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Wall Street Journal
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue' Review: A Louisianian Painter on PBS
During an interview for 'BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue,' the artist's son Jacques says that if you had called his grandmother a 'Cajun,' she might have slapped your face. But the 'derogatory term' that would have ticked off grandma was something his father—best known for his 'Blue Dog' paintings (see the Absolut vodka ads)—made into a brand. And a cause. Rodrigue, who died in 2013, was a repository of influences both ethnic and artistic, much like current-day Cajuns themselves. Descended from the French-speaking Canadians exiled by the British after the invasion of Nova Scotia in 1755, the people who would eventually be called 'Cajun' found refuge in southern Louisiana and created a culture that food and music—and some say Rodrigue himself—channeled into mainstream America during the late 20th century.
Economic Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
What to Stream This Week: Here's new movies and shows to watch from May 26 to June 1
Mountainhead Sheri Papini: Caught in the Lie The Better Sister Live Events September 5 Ghostlight Dept. Q Blue: The Art and Life of George Rodrigue FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A variety of new movies and series are set to stream between May 26 and June 1. Viewers can expect drama, true crime, satire and personal stories. Watch these titles on platforms like HBO Max, Prime Video, Kanopy, Netflix, ID and will stream on HBO Max from Saturday, May 31. Jesse Armstrong, known for creating Succession, makes his feature film debut with this release. The film stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef and Cory Michael Smith. The plot follows tech moguls on a retreat disrupted by a global issue tied to their platforms. The film was shot in March this Papini: Caught in the Lie will air Monday and Tuesday on ID and stream on Max. Papini talks about her past kidnapping claim, which led to a jail sentence. The series includes interviews, lie detector footage and reenactments. Papini says she was held by her ex-boyfriend, who she was emotionally involved Better Sister premieres Thursday on Prime Video. Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel play estranged sisters. One sister raises the other's child and is married to her ex. When a murder happens, they must reconnect to protect each 5 tells a semi-fictional version of the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage event. The story focuses on the ABC newsroom during the 22-hour standoff. Reporters, including Peter Jennings, deliver live coverage during the crisis. Directed by Tim Fehlbaum and starring Peter Sarsgaard and others, it premieres Tuesday on Prime will stream on Friday, May 30 on Kanopy. The story follows a construction worker who joins a local production of 'Romeo & Juliet' after losing his teenage son. The film explores how he processes grief with his family. It is directed by the duo behind 'Saint Frances.'Matthew Goode stars in Dept. Q, which launches Thursday on Netflix. He plays Carl, a detective sent to handle old cases from the station basement. He teams up with a small team to solve a long-forgotten crime. The series comes from the creators of 'The Queen's Gambit.'Blue: The Art and Life of George Rodrigue premieres Thursday on PBS and Rodrigue is best known for his Blue Dog paintings. The documentary also explores his role in preserving Cajun culture and the folklore that inspired his art.A group of tech billionaires on vacation face a global crisis linked to their airs on ID and streams on Max across Monday and Tuesday.
