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By Jim Gordon
Published 12:39 PDT, Fri October 13, 2023
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Charles M. Schulz: The Art & Life of the Peanut’s Creator in 100 Objects
Charles M Schulz was, simply put, the best in his field. Like what Johnny Carson did for late night TV, or Louis Armstrong for jazz, there is a “before” and “after” when discussing Schulz, the creative force behind nearly 50 years of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang. He changed and elevated the genre and his influence was and still is, everywhere in the world of comics. Recently we welcomed author and Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Centre curator, Benjamin L. Clark on Our City Tonight to talk about a recent book he co-wrote that involves 100 objects that were a part of Schulz’s life (he died in 2000, the night before his last comic strip ran in the Sunday edition). It is a cross section of objects dating back to his childhood up to the end. It is a fascinating look into one man’s life.
Miranda’s Victim
If you are a regular viewer of “police procedural” dramas (the dozen Law & Order shows tend to be the most popular), you have probably heard the phrase, “read ‘em their Miranda Rights”. But where does that law/phrase come from? The powerful, new film, available for home viewing as of Oct. 6, answers that question. Miranda’s Victim is based on a true 1963 event involving a 18 year old Trish Weir, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Her assailant, Ernesto Miranda confessed, but the police neglected to provide legal representation. What followed would change the legal system forever. The cast is outstanding, including Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Mireille Enos, Kyle MacLachlan, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland.
The Exorcist: Believer
50 years ago this fall, one of the greatest horror films ever made was released to the public on movie screens around the world, frightening a generation of movie fans—and the later generations who saw it on VHS and DVD. The Exorcist was a landmark film in the horror genre, which benefitted from a chilling story, a gifted director (the late William Friedkin), and a superb cast which included Oscar-winning actress, Ellen Burstyn. Now comes The Exorcist: Believer and with it, the return of Burstyn and her iconic character Chris MacNeil for the first time since 1973. The film also stars Emmy winner, Ann Dowd, two-time Tony winner, Leo Butz, and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles. The Exorcist: Believer hits theatres Oct. 6.
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