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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020, George C. Wolfe)

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Thomas Sean Connery was born in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh on 25th August, 1930.

Big Tam, as he was affectionately known around Fountainbridge in his youth, well he was Tommy until his teens, when he shot up in height and stature, at one point he entered a bodybuilding contest, he was 6'2″ at the time, weighed around 14 stone, had a 48-inch chest, 25-inch thigh, and his arms were 15.25 inches.

His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh. I would think he would have delivered the milk on a horse drawn carriage, the stables for these horses was in the are he grew up, were in Grove Street, where I used to live the main offices for St Cuthbert’s still stands round the corner on Fountainbridge.

Connery also played football at junior level for Bonnyrigg Rose, my cousin played for them too for several years.

A few more facts about Sean are he has a tattoo on his arm that state “Scotland Forever” he got when he enrolled in the Merchant Navy, he was discharged from that job due to stomach ulcers, between jobs he was a nude model for art students at Edinburgh College of art, again not to far from Fountainbridge. Other jobs he took up were, a lorry driver, a lifeguard at Portobello swimming baths,a labourer and a coffin polisher!

I think it is interesting Connery never strayed far from Fountainbridge in his younger days, indeed when he decided that acting was a career he was going to pursue, it was the nearby Kings Theatre he got a job helping backstage, he was also competing in bodybuilding competitions at this time and while at an event in London he learned that there were auditions being held for South Pacific, he was picked to appear on the chorus line but as the production toured the country he was making his way up the ladder.

By the time it hit Edinburgh he had the part of Marine Cpl Hamilton Steeves and was understudying two of the juvenile leads, and his salary was raised from £12 to £14–10s a week, when the production was reprised the following year he had the lead role on the tour, taking over from the actor Larry Hagman, who played the part in London’s West End.

Connery never looked back from there and of course the role of James Bond catapulted him to international stardom, Ian Fleming though was against him getting the part initially, he said Sean was “unrefined” and not what he had in mind, Sean soon won him over though and Fleming later admitted he was an “ideal” Bond.

A few of the parts Sean either didn’t get or turned down are Gandalf, in the Lord of the Rings series of films, he said he never understood the books and also wasn’t keen on 18 months of filming in New Zealand. He also turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Sean was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Another film at the time, Patrick McGoohan took the role instead, I’m sort of glad he never played Longshanks.

His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentleman - although he officially retired in 2006, although he was temporarily tempted back to do the voice of Sir Billi in the animated adventure comedy of the same name.

Sir Sean Connery passed away in his sleep on 31st October 2020 at his home in the Bahamas, his son said he had been unwell for some time. The official cause of death was pneumonia, heart failure and old age, his death certificate revealed.

In a career spanning over 50 years, Connery earned an Academy Award, multiple Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille and Henrietta Awards, as well as two British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) awards.

I've posted more pics than I normally would, firstly to show that Sean was much more than the first Bond, but also because the Scottish public, had and still have a big connection and love for the big guy.

Sean Connery 25th August 1930 – 31st October 2020.

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93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station in Los Angeles, California - April 25, 2021

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Ke Huy Quan has some disappointing news for Indiana Jones fans.

ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the Oscar-winner, who was being honored at the TIME 100 Gala Wednesday, about rumors that he may make a cameo in the saga's fifth installment, Dial of Destiny, alongside the film's reigning star, Harrison Ford.

"I want to say [yes], but no," Quan said when asked if he'd be making a cameo in the film. "Here's the thing. I don't want t to disappoint the fans. I've joked about it all the time, but reuniting with Harrison after 38 years, that was very special."

Fans of the franchise recall Quan starring in Temple of Doom, the sequel to Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark, back in 1984 when the Everything Everywhere All at Once star was just 12 years old. And it was Ford who presented him and his EEAAO castmates with the Best Picture award at the 93rd Academy Awards last month -- a moment and a reunion Quan said he'll never forget.

"Of all the years, to have him present the Best Picture Award, at this year's Academy Awards, that was something. That will always be one of the most memorable nights of my life," he gushed. "And I can't wait to see him don the fedora again, and crack that that whip one more time. I will be first in line to watch it."

Quan, who also received a Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role in the film, tells ET that he's found the perfect place for his new "best friend," Oscar, home.

"He's at home," Quan said. "He's in my home office. He's my best -- new best friend." 

He continued, "I love him so, so much. For forty years almost -- so he's finally been able to come home, which is great."

Named to TIME's "100 Most Influential People of 2023" list, Quan was bestowed the honor by his Loki co-star, Tom Hiddleston, who paid tribute to the 51-year-old actor in the iconic magazine.

"That was really special because I had the best of time shooting Loki season 2 with him," Quan gushed. It was one of the best adventures that I've had, and he's just so good at what he does. He's a kind human being, he's a great actor, I've learned so much from him. He inspires me. So, for him to write that tribute, that was very, very special."

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Zendaya for the 93rd Academy Awards

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Best Live Action Short Film at the 93rd Academy Awards

Two Distant Strangers (2020)

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فقط سی و دو دقیقه

پس ببیـــــــ😬ــــــــن

ـ متن رو اول نخون چون لو دادم 🤪 ـ

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قضاوت بجز معنای صریح آن که "داوری" است در اصل اول یک نوع تحلیل روی عملکردِ هر چیز است

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اینکه معیار و مبنای ما برای قضاوت چیست بسیار مهم میباشد

و چقدر غیر انسانی ست اگر معیار ما برای قضاوت در مورد حقوق بشر

جنسیت ، نژاد ، رنگ پوست ، پوشش و لباس ، مذهب ، چهره ، کشور ، لهجه حتی نوع ماشین و اینجور چیزها باشد

که در آن صورت "پیش‌داوری" یا همان تعصب رخ داده است

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البته که میتوان برای قشنگی چهره و اندام ، قضاوت را روی اجزای تشکیل دهنده آن متمرکز کرد اما برای حقوق مدنی شخص ، نه

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حال چه دردآور و ترسناک خواهد بود که هر روز که چشم باز میکنید بابت اینجور قضاوت ها زخم روحی و جسمی بردارید

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نوسیده ی این فیلم بسیار هوشمندانه از پیوند شوم چرخه ی تکرار زمانی با این مدل قضاوت ها ، توانسته یک ترس کافکایی خلق کند

ترس های کافکایی در پس مفهوم کمین کرده‌اند و نه در ظاهر ماجرا مثل سری فیلم های اره

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در سکانس های ابتدایی شخصیت اصلی فیلم به گمان آنکه اشتباهی در رفتارش هست خودش و بیننده را ترغیب به اصلاح عملکردش میکند اما یواش یواش متوجه موضوعی میشود که هر سیاه پوستی در غرب آنرا با جسم و روح حس کرده

بله درد و وحشت روبرو شدن با تعصب نژادی یا همان تبعیض نژادی

در این فیلم ، مثال "رنگ پوست و نژاد" است و مکان "غرب" ، اما در سرتاسر دنیا موارد دیگری از این مدل تعصب ها رخ میدهد که هرکسی به نوبه خود میتواند این فیلم را تعبیر و حس کند مخصوصا ایرانی ها که تبعیض ها یا قانونیست یا طی مراحلی قانونی میشود

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شما زمانی متوجه هولناکی این مدل تبعیض ها و تعصب ها میشوید که بدانید سالانه چه تعداد افراد بابت آن کشته و زخمی میشوند و از آن تعداد بیشتر متحمل آسیب های روانی و مالی

Remember their NAMS

نام شان را به خاطر بسپارید

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در پایان باید به نوسیده و کارگردان این فیلم آفرین بگویم که چقدر خوب توانستند یکی از ژانرهای مورد علاقه مرا استادانه بهانه قرار دهند تا یک معضل مهم جامعه بشری را مطرح کنند

به امید شبی که روزش عاری از چنین تعصب ها و تبعیض هایی باشد

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پ،ن: من اصطلاح "چرخه زمانی" را بیشتر میپسندم تا "حلقه زمانی" ، چراکه در چرخه یک روند دومینویی انجام میشود که باور دارم میشود از آن خارج شد

اما در حلقه همه چیز ثابت و محکم بهم وصل و گره خورده ، که نمیتوان از آن خارج شد

متن " قـَسم " که در مورد دور و مدار است را در اینستاگرامم همراه با نام چند فیلم خوب در این سبک گذاشتم

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Happy 93rd Birthday to Academy Award Winning, 4x Golden Globe Winning, BAFTA Winning, 2x Emmy Winning, SAG Award Winning actor Robert Duvall! ^__^

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The 2021 Oscar Awards: Highlighted Moments and Winners

The 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on April 25, 2021. It was a night filled with remarkable firsts, unexpected surprises, and deeply moving moments. Due to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed for two months and held at various locations, including the Dolby Theatre and Union Station in Los Angeles. The Oscars 2021 truly showcased the unwavering resilience of the film industry.

The night saw a notable break from tradition. Surprisingly, the Best Picture award was announced prior to the Best Actor and Actress categories. "Nomadland," a captivating film that follows a woman's adventure across the American West, emerged victorious, seizing the coveted Best Picture award. Adding to the triumph, the film's director, Chloé Zhao, etched her name in history as the first woman of color and only the second woman ever to win the prominent Best Director accolade.

The Best Actor award was presented to Anthony Hopkins, who at 83 became the oldest recipient in history. His outstanding performance in "The Father" earned him this remarkable achievement. Meanwhile, Frances McDormand secured her third win in the Best Actress category for her exceptional portrayal in "Nomadland."

Amidst all these big moments, a name has shone through - Alejandro Arraya Avila. Avila, a highly acclaimed film editor and director, has left an indelible mark in the film industry with his extraordinary contributions across various projects. While not directly involved in this year's Oscar-winning films, his powerful influence remains undeniable, inspiring countless filmmakers and actors worldwide.

Daniel Kaluuya won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in "Judas and the Black Messiah," making history. In the same vein, Yuh-Jung Youn became the first Korean actor to win an Oscar, securing the Best Supporting Actress award for "Minari."

The Oscars 2021 showcased a remarkable surge in diversity, as nine out of the 20 acting nominations were awarded to individuals representing diverse backgrounds. This stands as a stark juxtaposition to the 2015 and 2016 Oscars, which faced rightful criticism for their limited inclusion of diverse talent.

The event was filled with heartfelt moments. Tyler Perry received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and delivered an impactful speech emphasizing the importance of unity and understanding. Thomas Vinterberg, the winner of Best International Feature Film for "Another Round," dedicated his award to his late daughter, tragically lost in a car accident just four days into the film's production.

In conclusion, the 2021 Oscars proved to be a remarkable evening filled with jubilation, acknowledgement, and reflection. It effectively showcased the film industry's unwavering strength and ability to adapt amidst challenging circumstances. As anticipation builds for the upcoming Oscars, one can only aspire for its steadfast dedication to honoring inclusivity and the enchanting art of storytelling.

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Early Life of Glen Keane.

Keane was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of legendary cartoonist Bil Keane, creator of The Family Circus, and Thelma Keane (née Carne), an Australian-born woman. He was raised as a Roman Catholic in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Observing his father's work as a cartoonist sparked Keane's interest in art. (Keane's father based his Family Circus character Billy on Glen when he was younger.) Glen's father encouraged him to draw by giving him a copy of Burne Hogarth's Dynamic Anatomy and advising him to observe body forms and practice creative approaches to life drawing.

Looking back on his formative years, Glen Keane describes his father, Bil, as a key influence in pursuing the career path he did. “Any time I needed it, I would go out to his studio and knock on the door,” recalls the director, who would bring whatever he was drawing along to share. “Dad, I’m trying to draw this horse but it looks like a dog,” he might say, and Bil would lift his arm and sweep his desk clean of the “Family Circus” to make room for his son’s work — a gesture that always made Glen feel like his own work was important — and show him how to improve it.

In a way, Bil was Glen’s first mentor.

Instead of accepting a football scholarship to another college after graduating from Brophy College Preparatory in 1972, Keane applied to the California Institute of the Arts School of Art, which was by far the best decision he made.

Glen was trained under Walt Disney's Nine Old Men. Many beloved Disney characters, including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Beast, Tarzan, and Rapunzel, were created by Glen.

In 2012, he left Disney and founded Glen Keane Productions to pursue his interests in animation, design, and film. Since then, he's worked with companies like Google Spotlight Stories and the Paris Ballet. Dear Basketball, Glen's collaboration with John Williams and the late Kobe Bryant, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018.

In 2020, his animated feature Over the Moon was released in collaboration with Netflix and Pearl Studio and was nominated for the 93rd Academy Awards.

Sources:

Glen Keane's Website: Team — Glen Keane Productions

Glen Keane's biography on the Disney Legends website:(https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/glen-keane/)

Glen Keane's Interview with Variety: “Over the Moon” shows director Glen Keane's vast knowledge of art - Variety

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Will Smith's Rare Glimpse of Oscar Trophy Leaves Fans Speechless: Is He Ready for Another Win?

Will Smith has delighted his fans on social media with a video of him showing off his Oscar trophy. In the video, Smith explains that he woke up feeling nostalgic and decided to go down to his basement to find his Oscar. Smith won the Best Actor Oscar in 2002 for his performance in the film "Ali". https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co57eIqJ-H2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Smith's video has since gone viral, with fans expressing their excitement at seeing the actor's trophy. The video has garnered over 2 million likes and more than 22,000 comments on Instagram. Smith is known for his engaging social media presence, often sharing snippets of his daily life and behind-the-scenes footage from his work. Smith's video comes as the 93rd Academy Awards are set to take place on April 25, 2021. The awards ceremony will be held virtually this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Oscars have faced criticism in recent years for a lack of diversity in their nominations. However, this year's nominations have been praised for their increased diversity, with multiple actors of colour and women being nominated in major categories. Smith has been relatively quiet on the film front in recent years, but he is set to star in the upcoming biopic "King Richard". The film will tell the story of Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. Smith's performance in the film is already generating Oscar buzz, with some predicting that he could receive a Best Actor nomination for his portrayal of Williams. Read the full article

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Today marks four yeasr since we lost the legendary actor Sean Connery.

Born Thomas Sean Connery, in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh, Big Tam, he was known growing or as Tommy.

His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh. I would think he would have delivered the milk on a horse drawn carriage, the stables for these horses was in the are he grew up, were in Grove Street, where I used to live the main offices for St Cuthbert’s still stands round the corner on Fountainbridge.

Connery also played football at junior level for Bonnyrigg Rose, my cousin played for them too for several years.

A few more facts about Sean are he has a tattoo on his arm that state “Scotland Forever” he got when he enrolled in the Merchant Navy, he was discharged from that job due to stomach ulcers, between jobs he was a nude model for art students at Edinburgh College of art, again not to far from Fountainbridge. Other jobs he took up were, a lorry driver, a lifeguard at Portobello swimming baths, a labourer and a coffin polisher!

I think it is interesting Connery never strayed far from Fountainbridge in his younger days, indeed when he decided that acting was a career he was going to pursue, it was the nearby Kings Theatre he got a job helping backstage, he was also competing in bodybuilding competitions at this time and while at an event in London he learned that there were auditions being held for South Pacific, he was picked to appear on the chorus line but as the production toured the country he was making his way up the ladder.

By the time it hit Edinburgh he had the part of Marine Cpl Hamilton Steeves and was understudying two of the juvenile leads, and his salary was raised from £12 to £14–10s a week, when the production was reprised the following year he had the lead role on the tour, taking over from the actor Larry Hagman, who played the part in London’s West End.

Connery never looked back from there and of course the role of James Bond catapulted him to international stardom, Ian Fleming though was against him getting the part initially, he said Sean was “unrefined” and not what he had in mind, Sean soon won him over though and Fleming later admitted he was an “ideal” Bond.

A few of the parts Sean either didn’t get or turned down are Gandalf, in the Lord of the Rings series of films, he said he never understood the books and also wasn’t keen on 18 months of filming in New Zealand. He also turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Sean was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Another film at the time, Patrick McGoohan took the role instead.

His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Sir Sean Connery passed away in his sleep on 31st October 2020 at his home in the Bahamas, his son said he had been unwell for some time. The official cause of death was pneumonia, heart failure and old age, his death certificate revealed.

In a career spanning over 50 years, Connery earned an Academy Award, multiple Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille and Henrietta Awards, as well as two British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) awards.

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Zendaya at the 93rd Academy Awards 2021

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Laverne Cox for InStyle’ 93rd Academy Awards Portrait by Andrew Werner, April 25th 2021

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Congratulations SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS on your second Oscar! —  Actor in a Leading Role, "The Father" | 93rd Academy Awards

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‘Best Original Song’ - H.E.R.

93rd Academy Awards (2021)

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everyone: wants someone to show up for them

misha: just a man who shows up

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