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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
15 excellent TV shows to stream that you might have missed
'Bargain' (Paramount+) – A bouillabaisse of South Korean societal anxieties – economic inequality, social isolation, urban infrastructure – are folded into this audacious, slow-burning thriller about the aftermath of a massive earthquake. And organ harvesting. And…well, just watch it. The long, mobile camera takes amp up the tension and dread. And yet, it's so extreme that it's sort of funny. Advertisement 'The Busing Battleground' (PBS) – PBS' venerable 'American Experience' documentary series presents an in-depth look at Boston's 1970s busing crisis, which exposed the city's racial fault lines and showed just how vehemently many Bostonians opposed integration. As so often happens in such stories, it was generally the parents showing their kids how not to behave. Joel Edgerton in "Dark Matter." Apple TV+ 'Dark Matter' (Apple TV+) – Do you ever get the feeling your life isn't really…your life? This series, adapted by Blake Crouch from his own novel, finds sci-fi thrills in alternative realities, love, and Schrödinger's Cat, as a physics professor (Joel Edgerton) finds himself abducted by a parallel version of himself. Jennifer Connelly and the city of Chicago co-star. Physics can be fun, kids. Advertisement Cate Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft (2024, 'Present Day') in 'Disclaimer," premiering October 11, 2024 on Apple TV+. Apple TV+ ' ' (Apple TV+) – Alfonso Cuarón's steamy drama of bad decisions, obsession, and consequences arrived with fanfare but then seemed to recede. It's well-worth discovering, thanks to killer performances from Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, but most of all, a sense of authorial voice lacking from much television; Cuarón helmed every episode of a series that shows TV can indeed be a director's medium. 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' (Peacock) – A rollicking heist yarn, based on the true story of an armed robbery on the night of Mohammad Ali's 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta. Featuring a whole lot of talented people having a whole lot of fun, including Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. 'The Fortress' (Viaplay) – A parable about the perils of isolationism, set in a near-future Norway that has cut itself off from the rest of the world. Then a pandemic hits, and it seems the killer might be calling from inside the house. Brainy, paranoid, quietly exciting thrills, with a Nordic noir feel. 'Get Millie Black' (Max) – The police procedural still has room for a few new wrinkles, as this uncommonly smart series created by Man Booker Prize-winning novelist Marlon James shows. Set in Kingston, Jamaica, it follows an ex-Scotland Yard detective (Tamara Lawrence) on a missing persons case involving her trans sister (Chyna McQueen). Bonus points for realizing a great TV story can be told in a mere five episodes. 'Government Cheese' (Apple TV+) – A slice of '60s Los Angeles you haven't seen onscreen: a petty criminal and intrepid inventor (David Oyelowo) is released from prison, only to discover that his family has moved in some unusual new directions. The series shatters stereotypes of both Black families and suburban living, and Oyelowo, Simone Missick, and Bokeem Woodbine are all outstanding. Advertisement ' ' (FX/Hulu) – Timothy Olyphant's Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens leaves Kentucky behind for the wilds of Detroit – home of his creator, the great genre novelist Elmore Leonard – in this adeptly spun-off limited series. Raylan's adversary this time is a wily Oklahoma psycho played by a menacing Boyd Holbrook. Keith David has a brief but memorable turn as a corrupt judge. 'Penelope' (Netflix) – A breakout performance from Megan Stott highlights this series about a 16-year-old who decides she's had enough of modern life for a while and heads to the wilderness. Stott carries the show for long, quiet stretches, and creators Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn understand that less can be more, especially with so many grim and sensational competitors on the streaming landscape. (Left to right) Director and executive producer Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and producer Joseph Patel of "Sly Lives!" Kelsey McNeal/Disney ' ' (Hulu) – Questlove (of The Roots and 'Tonight Show' fame) dives into the life and times of the late, great Sly Stone, funky, genre-blurring pop pioneer, and asks a pointed question: What particular kind of weight is a Black genius tasked to carry? D'Angelo and Andre 3000 are among those who try to answer. The doc came out before Sly's death in June, but it's even more resonant now. 'Wrestlers' (Netflix) – A spirited, intimate, and never-condescending docuseries about the men and women of Ohio Valley Wrestling, which has less money but more spunk than W.W.E. The star of the series is Al Snow, the avuncular and ever-patient manager of O.V.W. (and a former wrestler himself) who wears his heart on his sleeve. It's a feat of patient but colorful storytelling and character development. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Home Bargains is selling £3.99 hanging glass water ornament that will turn your garden into a ‘cozy spot for wildlife'
WITH Brits enjoying the glorious sunshine, it's the perfect time to revamp your garden with an affordable item. Not only does it give your garden a bit of colour, but it can also 3 The Jardin Hanging Glass Bird Bath is available for just £3.99 at Home Bargains Credit: Home Bargain This can help turn your garden into a Bargain Bird Bath The With a stained glass style design featuring flowers and butterflies, it provides a unique centrepiece for your garden. Not only is the item pleasing to look at, but it can also become a Read more Fabulous A description on the Home Bargains website reads: "Transform your garden into a wildlife haven with the Jardin Hanging Glass Bird Bath! "Hand-painted and frost-resistant, this stunning piece invites birds to drink and bathe, adding a touch of charm to your outdoor space." Measuring at 21x40cm, it has plenty of space for an array of birds to cool off in the summer sun. Bird Bath Cleaning Hack Although bird baths can provide a Most read in Fabulous However, there is a According to experts at Alan Titchmarsh's top 7 plants that 'transform ugly fences with gorgeous flowers & fragrance' & they grow for years One or two penny coins are best, as the copper acts as an algicide, slowing the growth of the slimy plant. More Garden Buys If you're looking to This includes a similar stand-alone bird bath if you want more of a eye-catching feature for your garden. 3 The matching Jardin Glass Bird Bath is available for £12.99 at Home Bargains Credit: Home Bargain The Although it is slightly more expensive at £12.99, the bigger dimensions ensure that your garden is filled with happy birds all summer long. For those looking for a The Once your garden is nice and sheltered, it's time to buy some comfy and affordable furniture. The Mykonos Rattan 3 Piece Bistro Set from George Home is retailing for £149. It includes You'll have to be quick though, as last year the item sold out in 12 weeks. 3 It's part of a wide range of garden furniture available at Home Bargains Credit: Alamy
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reporter's Notebook: The Who . . . not too old to rock
Who's too old to play rock and roll? Apparently, not The Who if this past week's concert at London's Royal Albert Hall is anything to go by. It featured the two core members of the group, 81-year-old lead singer Roger Daltrey and soon-to-be-80-year-old songwriter and lead guitarist Pete Townshend. Unlike other "senior" musicians and groups like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, who have well-oiled touring machines around them, this was more of a one-off (well, two-off, there had been another concert a few days before) for the respected UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust. And so it had more than its share of "bumps," which only made the moments of rock and roll heaven that much more enjoyable. Guess what? These guys can still rock, sixty years after their first top-ten hit, if a bit tempered by age. Reporter's Notebook: Bruce Vs Billy On Neutral London Turf Daltrey had a few of his memorable hand-mic air throws. OK, instead of hurling the microphone in the air vertically for thirty feet, they were more sideways for ten. Read On The Fox News App And Townshend, yes, did his windmill guitar stroke movements. I did count eight in a row at one time, but for the most part it was more like one or two at a time. Nothing was tempered about Daltrey's voice, despite problems and surgery in the past. It still sailed over the rafters on a range of songs. The high notes of the tune "Love Reign O'er Me" were done with blockbuster bombast. And Townshend's guitar licks could stand up to Clapton's any day. (The latter also just turned 80, by the way.) Unique, stylish, no flubs. The Who (with a good backing band) played a few of their very early stand-outs. Especially ironic: "My Generation." (Key line: "I hope I die before I get old." Well . . . maybe not.) The rock opera about the deaf, dumb and blind pinball wizard, Tommy, got a bit of a gloss-over, perhaps because of Daltrey's recent admission that his vision is beginning to go (along with his hearing). The follow-up, urban rock opera Quadrophenia, was treated with a deeper dive, maybe plugging the ballet version running in London later this year. It never ends. But what many consider their finest album, Who's Next, got the full treatment. From "Bargain" to "Baba O'Reilly," from "Behind Blue Eyes" to "Won't Get Fooled Again." The synthesizer parts might have been pre-recorded . . . but the forceful Daltrey-Townshend duet on the key "Blue Eyes" line was utterly telling: "And if I swallow anything evil, put your finger down my throat. And if I shiver, please give me a blanket. Keep me warm, let me wear your coat." Guns N' Roses' Drummer Frank Ferrer Leaves Band After 19 Years, New Member Joins Tour So . . . the "bumps" noted earlier: Townshend acknowledged that he had had knee-replacement surgery a month ago. Aside from a few whinges ("I'm in agony,' "I can't breathe"), he seemed to take it in his stride. Actually, he took it sitting down through half the songs. (No Woodstock-style jumping scissor kicks for him.) But he admitted that it helped him play better. And Daltrey's earpiece (which, despite that spotty hearing, helps him stay "in tune") was acting up throughout the night. At one point, he stopped the entire band. "I'm not hearing the Who," he said good-naturedly, "it sounds like I'm hearing the Troggs," referring to an old '60s British pop band. Townshend said in an aside " . . . it was going so well." In fact, the two of them, known to have had their ups and downs over the years professionally, often resembled on stage an odd couple, snapping at each other from time to time but also warm to each other . . . and the audience. Townshend (not necessarily known for his bedside manner) at one point thanking the 5,000-plus Royal Albert Hall crowd for sticking with them all these years, and calling The Who "geriatrics who pretend to be young." The demographics of the crowd, I must admit, were somewhat on the senior side. But enough sons and daughters were present and getting into it to give one hope, if not for the future, then at least for the present. For we indeed are seeing, sad to say, the tail end performances of the second great generation of rock and rollers. After Chuck, Little Richard and Elvis, came The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan . . . and, yes, The Who. That's why it's more than just fun; it's an honor to catch these final farewells. Along with their punchier later hits like You Better You Bet and Who are You, The Who played a song Townshend said they'd never played in concert before. Incredible, as it was recorded 54 years ago. Amid high critical acclaim. Called "The Song is Over" (also from the Who's Next album), it was nothing less than extraordinary. And appropriate. As Townshend worked through the riffs and lines. And Daltrey was literally completely slumped over and supported by the standing mic, as if he could go no further, it ended with them singing: "The song is over, the song is over. Excepting one note, pure and easy, playing so free, like a breath rippling by." Except, I take exception. The song, hopefully, is not "over" . . . article source: Reporter's Notebook: The Who . . . not too old to rock
Fox News
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Reporter's Notebook: The Who . . . not too old to rock
Who's too old to play rock and roll? Apparently, not The Who if this past week's concert at London's Royal Albert Hall is anything to go by. It featured the two core members of the group, 81-year-old lead singer Roger Daltrey and soon-to-be-80-year-old songwriter and lead guitarist Pete Townshend. Unlike other "senior" musicians and groups like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, who have well-oiled touring machines around them, this was more of a one-off (well, two-off, there had been another concert a few days before) for the respected UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust. And so it had more than its share of "bumps," which only made the moments of rock and roll heaven that much more enjoyable. Guess what? These guys can still rock, sixty years after their first top-ten hit, if a bit tempered by age. Daltrey had a few of his memorable hand-mic air throws. OK, instead of hurling the microphone in the air vertically for thirty feet, they were more sideways for ten. And Townshend, yes, did his windmill guitar stroke movements. I did count eight in a row at one time, but for the most part it was more like one or two at a time. Nothing was tempered about Daltrey's voice, despite problems and surgery in the past. It still sailed over the rafters on a range of songs. The high notes of the tune "Love Reign O'er Me" were done with blockbuster bombast. And Townshend's guitar licks could stand up to Clapton's any day. (The latter also just turned 80, by the way.) Unique, stylish, no flubs. The Who (with a good backing band) played a few of their very early stand-outs. Especially ironic: "My Generation." (Key line: "I hope I die before I get old." Well . . . maybe not.) The rock opera about the deaf, dumb and blind pinball wizard, Tommy, got a bit of a gloss-over, perhaps because of Daltrey's recent admission that his vision is beginning to go (along with his hearing). The follow-up, urban rock opera Quadrophenia, was treated with a deeper dive, maybe plugging the ballet version running in London later this year. It never ends. But what many consider their finest album, Who's Next, got the full treatment. From "Bargain" to "Baba O'Reilly," from "Behind Blue Eyes" to "Won't Get Fooled Again." The synthesizer parts might have been pre-recorded . . . but the forceful Daltrey-Townshend duet on the key "Blue Eyes" line was utterly telling: "And if I swallow anything evil, put your finger down my throat. And if I shiver, please give me a blanket. Keep me warm, let me wear your coat." So . . . the "bumps" noted earlier: Townshend acknowledged that he had had knee-replacement surgery a month ago. Aside from a few whinges ("I'm in agony,' "I can't breathe"), he seemed to take it in his stride. Actually, he took it sitting down through half the songs. (No Woodstock-style jumping scissor kicks for him.) But he admitted that it helped him play better. And Daltrey's earpiece (which, despite that spotty hearing, helps him stay "in tune") was acting up throughout the night. At one point, he stopped the entire band. "I'm not hearing the Who," he said good-naturedly, "it sounds like I'm hearing the Troggs," referring to an old '60s British pop band. Townshend said in an aside " . . . it was going so well." In fact, the two of them, known to have had their ups and downs over the years professionally, often resembled on stage an odd couple, snapping at each other from time to time but also warm to each other . . . and the audience. Townshend (not necessarily known for his bedside manner) at one point thanking the 5,000-plus Royal Albert Hall crowd for sticking with them all these years, and calling The Who "geriatrics who pretend to be young." The demographics of the crowd, I must admit, were somewhat on the senior side. But enough sons and daughters were present and getting into it to give one hope, if not for the future, then at least for the present. For we indeed are seeing, sad to say, the tail end performances of the second great generation of rock and rollers. After Chuck, Little Richard and Elvis, came The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan . . . and, yes, The Who. That's why it's more than just fun; it's an honor to catch these final farewells. Along with their punchier later hits like You Better You Bet and Who are You, The Who played a song Townshend said they'd never played in concert before. Incredible, as it was recorded 54 years ago. Amid high critical acclaim. Called "The Song is Over" (also from the Who's Next album), it was nothing less than extraordinary. And appropriate. As Townshend worked through the riffs and lines. And Daltrey was literally completely slumped over and supported by the standing mic, as if he could go no further, it ended with them singing: "The song is over, the song is over. Excepting one note, pure and easy, playing so free, like a breath rippling by." Except, I take exception. The song, hopefully, is not "over" . . . yet.
