The Jean-Luc Godard film “Alphaville” opened the 1965 New York Film Festival and was described as the “first successful incursion of pop art into the cinema.” The film, shot in black and white on high-speed film, takes place in the then-new Paris Business district La Défense and features a melodramatic score by Paul Misraki. The…
The upcoming 2024 presidential Election is not generating much excitement among independent voters, a crucial group that often influences the outcome of elections. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that the potential rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is not generating enthusiasm among Americans. This lack…
A concerned individual wrote to advice columnist Amy Dickinson, seeking guidance on their dilemma with their daughter-in-law’s mother’s financial irresponsibility. The writer described their son’s in-laws as being impulsive and wasteful, often resulting in them needing financial help from the young couple. Amy’s response suggested that the concerned individual should clearly state their financial boundaries…
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The USD Toreros, UC San Diego Tritons, and Point Loma Nazarene Sea Lions basketball teams all had exciting games this past weekend. This is part of the Ivan Carter for 3 series, which provides a weekly look at basketball news from these universities, as well as what else is happening in the basketball world. USD…
Stephen Sondheim once expressed the idealistic notion of going into theater when he was twenty, but he later realized that he was going into show Business and that it was foolish to think otherwise. As a titan of musical theater, his decades’ worth of credits as a composer and lyricist included “West Side Story,” “Company,”…
In the face of public criticism and requests to postpone the decision, the Maplewood City Council voted 5-1 to hire Amber Withycombe as the new city manager on Tuesday. Withycombe, who lacks any prior experience in city management, is set to start her new position on Jan. 4. Withycombe’s appointment was met with applause from…
