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Initially, let’s delve into some historical beard lore from Saturday Night Live (SNL): Despite Michaels being clean-shaven when he joined SNL in 1975, many cast members from the initial group sported facial hair throughout their tenure on the show. This was following Nixon’s resignation and America’s withdrawal from Vietnam, yet it was common for men to preserve some beard symbol, a reminder of their past counter-cultural beliefs. Notably, John Belushi often appeared with a thick stubble. The head writer, Michael O’Donoghue, who shared the screen with Belushi in SNL’s first cold open, sported a full beard. In the second season, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Garrett Morris all had mustaches, with Morris eventually growing a full beard. Aykroyd shaved his mustache by the third season, but one of the most enduring images of SNL’s early years is Aykroyd portraying mustache-less President Jimmy Carter, showcasing his own light-brown mustache prominently. Before leaving SNL in 1980, another bearded cast member was added: Don Novello, forever associated with the dark-black caterpillar gracing the faces of him and Father Guido Sarducci. Following Michaels’ departure, Eddie Murphy regularly donned a mustache, even when impersonating celebrities who didn’t have them, such as Desmond Tutu (in “White Like Me,” he affixed a whiter mustache over his own).

Perhaps you require further persuasion. Perhaps, for you, there’s little allure in following the life tale of an unfamiliar character, even if he’s a monkey. Even if this particular monkey sports tattoos, visible through his furry exterior. To help you grasp the captivating essence of “Better Man“, here’s a detailed minute-by-minute account of every event that unfolds within its 135-minute span.

Initially, I found myself uncertain about who to accuse. At first, my instinct was to point the finger at Erin Mew Mew Lichy because I’ve never had a good relationship with her and it’s often easier to blame someone I don’t like. However, this wasn’t about her husband selling his crypto or making jokes about mushrooms, nor was it related to her pranks that were unwanted by many.

Then I began to suspect Jenna, as she established strict boundaries after the first season and became a fan favorite. I reasoned that if Jenna wasn’t sharing information, then neither would the others.

Later, I thought Brynn was responsible for creating unnecessary drama, based on distorted truths. This made it unclear what actually happened versus what Brynn claimed.

I never really held Sai, Jessel, or Racquel accountable because I believe they’ve been as open and cooperative as possible. As for Becky Minkoff, I try to avoid thinking about her unless absolutely necessary.

This week, the conversations among us revolved largely around the heated exchange between Kyle and Dorit at the Viper Room from the previous episode. The altercation over Kyle’s text messages with Dorit’s ex-husband nearly escalated into a physical fight before Erika intervened to cool things down. However, Kyle’s condescending tone towards Dorit didn’t help matters, as she criticized Dorit for her continued communication with PK and questioned what else Dorit could possibly want from her. This only served to further infuriate Dorit. As a fan, I can’t wait to see how this unfolds in the next episode!

As a movie reviewer, I’ve found that “The Traitors” masterfully blends strategic gameplay with the unique vibes of its competitors. Each player, like Tom Sandoval, brings a distinct energy from their past reality show appearances to Alan Cumming’s enchanting Scottish castle. In previous shows such as “Vanderpump Rules,” Sandoval was often portrayed as smug, pathetic, and infuriating. However, in this series, his blunders have become the source of endless laughter. It seems that his redemption didn’t come from a romantic tale with Rachel Leviss, but rather from being immersed alongside his reality TV colleagues who can’t hide their delight as he stumbles repeatedly in this game.

In that particular episode, it’s revealed that Pauline Turner Brooks (Jennifer Westfeldt), Charles’s (Peter Hermann) ex-wife, uncovers a shocking truth: the woman who is dating her ex, spending time with her daughters, and essentially kickstarted her writing career, is not as she appears. Needless to say, Pauline is enraged, and being the blunt person she is, decides to expose Liza Miller in front of the entire world during a major publishing event intended to honor their professional partnership. As they say, ex-wives can sure stir up drama!

On May 25, 2024: Emilia Pérez clinches the Jury Prize at Cannes. Adriana Paz, Zoë Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez share the title of Best Actress.

In 2015, Robert Eggers ventured into feature filmmaking with his debut movie, “The Witch“, which focused on a Puritan family living in the 1630s New England who suffered a series of misfortunes they believed were caused by witchcraft and Satan. The film’s script, filled with ominous undertones that hinted at supernatural forces but never definitively proved their existence, seemed unlikely to be commercially successful. To everyone’s surprise, “The Witch” grossed over ten times its $4 million budget. This success catapulted Eggers into the spotlight among a group of emerging filmmakers, including Ari Aster (“Hereditary“), Jordan Peele (“Get Out“, “Us” ), and Jennifer Kent (“The Babadook“). All these directors, like Eggers, crafted unique films that were horror-adjacent but primarily focused on themes beyond just scaring audiences.

In 2002, Mariano first appeared on Survivor during the fourth season at the age of 25, hailing from Boston. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it far in his initial season, but he left an indelible mark in subsequent appearances. He came in second to his future spouse, Amber Brkich, in All-Stars; returned for Heroes vs. Villains; dozed off to victory on Redemption Island; and established a record for the most days played with 152 on Winners at War. Over a span of two decades, Mariano has shown versatility in reality competition shows, participating in The Amazing Race, The Price Is Right, and more recently, Deal or No Deal Island.

Every night, I’ve been finding myself in an escalating disagreement between me and Gary, as I’m the one working the graveyard shift. I’ve been reluctant to take my breaks, a habit that Gary disapproves of but seems to help me stay on top of cleaning the boat at night – I guess you could say I’m like a well-oiled machine. However, this morning, there was a minor glitch when I was untying the tender from a line. Gary warned me to use cable ties and be careful not to let it fall, but I dismissed his advice, seeing it as overprotective parenting. Unfortunately, I dropped it into the water instead. We didn’t need a rewind to “just now,” but we got one. When he saw what happened, Gary made a fuss about how we wouldn’t be able to tow the tender. He informed Glenn of the situation, but then found an extra shackle – the last one available. I don’t let the mishap ruffle me too much; instead, I’m just annoyed with Gary. It seems like a minor incident that could potentially lead to Gary getting into trouble later on, although it might be symbolic – the shackle dropping into the sea could represent Gary losing control over things. Will this shackle (and Gary) hit rock bottom?