#Mitchell Kramer

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Anytime I watched dazed and confused it’s just me staring at Mitch with heart eyes I fear… HES SO PRINCESS

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Up next on my Spooktober Filmfest...Halloween II (1981) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #movie #movies #horror #halloween #halloweenii #johncarpenter #michaelmyers #theshape #jamieleecurtis #lauriestrode #donaldpleasence #ripdonaldpleasance #NANCYKYES #NancyLoomis #DickWarlock #CharlesCyphers #ripcharlescyphers #pamelasusanshoop #LanceGuest #billywarlock #tawnymoyer #nancystephens #huntervonleer #jeffreykramer #KyleRichards #brianandrews #leorossi #AnaAlicia #danacarvey #GloriaGifford #AnaAlicia #cliffemmich #lucillebenson #adamgun #alanhaufrect #tymitchell #vintage #VHS #80s #spooktober #halloween #october

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Redbubble designs!

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Hot Medieval & Fantasy Men Melee Masterpost

Qualifying Round: Day 7

Robert of Artois [Jean Piat] VS. Mehmed II [Cem Yiğit Uzümoğlu]

Tormund Giantsbane [Kristofer Hivju] VS. Sir Lancelot [Luc Simon]

Legolas [Orlando Bloom] VS. Shah Ala Ad Daula [Olivier Martinez]

Sir Lancelot [Richard Gere] VS. Rollo [Clive Standen]

Henry V [Laurence Olivier] VS. Saruman [Christopher Lee]

Théoden [Bernard Hill] VS. Steapa [Adrian Bouchet]

Taunting French Guard [John Cleese] VS. Richard III [Aneurin Barnard]

Jaime Lannister [Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] VS. Wat [Alan Tudyk]

Daario Naharis [Michel Huissman] VS. Kíli [Aiden Turner]

Osferth [Ewan Mitchell] VS. Robin Hood [Jonas Armstrong]

Jacques le Gris [Adam Driver] VS. Rodrigo Borgia [Jeremy Irons]

Stannis Baratheon [Stephen Dillane] VS. Ivar the Boneless [Alex Høgh Anderson]

Guildenstern [Tim Roth] VS. Caspian X [Ben Barnes]

High King Peter the Magnificent [Noah Huntley] VS. Robin Hood [Errol Flynn]

Little John [Eric Allan Kramer] VS. Pippin Took [Billy Boyd]

Uhtred of Bebbanburg [Alexander Dreymon] VS. Robin Hood [Michael Praed]

Sihtric Kjartansson [Arnas Fedaravičius] VS. Robin Longstride [Russell Crowe]

Cinderella's Prince [Chris Pine] VS. Edgin Darvis [Chris Pine]

Tom Builder [Rufus Sewell] VS. Thomas Cromwell [Mark Rylance]

Count Adehemar [Rufus Sewell] VS. Sir Bowen [Dennis Quaid]

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The Big Time Rush "Iceberg."

I found this on Reddit (click for better quality):

Basically, it's a chart of Big Time Rush "conspiracy theories." As you go down, the theories get stranger. Feel free to point out your favorites.

Here are mine (going down):

"Logan is always out first"

"The show was not meant to be binged" (b*tch please)

"Kendall's arms"

"Weird lines"

"Snoop Dogg vehicular manslaughter"

"Big Time Hack"

"Chipwrecked"

"James is Dead theory"

"s13 e4 of Hell's Kitchen, 31:26" (I looked it up, and it's Kendall guesting on the show)

"Big Time Freemason"

"Big Time Murder"

"Kramer" (Seinfeld, or Glickman??)

"Logan and James Hate America"

"Katie shot first theory"

"The Fifth Member of Big Time Rush" (Ah, this must be referring to Brock. They mention him at 4:45 here.)

"Small Time Rush"

"Big Time Coronavirus"

"Who Hurt James?" (yeah man, who hurt you??)

"Hortense 'Logan' Mitchell"

"The Beatles copied Big Time Rush"

"Carlos died and was replaced by his son"

Maybe I'm dense, but I can't tell how much of this is a joke. It says here that this took five months to put together. All I can say is, someone has too much time on their hands...

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erica world simulator

erica: do i want pacific cooler or fruit punch caprisun?

joni mitchell: i need to get graham nash pregnant

graham nash: i’d love that babe yes queen!

lindsey buckingham: i made tusk. thank me.

erica: thank you

dixie my dog: i think i will go lay in the sunshine

stephen stills: *unintelligable because he’s hogtied with an apple in his mouth”

pinterest: couscous recipe

robbie: look at me always

tv: *seinfeld kramer driving the bus you’re batman scene*

david crosby: i am crawling under your skin right now

rick danko: is there such a thing as a cookie pizza?

erica: i think i need to do 5 crafts right now

spotify: bruce springsteen

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Jimi Hendrix- The Cry of Love (Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock) Recorded: March 1968 – August 1970 Released: March 5, 1971 [Reprise Records] Producer(s): Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, Mitch Mitchell

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TDA Las Vegas 2023 Predictions

I know this is more than 20 in each lol but I really couldn’t narrow it down! I always want everyone to do so well!

MINI TOP 3: Elsie Sandall, Brooklyn Ward, Lilly Anderson

TOP 10: Mila Ayshford, Tatum Self, Bella Charnstrom, Kendyl Miller, Mika Takase, Mya Lanigan, Lucia Piedrahita, Emery Duffin, Stevie Menne, Malia Scott, Melina Biltz, Harper Anderson, 

TOP 20: Madisyn Amos, Neala Murphy, Tillie Kuhl, Alivia Hughes, Addyson Paul, Stella Brinkerhoff, Ruby Taylor, Tabitha Nan, Savannah Jackson, Ruby Kramer

JUNIOR TOP 3: Kiera Sun, Kelsie Jacobson, Savannah Manzel

TOP 10: Kinsley Oykhman, Kate Baldwin, Roxie Onellion, Aria Du, Kate Jarboe, Ingrid Wirtz, Fiona Wu, Keelyn Jones, Channing Embry

TOP 20: Aurora Andreski, Avery Maycunich, Harper Ducale, Tiara Sherman, Sasha Milstein, Esprit Frank, Alexis Alvarez, Tessa Ohran, Karyna Majeroni, Lyric Okrusch, Piper Perusse

TEEN TOP 3: Crystal Huang, Izzy Howard, Isabella Lynch, Keira Redpath

TOP 10: Kortlynn Rosenbaugh, Claire Monge, Makaia Roux, Leila Winker, Tori Chun, Madison Ronquillo, Kylie Kaminksy, Brooke Toro, Mya Tuaileva, Kamri Peterson, Kira Chan, Maliah Howard, Laci Bloss

TOP 20: Amaya Weeks, Tiffany Robinson, Sofia Andrus, Sophia Sands, Victoria Johnson, Alexis Mayer, Vivienne Mitchell, Jenna Jarboe, Natalie Breen, Ceilidh McSeveney, Lily Allen, Dilyn Bray, Stella Condie, Addison Middelton

SENIOR TOP 3: Carley Thinfen, Ava Wagner, Emma Donnelly

TOP 10: Hailey Meyers, Emma Hellenkamp, Rylee Arnold, Kaitlyn Tom, Courtney Chiu, Ayla Rodriguez, Isabella Jarvis, Gianna Mojonnier, Brooklin Cooley, Avery Lau, Kennedy Barry

TOP 20: Emily Haas, Gigi Van Den Bosch, Cayla Bennish, Addison Leitch, Mia Ibach, Phoebe Campbell, Michelle Cheng, Natalie Bowen, Sami Sonder, Mia Larkin

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Now showing on my 80's Fest Movie 🎥 marathon...Weird Science (1985) on amazing blu-ray! #movie #movies #scifi #comedy #weirdscience #johnhughes #ripjohnhughes #anthonymichaelhall #ilanmitchellsmith #kellylebrock #BillPaxton #RIPBillPaxton #robertdowneyjr #robertrusler #SuzanneSnyder #JudieAronson #michaelberryman #brittleach #johnnytimko #michaelerickramer #bluray #80s #80sfest

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Paul Walker, Alex Neuberger, Cameron Bright, and Vera Farmiga in Running Scared (Wayne Kramer, 2006)

Cast: Paul Walker, Vera Farmiga, Cameron Bright, Alex Neuberger, Chazz Palmenteri, Karl Roden, Johnny Messner, Ivana Micevic, Michael Cudlitz, Bruce Altman, Elizabeth Mitchell. Screenplay: Wayne Kramer. Cinematography: James Whitaker. Production design: Toby Corbett. Film editing: Arthur Coburn. Music: Mark Isham.

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10 Ways to Treat Uterine Fibroids

When it comes to uterine fibroids, the journey from silent growth to symptomatic burdens varies greatly among individuals. From lifestyle modifications to advanced medical procedures, there's a spectrum of options available to manage and even eradicate these benign yet bothersome growths. Let’s delve into these methods, exploring their nuances, benefits, and limitations.

Understanding Uterine Fibroids: What Are They?

Fibroids, scientifically known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths that develop on or within the uterine walls. Surprisingly common, they affect between 20% and 80% of women by the age of 50. Despite their prevalence, their exact cause remains shrouded in mystery.

"Fibroids are overgrowths of smooth muscle cells in the uterus," explains Dr. Janice Newsome of Emory University Hospital. While most fibroids are asymptomatic and demand no intervention, others can provoke symptoms such as:

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Crippling cramps and pelvic pain

Back pain or discomfort

Potential complications with fertility

The impact of fibroids depends on their size, location, and number, leaving some individuals unscathed while profoundly affecting others.

1. Watchful Waiting: A Passive Approach

For those whose fibroids are neither causing distress nor showing signs of aggressive growth, "watchful waiting" could be a viable strategy. Dr. Mitchell S. Kramer emphasizes that if the fibroids aren’t dramatically enlarged or symptomatic, observation may suffice—particularly for those nearing menopause.

As estrogen levels wane with age, fibroids often shrink naturally. However, this approach requires vigilance; regular check-ins with a healthcare provider are essential to monitor for changes.

2. Lifestyle and Diet: Small Steps, Big Impact?

While the origins of fibroids remain enigmatic, some lifestyle factors may play a role in mitigating their impact. Maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits and leafy greens, coupled with regular exercise, can potentially reduce risks.

"Fat cells produce estrogen," Dr. Newsome notes. By managing body fat levels, individuals might experience a reduction in symptoms. Yet, it’s important to remember: no magic diet will make fibroids disappear.

3. GnRH Agonists: Hitting the Hormonal Pause Button

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, like leuprolide (Lupron), work by suppressing hormone production, effectively shrinking fibroids. This treatment can alleviate:

Heavy bleeding

Pelvic pressure

Frequent urination

However, these medications come with a catch: menopausal-like side effects, including hot flashes and bone thinning. To mitigate this, healthcare providers may prescribe "add-back" therapy—a delicate balance of hormones to counteract side effects while maintaining efficacy.

4. Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Medications

Hormonal contraceptives can regulate periods and reduce heavy bleeding but won’t shrink fibroids. Conversely, medications like danazol, a synthetic testosterone, may reduce fibroid size but risk side effects like weight gain and acne.

For those seeking non-hormonal options, tranexamic acid offers a way to lighten heavy bleeding during menstruation, while NSAIDs like ibuprofen can provide pain relief.

5. MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound

Imagine pinpointing fibroids with the precision of an MRI and targeting them with high-frequency ultrasound waves. This non-invasive procedure zaps fibroids, reducing their size over time.

According to Dr. Kramer, most patients are able to return home on the same day. Safe and effective, this option is particularly appealing to those who wish to preserve fertility.

6. Uterine Artery Embolization: Cutting the Blood Supply

This innovative procedure involves injecting particles into the arteries supplying the fibroids, effectively starving them of blood. Over time, the fibroids shrink and die.

While effective for controlling heavy bleeding, embolization isn’t typically recommended for those planning pregnancies. Research is ongoing to evaluate its safety for future fertility.

7. Ablation Techniques: Heat Meets Precision

Endometrial ablation destroys the uterine lining, addressing heavy bleeding in fibroid cases closer to the uterine cavity. While this outpatient procedure is minimally invasive, it isn’t suitable for everyone—especially those hoping to conceive.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) employs heat to shrink fibroids directly. Guided by ultrasound, this procedure offers a minimally invasive alternative with promising outcomes, though pregnancy post-RFA remains rare and generally discouraged.

8. Myomectomy: Fibroid Removal Without Uterine Sacrifice

For individuals prioritizing fertility, myomectomy stands as a surgical beacon of hope. By excising fibroids, while preserving the uterus, this procedure supports future pregnancies.

Techniques range from laparoscopic and robotic surgeries to traditional abdominal approaches, offering flexibility based on the fibroids’ size and location.

9. Hysterectomy: A Definitive Solution

Reserved for severe cases or those nearing menopause, hysterectomy involves removing the uterus entirely. While this procedure permanently resolves fibroid symptoms, it also ends the possibility of pregnancy.

"Healthcare providers may opt to preserve the ovaries or cervix depending on the patient’s needs," notes Dr. Newsome. However, as a major surgery, it carries inherent risks such as infection and blood clots.

10. Emerging Frontiers: The Future of Fibroid Treatment

Innovations like morcellation—a method to fragment fibroids for easier removal—face scrutiny due to cancer-spread risks. Yet, the field continues to evolve, offering hope for safer, more effective treatments.

A Final Word

Treatment for uterine fibroids is as multifaceted as the individuals it aims to support. From "watching and waiting" to advanced surgical options, the best approach depends on symptoms, life stage, and personal goals. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the path that aligns with your needs, and remember: no matter where you are in your journey, options abound.

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Album Review and Movie Review: Jimi Hendrix "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision"

Guess what? There's a new Jimi Hendrix release! Since beginning this blog, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing loads of Hendrix albums including the posthumous album Both Sides of the Sky, the 50th anniversary Deluxe Edition of Electric Ladyland, the 50th anniversary re-release of his live album Band of Gypsys, his live box set Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts, the live album and movie Live in Maui, 2021’s Record Store Day release Paris ‘67, 2022’s Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969 and last year's Hollywood Bowl: August 18, 1967. There's a Mad Magazine joke that Hendrix released only 3 studio albums in his lifetime and there's been over 360 since he died. That's highly exaggerated, but the joke is that there's been a ton of releases since he died in 1970. This week sees the deluxe box set release Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision from Legacy Recordings. Included in it is the documentary film of the same name.

Deluxe Box Set review

box set

Hendrix's big legacy beyond his music and his influence could be Electric Lady Studios in NYC. He commissioned the recording studio which opened in August 1970. This box set is made up of 39 tracks recorded between June and August 1970 by the new Jimi Hendrix Experience of Billy Cox on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums. Sadly Hendrix died on September 18, 1970 and never got to see the legendary studio it went on to become. So these recordings represent him performing in his dream studio. Much of the recordings are alt versions, early takes and different mixes. But there are some previously unreleased gems in here like "Further Up the Road" (to clarify a previously unreleased version).

Bottom line: the music here is fantastic and this album is probably better than the vast majority of albums released this decade. But I think it's to the point now where I just want a little more. Instead of different mixes, unearthed live, and newly released demos, I am now hoping we'll someday get an unearthed recording that is music never released before and it wow's us all because it's new and it's amazing. That is my desire with new Hendrix releases, but the reality is we're getting what little was left and in many of those cases it's songs we have heard before. The music itself is great and it's made all the more special by the fact that it was recorded just before he died. But I hope for not just previously unreleased but previously unheard.

3.5 out of 5 stars

Blu-ray documentary review

movie poster

Last month there were a number of screenings at indie cinemas across the country of the documentary Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision directed by John McDermott, who directed the Grammy-nominated Live In Maui. The focus in this doc is the trajectory of the recording studio itself, going from an abandoned nightclub into a state of the art recording studio. It shows Hendrix's vision and desire for his own recording studio and they talk to many of the key players involved with the studio. Interviewees include recording engineer Eddie Kramer, Billy Cox, and Steve Winwood. There's a ton of archival footage interspersed as well.

me in front of Electric Lady Studios in 2019

Bottom line: I went into this doc with a real enthusiasm because as I was getting into music as a teen visiting NYC with my Dad, I used to love going to the West Village and shop at stores like It's Only Rock And Roll, Revolver Records or The Postermat. Right there on West 8th Street is the studio. One time I went to the studio in the hopes I might be able to get a tour, but on the speaker at the front door someone said they don't do tours, it was by appointment only. I think this doc was interesting, but it focused primarily on Hendrix's vision for it. I think there could've been a more comprehensive doc if they had shown how the studio has lasted and is still there today. So many classic albums from Stevie Wonder, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, David Bowie, AC/DC, The Clash, Weezer, U2, Lana Del Rey, Beyonce and even last year's Rolling Stones' album Hackney Diamonds (my #1 Album of 2023) have been recorded there. At 90 min. I felt like it could've been a little longer and gotten further musician insight. It was good, but only scratched the surface!

3 out of 5 stars

For info on Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

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Rules Free Radio Apr 2

Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm  EST Rules Free Radio With Steve  Caplan bombshellradio.com On the next Rules Free Radio with Steve Caplan, we’ll hear new and recent music by The Cynz, Halo Maud, The Northern Belle, Green Day, Meatbodies, Kate Clover, Mary Timony, Liam Gallagher and John Squire, Sam Evian, Waxahatchee, Julia Holter, Adrianne Lenker, and Pan American & Kramer. Classics and others by The Beaches, Japanther, Stories, The Left Banke, Tallies, The Detroit Cobras, Robin Lane & The Chartbusters, The Wondermints, Joni Mitchell, Jimmie Spheeris, The Zombies, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Ellie Pop, Andrew Gold, Laura Nyro, The Smoking Trees, Ian & The Zodiacs, XTC, The Moody Blues, John Foxx, Wire, and a bunch of others. The Cynz - The Only One Robin Lane & The Chartbusters - Don't Cry Tallies - Hearts Underground The Northern Belle - Fresh Dew Drippin' Halo Maud - Last Day Song StrateJacket - Bad Start Green Day - Strange Days Are Here to Stay Kate Clover - Here Comes The Love Bomb Drinking Boys and Girls Choir - My Second Universe The Beaches - If a Tree Falls Meatbodies - Silly Cybin Bee Gees - Every Christian-hearted Man Will Show You Japanther - 125th and Riverside Stories - Please, Please The Left Banke - Shadows Breaking Over My Head The Moody Blues - It's Up To You Jason Isbell & The Unit 400 - When My Baby's Beside Me Buffalo Springfield - On The Way Home Goldie & The Gingerbreads - Look For Me Baby Ian & The Zodiacs - Tired Of Waiting For You The Detroit Cobras - Brainwashed XTC - Earn Enough For Us John Foxx - Lose All Sense Of Time Wire - The Art of Persistence The Asteroid No.4 - Hand Grenade Mary Timony - No Thirds The Wondermints - Shine Liam Gallagher & John Squire - Just Another Rainbow Andrew Gold - Freelove Baby Ellie Pop - Seems I've Changed The Smoking Trees - Imagination Sam Evian - Rollin' In Waxahatchee - Crimes of the Heart The Lovin Spoonful - Darling Be Home Soon Clive Gregson - Northern Sky Adrianne Lenker - Evol The Zombies - I Want To Fly Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin - Modul 60 Laura Nyro - Captain for Dark Mornings Julia Holter - Something in the Room She Moves Jimmie Spheeris - Long Way From China Joni Mitchell - Sisotowbell Lane Pan American, Kramer - A Mountain is an Ancestor Read the full article

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Day 46- Film: High Noon 

Release date: July 24th, 1952. 

Studio: United Artists 

Genre: Western 

Director: Fred Zinnemann 

Producer: Stanley Kramer 

Actors: Gary Cooper, Thomas Mitchell, Llyod Bridges, Katy Jurado, Grace Kelly 

Plot Summary: Will Kane, the Marshal of Hadleyville, is retiring to marry his Quaker sweetheart. She wants nothing to do with guns, and they plan to leave town and live a quiet life. Just as they are leaving, a message arrives that a psychopathic criminal Will tried to have sentenced to death is on the noon train, and three of his goons will be there to meet him. Will goes all over town trying to deputize people to help him stand them off. Everywhere he goes, people are scared or selfish or have some reason why they won’t help. As the clock ticks closer and closer to noon, Kane becomes desperate to find anyone who will stand up and fight with him. 

My Rating (out of five stars): *****

(Spoilers!) Like Singin’ in the Rain, I have an especially vivid history with this film as a film student. I took a class in Westerns in college, because the class I wanted to take was full. I thought I hated Westerns, but the professor I had was so good, it ended up being one of my favorite classes. The first time I saw High Noon, I remember the goosebumps I had watching it, knowing that the guy who wrote the film was a blacklisted writer during the McCarthy witch hunts. Clearly the story is not just about a small-town Marshal. Kane finds that everyone, his friends, his hero and mentor, the church, the government, his co-workers and insubordinates... not one will stand up. Everyone can find a reason to argue or run. And look at what happened during the Blacklist years in Hollywood! Almost no one actually stood up to McCarthy’s committees. Everyone was terrified of losing their reputations and careers. 

The Good: 

I love films that take place in a short period of time, and this film takes place in the span of its running time- about 85 minutes. Most of it is the hour or so Will has to find deputies before the train gets in at noon. Having the constant reminders of time ticking by, as it is happening, adds so much to the suspense and immersion you feel watching it. 

It’s a short, sparse, slickly edited masterpiece! It doesn't have an ounce of “fat” on it. Nothing is filler. 

It’s almost an anti-Western. It doesn’t have any action until the end really. A lot of conservatives hated it, John Wayne included, because they thought Kane was weak for desperately running around to find help. They didn’t like that Kane looked and acted scared sometimes. They didn’t like that his wife helped save him. That’s why I love it! Kane is not some cardboard Western stud. Most people aren’t! And Kane is definitely not a weak character. It’s the ridiculous John Wayne types that think he is. Don’t listen to them. 

My favorite Westerns are psychological allegorical ones, and you cannot get any better than this. 

I like that this is not sentimentalized or idealized. It’s cynical and gritty and about the pain of reality. It’s an adult Western. 

I love the character of Helen Ramirez. She was smart and strong and beautiful, and when she told Lloyd Bridges to get his hands off of her, I wanted to shout with joy. 

There are no stereotypes of Native Americans in this at all. I don’t know if I can even think of another Western from the Classic period in Hollywood where that was true- even the ones that had good intentions! 

This is the kind of role that Gary Cooper was made for- and he did win an Oscar for it. He is so good at playing plain-spoken “men of few words." He’s really effective at letting you know what he’s feeling without saying it. 

The detail in the sweat on everybody’s faces! It’s one of those Westerns where you almost feel the heat and the dust like the characters do. 

The final shot when Kane throws his badge on the ground still feels like the most beautifully painful punch in the gut. I don't think there could be a more perfect way to end the film.

The Bad: 

Is there anything? I guess near the end I get a little sick of hearing “Do Not Forsake Me!” It’s a good song, but we hear it a lot. 

I don’t love Grace Kelly’s character. I don’t dislike her, but I wish she could have been a little stronger. I also wish they could have cast someone a little older. I like that she’s a Quaker, though. It adds another interesting layer to everything.