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teddyduchampsglasses · 3 years ago

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Would u consider writing what’s it like to date Andrew from the breakfast club? 💙

I sure can :)

What It’s Like Dating Andrew Clark

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You were a new kid at Shermer High School, and no matter if you were popular or nerdy, smart or dumb, as soon as Andrew Clark laid his eyes on you, he was determined to retrieve your number. So, being the popular and confident jock he was, he went straight up to you and asked for your number. You were a bit shocked and confused and decided, sense you barely even knew the guy, you had to kindly decline. But he didn’t give up there “Fine,” he said, pulling out a piece of paper “then take my number, if you ever change your mind, just call me.” He gave you the paper with his number scribbled on it and left before you could even object. Soon enough, that night actually, you got bored and decided to call him. What harm could that possibly do? Just one call, you promised yourself. And soon after that “one call” an adorable, little romance blossomed.

Andrew announced things as official as soon as you received his trusty letterman. You wore it everywhere and he loved it. Seeing you in his jacket always reminded him how lucky he was to have you as a significant other. It always signaled to everyone else that you were off limits.

And as soon as the two of you became official, you were invited to all of his wrestling tournaments and every single party him or one of his friends hosted. You were quickly dragged into the popular group, which wasn’t as bad and as spiteful as you thought it was gonna be.

Your dates were always enjoyable but sometimes boring. If you two went to an arcade, he’d often spot someone he knew and get to talking with them, he was very sociable. Which you adored but sometimes, you just wished he would focus on you. Anyway, every time he noticed how upset he had made you, he would apologize until he turned blue and then he’d do what ever you wanted, putting all his attention and affection onto you.

His signature move was sneaking in through your window. Which usually ended in a make out session, but there was a few times when he entered your room and just talked. He ranted about his dad, how much pressure he was under, his interest, things he regretted. Everything. It was an honest, bonding moment. And what really made your heart beat out of your chest was when he ended his entire monologue with “But you, you make me happy. I really do love you.”

Your boyfriend would willingly get into fights for you, and has before, multiple times. Fist fights was his way of sticking up for you. You once past by a friend of his in the halls, a friend who was open about how he felt towards you. He flirted with you and made nasty jokes almost all the time, no matter if Andrew was around or not. You often had to stop your boyfriend from starting a fight with him, but this time, there was no stopping him. Anyway, so this “friend” of his had stopped you in the halls and whispered something extremely provocative in your ear, making you push him away and say “ew, creep!” And all of a sudden, your boyfriend came out of nowhere and tackled the guy to the ground, just beating his face in. Once he was given a consequence for his actions, a detention, he told you not to worry and that he would do it all over again if he had to.

Rainy days with him were the best. Usually you two would hang out at his house, it was nice, beautiful and there was a lot of things to do. Usually, you would lay on the couch and watch movies and TV, you would make lunch together, that usally ended in a food fight, and then you would just cuddle up together. He would play with your hair while just talking about what ever came to mind. The day often ended in the two of you dozing off to sleep in each other’s arms.

Every single time Andrew won a stressful wrestling match, he would not fail to run over to you and yank you off your feet. He would twirl you around while covering your face in kisses. He was so happy everytime you congratulated him, he would go into a big long rant, going over the entire match, that you just watched, in great detail. But you couldn’t careless, because it was so cute and heart warming to see how excited and happy he got over these things.

Quick kisses in the halls is mandatory for Mr. Clark. He spots you while crossing paths in between classes, he’s stopping to give you a kiss and hug. And if you’re wearing his letterman, that might even earn you a wink.

Late night calls, just like him sneaking in through your window, is a must have. Just contemplating life and being completely open and honest is something he holds so close to his heart. At first, you never thought he could be someone so deep and so complex, but the more and more you received these calls, the more and more you understood just how much just talking means to him.

He’s a complete sweet heart and gentleman. There’s nothing else I need to say about that fact.

Laughter is a big must have in your relationship. After every long and meaningful talk the two of you share, making jokes and cheering the other up is always needed. He always wants to make sure you’re doing good and that you’re okay, all he wants is to make you happy. That’s why he does everything that he does. Just for you.

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mysticalhearth · 4 years ago

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War Horse - West End - February 27, 2014 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: MKV (HD) CAST: Sion Daniel Young (Albert Narracott), Josie Walker (Rose Narracott), Alistair Brammer (Billy Narracott), Alex Avery (Captain Nicholls), Steve North (Ted Narracott), Tom Hodgkins (Arthur Narracott) NOTES: Multi-cam pro-shot broadcast live to cinemas as part of National Theatre Live, Includes interval interview and documentary.

War Paint - Broadway - March 11, 2017 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT: MP4 (SD) CAST: Patti LuPone (Helena Rubinstein), Christine Ebersole (Elizabeth Arden), John Dossett (Tommy Lewis), Douglas Sills (Harry Fleming) NOTES: Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway transfer. Some changes for Broadway from the previous Goodman Theater production. Excellent performances from the entire cast with clear picture and great sound throughout; very good video. 2 DVDs. A War Paint - Broadway - April 29, 2017 (Matinee) (NYCG8R's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Patti LuPone (Helena Rubinstein), Christine Ebersole (Elizabeth Arden), John Dossett (Tommy Lewis), Douglas Sills (Harry Fleming) NOTES: The master gets caught during Face to Face. You can hear someone say “TURN IT OFF”. Blackout during that part. Wasted - Southwark Playhouse - 2018 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: MP4 (HD) CAST: Matthew Jacobs Morgan (Branwell Brontë), Molly Lynch (Anne Brontë), Natasha Barnes (Charlotte Brontë), Siobhan Athwal (Emily Brontë) We Are The Tigers - Off-Broadway - March, 2019 (StarCuffedJeans's master) FORMAT: MP4 (HD) CAST: Lauren Zakrin (Riley Williams), Wonu Ogunfowora (Cairo), Jenny Rose Baker (Kate Dalton), MiMi Scardulla (Reese), Kaitlyn Frank (Annleigh), Cathy Ang (Mattie Wheeler), Celeste Rose (Chess), Zoe Jensen (Farrah), Sydney Parra (Eva Sanchez), Louis Griffin (Clark) NOTES: Starts at the beginning of "I Just Wanna" and missing part of "Mattie's Lament." The theater was really full tonight so there are a good number of heads in this video, but they are worked around to the best of my ability. This is a super small theater (less than 160 seats) and at times the cast members were definitely singing to the camera and honestly giving their best performances because of it. All of the things on the upper level (the bathroom, the pathway, and the kitchen) are captured perfectly, and the zooms on the lower level (the living room and bench) look good as well. Obviously because this is a murder mystery kind of show the lighting can get a little bit dark, but my camera handles low lighting incredibly well. This is honestly the best video you could expect from this venue We Will Rock You - Germany (Cologne) - August, 2005 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Alex Melcher (Galileo), Vera Bolten (Scaramouche), Brigitte Oelke (Killer Queen), Martin Berger (Khashoggi), Michaela Kovarikova (Meat/Oz), DMJ (Brit/J.B.), James Sbano (Pop/Buddy/Bap), Harald Tauber (Teacher), Willemijn Verkaik NOTES: Multicam proshot We Will Rock You - Utrecht (The Netherlands) - October, 2010 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: John Vooijs (Galileo), Marjolein Teepen (Scaramouche), Pia Douwes (Killer Queen), Paul Donkers (Khashoggi), Floortje Smit (Meat/Oz), Ruud van Overdijk (Brit/J.B.), Rutger le Poole (Pop/Buddy/Bap) NOTES: Good capture. Heads in the way, but also a lot of good close-ups. Dubble DVD! We Will Rock You - West End - February 11, 2003 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Tony Vincent (Galileo), Hannah Jane Fox (Scaramouche), Sharon D Clarke (Killer Queen), Alexander Hanson (Khashoggi), Kerry Ellis (Meat/Oz), Nigel Clauzner (Brit/J.B.), Nigel Planer (Pop/Buddy/Bap) The Wedding Singer - Broadway - April 1, 2006 (Preview) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Stephen Lynch (Robbie Hart), Laura Benanti (Julia), Matthew Saldivar (Sammy), Kevin Cahoon (George), Rita Gardner (Rosie), Amy Spanger (Holly), Richard H Blake (Glen), Felicia Finley (Linda) NOTES: Includes pictures of outside of the theatre and playbill. This was before the changes were made to the production. Blackouts throughout the show. The Wedding Singer - Off-West End - March 1, 2020 (Matinee) (Closing Night) (Highlights) (queenofthedead's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Kevin Clifton (Robbie Hart), Rhiannon Chesterman (Julia), Ashley Emmerson (Sammy), Andrew Carthy (George), Sandra Dickinson (Rosie), Tara Verloop (Holly), Jonny Fines (Glen), Erin Bell (Linda), Lori Haley Fox (Angie), Andy Brady (David Fonda), Nathan Ryles (Harold Fonda), Jordan Crouch (Donnie), Aimee Moore (Tiffany), Simon Anthony (Shane McDonough), Paris Green (Donatella), Vanessa Grace Lee (Donatella’s Mother), Morgan Jackson (Mookie), Ellie Seaton (Crystal) NOTES: 38 minutes of act 1 of the closing performance, unobstructed. Welcome To The Club - Broadway - April 8, 1989 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Avery Schreiber (Milton), Bill Buell (Gus), Jodi Benson (Betty), Marcia Mitzman (Carol), Marilyn Sokol (Arlene), Sally Mayes (Winona), Samuel E Wright (Bruce), Scott Waara (Kevin), Scott Wentworth (Aaron), Terri White (Eve) NOTES: Filmed during previews. Well filmed from the balcony. Mostly a full stage shot. Some generational loss. Wenn Rosenblätter Fallen - Oberhausen - June 13, 2016 (Rumpel's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Rose), Anton Zetterholm (Till), Annemieke van Dam (Iris)

West Side Story - Hollywood Bowl - July 19, 2016 (SJ Bernly's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Jeremy Jordan (Tony), Solea Pfeiffer (Maria), Karen Olivo (Anita), Matthew James Thomas (Riff), George Akram (Bernardo), Drew Foster (Action), Jose Moreno Brooks (Chino), Anthony C Chatmon II (A-Rab), Kyle Selig (Baby John), Mike Schwitter (Big Deal), Jeff Smith (Diesel), Kevin Chamberlin (Krupke), Jennifer Sanchez (Rosalia), Erica Dorfler (Consuela) NOTES: This concert version of the show is abridged with shortened scenes, simple costumes, and no sets or choreography, but Jeremy, Solea, and Karen are absolutely phenomenal with soaring vocals and emotional performances. Very well captured with no dropouts, no obstruction, and no washout. The stage is filmed directly most of the time; the screens are occasionally filmed, usually when the actors are not onstage. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. West Side Story - Leicester Curve - December, 2019 (queenofthedead's master) FORMAT: MP4 (HD) CAST: Jamie Muscato (Tony), Adriana Ivelisse (Maria), Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anita), Ronan Burns (Riff), Jonathan Hermosa-Lopez (Bernardo), Isaac Gryn (Action), Damian Buhagiar (Chino), Ryan Anderson (A-Rab), Alex Christian (Baby John), Dale White (Big Deal), Michael O’Reilly (Diesel), Beth Hinton-Lever (Anybodys), Darren Bennett (Lt. Schrank), Christopher Wright (Krupke), Christopher Wright (Doc), Darren Bennett (Glad Hand), Mireia Mambo (Rosalia), Abigail Climer (Consuela), Thea Bunting (Graziella), Katie Lee (Velma), Richard Appiah-Sarpong (Pepe), Dominic Sibanda (Indio) NOTES: Missing 7 minutes at the beginning. No dropouts and no obstruction. West Side Story - Second Broadway Revival - February 23, 2009 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT: VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Matt Cavenaugh (Tony), Josefina Scaglione (Maria), Karen Olivo (Anita), Cody Green (Riff), George Akram (Bernardo), Curtis Holbrook (Action), Joey Haro (Chino), Kyle Coffman (A-Rab), Ryan Steele (Baby John), Tro Shaw (Anybodys), Steve Bassett (Lt. Schrank), Lee Sellars (Krupke), Greg Vinkler (Doc) NOTES: Stunning production of this revival. Josefina and Karen still steal the show. The cast was on fire and there was a lot of energy in the audience as it was the first performance on Broadway. There are some changes from the DC run, which work better. Beautiful production and capture with no obstructions. West Side Story - Second Broadway Revival - November 16, 2009 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Matt Cavenaugh (Tony), Josefina Scaglione (Maria), Karen Olivo (Anita), Wes Hart (u/s Riff), George Akram (Bernardo), Eric Hatch (u/s Action), Joey Haro (Chino), Kyle Coffman (A-Rab), Brendon Stimson (u/s Baby John), Joshua Buscher (Diesel), Mike Cannon (Snowboy), Kaitlin Mesh (Anybodys), Steve Bassett (Lt. Schrank), Lee Sellars (Krupke), Mark Zimmerman (s/b Doc), Lindsay Estelle Dunn (Velma), Michael Williams (u/s Pepe), Kaitlin Mesh (Zaza) West Side Story - Third Broadway Revival - January 6, 2020 (Preview) FORMAT: MKV (HD) CAST: Jordan Dobson (u/s Tony), Mia Pinero (u/s Maria), Yesenia Ayala (Anita), Corey John Snide (u/s Riff), Amar Ramasar (Bernardo), Dharon E Jones (Action), Jacob Guzman (Chino), Kevin Csolak (A-Rab), Matthew Johnson (Baby John), Tyler Eisenreich (Big Deal), Ahmad Simmons (Diesel), Daniel Ching (Snowboy), Zuri Noelle Ford (Anybodys), Thomas Jay Ryan (Lt. Schrank), Danny Wolohan (Krupke), Daniel Oreskes (Doc), Pippa Pearthree (Glad Hand), Lorna Courtney (Rosalia), Gabi Campo (Consuela), Marissa Brown (Francisca), Alexa de Barr (Graziella), Madison Vomastek (Velma), Gus Reed (Gee-tar), John Snide (Tiger), Carlos Gonzales (Pepe), Ricky Ubeda (Indio), Roman Cruz (Luis), Israel del Rosario (Anxious), Michaela Marfori (Nibbles), Marc Crousillat (Juano), Sheldon True (Toro), Stephanie Crousillat (Teresita), Marlon Geliz (Estella), Satori Folkes-Stone (Margarita), Uni-Seng Francois (Minnie), Jennifer Gruener (Pauline) NOTES: Wideshot. Stage right is slightly obstructed due to where the master was sitting. Good audio. SD M4V (567.0 MB) West Side Story - UK Tour - May 23, 2009 FORMAT: MP4 (HD) CAST: Daniel Koek (Tony), Hazel Gardner (u/s Maria), Jayde Westaby (Anita), Edd Post (u/s Riff), Dan Burton (Bernardo), Aki Omoshaybi (Chino), Ged Simmons (Lt. Schrank), Martin Chaimberain (Krupke) When We're Gone - Joe's Pub (2014) - March 12, 2014 FORMAT: MP4 (HD) CAST: Gerard Canonico (Todd), Jeremy Kushnier (John), Luke Wygodny (Ashton), Hannah Whitney (Rosie), Eric William Morris (Colin), Bradley Dean (William) NOTES: Concert performance.

The Wild Party (Lippa) - Encores! Off-Center - July 17, 2015 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Sutton Foster (Queenie), Steven Pasquale (Burrs), Brandon Victor Dixon (Black), Joaquina Kalukango (Kate), Miriam Shor (Madeline True), Talene Monahon (Mae), Ryan Andes (Eddie) NOTES: Excellent HD capture from the Encores Summer Series! The cast was terrific and full of energy giving everything they had. Great to see these songs performed again by this caliber of talent! A The Wild Party (Lippa) - Off-Broadway - 2000 (Highlights) (Press Reel's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Julia Murney (Queenie), Brian d'Arcy James (Burrs), Taye Diggs (Black), Idina Menzel (Kate), Alix Korey (Madeline True), Charles Dillon (Oscar d'Armano), Kevin Cahoon (Phil d'Armano), James Delisco Beeks (Max), Todd Anderson (Reno), Jennifer Cody (Mae), Kena Tangi Dorsey (Dolores), Felicia Finley (Rose Himmelsteen), Peter Kapetan (Sam Himmelsteen), Lawrence Keigwin (Jackie), Charlie Marcus (The Neighbor), Kristin McDonald (Nadine), Raymond Jaramillo McLeod (Eddie), Steven Pasquale (Cop), Megan Sikora (Peggy), Ron Todorowski (Kegs), Amanda Watkins (Ellie) The Winter's Tale - West End - November 26, 2015 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: MP4 (SD) CAST: Kenneth Branagh (Leontes), Dame Judi Dench (Paulina), Miranda Raison (Hermione), Jessie Buckley (Perdita), Hadley Fraser (Polixenes), Tom Bateman (Florizel), John Dagleish (Autolycus) The Winter's Tale - West End - November 26, 2015 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: MP4 (HD) CAST: Kenneth Branagh (Leontes), Dame Judi Dench (Paulina), Miranda Raison (Hermione), Jessie Buckley (Perdita), Hadley Fraser (Polixenes), Tom Bateman (Florizel), John Dagleish (Autolycus) The Witches of Eastwick - UK Tour - April 4, 2009 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: James Graeme (Clyde), Marti Pellow (Darryl), Poppy Tierney (Jane), Rachel Izen (Felicia), Rebecca Thornhill (Sukie), Ria Jones (Alex) NOTES: Beautifully filmed from the balcony, with a great mix of close-ups and full stage shots. Crystal clear. Widescreen. The Wiz - NBC Live! - December 3, 2015 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: MP4 (4K) CAST: Shanice Williams (Dorothy), David Alan Grier (Lion), Ne-Yo (Tinman), Elijah Kelley (Scarecrow), Uzo Aduba (Glinda), Queen Latifah (The Wiz), Mary J Blige (Evillene), Stephanie Mills (Aunt Em), Amber Riley (Addaperle) NOTES: A live production of the 1975 musical The Wiz produced for television; excellent video. A+ The Wizard of Oz (Webber) - First National Tour - September 28, 2013 FORMAT: VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Danielle Wade (Dorothy Gale), Jamie McKnight (Scarecrow/Hunk), Mike Jackson (Tin Man/Hickory), Lee MacDougall (Cowardly Lion/Zeke), Jacquelyn Piro Donovan (The Wicked Witch of the West/Miss Gulch), Cedric Smith (The Wizard of Oz/Professor Marvel), Robin Evan Willis (Glinda the Good Witch), Charlotte Moore (Aunt Em/Munchkin Barrister), Larry Mannell (Uncle Henry/Philippe/Head Guard) NOTES: Nice capture of Andrew Lloyd Webber's re-imagined classic; no obstruction and very little washout; a few quick dropouts in act one and a couple in act two, only last about three minutes all together; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums,and close-ups. The Woman in Black - West End - July 8, 2001 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Christopher Ravenscroft (Arthur Kipps), Sebastian Harcombe (The Actor) The Woman in White - Broadway - November 30, 2005 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Adam Brazier (Walter Hartwright), Angela Christian (Anne Catherick), Jill Paice (Laura Fairlie), Lisa Brescia (Marian Halcombe), Michael Ball (Count Fosco), Ron Bohmer (Sir Percival Glyde)

The Woman in White - West End - February 25, 2005 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Maria Friedman, Michael Ball, Adrian der Gregorian (u/s), Oliver Darley, Jill Paice, Elinor Collett (u/s) NOTES: Nice video with good closeups and zooms and great sound. Woman of the Year - Broadway - March 27, 1982 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Lauren Bacall (Tess Harding), Harry Guardino (Sam Craig), Eivind Harum (Alexi Petrikov), Roderick Cook (Gerald), Grace Keagy (Helga), Jamie Ross (Larry Donovan), Marilyn Cooper (Jan Donovan), Rex Everhart (Maury) NOTES: Good color video with clear sound with some generation loss, but a nice video. B+ Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - Broadway - December 29, 2010 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Sherie Rene Scott (Pepa), Laura Benanti (Candela), Patti LuPone (Lucia), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Ivan), Justin Guarini (Carlos), de’Adre Aziza (Paulina), Danny Burstein (Taxi Driver), Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Marisa), Mary Beth Peil (Pepa's Concierge/TV and Radio Announcer), Samantha Shafer (u/s Woman at Train/Ana) NOTES: Also includes press reels, cast/creative interviews and video of David Yazbek singing songs from the show.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - Broadway - January 2, 2011 (Matinee) FORMAT: MP3 (tracked) CAST: Sherie Rene Scott (Pepa), Laura Benanti (Candela), Patti LuPone (Lucia), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Ivan), Justin Guarini (Carlos), de’Adre Aziza (Paulina), Danny Burstein (Taxi Driver), Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Marisa), Mary Beth Peil (Pepa's Concierge/TV and Radio Announcer), Samantha Shafer (u/s Woman at Train/Ana) NOTES: Also includes press reels, cast/creative interviews and video of David Yazbek singing songs from the show. Wonderful Town - Television Production - November 30, 1958 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Rosalind Russell (Ruth Sherwood), Sydney Chaplin (Robert Baker), Jacquelyn McKeever (Eileen Sherwood), Joseph Buloff (Mr. Appopolous), Dort Clark (Chick Clark), Jordan Bentley (Wreck), Cris Alexander (Frank Lippencott), Jack Fletcher (Night Club Patron), Michele Burke (Helen Wade), Ted Beniades (“Speedy” Valenti), Isabella Hoopes (Mrs. Wade), Ray Weaver (Shore Patrolman), Gene Carrons (Violet), John Wheeler (Officer Lonigan), Don Grusso (Fireman) Wonderland - Broadway - March 23, 2011 (Preview) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Janet Dacal (Alice), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe/Ellie), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato/Chesire Cat), Danny Stiles (Morris the March Hare), Darren Ritchie (The Victorian Gentleman), Karen Mason (Edwina) NOTES: Very limited trade 3:1 at the master's request. Wonderland - Broadway - April 2, 2011 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT: MP4 (SD) CAST: Janet Dacal (Alice), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe/Ellie), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato/Chesire Cat), Danny Stiles (Morris the March Hare), Darren Ritchie (The Victorian Gentleman), Karen Mason (Edwina) NOTES: Beautiful bright capture of this short lived show that only played 31 previews and 33 performances. I thought this show was very enjoyable and fun with great music. Great performances and voices from the cast! A+ Wonderland - Broadway - May 12, 2011 (juniper47's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Janet Dacal (Alice), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe/Ellie), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato/Chesire Cat), Danny Stiles (Morris the March Hare) NOTES: Filmed in widescreen with very few obstructions except for a head blocking the farthest corners of downstage stage left and right, but very little is missed there. Very good video and excellent picture and sound. Wonderland - Broadway - May 12, 2011 (juniper47's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Janet Dacal (Alice), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe/Ellie), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato/Chesire Cat), Danny Stiles (Morris the March Hare) NOTES: Filmed in widescreen with very few obstructions except for a head blocking the farthest corners of downstage stage left and right, but very little is missed there. Very good video and excellent picture and sound. Wonderland - UK Tour - June 10, 2017 (Matinee) (bestworstcase's master) FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Rachael Wooding (Alice), Francesca Lara Gordon (u/s Mad Hatter), Naomi Morris (Chloe/Ellie), Dave Willetts (The White Rabbit), Wendi Peters (Queen of Hearts), Stephen Webb (Jack the White Knight), Kayi Ushe (Caterpillar), Dominic Owen (El Gato/Chesire Cat), Ben Kerr (Morris the March Hare) NOTES: DVD menu states June 6 2017 matinee, but all other evidence, even the master's weebly claim it's June 10 2017. Good video! Wonderland (Beth Steel Play) - Hampstead Theatre - July 14, 2014 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT: MP4 (SD) CAST: Unknown NOTES: Livestreamed April 2020. The Worst Witch - West End - August 22, 2019 (Matinee) (wheredidtherockgo's master) FORMAT: MTS CAST: Danielle Bird (Mildred Hubble), Rosie Abraham (Ethel Hallow), Molly-Grace Cutler (Miss Bat/Piano/Guitar/Cello/Dulcimer), Meg Forgan (Fenella Feverfew/Bass Guitar), Rachel Heaton (Miss Hardbroom), Rebecca Killick (Maud Spellbody), Emma Lau (Drusilla Paddock), Megan Leigh Mason (Miss Drill/Guitar/Drums/Percussion/Clarinet/Bass Guitar), Polly Lister (Agatha/Miss Cackle), Consuela Rolle (Enid Nightshade), Lauryn Redding (Griselda Blackwood/Sax) NOTES: A very good show! It’s a show aimed more toward kids so there was a lot of kids in the audience. An amazing performance by Polly Lister as Agatha/Miss Cackle in particular. The Wrong Man - Off-Broadway - November, 2019 (StarCuffedJeans's master) FORMAT: MP3 (untracked) CAST: Joshua Henry (Duran), Ciara Renée (Mariana), Ryan Vasquez (Man in Black), Amber Pickens, Anoop Desai, Debbie Christine Tjong, Julius Williams, Libby Lloyd, Malik Shabazz Kitchen, Tilly Evans-Krueger NOTES: Near perfect HD capture of this new Off-Broadway show with fabulous performances by the whole cast. There is some wandering throughout but overall a very centered orchestra video with extremely vivid colors. Please do not post screenshots of this video on Twitter ever. Gifs on Tumblr are okay after the NFT date, but don't go linking things to actors and shows. Das Wunder von Bern - Hamburg - July 6, 2015 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Ruben (Matthias Lubanski), Vera Bolten (Christa Lubanski), Patrick Imhof (alt. Richard Lubanski), Marie Lumpp (Ingrid Lubanski), Patrick A. Stamme (alt. Bruno Lubanski), Elisabeth Hübert (Anette Ackermann), Florian Soyka (alt. Paul Ackermann), Robin Brosch (Sepp Herberger(Bohse), Jogi Kaiser (Tiburski/Putzfrau/Adi Dassler), Tetje Mierendorf (Pfarrer Keuchel), Alexandra Farkic/Franziska Trunte/Esther Mink (Wunderfräulein), Dominik Hees (Helmut Rahn), Mark Weigel (Fritz Walter), Dennis Henschel (Berni Klodt), Robin Koger (Horst Eckel), Matteo Vigna (Max Morlock), Hendrik Schall (Toni Turek), Matt Cox (Werner Kohlmeyer), Daniel Therrien (Ottmar Walter), Giuliano Mercoli (Josef Posipal), Fabian Kaiser (u/s Karl mai/Fußballartist), Dominik Kaiser (Hans Schäfer/Fußballartist) NOTES: This video was recorded right after some changes on the show were made (doesn't include the new song which will be published on 11th July, 2015). Full show; beautiful picture quality and nice close-ups but rather shaky in the beginning/end of both acts Das Wunder von Bern - Hamburg - July 23, 2015 FORMAT: VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Tanja Schön (u/s Christa Lubanski), Patrick Imhof (alt Richard Lubanski), Marie Lumpp (Ingrid Lubanski), David Jakobs (Bruno Lubanski), Shari Lynn Stewen (alt Anette Ackermann), Patrick A Stamme (alt Paul Ackermann), Mark Weigel (Sepp Herberger/Bohse), Michael Ophelders (alt Tiburski/Putzfrau im Hotel/Adi Dassler), Tetje Mierendorf (Pfarrer Keuchel), Alexandra Farkic (Wunderfräulein), Amaya Keller (Wunderfräulein), Franziska Trunte (Wunderfräulein), Dominik Hees (Helmut Rahn), Florian Soyka (alt Fritz Walter), Hendrik Schall (alt Berni Klodt), Robin Koger (Horst Eckel), Matteo Vigna (Max Morlock), Fabian Kaiser (Toni Turek), James Cook (Werner Kohlmeyer), Daniel Therrien (Ottmar Walter), Pasha Antonov (Josef Posipal), Adrian Fogel (Kar Mai/Fußballartist), Dominik Kaiser (Hans Schäfer/Fußballartist) NOTES: "Julius" as Matthias Lubanski. Full show. Great picture quality and beautiful close-ups, though some little obstruction due a railing. The last few minutes of both acts are shot blind without zooms but still capturing the action on stage

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1 under-the-radar move to love from each NFL team this offseason

These low-risk moves could pay off big in 2019.

The 2019 NFL offseason had no shortage of big moves. Odell Beckham Jr. became a Brown. Earl Thomas left behind the Seahawks’ once-fearsome defense for the Ravens’ currently fearsome one. The Cardinals drafted a first-round quarterback and then, less than 24 hours later, traded another one away.

Those ripple wave transactions will help shift the balance of power across the league, but it may be the signings, draft picks, and unheralded trades that help decide Super Bowl winners in the years to come. This spring has been another typically busy round of roster filling that elevates journeymen, late-round draft picks, and undrafted free agents to hero status from a handful of fortunate teams.

So which undervalued players could be the linchpin of a postseason run? Here are the non-headlining moves — the Day 3 picks and budget signings — who should create major value for their teams in 2019.

Arizona Cardinals

Drafted WRs Hakeem Butler (fourth round) and KeeSean Johnson (sixth)

With Larry Fitzgerald entering his 16th NFL season, first-year head coach Kliff Kingsbury absolutely needed playmakers to take pressure off rookie quarterback Kyler Murray and one-time Pro Bowl tailback David Johnson. Rookies Butler and Johnson — selected after second-round playmaker Andy Isabella — fit the bill. Butler is a 6’5 physical specimen who can torch defenders downfield, while KeeSean Johnson was an uber-productive target for a 12-win Fresno State team in 2018.

More importantly, both fit perfectly into Kingsbury’s Air Raid scheme.

Atlanta Falcons

Drafted RB Qadree Ollison (fifth round)

Ollison is the latest in a fine line of skill players who stand out for a once-proud Pitt program that slowly devolved into an ouroboros of mediocrity. The 225-pound back averaged more than six yards per carry as a senior and could slide directly into some of the carries vacated when Tevin Coleman signed with the 49ers.

Baltimore Ravens

Re-signed QB Robert Griffin III (two years, $4 million)

Lamar Jackson averaged 17 carries per start as a rookie, so making sure the Ravens have a veteran backup was a priority this spring. Who better than the man who lived the cautionary tale of what taking unnecessary abuse can do to a budding young mobile quarterback? RGIII has already served as a valuable mentor for Jackson, and now he’ll serve the same role for the next two years while making less than one-ninth what Joe Flacco will.

Buffalo Bills

Signed CB Kevin Johnson (one year, $3 million)

Johnson never lived up to his first-round status with the Texans thanks to injuries, so he had to take a low-cost prove-it deal with the Bills instead. He’ll have the chance to shine while filling a position of moderate need in Buffalo — who sneakily had one of the league’s top defenses in 2018.

Carolina Panthers

Signed WR Chris Hogan (one year, $1.45 million)

It’s probably not a great sign the receiver-starved Patriots didn’t re-sign Hogan, but Cam Newton badly needs targets. The 30-year-old Hogan led the league in yards per catch in 2016 and averaged more than 15 yards per reception in 2018. He and Torrey Smith will help occupy safeties in Charlotte.

Chicago Bears

Signed S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (one year, $3 million)

Clinton-Dix’s star has faded considerably, but he’s still the player who once held the Packers’ unraveling secondary together like a stretched piece of duct tape. He’ll have the chance to replace Adrian Amos’ box safety production at a fraction of the cost.

Cincinnati Bengals

Drafted DT Renell Wren (fourth round)

Wren was one of college football’s most athletic defensive tackles. The less said about Cincinnati’s free agent signings, the better.

Cleveland Browns

Signed TE Demetrius Harris (two years, $6 million)

With Harris and David Njoku, Baker Mayfield will have his pick of hulking athletic targets to stretch defenses up the seam. Given Mayfield’s penchant for connecting with his tight ends, Harris could be in store for a breakout year.

Dallas Cowboys

Signed DT Christian Covington (one year, $2.5 million)

Covington was effective in a rotational role over four years with the Texans. At 25 years old, he’s young and versatile enough to make a splash transitioning from Houston’s 3-4 defense to a larger role in Dallas’s 4-3.

Denver Broncos

Drafted LB Justin Hollins (fifth round)

General manager John Elway was more into big splashes this offseason, so there weren’t many small moves in Denver. But hey, the whole Drew Lock situation worked out pretty well!

Detroit Lions

Signed RB C.J. Anderson (one year, $1.5 million)

If you’re looking for a veteran to spell a versatile young back who was once an SEC star, Anderson — a 1,000-yard rusher in 2017 — is your guy. He was a masterful Todd Gurley replacement in spurts for the Rams last year, and now he’ll serve the same role for Kerryon Johnson.

Green Bay Packers

Drafted DL Kingsley Keke (fifth round)

The Packers gave Kenny Clark a high-upside stand-in with Keke, an athletic run stopper with a penchant for getting around blocks and into the backfield. He’s valuable insurance if Clark prices himself out of re-signing in Green Bay after 2020.

Houston Texans

Signed S Jahleel Addae (one year, $1.1 million)

Houston gets a battle-tested veteran to play behind or alongside Justin Reid. Addae’s ability to handle duties in the slot should add some extra versatility to a secondary that’s long on raw talent but also features some weird fits by combining players like Reid, Aaron Colvin, a 35-year-old Johnathan Joseph, and whatever Bradley Roby can provide.

Indianapolis Colts

Signed RB Spencer Ware (one year, $1.3 million)

He’s averaged 4.6 yards per carry for his career as a change-of-pace back, and Ware’s such a good checkdown option Alex Smith dialed him up for more than 30 receiving yards per game in 2016. Patrick Mahomes didn’t need him as much, but Andrew Luck might.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Signed WR Chris Conley (two years, $4.6 million)

Conley will be counted on to bring some of his spread offense skill to Nick Foles’ passing attack. Foles needs all the viable red zone threats he can get, and at 6’3 Conley gives the Jacksonville receiving corps another big target alongside DJ Chark.

Kansas City Chiefs

Drafted RB Darwin Thompson (sixth round)

Thompson runs like he’s been shot out of a cannon and was an advanced stats darling. He’s going to feast in the Chiefs’ murder-you-to-death offense.

Los Angeles Chargers

Drafted DT Cortez Broughton (seventh round)

The Chargers needed defensive line depth with Brandon Mebane now 34 years old, Darius Philon gone, and Corey Liuget’s future not yet decided. Broughton is a stout gap-shooter who had 18.5 tackles for loss as a senior at Cincinnati.

Los Angeles Rams

Drafted OT David Edwards (fifth round)

Andrew Whitworth remains effective at left tackle, but he flirted with retirement this offseason and is 37 years old. Adding a member of Wisconsin’s assembly line of NFL blocking talent is a low-risk insurance policy for the aging blindside protector.

Miami Dolphins

Drafted LB Andrew Van Ginkel (fifth round)

Van Ginkel has done nothing but exceed expectations after going from a redshirt year at South Dakota to all-conference honors at Wisconsin. Now he joins a rebuilding team with a need at linebacker and a head coach who made his bones in New England thanks in part to his ability to turn discarded and castoff players into NFL contributors.

Minnesota Vikings

Drafted G Dru Samia (fourth round)

Samia’s an aggressive run blocker who can clear a path for Dalvin Cook to reach his potential. More importantly, he’s a stable enough pocket protector to slide into the starting lineup should Josh Kline or Pat Elflein disappoint in 2019.

New England Patriots

Signed DT Mike Pennel (two years, $5 million)

Signing Pennel means the Patriots no longer have to risk running at him in the two games they play each year against the Jets. The former New York starter will instantly improve New England’s D-line rotation between the tackles. His run-stopping prowess is badly needed.

New Orleans Saints

Signed RB Latavius Murray (four years, $14.4 million)

New Orleans saves about $1.4 million annually by rolling with Murray rather than Mark Ingram as the thunder to Alvin Kamara’s lightning in the backfield. The 230-pound former Vikings and Raiders back has scored 26 touchdowns over his last three seasons.

New York Giants

Drafted CB Julian Love (fourth round)

Trailing in the water behind the iceberg that was the Daniel Jones pick was Love, an ultra-productive Notre Dame cornerback whose game should translate well in a needy New York secondary. If Landon Collins’ experience is any indication, whatever gains Love makes with the Giants will serve him well when he signs a mega-deal somewhere else in 2023.

New York Jets

Signed RB Ty Montgomery (one year, $895,000)

New York has the option to back up Le’Veon Bell with the poor man’s version of himself, a versatile dual-threat runner who was once instrumental to the Packers’ offensive flexibility. Mistakes doomed his tenure in Green Bay and he didn’t have much to offer the Ravens, but the former college wideout is only 26 and remains a useful tool who can bail out Sam Darnold in checkdown situations.

Oakland Raiders

Drafted DE Maxx Crosby (fourth round)

The league’s most toothless pass rush got a little more bite by adding Crosby, who had 18.5 sacks and 35.5 tackles for loss in his final two seasons at Eastern Michigan. He’ll slide right into a young defensive end rotation that’s full of potential (but could also implode in an amazing display of Jon Gruden schadenfreude).

Philadelphia Eagles

Signed S Andrew Sendejo (one year, $1.3 million)

Is the soon-to-be 32-year-old Sendejo washed up after missing 11 games last season? The Eagles didn’t have to pay much to find out. If he can return to form, Philadelphia picked up a heady veteran to anchor its secondary at a bargain price.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Drafted DE/OLB Sutton Smith (sixth round)

Smith is extremely small for an NFL pass rusher (6’0, 232 pounds), but he was the nation’s most disruptive player over his last two seasons at Northern Illinois. He’s a gamble, but even a fraction of that production would give Pittsburgh a valuable counterbalance to T.J. Watt’s edge rush.

San Francisco 49ers

Signed CB Jason Verrett (one year, $3.6 million)

This was possibly the most boom-or-bust signing of 2019. If the Niners can keep Verrett healthy, they get a borderline All-Pro at cornerback. If not, they write off $3 million.

Seattle Seahawks

Signed G Mike Iupati (one year, $2.75 million)

Seattle’s embattled offensive line got some modest improvements in 2019, and that includes the 32-year-old Iupati. He remains a dynamic run blocker when healthy, and that could clear the path for an even bigger year from Chris Carson.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Drafted WR Scott Miller (sixth round)

Tampa is in need of a slot receiver who can take some pressure from Mike Evans’ shoulders after losing Adam Humphries this spring. Enter Miller, who averaged more than 16 yards per catch at Bowling Green as a senior and led the Falcons in most receiving categories in each of the past three years.

Tennessee Titans

Signed DT Brent Urban (one year, $1.25 million)

Tennessee didn’t have to spend much to acquire one of the anchors of a potent Baltimore defense. Urban is a lane-clogging presence who should add extra power to the Titans’ already solid run defense.

Washington

Drafted WR Kelvin Harmon (sixth round)

Washington made a bevy of Day 3 picks, but none may be as impactful as Harmon. The NC State standout (more than 2,200 total receiving yards his last two seasons) could take on a significant role for a franchise with more questions than answers at wide receiver in 2019.

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2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards Nominations: See The Full List

It should come as no surprise to anyone existing in the year of our Lord 2019 that two pop culture behemoths reign supreme: Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones. But don’t tell that to Notorious RBG.

On Tuesday (May 14), the nominees for the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards were announced and Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, and the Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary RBG lead the nominations with four apiece. But Netflix charmer To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before isn’t far behind with three nods of its own — including recognition in top categories like Best Movie and Best Kiss for Lana Condor and Breakthrough Performance nominee Noah Centineo’s swoon-worthy smooch.

While lovebirds/relatives Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen weren’t nominated in that beloved category, Game of Thrones did score a nod for Best Show for the third year in a row, and earned not one but two nominations for her badass portrayal of Arya Stark in Season 8: Best Hero (going head to head with the night’s host, Zachary Levi) and Best Fight for her epic showdown with the White Walkers.

Meanwhile, new categories this year include Reality Royalty, Most Meme-able Moment, and Best Real-Life Hero, which includes nominees RBG, rock climber Alex Honnold, and tennis icon Serena Williams.

And the best part is you can start voting right now — yes, now! Vote for your faves at vote.mtv.com, and by direct messaging @MTVAwards on Twitter and Facebook Messenger. Don’t forget to tune into MTV Movie & TV Awards on Monday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Vote now for your 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards nominees:

BEST MOVIE

Avengers: Endgame

BlacKkKlansman

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

BEST SHOW

Big Mouth

Game of Thrones

Riverdale

Schitt’s Creek

The Haunting of Hill House

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A MOVIE

Amandla Stenberg (Starr Carter) — The Hate U Give

Lady Gaga (Ally) — A Star is Born

Lupita Nyong’o (Red) — Us

Rami Malek (Freddie Mercury) — Bohemian Rhapsody

Sandra Bullock (Malorie) — Bird Box

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHOW

Elisabeth Moss (June Osborne/Offred) — The Handmaid’s Tale

Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) — Game of Thrones

Gina Rodriguez (Jane Villanueva) — Jane the Virgin

Jason Mitchell (Brandon) — The Chi

Kiernan Shipka (Sabrina Spellman) — Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

BEST HERO

Brie Larson (Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel) — Captain Marvel

John David Washington (Ron Stallworth) — BlacKkKlansman

Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) — Game of Thrones

Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man) — Avengers: Endgame

Zachary Levi (Billy Batson/Shazam) — Shazam!

BEST VILLAIN

Jodie Comer (Villanelle) — Killing Eve

Joseph Fiennes (Commander Fred Waterford) — The Handmaid’s Tale

Josh Brolin (Thanos) — Avengers: Endgame

Lupita Nyong’o (Red) — Us

Penn Badgley (Joe Goldberg) — You

BEST KISS

Camila Mendes & Charles Melton (Veronica Lodge & Reggie Mantle) — Riverdale

Jason Momoa & Amber Heard (Aquaman & Mera) — Aquaman

Ncuti Gatwa & Connor Swindells (Eric Effiong & Adam Groff) — Sex Education

Noah Centineo & Lana Condor (Peter Kavinsky & Lara Jean) — To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

Tom Hardy & Michelle Williams (Eddie Brock/Venom & Anne Weying) — Venom

REALITY ROYALTY

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta

The Bachelor

The Challenge

Vanderpump Rules

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE

Awkwafina (Peik Lin Goh) — Crazy Rich Asians

Dan Levy (David Rose) — Schitt’s Creek

John Mulaney (Andrew Glouberman) — Big Mouth

Marsai Martin (Little Jordan Sanders) — Little

Zachary Levi (Billy Batson/Shazam) — Shazam!

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Awkwafina (Peik Lin Goh) — Crazy Rich Asians

Haley Lu Richardson (Stella) — Five Feet Apart

Mj Rodriguez (Blanca Rodriguez) — Pose

Ncuti Gatwa (Eric Effiong) — Sex Education

Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky) — To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

BEST FIGHT

Avengers: Endgame — Captain America vs. Thanos

Captain Marvel — Captain Marvel vs. Minn-Erva

Game of Thrones — Arya Stark vs. the White Walkers

RBG — Ruth Bader Ginsburg vs. Inequality

WWE Wrestlemania — Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair

BEST REAL–LIFE HERO

Alex Honnold — Free Solo

Hannah Gadsby — Nanette

Roman Reigns — WWE SmackDown

Ruth Bader Ginsburg — RBG

Serena Williams — Being Serena

MOST FRIGHTENED PERFORMANCE

Alex Wolff (Peter) — Hereditary

Linda Cardellini (Anna Tate-Garcia) — The Curse of La Llorona

Rhian Rees (Dana Haines) — Halloween

Sandra Bullock (Malorie) — Bird Box

Victoria Pedretti (Nell Crain) — The Haunting of Hill House

BEST DOCUMENTARY

At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal

McQueen

Minding the Gap

RBG

Surviving R. Kelly

BEST HOST

Gayle King — CBS This Morning

Nick Cannon — Wild ‘n Out

Nick Cannon — The Masked Singer

RuPaul — RuPaul’s Drag Race

Trevor Noah — The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

MOST MEME-ABLE MOMENT

Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club — The Lilo Dance

Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood — Ray J’s Hat

RBG — The Notorious RBG

RuPaul’s Drag Race — Asia O’Hara’s butterfly finale fail

The Bachelor — Colton Underwood jumps the fence

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Books coming out this week: The Third Hotel, Finding Yvonne, and more

Here we are in the dog days of summer. There are just a few weeks left for relaxing beach vacations, lazy pool days, and summer Fridays spent frolicking in the sun. If you haven't checked nearly enough things off your summer bucket list, now's the time to get on it. Or, if you'd rather just chill out in the air conditioning, you could always work on tackling your summer reading list. The books coming out this week are a great place to start.

This is a big week, because there are 19-yes, 19-books coming out this week that I highly recommend. In keeping with the theme of “summer's almost over, but there's still time,” there's a second wind of beach reads and summer romance novels on this list. So if you thought you'd read the best books that chick lit had to offer this summer, there's a whole crop of new titles to dive into. Or, if you're already looking to fall and craving a more atmospheric read, this is a big week for historical fiction, too.

Here are 19 books coming out this week that you don't want to miss.

1. The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg, out August 7th

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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Clare, recently widowed and still grieving the loss of her husband, decides to attend a film festival in Havana that they bought tickets to. But once there, she spots him in front of museum, plain as day. Clare follows her husband around Havana, reflecting on their marriage, thinking about her childhood, and searching for answers. The more you read, the less you'll know what's real and what isn't.

2. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert, out August 7th

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Remember when you were a senior in high school and everyone kept asking, So, what do you want to do with your life? As if you were supposed to have all the answers at age 18? That's where Yvonne is. She's about to graduate from high school and she's questioning whether or not she's talented enough to pursue a career as a violist. Then, when she unexpectedly gets pregnant, her future becomes even less clear. Finding Yvonne is a moving read for anyone who's ever been unsure about what comes next. (So, all of us.)

3. The Bucket List by Georgia Clark, out August 7th

Atria/Emily Bestler Books

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When Lacey is diagnosed with the BCRA1 gene mutation (a.k.a. the breast cancer gene), she makes a bucket list for her boobs. Yep, she writes down everything she wants to do with and for her boobs before the possibility of a preventative double mastectomy comes. The Bucket List is the sweet, sexy, and sex positive women's fiction book you need to read before summer is over.

4. The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis, out August 7th

Dutton

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In 1928, Clara is a teacher at the Grand Central School of Art, a glamorous institution inside of Grand Central Terminal in New York City. In 1974, Virginia works in the once-glamorous terminal's information booth. When Virginia uncovers the lost art school from decades prior, she becomes determined to restore the building to the beauty it once was. The Masterpiece is a must-read for historians, art lovers, and New Yorkers alike.

5. Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere by Maeve Higgins, out August 7th

Penguin Books

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Warning: Do not read Maeve Higgins' new collection of essays in public. You will laugh yourself silly and look like a complete lunatic. From the frustrating process of getting a visa to her hilariously less-than-perfect shopping trip to Rent the Runway, Maeve insightfully reflects on the experiences that have helped her find her place in America. This is Aesop's Fables for millennials.

6. Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon, out August 7th

Scribner

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Florence and Elsie have been best friends since they were kids. Now, in their eighties, they live in the Cherry Tree home for the elderly. Florence often struggles with her memory, but Elsie always helps her remember. When a man shows up who looks like someone from her past-someone who died 60 years ago-Florence really starts digging. What a wonderful and entertaining feel good story. Read this one with your BFF.

7. Our House by Louise Candlish, out August 7th

Berkley Books

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There's still time to get your fill of summer thrillers, and we suggest starting with Our House. When Fiona comes home to see strangers moving into her house, she assumes it's a mistake. But then, she realizes her estranged husband Bram and their sons aren't anywhere to be found. Needless to say, as Fiona tries to regain control of the situation, you're in for a roller coaster ride of twisted ups and downs.

8. Goodbye, Paris by Anstey Harris, out August 7th

Touchstone

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Goodbye, Paris is a quirky, charming read about friendship and perseverance. After Grace, the owner of an instrument repair shop, is forced to end her long-distance love affair with David, she retreats into isolation and bows out of a cello-making competition. But with the help of a customer and her shop assistant, she puts the pieces back together and finds happiness again.

9. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, out August 7th

Inkshares

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When Maxine's husband leaves her for his 22-year-old secretary, she decides to claim a new title: She's going to compete in the Mrs. American Pie pageant. But there's just one problem: She needs a family in order to win. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is nonstop fun from start to finish. Oh, and Laura Dern is already adapting the book for TV. So yeah, you're going to want to read it now.

10. If They Come for Us by Fatimah Asghar, out August 7th

One World

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Don't miss Fatimah Asghar's collection of poems about race, identity, family, and loss. It's a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

11. Smothered by Autumn Chiklis, out August 7th

Wednesday Books

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Lou had big plans for her post-grad life. After graduating from Columbia summa cum laude, she thought she'd be settling into a new job, apartment, and lifestyle. But instead, with no job and no prospects, she's moving back in with her parents. Through journal entries, texts, and emails-and even job applications and prescriptions-Lou takes readers along for the ride as she tries to figure out her next step (and figure out how to get her controlling mom from watching her every move). It's a quick, fun read that'll make you laugh out loud.

12. Hope Never Dies: An Obama/Biden Mystery by Andrew Shaffer, out August 7th

Quirk Books

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Oh yes. This book is exactly what it looks like: a fictional mystery starring President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as they try to take action against America's opioid epidemic. If you miss 44 and his trusty sidekick, Hope Never Dies is the fanfiction you didn't know you needed. Honestly? I'd read a whole series about this bromance.

13. The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting, out August 7th

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Hello, hockey-themed romance novels. You are the genre I didn't know existed but now suddenly cannot live without. In The Good Luck Charm, Lilah's ex Ethan (who dumped her to focus on his budding hockey career) returns to try to win her back. When she realizes why he's keeping her so close, the hurt comes rushing back all over again. If you love rom-coms, don't miss this second chance romance novel.

14. If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim, out August 7th

William Morrow

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Haemi and her family flee to a refugee camp during the Korean War when she's just 16 years old. Every night she escapes the camp for a few hours with her friend Kyunghwan. As the two grow close, Kyungwhan's wealthy cousin, Jisoo, makes plans to marry Haemi. As the story progresses, Haemi reflects on the choice she made to marry Jisoo, considering the life she has and the life that could have been. Don't miss this complex, heartbreaking tale of how one decision can change everything.

15. No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists by Keiko Agena, out August 7th

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This is not your average journal. It's a workbook filled with writing prompts, activities, and exercises ranging from “Draw what change feels like” to “Describe the perfect funeral for a project you loved that ended.” If you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or in your head about your creative pursuits, Keiko Agena can help you rediscover your inner artist.

16. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson, out August 7th

Flatiron Books

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Professor Anders Larsen is a museum curator in Denmark. Tina Hopgod is the wife of a farmer in England over 700 miles away. When Tina writes a letter to her former professor who has since passed, Anders responds on his behalf. And thus begins their correspondence via snail mail. This sweet novel, which unfolds through a series of letters, is a short but spellbinding story of life and friendship.

17. The Drama Teacher by Koren Zailckas, out August 7th

Crown Publishing Group

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I love a good unreliable narrator, which is exactly what Gracie is in The Drama Teacher. She's hiding a lot about who she is and where she's from. When she fibs her way into a job as a high school drama teacher to save her family's house from foreclosure, Gracie's lying ways get a bit out of hand. Koren Zailckas will keep you on your toes until the very last page.

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Emerson, Georgia, and Marley are best friends who met at a weight-loss camp when they were teens. When Emerson passes away, she leaves behind a final wish for her besties: face the fears they carried from their teen years into adulthood. Don't miss this emotional read about love, friendship, and self-acceptance.

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When a teenager named Becky goes missing, everyone joins in on the search. The Reservoir Tapes is a collection of stories from those in her community about life before she disappeared, as told to an interviewer. If you read Jon McGregor's companion novel Reservoir 13, this will leave you with even more questions about Becky's disappearance.

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Books coming out this week: The Third Hotel, Finding Yvonne, and more

Here are 19 books coming out this week that you don't want to miss.

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Books coming out this week: The Third Hotel, Finding Yvonne, and more

Here are 19 books coming out this week that you don't want to miss.

1. The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg, out August 7th

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3. The Bucket List by Georgia Clark, out August 7th

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4. The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis, out August 7th

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8. Goodbye, Paris by Anstey Harris, out August 7th

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Books coming out this week: The Third Hotel, Finding Yvonne, and more

Here are 19 books coming out this week that you don't want to miss.

1. The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg, out August 7th

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

available at Amazon | $20

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2. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert, out August 7th

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

available at Amazon | $17.99

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3. The Bucket List by Georgia Clark, out August 7th

Atria/Emily Bestler Books

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4. The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis, out August 7th

Dutton

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5. Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere by Maeve Higgins, out August 7th

Penguin Books

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6. Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon, out August 7th

Scribner

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7. Our House by Louise Candlish, out August 7th

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8. Goodbye, Paris by Anstey Harris, out August 7th

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9. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, out August 7th

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10. If They Come for Us by Fatimah Asghar, out August 7th

One World

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Don't miss Fatimah Asghar's collection of poems about race, identity, family, and loss. It's a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

11. Smothered by Autumn Chiklis, out August 7th

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12. Hope Never Dies: An Obama/Biden Mystery by Andrew Shaffer, out August 7th

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13. The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting, out August 7th

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14. If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim, out August 7th

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15. No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists by Keiko Agena, out August 7th

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16. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson, out August 7th

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17. The Drama Teacher by Koren Zailckas, out August 7th

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18. Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins, out August 7th

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19. The Reservoir Tapes by Jon McGregor, out August 7th

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Here are 19 books coming out this week that you don't want to miss.

1. The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg, out August 7th

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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2. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert, out August 7th

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

available at Amazon | $17.99

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3. The Bucket List by Georgia Clark, out August 7th

Atria/Emily Bestler Books

available at Amazon | $23.40

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4. The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis, out August 7th

Dutton

available at Amazon | $20.80

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5. Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere by Maeve Higgins, out August 7th

Penguin Books

available at Amazon | $16

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6. Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon, out August 7th

Scribner

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7. Our House by Louise Candlish, out August 7th

Berkley Books

available at Amazon | $20.80

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8. Goodbye, Paris by Anstey Harris, out August 7th

Touchstone

available at Amazon | $24.99

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9. Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, out August 7th

Inkshares

available at Amazon | $15.99

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10. If They Come for Us by Fatimah Asghar, out August 7th

One World

available at Amazon | $16.00

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Don't miss Fatimah Asghar's collection of poems about race, identity, family, and loss. It's a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

11. Smothered by Autumn Chiklis, out August 7th

Wednesday Books

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12. Hope Never Dies: An Obama/Biden Mystery by Andrew Shaffer, out August 7th

Quirk Books

available at Amazon | $9.44

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13. The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting, out August 7th

Forever

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14. If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim, out August 7th

William Morrow

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15. No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists by Keiko Agena, out August 7th

TarcherPerigee

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16. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson, out August 7th

Flatiron Books

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17. The Drama Teacher by Koren Zailckas, out August 7th

Crown Publishing Group

available at Amazon | $27.00

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18. Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins, out August 7th

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19. The Reservoir Tapes by Jon McGregor, out August 7th

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8 English Art Terms You Should Know

The words we use to talk about art can often seem opaque—and not just when they take the form of foreign languages like French and German. Yet this lexicon is an invaluable tool to have in your arsenal when thinking about and analyzing art. With roots in far-flung historical moments and art movements, the following eight English art terms will set you well on your way to discussing all kinds of art like a pro.

Canon (Canonical)

Épouse de Francesco del Giocondo, dite Mona Lisa, ou la Joconde (Wife of Francesco del Giocondo, called Mona Lisa, or la Joconde), 1503-1506. Leonardo da Vinci Musée du Louvre

Las Meninas, 1656. Diego Velázquez Museo Nacional del Prado

Differing little in spelling but significantly in meaning from its double-N homophone “cannon,” “canon” comes from the Greek word kanōn, meaning a measuring rod, rule, or model. The term was first used within the context of Christianity to refer to the faith’s accepted guidelines and, later, to official, church-decreed regulations. As early as the fourth century A.D., the parts of the Bible that were considered to be the word of God were deemed to be of the canon, or canonical.

Over time, the concept of a canon expanded to a wide range of fields, from literature, film, and music to philosophy and even geography. Today, it generally refers to the established works, individuals, or theories that form the historical backbone of a particular discipline or genre. Spanning from antiquity through the contemporary era, canonized artworks are generally privileged in art history courses, museum exhibitions, and other art world institutions—venerated as exemplars of the movements they represent, and of art historical progression.

The canon has received its fair share of criticism for prioritizing Western art created by white males, with scholarly efforts emerging at the end of the 20th century to critically assess and broaden it. In addition to the overarching art historical canon, individual artistic movements or national traditions may be said to have their own canons.

Painterly

Starry Night, 1889. Vincent van Gogh The Museum of Modern Art, New York

“Painterly” art is characterized by visible brushstrokes that evidence the hand of the artist and call attention to the nature of the artwork—in other words, to its paintingness. Painterly work is looser and less tightly controlled, contrasting with linear work, which is defined by discrete outlines and borders, as well as smooth, inconspicuous paint application. Linear painting took center stage during the Renaissance, when an interest in creating the illusion of three-dimensional space flourished—though Venetians Titian and Jacopo Tintoretto, among others, also celebrated a painterly technique with expressive, unpolished brushstrokes.

In the centuries that followed, artists who advanced a painterly approach proliferated, from Baroque painters like Peter Paul Rubens, to Impressionists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Berthe Morisot, to Post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh.

“Painterly” need not apply only to paintings; it can also describe elements of works in other mediums that suggest a painted quality. In photography, for example, such works abounded in the 19th-century Pictorialist movement, whose practitioners aimed to elevate the status of their fledgling medium by making their images resemble paintings through atmospheric colors, hazy forms, and surface brush marks.

Figurative

Cabeza, from Portfolio II, 1982-4/2005. Jean-Michel Basquiat Phillips

Young Girl with Blue Dress, 2007. George Condo Phillips

The adjective “figurative” is applied to artworks that contain identifiable, real-world subjects, often (but not necessarily) including the human figure. Most, if not all, Western art created prior to the birth of modernism—which championed abstraction—represents the physical world, and can thus be described as figurative. Called “figuration” in noun form and often termed “representation” or “representational art,” figurative art was dismissed throughout most of the 20th century as artists pursued what they saw as the higher, universal language of abstraction.

Despite that move away from figuration, artists like Alice Neel and Benny Andrews continued to make figurative art in the mid-to-late 20th century, and Jean-Michel Basquiat helped to revive an appreciation for it in the 1980s. In the past decade, the art world has seen another resurgence in the popularity of figurative painting, especially in work that takes an unconventional approach or reflects upon social realities—like that of Peter Doig, Henry Taylor, Jenny Saville, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, to name just a few.

Notably, figurative art includes—but is not limited to—realism. Photorealists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes hold down one end of the spectrum, while Pablo Picasso and Willem de Kooning painted figures that are significantly abstracted from reality, yet still include recognizable forms.

Foreshortening

Dead Christ ("the foreshortened Christ"), mourned by the Virgin, a pious woman and Saint John Apostle, ca. 1480. Andrea Mantegna Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Beginning in the 15th century, during the early Italian Renaissance, artists like Paolo Uccello sought a convincing way to depict three-dimensional objects in a two-dimensional artwork. Their solution was foreshortening, a technique that is still ubiquitous today, in which the artist adjusts the scale of an object’s parts to convey variations of depth within the picture plane.

Perhaps the most famous case of foreshortening is the depiction of Jesus in The Dead Christ (ca. 1480) by Andrea Mantegna, who was a preeminent innovator of the technique. By making the subject’s feet larger and his head smaller, as well as by shortening his limbs and body, the artist created the illusion of the body receding backward. Often, the foreshortened effect is not quite true-to-life, but that’s intentional—the artist makes the difference in size less extreme, so that the nearest part of the foreshortened object does not overwhelm the composition or block the farther part.

In addition to portraits, foreshortening also appears in still lifes, landscapes (such as with a road that winds away from the viewer), and Renaissance frescoes (often used for the representation of architectural elements) by the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Giambattista Tiepolo. More recently, Lucian Freud achieved virtuoso foreshortening in his Reclining Figure (1994).

Gestural

Number 1, 1949, 1949. Jackson Pollock MOCA, Los Angeles

In his seminal 1970 book The Triumph of American Painting: A History of Abstract Expressionism, art historian and critic Irving Sandler coined the terms “gesture painters” and “color field painters” to describe the two distinct branches of Abstract Expressionism. With artists like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman in the latter contingent, Jackson Pollock epitomized gesture painting. Pollock insisted on gesture, or the action of painting, not only as process, but as the primary content of his finished work, while critics read his drips and splatters of paint as outward manifestations of his psyche.

Although it is rooted in this particular moment in art history, the term gestural has come to apply more broadly to any artwork whose dynamic and sweeping strokes, pencil marks, or sculptural modeling reveal the act of the work’s creation, often with an element of perceived informality, spontaneity, abandon, or emotional intensity. While examples of gestural artwork abound throughout art history—from Chinese ink paintings to Van Gogh’s swirling landscapes—contemporary artists whose works feature gestural elements include Basquiat,Georg Baselitz, and Gerhard Richter, among many others.

Participatory

Abramović Experiment Pt. 1, 2009. Marina Abramović Kreëmart

From Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s piles of paper or candy that visitors can take, to Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s installations that light up in response to viewers’ fingerprints and heartbeats, to Marina Abramović’s silent staring contests, “participatory” art depends on the viewer in order to be fully realized. A descendent of Dada, which relied on an audience’s reactions to intentionally outlandish speech, costumes, and props, participatory art can also trace its roots back to Allan Kaprow’s 1960s Happenings, which involved guests in immersive, choreographed experiences.

In the same vein as interactive art, participatory art covers a wide range of practices and motivations. Some artists call attention to participants’ sensory experiences and interpersonal interactions, as with Lygia Clark’s 1968 Dialogue: Goggles—in which two volunteers look at each other through distorting lenses—or the meals that Rirkrit Tiravanija cooks for gallery visitors. Other participatory works, like Tania Bruguera’s performances, are based in social activism and community engagement. Nearly all participatory art, however, challenges the traditional artist-viewer relationship and the position of the artist as sole author, as well as the nature of an artwork as a static finished object.

Masterpiece

The Scream, 1893. Edvard Munch National Gallery, Oslo

Girl with a Pearl Earring, ca. 1665. Johannes Vermeer Mauritshuis, The Hague

Google variations of “masterpieces in art” and your search will return numerous articles that purport to list the most famous or greatest works of art across history. Artworks considered masterpieces are often undeniably impressive in their own right—virtuosic works that display both the talent and skill of their makers in terms of color, composition, inventiveness, or sheer labor. However, the pieces deemed worthy of this recognition are also intimately related to the art historical canon; for decades and even centuries, they have been written about, displayed, and fawned over, taking on a near-mythical significance.

Although it is still widely used, in recent decades, the term has been critiqued by some scholars for perpetuating a tradition that is overwhelmingly Western, white, and male. Not only did “master” necessarily refer to a man, but the word still refers almost exclusively to male artists who are recognized as having advanced the Western tradition, as in Old Master or contemporary master. Some scholars similarly take issue with the term “masterpiece” for being based in mere renown, rather than in critical evaluation.

Historically, however, a “masterpiece” was a more objective designation. Borrowed from the Dutch meesterstuk and the German Meisterstück, the word literally referred to a piece that an artisan submitted to his guild to become a master of his craft. After attaining this superlative classification, he could pursue his trade without supervision and teach others. With attention to factors like originality and authenticity, connoisseurs and art historians later helped shift the definition of the word toward its current iteration.

Biennial / Triennial

The French Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale, 2017. Photo by Casey Kelbaugh for Artsy.

Emerging in the early 1600s, the word “biennial” derives from the Latin words bi, meaning “twice,” and annus, meaning “year.” Not to be confused with “biannual,” which refers to twice-yearly occurrences, “biennial” applies to those events that happen every other year, and can be used as both a noun and an adjective.

In noun form, and in art world terms, a biennial is a large art exhibition that takes place once every two years and surveys recent work from the host region or country, or further afield. The Venice Biennale (biennale is “biennial” in Italian)—founded in 1895—is traditionally considered the origin of the modern biennial and still stands apart in its size, scope (last year’s edition featured 83 national pavilions), and prestige; it is often referred to simply as “The Biennale.”

Biennials have recently exploded in number and continue to spread around the globe, with Latvia’s Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art (RIBOCA) and the Bangkok Art Biennale in Thailand having both launched this year. Triennials—which range from the New Museum Triennial in New York City to the Garage Triennial of Russian Contemporary Art in Moscow—are versions that take place every three years, from tri, meaning “three.”

Compared with art fairs, biennials and triennials (as well as quadrennials and quinquennials, which occur every four and five years, respectively) are less commercial, and generally focus instead on celebrating artistic innovation and fostering critical dialogues.

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How Being Part of a ‘House’ Within a School Helps Students Gain A Sense of Belonging

Sept. 30, 2016 was a big day for Lake Canyon Elementary. Students, teachers, and staff arrived at the Galt, California, school wearing white shirts and before long were sent to stand by one of six large cardboard boxes. After a drum roll, cannons sprayed confetti over each cluster of students. The color matched one of six new banners, like the orange one reading “Sebete” and featuring a bear meant to symbolize courage. As music played, the boxes were ripped open to reveal matching T-shirts. Pulling them over their heads, students began doing something they’d continue every day until graduating: representing their house. Three semesters later, Principal Judi Hayes said, “Every part of our school culture now flows through the lens of the house system.”

If the image calls to mind Harry Potter being assigned to Gryffindor, that’s not far off the mark. The term “house” derives from English boarding schools where students once lived in a series of modest dwellings. More than a few U.S. universities, including Notre Dame and Rice, still give their dormitories a larger significance by, for example, allowing each “residential college” its own advisers and social events. The attachments formed tend to be so significant that alumni, upon meeting one another, frequently ask, “What college were you?”

That sense of camaraderie and identity is part of what schools like Lake Canyon are trying to develop. “We have first-graders on our campus that would never have the opportunity to become buddies with a fifth-grader,” Hayes said, “but now they see each other at the house meeting every Friday.” Sixth-grade teacher Val Seamons added, “They really deck out for those,” with kids even donning house-colored socks and tutus in a bid for extra points. Three days a week for the first two trimesters of the year, students eat lunch with their houses, and every morning the winning house from the previous day is announced. The house system also gives children the opportunity to interact with teachers they normally would have no cause to know, Hayes said, “creating smaller communities within the larger community where they can make stronger bonds and connections.”

Lake Canyon Elementary School ceremony assigning students to a house. (Katie Fewell Photography)

Those ties can be critical when dealing with children touched by trauma. Seamons described a first-grader who lost her mother, a teacher at the school, when a colloid cyst burst in the 34-year-old’s brain. Seamons said she expressed concern to the students of Sebete: “And the first kid stood up, and he said, ‘The Sebete house has got her.’ And this went all down the line. The kids were all like, ‘We’ve got her. The house has got her.’ ”

Other opportunities to develop leadership skills arise from the patterns established by the house system, Seamons said. Sixth-graders shepherd kindergartners from their classrooms to house meetings, and some students have been tapped to take over house planning duties from the teachers.

Principal Hayes believes these mentoring activities are to thank for helping reduce bullying and other behavioral problems. Since the house system was introduced at Lake Canyon, suspensions went from nine to zero, she said, and instances of students being sent to the office for discipline greatly decreased.

A sense of inclusion and engagement in a common enterprise can have academic benefits as well as social-emotional ones, according to Jennifer Kloczko, the principal of Stoneridge Elementary School in Roseville, California. Two teams of her teachers traveled to observe Lake Canyon’s house system in action as they launched their own. “When kids are really excited about school,” Kloczko said, “they are happier and they tend to learn more.” It’s a proposition supported by scholarly research tying a heightened sense of belonging to increased achievement.

Signs indicating Marrakech house at Hillsdale High School. (KQED/Samantha Shanahan)

HELPING KIDS TRANSITION

Another touted benefit of houses is easing transitions. Last year the incoming kindergarten students at Lake Canyon were welcomed by sixth-graders who had planned a new tradition. The big kids formed a cheering tunnel, placed a Hawaiian lei in one of the house colors around each little one’s neck, and invited them to play. Jeff Gilbert, the principal of Hillsdale High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, credits his school’s house system with helping ninth-graders acclimate to a student body of nearly 1,500 and what can be an overwhelming roster of classes and teachers.

Each Hillsdale ninth-grader spends five periods a day—math, English, social studies, science and advisory—with their 111 housemates. Four teachers coordinate with one another in mostly adjacent classrooms as they teach those subjects, and each takes responsibility for advising 28 of the house’s students, whom they follow through the end of sophomore year.

“You talk about students all the time,” Gilbert said. “You know every family, and you know every student. You stop dealing with them in these sort of large abstract cohorts.” In addition to allowing for “much more individualized responses,” he said, the house system helps replicate the coherence of the elementary experience. “Our honors students know our special ed students,” he said. “It’s not always perfect, but those cliques and those tensions have dramatically reduced.”

Teachers within the same house meet on a regular basis to discuss needs of students. Hillsdale High School English teacher Andrew Hartig (left), math teacher Michael McCall and other teachers within Marrakech House share observations on students and discuss solutions for how they can help. (Samantha Shanahan/KQED)

Modern elementary and secondary house systems aren’t just a California thing. The 735 kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Richard J. Lee Elementary School in the small Dallas suburb of Coppell, Texas, eat lunch with their houses. Ottway Elementary in Greenville, Tennessee, provides students with lanyards marked by the colors and names of the school’s four houses, each named for a rare gemstone. And at Jackson Road Elementary School in Griffin, Georgia—where houses have not just missions, colors, chants and symbols but also hand signs and mottos—each classroom contains four colored containers. Students who earn a house point are given a bean to place in their house’s container which, along with the others, gets periodically emptied into a larger one near the front office.

BENEFITS TO SCHOOLS

Educators at schools like these claim additional systemic advantages. Gilbert said he thinks Hillsdale’s house system empowers teachers and in so doing gives the high school an edge in recruitment and retention. Kloczko said Stoneridge’s houses help attract parents in Roseville’s choice system: “It makes us special.” And according to Hayes, the staff at Lake Canyon is more united “because now they have another small group … they are collaborating with.”

Of course, the specific successes of Lake Canyon might have something to do with the way the school rolled out the idea. In the spring of 2016, Hayes, Seamons and six others traveled to the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, a nonprofit middle school created to serve as a model school for educator training programs. After observing a house system in action there, the group volunteered to form a committee, calling themselves “the Hags” for “House Advisory Group.”

They introduced staff to the concept before school let out for summer and asked for help choosing the six character traits that would determine the house identities. “We really wanted a buy-in from the rest of the staff,” Seamons said. “They were familiar with the Harry Potter books,” Hayes added, “so it wasn’t a completely foreign concept,” but she made sure to hammer home the potential benefits. She was also careful not to demand too much extra work from teachers, setting aside about 25 minutes out of each 90-minute staff meeting for planning house meeting activities.

“There was no rhyme or reason” to the way Lake Canyon split students, teachers and staff up into six groups. They didn’t even pay attention to gender, but Hayes said, “It all kind of worked out.” (One thing the committee did massage: placement of children with special needs to ensure proper support.) Some people anticipated problems with students wanting to switch houses, but Hayes said that hasn’t really happened. “With the older kids, maybe their best friend is in a different house, and that’s an issue at lunch perhaps,” Seamons said, “but not really.”

TOOLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

One focus the Hags maintained throughout was positivity. In order for the house system to function as an effective way to reinforce desired behavior, unlike at Hogwarts, teachers and staff at Lake Canyon only award points, never taking them away. Seamons said teachers also take steps to emphasize the “friendly” part of “friendly competition,” because students need to be taught “how to compete successfully.”

Dan Green helped launch a house system at California’s Goleta Valley Junior High in 2003. In a paper on the topic, he wrote that some teachers worried competition might decrease collegiality and self-esteem. Administrators there responded by carefully calibrating the point system “to award participation, effort and growth just as much as achievement,” Green reported.

Lake Canyon’s experience would seem to provide a roadmap for successful implementation, but it might not be that simple. Hayes paid for things like the banners and T-shirts with a portion of federal funds the district won in 2012. At Stoneridge, Kloczko relied on the financial support of the school’s Parent Teacher Club, as well as nine teachers who fundraised to attend the Ron Clark Academy. Gilbert said Hillsdale received a smaller learning community planning grant in the late 1990s and another grant in 2002.

Aside from some expense, “it requires a long-term commitment,” Hayes said, as well as whole-school involvement.

There also doesn’t yet seem to be reliable data on the efficacy of houses. Lake Canyon’s suspensions decreased, yes, but causation is difficult to establish since the school launched a restorative justice discipline model around the same time.

Hayes was careful to add a final caveat: For a house system to succeed, there has to be something substantive behind it, an underlying ethos being reinforced. At Lake Canyon, that’s a list of 33 “soft skills” such as “do not brag” and “be courteous.”

“The houses are not just a thing that you do,” Kloczko agreed. “It’s really your whole school culture.”

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“All media are extensions of some human faculty - psychic or physical.” - Marshall McLuhan

Our experience of memory and time has been progressively extended by technology. Our thoughts travel the world and transmit between devices like synapses firing in the brain. Our memories of sound, light and texture can all be stored indefinitely and immediately in the digital network. Infiniti Temporal seeks to illuminate moments in the mind using high powered light and textural soundscapes. These scenes fit into a larger film directed by GMUNK for the NFINITI QX50, which focuses on the growing intersection between human minds and our mechanical creations.

Infiniti QX50 Credits List:

Director: GMUNK Managing Partner: Oliver Fuselier Executive Producer: Brad Johns Head of Production: Amy DeLossa Line Producer: Lee Trask Prod. Supervisor: Melissa Jacobs Asst. Prod. Supervisor: Manar Humidan Asst. Prod. Supervisor: Stacy Bergstein 1st AD: Ryan Lippert 2nd AD: Erik Marshall Director of Photography: Chris Probst 1st AC: Niranjan Martin 1st AC B Unit: Bradley Rochlitzer 2nd AC: Jeremy Cannon Practical Wizardry: Peter Clark Production Designer: Philip Messina Asst. Art Director: Paul Richards Propmaster: Chris Wright Asst. Propmaster: Curtis Harrison

DIT: Jesse Tyler Crane Tech: Nazariy Hatak Crane Tech/Driver: Brian love Head Tech: Jay Sheveck Gaffer: Spencer Scranton Best Boy Electric: Anthony Najem Electric: Armen Gurdzhyan Electric: Brandon Alperin Electric: Mike Mauceri Fisher Light Tech: Vincent O’Carroll Fisher Light Tech: Fernando Espiritusanto Key Grip: Eric Budlong Best Boy Grip: Brian Deutsch Grip: Kaiyoti Pesente Grip: Jim Wickman Grip / Driver: Mike Mull Hyphenate: Alfonso 'Ponch' Arellano Scenic: Max King Key Costumer: Julie Block 2nd Costumer: Dana Peterson Key Make-Up: Keiko Wedding 2nd Make-Up: Haruyo Sawada Gang Boss: Rob Harper Craft Service: Paloma Aguirre Stage Manager: Richard Gray VTR: Adrian Delgado Script Supervisor: Debbie Wright Manicurest: Thao Nguyen Projector Project Manager: Adam Sivertsen Projectionist: Christian Shen Projectionist: Kenny Miller AV Tech: Asa Borquist Laser Tech: Adam LaBay Turntable Tech: Andrew McCown Turntable Tech: Juan Sylvestre Editor: Graham Chisholm Sr.Producer: Rebecca Jameson VFX Supervisor: Kevin Lau

Client Head of Global Marketing: Melissa Bell Head of GLBL. Mktg. Campaigns: Sophia Formosa Manager, Global Marketing: Stewart Sze To Senior Analyst: Shanshan Li Agency –– 72andSunny Producer: Elizabeth Corsini Creative Director: Sean Matthews Creative Director: JC Abbruzzi Designer: Gideon Gillard Writer: Cory Conrad Creative Director: Nate Virnig Group Production Director: Angelo Mazzamuto Group Creative Director: Gui Borchert

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Our Lady of Paris: The 850-year-old cathedral that survived

Historian Kenneth Clark told British television viewers that he could not easily define ‘civilisation’.

‘But,’ he said, turning towards Notre Dame cathedral in his 1969 BBC series, ‘I think I can recognise it when I see it.’

Possibly the world’s most famous church, ‘Our Lady of Paris’ is an enduring gothic masterpiece, a place of pilgrimage for Roman Catholics from all over the world and symbol of French nationhood. The possibility of its total destruction is as inconceivable as Big Ben tumbling into the Thames.

Standing on a small island in the middle of the Seine, its two huge Gothic towers, unique rose windows, rich sculptural adornments and menacing gargoyles are at the centre of one of the most recognisable urban vistas on the planet.

Construction began in 1163 on the site of an older church – and before that a pagan temple – under the reign of Louis VII, with the foundation stone laid by Pope Alexander III. Thousands of labourers slaved for nearly two centuries until its completion in 1345.

The interior of Notre Dame with its chandeliers illuminated. As the seat of the Archibishop of Paris the cathedral is a major site of Catholic worship

‘Appearance to Peter and John’ and ‘Appearance to the disciples at Emmaus’, parts of ‘Appearances of the Risen Christ’, a chancel screen inside of Notre Dame

A picture taken less than a month ago shows a scaffold during the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris

The building of the cathedral began in the 12th century and the building has survived sackings and Revolution

The nave of the cathedral seen from inside towers above the parishioner past stained glass windows to rib vaulted ceilings

A view of the middle-age stained glass rosace on the southern side of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral

The interior of the cathedral is domed with magnificent 12th century rib vaults and the spire, replaced in the 19th century, weighed 750 tonnes

The reconstruction of the spire, photographed in the 1850s. The original had to be torn down in the late eighteenth century after hundreds of years of damage

Using innovative architectural techniques to assert France’s growing status as a European power, its soaring vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses and doors surmounted by a row of figures of Old Testament kings were an expression of royal grandeur.

The building is longer than a football pitch at 427ft, with its largely wooden spire – which collapsed last night – once soaring 300ft into the Parisian sky.

Indeed it is the mode of constructing of the roof structure – entirely in timber, with each beam being made from a single oak tree in a tight lattice – which may be the key to understanding last night’s disaster. In all, 5,000 oaks were used in making it.

Among the catalogue of scenes from medieval history that have played out within its sacred confines, Henry VI of England was crowned there in 1431 in the midst of the Hundred Years War, the only English king to be crowned monarch in both nations.

In 1558 Mary Queen of Scots married the French dauphin, Francis II, within its walls, and in 1572 the future Henry IV of France was also married there.

But as well as wonderful scenes of chivalry, the cathedral has also survived its share of misfortune – although, curiously, it had avoided any devastating fire until yesterday’s disaster.

In 1548, at the height of the Reformation, rioting Protestant Huguenots damaged some of the statues, considering them idolatrous, and in the 1790s it suffered significant desecration during the French Revolution.

Many of its treasures were looted and the so-called ‘sans-culottes’ decapitated the heads of 28 statues, thinking they were French kings, not the biblical figures they really represented.

Notre Dame de Paris is home to the relic accepted by Catholics the world as the holy crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ on the cross

A priest pictured wiping the Crown of Thorns, a relic of the passion of Christ, protected in a case and kept at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Bells were melted down to make cannon balls and the vandalised structure was then rededicated as a temple to the bizarre state-sanctioned Cult of Reason, as French leaders attempted to invent a new religion to fill the people’s spiritual void.

In 1793, the Cult of Reason’s greatest – and most lascivious – pageant was held at the cathedral, with a new shrine to ‘Liberty’ replacing its Christian altar and the inscription ‘To Philosophy’ being carved in stone over the cathedral’s doors.

During the same pageant, seductive girls dressed in tricolour sashes enacted a ‘tableau vivant’, surrounding a live model dressed as the Goddess of Reason, whom philosopher Thomas Carlyle sarcastically dubbed ‘one of the best [goddesses] … though her teeth were a little defective’.

As France’s atheistic fervour abated, however, the cathedral came to be used as a food warehouse and fell into disrepair.

Notre Dame cathedral is photographed from the top of the Jussieu University tower in Paris. Its original bone-white colour re-emerged in the 1960s after a massive cleaning and restoration project

Intricate stonework at the base of the 19th century replica of the 13th century spire led to a structure made of oak

A view of Paris looking out beyond the famous bell towers of Notre Dame, with the Eiffel Tower in the background

The 16 copper statues which decorate the roof of the Notre-Dame de Paris are removed for restoration works.

A series of cranes evacuated the statues prior to the beginning of the restoration work at the beginning of last week

By the time of Napoleon’s rise to power, Notre Dame was in danger of total demolition, but its significance was recognised by the politically astute Corsican. He was crowned emperor there in 1804 in a ceremony presided over by Pope Pius VII.

Again, it was allowed to fall into a state of decay, but this time it was novelist Victor Hugo who shot the building back into the public’s consciousness with his 1831 best-seller The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. ‘Assuredly the Cathedral of Notre Dame at Paris is, to this day, a majestic and sublime edifice,’ he wrote.

‘But noble as it has remained while growing old, one cannot but regret, cannot but feel indignant at the innumerable degradations and mutilations inflicted on the venerable pile, both by the action of time and the hand of man, regardless alike of Charlemagne, who laid the first stone, and Philip Augustus, who laid the last.’

Hugo’s romantic descriptions, coupled with his observations about the damage it had sustained, helped to prompt a fresh round of restoration to the building by King Louis-Philippe.

The magnificent Emmanuel, Notre Dame’s largest bourdon, is the only original bell in the cathedral not destroyed during the French Revolution

In the classic 1939 movie adaptation of Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame Charles Laughton played the titluar Quasimodo, pictured here on one of the bells

Charles Laughton played the Hunchback of Notre Dame, pictured here praying on the cathedral walls

The hunchbacked bell-ringer Quasimodo remains one of the most famous characters in world literature, with a 1996 Disney cartoon adaptation imprinting the cathedral’s gothic majesty on to a new generation.

Amazingly, it stood proud through both world wars and the Nazi occupation of Paris without taking major damage. During the liberation of Paris in August 1944, the cathedral suffered hits from stray bullets, with some of the medieval glass being damaged.

And it was there that a special mass was held later that month to mark the end of the occupation, attended by General Charles De Gaulle, whose funeral service was also held there in 1970.

Until yesterday, Notre Dame was Paris’s most visited monument, with entry to the main cathedral free to its 12million annual visitors – double the number that go to the Eiffel Tower – and an active congregation of worshippers.

Today Paris, and the world, greet with horror the inestimable – and seemingly total – loss of one of the crowning glories of western achievement.

Notre Dame statues soared above Paris before coming down to earth as they were lifted off the iconic cathedral just days ago in preparation for the restoration

Religious statues which sat atop Notre Dame Cathedral came down for the first time in more than a century as part of a restoration of the Paris church’s towering spire.

A statue representing St Paul is lifted by a cranein the background of one of the cathedral’s famous gargoyles

A 100-metre high crane lowered the copper statues representing the 12 apostles and four evangelists on to a truck.

A worker helps remove the statue representing St Andrew amid a forest of scaffolding on top of the cathedral

The operation gave the public a ground-level look at the statues for the first time.

The head of the statue representing St Thomas is loaded into a box for safekeeping during the extensive planned renovation

The figures’ regular posts look over the French capital from Notre Dame’s 96-metre high peak.

St Andrew´s statue soars above the French capital, with Tour Montparnasse in the background (right of picture)

The three-metre tall statues are being sent to south-western France.

A workman accompanied the statue of St Andrew as it descends to earth, one of sixteen sculptures removed days ago

Their removal was part of the £5m renovation project on the cathedral spire and its 250 tons (226 tonnes) of lead.

The statues were lowered from a dizzying height and all sixteen have been saved from tonight’s inferno

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Your Wednesday Morning Roundup

The Flyers are back. Officially.

Their 51st year (50th of playing hockey if you take away the 2004-05 lockout year) kicks off tonight in San Jose against the Sharks. That game is scheduled to start at 10:30 on NBCSN. But it’ll probably be around 11 since home openers mean delayed starts. Pack up on Red Bull or coffee to go alongside your cold ones.

We’ve heard about the heralded young group of defensemen the Flyers have for a couple of years now, and most of them are finally up with the big club, for at least some time. Robert Hagg, Sam Morin, and Travis Sanheim join Ivan Provorov and Shayne Gostisbehere in a core that can last the team for maybe the next decade.

But similar to the Phillies this summer, will all of the youngsters play at the same time? Morin and Sanheim were fighting for a roster spot until Ghost got hurt in the third period of the preseason finale on Sunday. Will Ghost even dress tonight? It sounds like he will.

I would think Radko Gudas would be a lock in the starting lineup, but what about Brandon Manning and ALTERNATE CAPTAIN ANDREW MACDONALD? I’m pretty sure Dave Hakstol won’t bench either guy, but he should.

Yesterday’s defensive pairings at practice were interesting, and odds are they won’t be the same come today or tonight.

Besides the defense, I’m really excited to see what Nolan Patrick can do. The second overall pick centered the second line at yesterday’s practice. Is he top six worthy?

Either way, hockey is back.

The Roundup:

Continuing with the Flyers, the players gave the final alternate captain role to Valtteri Filppula and Andrew MacDonald. That Andrew MacDonald. Filppula will be the alternate captain for home games, while AMac assumes the role for road games.

When former Flyer Kerry Huffman saw Ivan Provorov for the first time in a junior hockey program, he knew he’d be something special:

He didn’t come out of nowhere. He didn’t spring on the scene. He has stood out every step of the way.

“A lot of it, too, was not just his game, but how the other kids looked at him,” said Huffman, now an assistant coach with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Flyers’ AHL affiliate. “He had a certain way he carried himself. In the summers when I would see him, he would come in to do skill sessions. He just had a presence to him that jumps out at you when you see it.

“Obviously, when you see a 14-year-old defenseman, you never know what’s going to happen, where they’re going to go or what they’re going to turn into. But he had a lot of raw, innate ability that certainly the other kids don’t have. There are a lot of quality kids who have gone through that program — maybe 10 Division I defensemen. He was just head and shoulders above everybody.”

After clearing waivers, the team officially loaned Matt Read to Lehigh Valley.

The rookies also got new numbers:

New #Flyers numbers: Morin: 5 Sanheim: 6 Hagg: 8 Patrick: 19 Leier: 20

— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) October 3, 2017

Check out the team’s self-produced video from training camp.

Flyers anthem singer Lauren Hart posted an op-ed about the national anthem and the protests.

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Sixers center Joel Embiid was heavily discussed today. He ran. He played tennis. He also got a Rocky video of him.

Embiid won’t play in tonight’s preseason opener against Memphis. Neither will Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (knee) or Dario Saric (rest). Amir Johnson (right ankle sprain) is questionable for tonight. But we will see Ben Simmons.

Former Eagle Brian Dawkins spoke to the team yesterday.

Over the course of his talk, Dawkins stressed the importance of hard work, and the responsibilities that come along with being a professional athlete, especially in a city as passionate as Philadelphia. He pointed to parallels between the rise of the Eagles to perennial Super Bowl contender during the early 2000s, and the current state of the Sixers.

“To me, there are some similarities, what you guys are starting up right now,” Dawkins told the Sixers players seated before him. He then issued a challenge to the group.

“Going forward, it’s up to you. It’s up to you then to decide what direction this is going to be.”

Brian Dawkins inspiring speech to @sixers today

Told them to at their teammates and tell them

"I got you"@Eagles http://pic.twitter.com/ql4LiyV6rf

— John Clark NBCPhilly (@JClarkNBCS) October 4, 2017

Preseason opener against Memphis is at 7 on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ (formerly TCN).

Meanwhile, in New York:

So my buddy found the reported anti-Knicks ad on the subway in NY. Look at this gem. #TTP NYC http://pic.twitter.com/hEfnmLjWFE

— Ryan Abrams (@RyanAbrams76) October 3, 2017

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The Eagles continue to get set for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Even though Carson Wentz doesn’t have big numbers, he’s avoiding the negative plays in his second season with the team, from Zach Berman of the Inquirer:

The caution flag to wave is that it’s still early. At this point last season, Wentz had only one interception. The Eagles were also 3-1. But when the interceptions started coming more frequently, the wins came less frequently. Eleven of his 14 interceptions last season came in losses. In 20 career games, the Eagles are 3-8 when Wentz throws an interception. They’re 7-2 when he doesn’t throw an interception.

No one can accuse Wentz of playing conservatively, either. He’s willing to throw down field and doesn’t always attempt high-percentage passes. His success comes when he demonstrates smart quarterbacking, finding the balance between being too aggressive and too careful.

“I think every quarterback has a number where everybody wants to be single-digit interceptions when the season’s over and certainly have a lot of touchdown passes,” Reich said. “And one thing about Carson, I know he’s never going to play scared. That’s what I love. He still has that aggressive mind-set and that aggressive nature to look down field, but yet the decision making has been excellent.”

Jim Schwartz is searching for answers to the team’s fourth quarter struggles.

Rasul Douglas was one of those players that struggled throughout the game on Sunday. He hopes he can bounce back in a big way this week.

The team added cornerback D.J. Killings to their practice squad after promoting Justin Hamilton to the active roster. They still have an open spot after wide receiver Bryce Treggs signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Jake Elliott’s cannon of a kick against the Giants has turned him into an Eagles legend.

Colin Cowherd called Philly fans “dumb”, but the team clapped right back on Twitter.

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The Phillies will have a low payroll in 2018, according to president Andy MacPhail:

But reaching the turning point will not lead immediately to contention. Wins and losses will carry more weight in 2018, but the team, MacPhail said, still expects “a relatively low payroll.” The Phillies will instead apply financial resources to other areas such as stadium upgrades, a sports science staff, and boosts to their analytics department. So, there will be a new playing surface and public address system next season at Citizens Bank Park.

A true turning point will come once the Phillies are willing — they are already able — to compete in free agency.

“We’ve already talked to ownership about it and explained to them why [the payroll will be low in 2018],” MacPhail said. “They did not react extraordinarily well in the beginning. Ultimately, they’re OK with it with one proviso: that if an opportunity presents itself, we do not exclude it. They understand the program.”

Bob takes a look at each of the rookie position players.

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In other sports news, after a slow start, the Yankees got hot in the AL Wild Card game and beat the Twins 8-4. They’ll play Cleveland in the ALDS beginning on Thursday.

Brewers prospect Bubba Derby was at the country music concert in Las Vegas that was the biggest mass shooting in the country’s history. He escaped and told his story:

“We didn’t know where the shots were coming from,” said Derby, who was “about 100 yards” in front of the stage when the shooting began. “It sounded like they were on top of us. Everyone got down. We tried to get as low to the ground as possible. The first thing I did was look for my family.

“I turned around and looked to find my aunt, and I’ll never forget the look on her face. We made eye contact and we thought we were about to die. You could hear the bullets ricocheting. It’s one of those moments where you just want to try to get out of there.”

The NBA is changing the format to their All-Star Game. Two captains, one from each conference, will select their team from a pool of players. Just like what the NHL did a few years ago.

Former Flyer Ville Leino has retired from pro hockey. But he’s still making money, thanks to Buffalo:

Ville Leino has retired from pro hockey. Still gets 1.2M usd for 3yrs from his buyout. #sabres

— Juha Hiitelä (@jhiitela) October 3, 2017

Seems like the Sabres love giving away money. They signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension.

Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson will become the first NBA player to wear No. 67. He picked the number to represent his hometown of Brooklyn.

The Patriots have their own plane:

Welcome aboard #AirKraft: http://pic.twitter.com/NGBAHvA27T

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 3, 2017

Tennis player Dan Evans is suspended one year after a positive cocaine test. It is a helluva drug.

Very accurate depiction of the Browns:

An actual dumpster fire outside of Browns stadium right now. http://pic.twitter.com/ZcXWma3QVR

— Mark Cerimele (@RealMarkCerimel) October 3, 2017

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In the news, bail has been set for $5 million after a New Jersey father was accused of killing his two-year-old son after robbing a department store.

The Las Vegas shooter’s girlfriend returned to Los Angeles yesterday.

It sounds like all 3 billion Yahoo accounts were hacked back in 2013.

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