#Jeff Carney

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Korn - MTV Unplugged (March 5th, 2007) Country: United States Genre: Acoustic

Lineup: Jonathan Davis - Vocals James "Munky" Shaffer - Guitar Reginald "Fieldy" Quincy - Bass

Guest/Session: Rob Patterson - Additional Guitar Kalen Musmecci - Percussion, Backing Vocals Michael Jochum - Percussion Zachary Baird - Keyboards Jeremy Turner - Cello Evie Koh - Cello Julie Green - Cello Erik Friedlander - Cello Bill Ellison - Upright Bass Jeff Carney - Upright Bass Michael Davis - Trombone Jeff Nelson - Trombone Dale Struckenbruck - Musical Saw Bill Hayes - Glass Armonica Morris Kainuma - Cimbasso Andy Bove - Cimbasso Hana Yoshikawa, Heather McPherson, Wynn Yamami, Midori Yasuda, Alan Okada, Merle Okada - Taiko Drums

Tracklist:

Blind - 03:29

Hollow Life - 03:24

Freak On A Leash - 03:55

Falling Away From Me - 03:55

Creep - 03:51

Love Song - 03:50

Got The Life - 03:48

Twisted Transistor - 03:00

Coming Undone - 03:35

Make Me Bad/In Between Days - 05:35

Throw Me Away - 06:20

Dirty - 04:05

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What would you name your dragon? “Jeff”

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My name Jeff.

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TOM GLYNN-CARNEY PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATTHEW LEIFHEIT FOR VULTURE MAGAZINE.

TALKING ABOUT HIS CHARACTER ARC IN S2.

Aegon is confident, politically savvy, and even affectionate with his children from sister-wife Helaena (Phia Saban).

“Showing that he has the potential to love was interesting to me. I wanted to investigate that.”

Glynn-Carney, who read the book after a season one conversation with Condal and Sapochnik about Aegon's overall arc, praises the development for its shock factor and the attention it gives to Saban, who says it is "sensational in all its forms."

There’s something about Aegon in his eyes when he admits: “I’d probably go a little more graphic about the gore. I could have done with, ‘Oh, I can’t look at that!’ The sadist in me needed it.”

TALKING ABOUT MUSIC.

The playlist he made for Aegon (he makes one for all his characters) helps get him in the right mercurial mind-set, he tells me at Rough Trade.

It includes some contemplative classical and punk rock like the Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers, and the Sex Pistols.

“Ironically,” he says with a smile. “fuck-the-patriarchy, fuck-the-monarchy stuff.”

In his own life, Glynn-Carney makes “lyrically driven, quite folky” music, citing Tame Impala, Bon Iver, and, of course, Garvey as influences.

He grabs a copy of Jeff Buckley’s Grace because he’s worn down his current edition from listening to it so much. He treats Chet Baker’s 1959 album Chet gently, like a holy object, when he tells me he’d love to play the cool jazz musician in a biopic one day.

“There she is,” he says, as if greeting an old friend, when he sees Patti Smith’s Radio Ethiopia.

“Anyone who says they don’t like music, you can’t trust them. Bodies under the floorboards, isn’t it?” he says.

OLIVIA COOKE TALKING ABOUT TOM GLYNN-CARNEY'S ACTING STYLE.

His acting style is instinctual, a function of his theater training that feels particularly well suited to Aegon’s own impulsiveness.

When filming their first scene on the show together, Glynn-Carney encouraged Cooke to actually slap him in the face:

“The first go, I did it really haphazardly. I only caught his chin with my fingertips, because I was too nervous. And he was like, ‘No, Olivia, just, like, really go for it. Just really go for it.’

“I went for it, and the ringing sound that came from the slap reverberated all through the Red Keep. Tears are springing to his eyes and his chin is wobbling.”

SPOILERS!! S2.

OLIVIA COOKE TALKING ABOUT A SCENE OF AEGON AND ALICENT IN S2.

In a scene they share in season two during which Aegon grieves the loss of a relative:

“He was throwing himself around the room in just the throes of despair. It sort of took me out of the scene a bit. I was like, Bloody hell, Tom’s doing well.”

ABOUT THE PERSONALITY OF KING AEGON II.

“massively bipolar.”

That emotional volatility, fueled by shame, guilt, and an obsessive need to prove himself, becomes a major driver of this season’s increasing bloodshed and brutality.

“Aegon wants to be loved and feared at the same time. But I think it’s a dangerous cycle.”

“We’re not going to get to the core of what’s going on. We’re just going to go round and round and round and round and round until everything burns and everyone’s dead."

ABOUT HIS SCENES WITH RHYS IFANS IN S2.

One of his favorite days on set this season reminded him of the live energy of performing onstage.

They were shooting episode two, when Aegon challenges his grandfather Otto’s decisions and remains steely and resolute in response to Otto’s insults:

“I’ve always wanted to do a play with Rhys, and that felt like the closest thing I’ll get to it for a while.”

“It was an empty set, a big room, like a stage. We were allowed complete free rein of the space.”

TALKING ABOUT HIS FAMILY.

He came from a creatively inclined family: His paternal grandparents were an opera singer and a choirmaster, and his mother sewed all the costumes for his sister’s ballroom and Latin dance competitions.

They were supportive of his acting dreams, he says, but urged a plan B — a suggestion he rejected:

“I remember being so precocious and being like, ‘If I have a plan B, I’m preemptively failing it.’ My mom probably thought, Little dickhead.”

“I always had my eyes on the prize, and sometimes you’ve just got to be like that, haven’t you?.”

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Amazon is also integrated into the Democratic party itself. Senator Chuck Schumer’s daughter works for Amazon, so did former Obama spokesperson Jay Carney, as does Kamala Harris’ close advisor Karen Dunn. Bezos himself gave $100 million apiece to Democratic validators Van Jones and Chef Jose Andre, purely as gifts. He also donated $100 million to Barack Obama’s Presidential library. Much of the social issue-oriented infrastructure of the party, the so-called “woke” faction, is financed by corporate money from dominant firms. Powerful Democratic insiders like former Clinton administration official Jamie Gorelick are on the board of Amazon. Gorelick is a partner at Wilmer Hale, and when Merrick Garland was nominated to become Attorney General, she put up a note on her firm biography about how close she is with him, going all the way back to undergraduate days at Harvard.

Monopoly Round-Up: Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post Teach Democrats About Billionaires

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INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN (1956) – Episode 190 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

“It was all your idea. You planned the whole job. You hired us. When you found out I stashed the money, you decided it was time for me to die. You got those two crumbs to turn state’s evidence on me. You stinkin’ rotten mouthpiece.” Everybody hates a stinkin’ rotten mouthpiece! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they finally figure out which Lon Chaney Jr. movie is and isn’t the Indestructible Man (1956).

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 190 – Indestructible Man (1956)

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Synopsis: A brutal death row inmate double-crossed by his crooked lawyer gets his chance for revenge when, following his execution, a bizarre experiment brings him back to life and deadlier than ever.

Directed by: Jack Pollexfen

Writing Credits: Vy Russell and Sue Dwiggins (as Sue Bradford)

Cinematography by: John L. Russell (as John Russell Jr.)

Selected Cast:

Lon Chaney Jr. as Charles Benton (credited as Lon Chaney)

Max Showalter as Lt. Dick Chasen (credited as Casey Adams)

Marian Carr as Eva Martin (credited as Marion Carr)

Ross Elliott as Paul Lowe

Stuart Randall as Capt. John Lauder

Ken Terrell as Joe Marcellia (credited as Kenneth Terrell)

Marjorie Stapp as Hysterical Young Woman

Robert Shayne as Prof. Bradshaw

Peggy Maley as Francine

Robert Foulk as Harry

Reita Green as Carney’s Bait (credited as Rita Green)

Roy Engel as Desk Sergeant (credited as Roy Engle)

Madge Cleveland as Screaming Woman

Chet Brandenburg as Police Officer with Flamethrower (uncredited)

Russell Custer as Police Officer (uncredited)

Joe Flynn as Bradshaw’s Assistant (uncredited)

Dorothy Ford as Tall Stripper (uncredited)

Lyle Latell as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Eddie Marr as Carney (uncredited)

Marvin Press as Squeamy Ellis (uncredited)

Fred Rapport as Observer at Crime Scene (uncredited)

Lon Chaney Jr. is the title character in Indestructible Man (1956), not to be confused with Man Made Monster (1941), The Magnetic Monster (1952), or even The Alligator People (1959). But that poster is so confusing! Despite not having many lines, Chaney still emotes the hell out of his role as “Butcher” Benton. To top it off, he’s supported by many of the usual excellent character actors. And even though the script is all chopped up, it all makes sense… sort of.

At the time of this writing, Indestructible Man (1956) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Tubi, Pluto TV, Screambox, Amazon Prime, and MGM+.

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Doc – is Planet of the Apes (1968)!  Oh, baby!! The Grue Crew has been waiting to get their stinking paws on this one!!

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List of OCs

Just a long reminder for myself

D'Vitt Family

Pepper the Clown/Roger D'Vitt

Jelly the Clown/MECOR/Coraline D'Vitt

Cosmos the Clown/Stellar D'Vitt

Ula the Tiny Clown/Lily D'Vitt Mendax

Dante the Firebreathing Clown/Dante D/Vitt

Robyn and Rayden the Clown(s)/Robyn and Rayden D'Vitt

Jeff and Bubble/Neil and Veronica D'Vitt

Aster the Clown/Vincent D'Vitt

Lydia D'Vitt

Stripes the Clown/Grandpa Stripes/ He does have a human name but I have decided to keep it hidden, now everybody will literally call him 'Stripes'

Caroline Wickes D'Vitt/Mam Carol

Velvet/Auntie Velvet/Roxanne (Bellerose) D'Vitt

Uncle Lucky/Perry D'Vitt

Tennant Family

Cuckoo the Ringleader/"LOGIUM"/Harley Tennant

LOGIUM/Harvey Tennant

Boggs Family

Ace the Clown/Abraham Boggs

Missy the Spider Clown

Cantarella the Mime/Cantarella Boggs

Arabella the Mime/Arabella Boggs

Evie the Clown

Sage/Olsson Family

Schrader the Clown/Schrader Sage

Walter the Clown/Walter Sage

Archer Sage

Sherry Olsson

Hilton Family

Ferry the Sweet Clown/Leota Hilton

Many deceased...might just have to give her a relative after all these years

Mendax Family

James Mendax

Ryder/Ryder Mendax -> Garden Bud

D'Vitt/Blackwood Kids

Phoebe the Moth Clown

Orion and Hunter

Carina

Boggs/Hilton Kids

Ally

Bingo

Carney

Sage/D'Vitt/Etoile Kids

Basil the Slasher Clown

Rowan the Deer Clown

Fantastic Flora

Willow ---

Frankie

Dahlia

Elders

TRITUNA

SIONIS/Zeta

RISUS

DECLA

CONLLIUM

NALIA

TREMA/The Astute One

LOGIUM(Listed in Tennant Family)

MECOR

CUNDOLILI

Others

Trevor

Riskey Rudy

Colette

Sonny the Stooge

Debby

I'm sure I'm forgetting some but whatever this was already a lot ^^'

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♡ lana del rey's playlist ♡

it's alright, ma (I'm only bleeding) - bob dylan

it was a very good year - frank sinatra

the other woman - nina simone

love me chase me - carney

lush life - nat king cole

the end of the world - skeeter davis

dream brother - jeff buckley

diamonds & rust - joan banez

peso - asap rocky

wicked games - the weeknd

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2024 IIHF Worlds U.S.A. Roster

Wingers

#7 Braeden Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators/Creve Coeur, Missouri)

#12 Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild/Millis, Massachusetts)

#13 Johnny Gaudreau (Columbus Blue Jackets/Carneys Point, NJ)

#22 Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens/Mosinee, Wisconsin)

#23 Mikey Eyssimont (Tampa Bay Lightning/Littleton, Colorado)

#26 Kevin Hayes (St. Louis Blues/Boston, Massachusetts)

#86 Joel Farabee (Philadelphia Flyers/Cicero, New York)

Centers

#6 Will Smith (Boston College Eagles/Lexington, Massachusetts)

#9 Trevor Zegras (Anaheim Ducks/Bedford, New York)

#11 Luke Kunin (San José Sharks/Chesterfield, Missouri)

#24 Ryan Leonard (Boston College Eagles/Amherst, Massachusetts)

#29 Brock Nelson (New York Islanders/Warroad, Minnesota)

#57 Shane Pinto (Ottawa Senators/Hempstead, New York)

Defensemen

#4 Jared Jones (Chicago Blackhawks/Denver, Colorado)

#5 Michael Kesselring (Tucson Roadrunners/New Hampton, NH)

#8 Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets/Grosse Pointe, Michigan)

#43 Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils/Canton Charter Township, MI)

#46 Jeff Petry (Detroit Red Wings/Farmington Hills, Michigan)

#51 Matt Kessel (St. Louis Blues/Detroit, Michigan)

#72 Alex Vlasic (Chicago Blackhawks/New Trier Township, Illinois)

#85 Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators/Calgary, Alberta)

Goalies

#1 Kenneth Augustine III (Michigan State Spartans/South Lyon, MI)

#34 Alex Lyon (Detroit Red Wings/Baudette, Minnesota)

#39 Alex Nedeljkovic (Pittsburgh Penguins/Cleveland, Ohio)

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I've been grooving on Ghost's new EP Phantomime for a few days now and it has inspired me to create a tag game! For this one, you need to list 5 of your favorite cover songs of all time 🎶

Here are my top picks:

"Song to the Siren" by This Mortal Coil (ft. Elizabeth Fraser)

"California Dreamin'" by Eddie Hazel

"Horse With No Name" by Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney

"Forever Autumn" by Justin Hayward (though this is the singles version; the original form of this cover was composed by Jeff Wayne for his War of the Worlds musical)

"Hurt" by Johnny Cash

I'll go ahead and tag @pinkiepiebones @slugs-at-midnight @silenthillmutual @slenders1ckn3ss and @illusionaryneil

Can't wait to see all your favs ;)

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Korn - MTV Unplugged (March 5th, 2007)

Lineup: Jonathan Davis - Vocals James "Munky" Shaffer - Guitar Reginald "Fieldy" Quincy - Bass

Guest/Session: Rob Patterson - Additional Guitar Kalen Musmecci - Percussion, Backing Vocals Michael Jochum - Percussion Zachary Baird - Keyboards Jeremy Turner - Cello Evie Koh - Cello Julie Green - Cello Erik Friedlander - Cello Bill Ellison - Upright Bass Jeff Carney - Upright Bass Michael Davis - Trombone Jeff Nelson - Trombone Dale Struckenbruck - Musical Saw Bill Hayes - Glass Armonica Morris Kainuma - Cimbasso Andy Bove - Cimbasso Hana Yoshikawa, Heather McPherson, Wynn Yamami, Midori Yasuda, Alan Okada, Merle Okada - Taiko Drums

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‘Flora and Son’ Review: Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and John Carney Show us the Love and Joy Music Can Bring, Once Again

Flora and Son (2023), Dir. John Carney, Starring Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (Courtesy of AppleTV) “This is a gift you can take to your grave, and you can use it however you want,” the distraught yet overly optimistic Jeff (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) says in his video lesson to Flora (Eve Hewson). “And in the right context, it can speak directly to your heart in ways we don’t even…

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Books I Read in 2023

* = Re-read

Check out past years: 2012, 2013 (skipped), 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,  2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Follow me on Goodreads to get these reviews as they happen. 1) A Book of Blades: Rogues in the House Presents edited by L.D. Whitney This book, assembled by the great guys behind the premier podcast in the genre, is an excellent way to sample a breadth of contemporary Sword & Sorcery fiction! My favorite story was "The Blood of Old Shard" by John R. Fultz, with Scott Oden and Howard Andrew Jones' tales close behind, and there were no duds in the mix. "The Blood..." really surprised me with a heart and inventiveness which the opening doesn't give away yet, you realize upon finishing, deftly sets up. 2) Fires of Azeroth by C.J. Cherryh Left my big ol’ spoiler-laden review on Goodreads for ya. 3) Black Paper: Writing in a Dark Time by Teju Cole 4) The Citadel of Forgotten Myths by Michael Moorcock *5) Neuromancer by William Gibson 6) The Expert System's Brother by Adrian Tchaikovsky 7) The Expert System’s Champion by Adrian Tchaikovsky I confess I finished the first book in this series having enjoyed myself, but wondering if I'd remember what I'd read a year from now. I don't have that concern with its follow-up. Tchaikovsky has enriched the world he set up in the first installment quite nicely, and I hope I get to explore it further in a third. 8) Old Moon Quarterly: Issue 3 9) Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner 10) The Gurkha and the Lord of Tuesday by Saad Z. Hossain 11) The Dreamthief's Daughter: A Tale of the Albino by Michael Moorcock 12) Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino Do you think you’d enjoy hearing Tarantino discuss mainly his childhood and adolescence re: movies that meant a lot to him during that period? Congrats, this is extremely that. It could not be more that. 13) The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe 14) Consider This: Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different by Chuck Palahniuk Roughly 70/30 instructional / biographical. Has a lot of good advice, focusing on a more literary mode than classic genre stylings, all in a voice and coming from a place any Palahniuk fan will be familiar with (I would have been stunned NOT to find something like the "Voice of Authority" snippet in a writing book by Palahniuk). Entertaining and providing what mostly felt like useful, actionable advice, I'd say it can be handy for writers who aren't knowledgeable of the author's works, but knowing at least a couple of his books can help contextualize his advice so you can determine which parts are right for you or not. 15) Death Angel's Shadow by Karl Edward Wagner 16) Night Winds by Karl Edward Wagner 17) Wyngraf Issue #1 Edited by Nathaniel Webb 18) Rakefire and Other Stories by Jason Ray Carney 19) The White Lion by Scott Oden 20) Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts by Patrick Syme, Abraham Gottlob Werner (Illustrator) 21) Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin 22) Lord of a Shattered Land by Howard Andrew Jones *23) Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer 24) Authority by Jeff VanderMeer 25) Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer *26) The Sailor on the Seas of Fate by Michael Moorcock 27) Kundo Wakes Up by Saad Z. Hossain 28) Swords in the Shadows, Edited by Cullen Bunn 29) The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi 30) Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein 31) The Encyclopedia of Amazons: Women Warriors from Antiquity to the Modern Era by Jessica Amanda Salmonson 32) New Edge Sword & Sorcery #1, Edited by Oliver Brackenbury 33) New Edge Sword & Sorcery #2, Edited by Oliver Brackenbury 34) A Book of Blades: Volume II: Rogues in the House Podcast Presents, Edited by L.D. Whitney 35) Old Moon Quarterly: Issue 4, Spring 2023: A Magazine of Dark Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery, Edited by OMQ 36) The Wingspan of Severed Hands by Joe Koch 37) The Sword of Rhiannon by Leigh Brackett 38) Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle 39) Old Moon Quarterly: Issue 5, Edited by OMQ STATS Non-Fiction: 6 Fiction: 33 Poetry Collections: 0 Comic Trades: 0 Wrote Myself: 2

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Flora and Son Review: A Heartfelt Melody of Connection

John Carney, the director renowned for his ability to capture the essence of music and the human experience, returns to the screen with Flora and Son, his first film since the critically acclaimed Sing Street (2016). While it may not quite reach the heights of its predecessor, Flora and Son is a touching and resonant exploration of family bonds, redemption, and the transformative power of music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beNTTHnMIy8 The Good: Set against the backdrop of Dublin's streets, Flora and Son tells the story of Flora (Eve Hewson), a resilient single mother, and her troubled teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan), a rebellious petty thief. The film takes its time immersing us in their tumultuous relationship, showcasing Carney's talent for portraying the nuances of human connections. Flora's journey begins when the Gardaí, Dublin's police force, suggests she find a hobby for Max to keep him out of trouble. Her determination to mend their fractured relationship leads her to rescue an old, discarded guitar from a skip. It's through this seemingly insignificant act that the film's heart begins to beat. Eve Hewson's portrayal of Flora is nothing short of outstanding. She brings depth and authenticity to her character, portraying a woman who carries the weight of her past mistakes and her son's troubled present on her shoulders. Flora's journey from a struggling mother to a determined guitar enthusiast is a testament to Hewson's talent. She captures Flora's vulnerability, resilience, and unwavering love for her son in a way that resonates deeply with the audience. Orén Kinlan's Max is equally compelling. His transformation from a delinquent teenager to a young man seeking redemption is portrayed with raw intensity. Kinlan skillfully conveys Max's inner turmoil, making the audience empathize with a character who is far from perfect but desperately trying to find his place in the world. Joseph Gordon-Levitt's presence as Jeff, the Los Angeles-based online guitar teacher, adds an intriguing dynamic to the film. While his role is somewhat limited in screen time, Gordon-Levitt's charm and charisma shine through. Jeff's virtual presence becomes a source of guidance and inspiration for both Flora and Max, illustrating the film's theme that connections can be formed across geographical and generational divides through a shared passion for music. Jack Reynor delivers a noteworthy performance as Ian, Flora's supportive friend and love interest. His character provides a sense of stability and emotional support to Flora and Max, serving as a bridge between their fractured relationship. Reynor's on-screen chemistry with Hewson is palpable, adding depth to the film's emotional layers. The film's greatest strength lies in its ability to convey the redemptive power of music. Carney's direction showcases his affinity for using music as a character in itself. The guitar, a seemingly insignificant object, becomes a catalyst for transformation, a symbol of hope, and a means of communication between characters who struggle to express their feelings through words. The soundtrack, featuring original songs by Carney, is a melodic tapestry that weaves itself seamlessly into the narrative. Each chord strummed and note played adds emotional depth to the characters and their journeys. Songs like "Dublin 07" and "I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You" are especially poignant, underscoring the film's central themes. Carney's signature style of capturing spontaneous and intimate moments is evident throughout the film. The handheld camera work and naturalistic lighting lend an authentic and relatable quality to the storytelling. The director's choice to shoot on location in Dublin's streets and neighborhoods adds a layer of authenticity to the film's backdrop. The Bad: However, Flora and Son is not without its shortcomings. While the film excels in character development and emotional resonance, its pacing can be uneven at times. Some scenes linger longer than necessary, while others feel rushed, potentially detracting from the overall impact of the story. Additionally, the film's climax, while emotionally charged, might come across as somewhat predictable to viewers familiar with Carney's previous works. While it tugs at the heartstrings effectively, it lacks the element of surprise that made Once (2007) and Sing Street memorable. Overall: Flora and Son may not surpass the brilliance of Sing Street, but it stands as a commendable addition to John Carney's repertoire. With its powerful performances, a compelling exploration of familial bonds, and a profound celebration of the transformative power of music, the film leaves a lasting impression. Eve Hewson and Orén Kinlan's exceptional performances anchor the story, while Carney's keen sense of music and emotion infuse it with heart. While it may not reach the pinnacle of Carney's previous works, Flora and Son is a touching and in-depth exploration of the human spirit's capacity for redemption and connection through the universal language of music. Read the full article

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EWAN MITCHELL for bustle booth.

“There’s something appealing to me in escaping into the [clothes] I wear for these kinds of things.”

“I’ve always been really apprehensive of doing any press [but] I was waiting for the right job. And House of the Dragon is very much the right job.”

“When you lose mystery, it’s difficult to get it back. It detracts from what I’m trying to do as an actor.”

“I want them to only see the character — I don’t want them to see me.”

Mitchell promises a wild ride ahead. While book readers know to expect “shocking moments” from Aemond, for example, he might go about them in a different way.

“I don’t know, maybe you might even root for him a little bit.”

EWAN MITCHELL IN THE BUSTLE BOOTH QUESTIONNAIRE:

What’s your coffee order?

Black. Seven sugars.

What are the saved weather locations on your phone?

I don’t do weather locations. But right now it’s sunny in Paris.

What’s your sign?

Peace.

Favorite overused movie quote?

“Not my fucking tempo, Neiman” (from Whiplash)

What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?

Tom & Jerry. My Nan had The Cat Concerto on a beat-up VHS tape we’d fire up every day after school. Watching it now never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

What’s one movie or TV show you're currently obsessed with?

Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders and I haven’t even seen it yet.

Who is your celeb idol?

My favourite UFC fighter, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier. I watched him fight in New Jersey this weekend. It was one of the best nights of my life. Pressure makes diamonds...

If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?

The Kardashians.

Go-to karaoke song?

A two-hander with Tom Glynn-Carney of “Shallow” from A Star is Born. He’s got Bradley Cooper’s part. I’ve got Gaga’s.

What’s something that’s inspired you lately?

An incredible little novel by Stephen King named Joyland. There’s nothing better after putting one of his works down and missing the characters.

What is something you would want people to say about you?

Not much. Keep my name out your mouth ;)

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(Left to right) Zachary Gabbard, Patrick Carney and Andy Gabbard of The Black Keys - BeachLife Festival; Redondo Beach, CA (5-5-23). @patrickcarney @andygabbard @easyeyesound @BeachLifeFest #zacharygabbard

Photo: Jeff Bliss - for @calimaglife