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The “parabellum” in the title of John Wick: Chapter 3 comes from the Latin Si vis pacem, para bellum — translation: If you desire peace, prepare for war , a line spoken by one of the movie’s great character actors. As effective as that line is, though, my favorite is a much simpler one that comes from our hero, John Wick (Keanu Reeves), when he’s asked, “What do you need?” His answer? “Guns. Lots of guns.” Oh. Hell. Yes. If the line sounds familiar, it comes from what is arguably Reeves’ most famous movie, The Matrix (1999). But America was a different place 20 years ago, there were no Democrat presidential candidates promising to take away our Second Amendment rights and imprison us using fascist executive orders; there were no cable news outlets spreading fake news in a desperate effort to disarm us. In 1999, the line sounded blunt, utilitarian; today it sounds, smells, and feels like freedom — like what art should be: a finger in the eye to the stuffy … [Read more...] about ‘John Wick 3 — Parabellum’ Review: Exhilarating Martial Arts Classic

Legendary French heroine Joan of Arc will be portrayed as nonbinary in a radical departure from the historic figure's usual depiction at London’s Globe Theatre. A patron saint of France, who is beloved for her role in the Siege of Orleans between 1428 and 1429 — a major French military victory over the English during the Hundred Years War — the new interpretation of her life will be performed at the theater that was home to famed British playwright William Shakespeare . Nonbinary actor Isobel Thom will play the role in “I, Joan,” scripted with “they” and “them” pronouns by Charlie Josephine, who is also nonbinary, the Globe said in a news release. It will directed by Ilinca Radulian, who identifies as a woman. “Our story of Joan is full of joy and love and hope and magic and revolution,” Thom told NBC News by email Saturday. “Storytelling and art is a platform to share experiences, to stretch imaginations, to excite and inspire, to explore language, and to … [Read more...] about Joan of Arc to be portrayed as nonbinary in new production at London’s Globe Theatre

Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Road to Perdition, The Hustler, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and so many other films became the legacy of one of America's most beloved actors. In each film, acting legend Paul Newman brought poise, class, style, humor and a touch of rebelliousness to the screen, delighting his fans since his early days on live television, Broadway and his first film in 1954. But perhaps even more memorable than his legendary career, Newman had a feature that set him apart from the rest and captured the hearts of America: his striking (albeit color-blind) baby-blue eyes. Throughout his extensive career, Newman was photographed a great deal, and James Clarke's newest book, Paul Newman: Blue-Eyed Cool, features the photograph collections of six top celebrity photographers who each captured the essence of Newman's charm and charisma, both on- and off-screen, over time. "You know, I've loved movies and reading about movies since I was kid and so any … [Read more...] about Book review: “Paul Newman: Blue-Eyed Cool,” a Hollywood legend in photos

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 9 HONOLULU (AP) — The candidates running in Saturday's primary election to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. David Ige include a former first lady, a retired mixed martial arts champion and a congressman who moonlights as a Hawaiian Airlines pilot. Democratic U.S. Rep. Kaiali‘i Kahele's decision to run for governor has opened up his congressional seat representing rural Oahu and the Neighbor Islands. In the U.S. Senate, incumbent Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz is also up for reelection and is facing a primary challenge from a little-known candidate. Hawaii is a vote-by-mail state so voters have been mailing their ballots and placing them in drop boxes across the islands since late last month. Election clerks in each county have made a few voter service centers available for people registering to vote at the last minute or voting in person. In … [Read more...] about Hawaii voters picking nominees in race to succeed Gov. Ige

Fresh off the announcement of the 16th edition of one of Asia’s electronic dance music festivals, Percept Live, creators of Sunburn have officially unveiled their much-awaited performance line-up. Grammy Award winner Afrojack and globally renowned DJs Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike have been announced as the first two headliners of the festival this year by the promoters who took to social media to reveal the star-studded artiste line-up of their annual showcase today. The trio has been staples of the Sunburn festival since its inception and this year, they will dish out high-octane, energy-starting soundscapes through an abundance of party-starting anthems and upcoming music. Festival goers will also witness an eclectic mix of artists such as MORTEN, Otnika and Lost Frequencies. With an underlying theme of ‘The Future Is Now’, Sunburn Goa 2022 will showcase a three-day live event imbibing the best of electronic dance music, state-of the-art technology and high-octane entertainment … [Read more...] about Sunburn Goa 2022 Announces DJs Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike As First Headliners

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 13 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal jury awarded Republican Roy Moore $8.2 million in damages Friday after finding a Democratic-aligned super PAC defamed him in a TV ad recounting sexual misconduct accusations during his failed 2017 U.S. Senate bid in Alabama . Jurors found the Senate Majority PAC made false and defamatory statements against Moore in one ad that attempted to highlight the accusations against Moore. The verdict, returned by a jury after a brief trial in Anniston, Alabama, was a victory for Moore, who has lost other defamation lawsuits, including one against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. "We’re very thankful to God for an opportunity to help restore my reputation which was severely damaged by the 2017 election," Moore said in a telephone interview. Ben Stafford, an … [Read more...] about Roy Moore wins defamation case against Democratic PAC, jury awards him $8.2M

An OnlyFans model is alleged to have stabbed her boyfriend to death two months after punching him in a lift. Courtney Clenney, 26, appeared to attack her boyfriend Christian Obumseli, 27, by repeatedly hitting him as he tried to defend himself from her in February. She has now been charged with second-degree murder after she was arrested on Wednesday, August 10. She currently remains jailed in Hawaii while prosecutors attempt to bring her to Florida. On April 3 this year, police were called to her Miami condo to find her covered in blood. Known as the model Courtney Tailor, she claimed self-defence when she spoke to police and she was released, claiming her boyfriend had held her by the throat and pushed her to the floor, at which point she threw a knife at him. Police arrested Clenney in Hawaii ( Image: @courtneytailor/Instagram) Neighbours claimed they could hear their "tempestuous and combative relationship" ( Image: @christianvstoby/Instagram) … [Read more...] about OnlyFans star attacks her boyfriend inside lift months before ‘fatally stabbing him’

Acclaimed screenwriter Jon Raymond, known for First Cow, Meek's Cutoff, and HBO 's Mildred Pierce, has now written Denial, an enthralling new novel that reimagines the current climate crisis and questions the moral obligation that humans have to each other in a future dog-eat-dog world. In 2052, mankind knows that earlier environmental disasters were the catalyst for that world's global ecological problems. After massive fires decimated South America , cyclones in the Midwest destroyed U.S. agriculture, and the city of Venice has been submerged due to rising sea levels, humans point fingers at the leaders of the planet's fossil fuel industry. A global protest movement led by a group called The Upheavals helped break Earth's fossil fuel dependency, and powerful oil executives were convicted for crimes against the environment. Some of the oil executives got away, including Robert Cave, an engineer and oil pipeline genius. When Jack Henry, a journalist for a struggling … [Read more...] about Book review: Jon Raymond’s “Denial,” a compelling novel on climate change

The Hisense 26.6 Cubic Foot French Door Refrigerator With Ice Maker is a beautiful refrigerator that looks more expensive than it is, includes excellent features and is a great way to bring more organization into your kitchen. Over the last several months, I tested the Hisense HRF266N6CSE refrigerator, which retailed for $1,599. I put this through the paces at home with two teens and a busy kitchen and fell in love with its interior water dispenser, innovative storage and modern style. Since that time, this model number was recalled due to loosening door hinges. The issue has been remedied, and the model name updated to HRF266N6CSE1 (also $1,599). Otherwise these refrigerators are identical. The Hisense offers a lot of storage inside. Yet it doesn't take up as much space as our previous refrigerator, thanks to its integrated door handles. TL;DR Pros : Modern, smart design Savvy use of interior space and organization Water and ice without an exterior … [Read more...] about Hisense 26.6 Cubic Foot French Door Refrigerator review

The second in a series of two 1,200 passenger-capacity vessels named Atal, under construction in Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, was launched on Friday. The ship was launched by Rameetha K, Scientist ‘G’ at NPOL ( DRDO), who’s the wife of Madhu S. Nair, shipyard chairman and managing director. Mr. Nair and senior officials were present. The vessel is designed as a modern high-quality passenger vessel with electric propulsion suitable for carrying 1,200 passengers and 1000T cargo for “all-weather” operation between the mainland and the A&N islands. The ship is built to the highest standards of the Indian Register of Shipping and Lloyds Register of Shipping overseen by the DG Shipping of India and meets the requirements of “Class III Special Trade Passenger Ship” as per Indian Merchant Shipping rules. The specialty of this vessel is that it comes with “Safe Return to Port” (SRtP) compliance which is envisaged to be a ‘first’ in Asia. … [Read more...] about Second ship for A&N administration launched