In 2015, Cuba and the United States resumed diplomatic relations; Volkswagen admitted to widespread cheating of emission testing; “Hello” by Adele became the first song to record over one million digital copies in a week; Saturday Night Live celebrated its 40th anniversary; Charlie Sheen confirmed he was HIV positive; In Obergefell v. Hodges, the United States… Continue reading In Back to the Future Part II, Why didn’t anyone tell Marty Bill Cosby was a rapist, Hulk Hogan was a racist, and Donald Trump might be President?: A look back at 2015
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The Lucky Lady took a machine with her to the sun
My Fair Lady (1964) To test his theory that speech patterns are one of the primary drivers of success, phonetics professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) trains flower seller Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn). His experiment is ultimately successful: Eliza passes as a genuine member of upper crust society. However, her new position leads to unhappiness and… Continue reading The Lucky Lady took a machine with her to the sun
Flying in a trance
Fur of Flying (2010) As is the case with other recent efforts involving Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, this 3D, CGI short feels flat compared to the original Chuck Jones films. It’s too brief and feels like going through the motions. It’s okay as nostalgia, or a gateway to introduce children to the Looney Tunes oeuvre, but it’s… Continue reading Flying in a trance