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What adds to the enjoyment of the episode is that most of the queens who are familiar with TV productions decided to perform during the second week. Unlike Suzie, Jewels, and Lucky who ruled the screen last week, this week’s competition is wide open. Everyone is putting on a show, and in the talent portion, the performances have a better chance of being entertaining. They may not be as skilled as the first group, but there were a few from that group I had little to say about. This group, however, lacks this problem. If I had to predict, I’d say that many of the queens who will stand out in this season will come from this group. They are chatty, competitive, and interesting! Overall, the blend of engaging personalities and a strong emphasis on the performance aspect of drag made this an extremely entertaining episode – not the type that could work every week, but a thoroughly enjoyable hour throughout.

As a staunch supporter, I’ve followed the case against Baldwin closely. Despite prosecutors’ persistent efforts to uphold their stance, Special Prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey chose to abandon an appeal in December. At the time, she openly expressed her disappointment with insufficient backing from the state attorney general’s office. Earlier, Morrissey admitted that crucial evidence was withheld, but she insisted it wasn’t vital for Baldwin’s defense team. In response to a lawsuit filed by Baldwin, she confidently stated, “We eagerly await our opportunity in court.

Upon Lt. Pepper’s return to camp, Dellinger informs him they’ll hold off for reinforcements and, should they not come, proceed with the attack on Nauvoo. This plan is questionable at best, and becomes more uncertain considering Pepper might inform Wild Bill about the situation. However, there’s another issue with the cover-up: Abish has gone missing, a detail that needs to be resolved. Upon returning to the Shoshone camp, Abish shares this information with Winter Bird. Unphased by Abish’s return, even when she reveals Jacob is still alive and searching for her, Winter Bird finds solace in her place and people. It’s unlikely that a sighting of Jacob, who now appears quite unstable, would alter her decision.

In May, Rasoulof left Iran on foot and sought refuge in Germany, where his film was chosen as their entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards; three of the young actresses also moved to Europe. However, those who remained in Iran faced harassment and charges for working on the film. Rasoulof frequently speaks about his colleagues with a sense of pride and admiration, especially when discussing the courageous women and girls involved in the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. He was inspired by their actions while he was imprisoned in Evin Prison in 2022, which forms the backdrop for The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Through an interpreter, Rasoulof said, “I listened carefully to what these exceptionally brave young women had to say.

If you weren’t already considering “having your toes cut with a dirty shovel” as something to avoid, this episode might make you think twice. It starts with Brigham Young delivering a sermon that serves as both a spiritual message and a battle cry, proclaiming that they have found their promised land, or Zion. This statement is shown alongside Fort Bridger, where Jim Bridger, who is not pleased, is trying to hold onto the pigs he bought in the previous episode. However, Bridger hasn’t paid in full and can’t beat the price offered by Wild Bill Hickman, which puts him in a tough spot. With such a high price, Wild Bill even threatens to take everything Bridger owns. Bridger’s response: using that shovel on Wild Bill’s foot. This solves his pig issue but leaves the possibility of a Mormon uprising hanging in the air.

The festivities began early in the week as Kotb’s Tri Delta sorority sisters paid a surprise visit during her show. Throughout the week, guests such as Andy Cohen and Blake Shelton celebrated Kotb, with Cohen himself complimenting her as having “the best hair on television.” By the time her last day arrived, the celebration, affectionately known as Hoda-bration, extended beyond the fourth hour and encompassed the entire Today broadcast.

In this sequel, Danny “Big Nick” O’Brien, a detective with the Los Angeles Major Crimes Unit, reprises his role. In the previous film “Den of Thieves“, he was outsmarted by Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), a bartender and getaway driver who orchestrated the Federal Reserve robbery. The thieves’ strategy in that heist was ingenious; they aimed to steal the daily shredded money piles from the Fed, making it appear as if no money had been stolen since the cash was removed from circulation. Consequently, on paper, nothing seemed missing and no one was robbed, which the Fed wanted to keep secret. However, Big Nick, who has recently gone through a tumultuous divorce and can’t seem to move on, is relentless in his pursuit. He travels to Europe, locates Donnie who is now working with the Panthers, a gang of Eastern European criminals planning a significant diamond heist along the Côte d’Azur. It appears that Big Nick is no longer just interested in apprehending Donnie; he seems drawn to joining him instead.

Spanning a duration of 18 days, the movie titled “The Last Showgirl ” chronicles Shelly’s journey as she discovers that Le Razzle Dazzle, a venue running for 38 years on the Strip, is about to close. For the young performers such as Jodie (Kiernan Shipka) and Mary-Anne (Brenda Song), this signifies leaving behind the warm comfort of the venue, characterized by Eddie’s (Dave Bautista, demonstrating just as much charm in his melancholic role here as he did in Blade Runner 2049) gentle, paternal guidance. Shelly’s anxiety and nervousness before each performance are also part of this familiar environment. With the closure of Le Razzle Dazzle, they must move on to more explicit productions like Hedonist Delight. One of the film’s most amusing visual jokes involves Anderson’s shocked reaction to the younger women auditioning for these sexually charged roles, complete with choreography instructions like “ass, ass, unh, unh, body roll.

Aitken’s movie (opening in New York this weekend, then traveling across the country over the following weeks) chronicles Terry Masear’s mission, who manages a rescue center for wounded and abandoned hummingbirds from around Greater Los Angeles. She receives calls for help from various people, almost like an emergency service for these birds, takes them in, nurses them back to health at home, and eventually lets them go back into the wild. This process demands great patience and skill; some of the birds need to be taught or re-taught how to fly, as they can be timid and reluctant to do so. The birds are tiny and fragile to begin with, but the ones Masear helps often are newborns whose mothers have vanished or passed away, making them even more vulnerable.

From a film enthusiast’s perspective, it feels as if climate change will unfold like a movie, shot up-close and personal by everyday people using their phones. As Los Angeles, a city brimming with cinematographers and content creators, we’ve witnessed these disasters from every angle imaginable. Even our late-night shows, the ones that managed to stay on air, discussed the trials our industry town is encountering. Through hazy lenses, we watched as events unfolded on our screens, but life goes on – for better or worse. Here’s what left a lasting impact on me.