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I'm not American, but we are exposed to such American culture like sitcoms that some names stick like Lou Grant, Sam Malone and Richie Cunningham.
Nancy Reagan's Just Say No campaign was a PR exercise to change the perception of her in the media. There was a lot of coverage of her liking expensive designer dresses and her getting people fired from her husband's Administration.
The crack epidemic happened almost at the same time that Congress cut off funding for the Contra War in Nicaragua. Coincidence?
The last episode when the Senator is exposed reminded of the movie Jessica Chastain movie Ms Sloane. In that movie, the smug politician is exposed as corrupt for all to see. This happens during a Congressional hearing just like in Jack Ryan 4.
It wasn't just the money, although that was a factor. She knew Forrest would be a loving father. His mother had instilled some good values in him when she raised him.
No, it's a Norwegian black comedy set in Oslo. Don't let that put you off. Well worth a look.
Is it possible to talk about the career of a prominent black actress without accusations or name calling?
Nixon always felt that he was cheated out of the Presidency in 1960. There were allegations of voter fraud in Texas and Illinois. He probably had the mindset that believed the other side played rough, so why shouldn't I ?
I agree with everything you have said. Can I also add that Aliens is also be read as a commentary on the War in Vietnam. Over confident marines believe that their superior technology will overcome the aliens. They soon discover that these are not just " dumb animals". Ripley is the expert who is ignored until they realise that she understands the enemy better then anyone else.
I find it hard to believe that Elvis did not want to go on tour overseas. He must have seen the impact of the British Invasion with all those bands crossing the Atlantic. He knew how popular he was, and that a European tour would have been good for his career. He was probably not strong enough to insist on going with or without the Colonel.
Maybe Elvis was too sentimental towards the Colonel. He was like a father figure and he helped to make Elvis a star. He knew how to promote and market Elvis into a household commodity.
Agreed, The Golden Rule of showbusiness is never let your parent become your manager. They will either milk you for your money or mismanage your money. See Britney Spears, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.
These days it's not clear if you are " allowed" to say that. The film T'ar has been attacked as anti women by women.
There is a biopic called MacArthur starring Gregory Peck. It was released in 1977. It is nowhere as good as Patton, but it is still worth a watch.
I love everything that you mentioned. I forgot to add that Alana eventually ends up working for Gary when he starts selling waterbeds. He actually gives her a purpose and direction. She promotes and sells the beds. She even drives the truck that distributes the beds. When they have an argument and he tells her that were it not for him, she would still be working at Tiny Toes, she has no response. In many instances, he is the adult in the relationship.
Been watching lots of You Tube videos about this. Did Jupe the adult, mistakenly believe that he had some special ability to reason with a dangerous beast because he survived the attack as a child?
The Shah of Iran went on a mad shopping spree for Western weapons in 1970s. Those were the days when Iran was the West's friend.
She is also very funny. Catch her in The Easy A as Emma Stone's wacky mother.
Don Corleone was the head of a criminal empire based on violence and intimidation. He may have been a " nice grandfatherly figure" but he was not a saint. The scene right at the beginning of the film lays out who he was. Mr Bonasera comes to him seeking vengeance for the assault on his daughter. Michael tells Kay about the Johnny Fontane-band leader story which involves Luca Brasi threatening the band leader to release Johnny from his contract. The details of how Tom would convince Woltz to change his mind, would not have been discussed. It would have been so clear and dramatic, that Woltz could not say no.
Sarah Jane was ashamed of her racial heritage and so she rejected her mother. Her mother was a reminder to her that she was not who she claimed to be in the " white world" that she wanted to live.
Isn't there a scene when she gets beaten up by a scum bag boyfriend who finds out that she is passing?
Oliver Stone sees the assassination as a Deep State conspiracy. In his view, the Mafia could not do this. In the film, Jim Garrison dismisses any notion of Mob involvement. Read James Ellroy's novel American Tabloid for an alternative take on Kennedy's murder.