, Disney has chosen someone who is in love with his straight companion. Gaston is a character designed to be a misogynistic prick, a typical ultra-macho, Type A heterosexual cisgender male. LeFou idolizes Gaston, as director Bill Condon says in the Attitude article: “LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston”.
Yes, he’s gay and wants to kiss Gaston, cool! But Gaston will never love him back. So he’s being set up for heartbreak. But on top of that, LeFou is evil. He’s a bad guy, and as Ana Mardoll points out in her Twitter thread on this fiasco, LeFou is an active participant in Gaston’s schemes to pursue Belle, despite the fact that she wants nothing to do with him.
But what’s more, the Attitude article quotes the film’s director again talking about how LeFou is confused and unsure about what he wants. He promises “a nice, exclusively gay moment in a Disney movie”. BUT HOW?! Disney finally decides to have its first canonically queer character and it’s an evil, confused man who’s in love with literally the worst possible person who thinks of no one but himself!
I’m just so angry and hurt by this decision. Like…
Queer representation is so important, but it has to be taken seriously and done right. And while I haven’t seen the movie yet, I just have a really bad feeling about this based on LeFou and Gaston from the original animated film. This feels like queerbaiting, and nothing more. It’s Disney trying to give itself a pat on the back by saying there’s a gay character in the film.
I’m currently researching identity and representation in young adult novels with queer characters for my Major Research Essay for my Master’s, and I’ve looked at studies that talk about how important proper queer representation is, especially for youth in the process of figuring out their identity. It’s very possible, and even highly likely, that children and teens going to see Beauty and the Beast could be struggling with who they are. I should know, I wrestled with my sexual identity for over five years before I finally started coming out.
LGBTQ+ youth need to see realistic portrayals in the media. They need to be able to see characters they can relate to and see themselves in. Seeing flawed representations on screen likely won’t help anyone grappling with themselves, especially when that identity is portrayed through a confused, malicious character whose feelings likely won’t ever be reciprocated by the object of his desire.
Like, if they really, really wanted to include some legitimate queer representation, why not go with Lumiere and Cogsworth?! Fans have shipped them for years anyway and they bicker like an old married couple. AND, Cogsworth is played my literal gay wizard Ian McKellen in the new film! Just imagine, at the end of the movie when all the objects are human again, and Lumiere and Cogsworth confess their feelings for each other and it’s just so cute and perfect and gay. HOW MUCH MORE DIRECTION DO YOU NEED HERE, DISNEY?!
In all seriousness, I just can’t even fully explain how upset I am. This just feels like such a betrayal from Disney. I will still go see Beauty and the Beast because it is one of my favourites, and I love Emma Watson, but I’m still so hurt by this.


From inside on of the hobbit holes, on location at the Hobbiton set, as used in the Lord of the Rings films. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Mixed emotions would be one way to describe it. Ambivalence would be another.
Yes, we’re going to see Peter Jackson’s rendition of The Hobbit, and I’m a little nervous. No, nervous isn’t really the right word. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I do really want to see the movie, but I’m expecting to be disappointed. Believe me when I say that, having read The Hobbit, I really think there’s no way Peter Jackson can do justice to is, given his reputation. That’s not good. At the same time, this movie (like his previous trilogy covering The Lord of the Rings) will certainly expose more people to J.R.R. Tolkien. That is good. Anything that gets people reading is good.
In a way, what we’re doing is interestingly evocative of The (real) Hobbit. Bilbo was pretty nervous about starting on his journey, and so am I.