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The Review Geek
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Washington Black – Season 1 Episode 6 'Selamiut' Recap & Review
Selamiut Episode 6 of Washington Black starts with Billard chasing Jack in the woods. Jacks set up a wooden trap, causing Billard to injure his leg. The chase and battle between the men continues to the cliff's edge. Medwin and Tanna find Billard's abandoned carriage and follow the tracks. Tanna remains hopeful that Jack is alive. After coming to the edge of the cliff, Jack decides to take Billard down with him. He tells Billard that he is a free man even if he dies. They both fall into the sea below. As he sinks to the bottom, Jack envisions himself meeting his younger self. His older self apologises for giving up on their dreams. His younger self urges him not to give up and swim to safety. Jack sees Tanna's face, and he gains consciousness and starts swimming. Tanna finds Jack's necklace on the cliff, and they check the shore to see if they will spot him. They find Billard's body and Jack hanging to life by a thread. They bring Jack back home to Angie. She scolds Medwin for risking his life without telling her. They embrace, but just as they are about to kiss, Medwin pulls away. Angie asks why he is running away again. In the meantime, Tanna takes care of Jack before returning to thank McGee. He agrees to cover her family's debt and breaks off their engagement. In another flashback, we return to the Arctic after Titch's nasty fall. Titch passes out, and Jack assumes he is dead. Suddenly, Wilde arrives and quickly administers first aid to Titch. After Titch regains consciousness, Wilde takes them back to his igloo camp. Jack finds houses made of ice fascinating. After settling down, Titch is hurt to see that his dad is with his lover, Peter. Peter is deaf and speaks through sign language, which fascinates Jack. Wilde explains he is there to study the Northern Lights. Wilde is curious about Jack, but Titch claims he is tired. Wilde invites them on a seal hunt the next morning. Jack notices Titch's hurt feelings and asks why he didn't talk to his dad about Philip. Titch ignores his questions and goes to bed. The following morning, the group, along with two locals, go on a seal hunt. Titch grabs this opportunity to tell his dad about the success of the cloud cutter. His dad scolds him for dragging Jack to the Arctic. Titch questions his father's fake death and his relationship with Peter. Wilde insists that it is a disgrace and a sin to live a lie. He is done putting his happiness aside for his family. As the hunt continues, Twitch accidentally shoots Peter with an arrow in his leg. Following the accident, Titch tries to apologise, but his dad goes off on him. Wilde reveals that he is the reason Titch didn't get into RSL. According to Wilde, Titch is no scientist and a threat to everyone around him, especially Jack. His words cut through Titch's heart like a sharp knife. In the meantime, Jack gets close to the two locals who are mourning their daughter. He tells them about Kit, and they talk about their daughter. That evening, Titch wakes Jack up and gives him his letter of freedom. He also gives the boy some money. Jack follows him out in the storm, persuading him to stay. Jack believes it is his fault. Jack begs Titch, saying that he is the only one he has left. However, Titch says that he is lucky that he doesn't have a father to break him. Titch calls Jack a ballast and walks away. In anger, Jack curses him out after getting tired of begging. By the time Jack realises he is alone, he is too far from the igloo and can't see because of the storm. He starts calling for help. The Episode Review With a father like Wilde, who needs an enemy? He pushed Titch too hard, and that was the breaking point. Titch has longed for his father's approval all his life. That is probably why he wanted to be a scientist. To know his dad doesn't believe in him and thinks so little of him hurts. It is no excuse for what he did to Jack, but we get Titch's reaction. It also hurt Titch to see his dad happy with his lover. In a way, Titch thinks his dad deserted them. It is not wrong to choose himself, but a little finesse would have gone a long way. The death of Billard offers Jack a chance at a new life. With Tanna ending her engagement to McGee, the two are free to date. The only person standing between them is Goff, but will he be a problem? Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
The Review Geek
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Washington Black – Season 1 Episode 7 'J'ouvert Morning' Recap & Review
J'ouvert Morning Episode 7 of Washington Black starts with a young Jack passing out in the snowstorm. He has a vision of meeting Kit in Dahomey. Kit asks him to stay with her, but Jack chooses to live. Presently in Halifax, Tanna nurses Jack to health. As soon as he wakes up, he asks about Billard. Jack is relieved to hear of Billard's death and his subsequent freedom. He thanks Tanna for saving him, and they start kissing. Medwin interrupts to talk to Jack. He acknowledges Tanna's love for Jack and explains why he can't be with Angie. As it turns out, Angie is his best friend's widow, and Medwin feels guilty for loving her. However, Jack challenges him to embrace those feelings. Medwin takes this advice and goes to Angie. He confesses he is tired of running, and they finally kiss. Meanwhile, Tanna convinces her dad to bring Jack with them to London. She uses Jack's aquarium to negotiate her terms. Her dad agrees to bring Jack to London to the RSL as long as he gets some credit for Jack's aquarium. Tanna agrees as long as Jack gets his credit, too. Goff hesitantly agrees and promises to convince the influential members to make Jack the first Black member of the RSL if they win. Soon, Angie and Medwin say their goodbyes to Jack and Tanna. Jack takes back his name as George Washington Black. (From this point, we will refer to him as Wash, too.) In London, Wash allows Goff to present his aquarium at the RSL exposition. On the day of the exposition, Wash meets Peter again. Peter is one of the esteemed members of RSL and is immensely proud of Wash's achievement. In a flashback, we return to the Arctic immediately after Titch and Wash left. Wilde went out to look for them, but the snowstorm proved to be too strong for the old man. Wash is rescued by a native couple while Wilde goes to look for Titch. Unfortunately, Wilde hurts his legs, but at least gets to experience the Northern Lights. By the time Wilde is rescued, he is too weak. Peter tries to make him comfortable in his last moments. Before his death, Wash confronts Wilde about his treatment of Titch. Wilde shares a few words with Wash. These are the words he wished he had told Titch before he left. After Wilde's death, Peter gives the RSL briefcase to Wash. The native couple asks Wash to stay with them, but he refuses. Peter shows him a map of Nova Scotia and tells him he will be free there. Before Wash travels back, Peter takes a picture of him. Currently in London, Wash introduces Tanna to Peter. Peter talks about the abolition of slavery and the resale of the Faith plantation. He notes that Wash could find more information on Kit if he visits the Wilde's property in Hampshire. Wash's aquarium wins the science expo, but Goff takes full credit for the invention. He tries to act like he is doing Wash a favour and refuses to acknowledge he did something wrong. Tanna confronts and cuts her ties with him. Wash also agrees he doesn't need Goff to make a name for himself in the science world. After the expo, Tanna and Wash visit the Wilde residency in Hampshire. There, Wash reunites with Gaius, who invites them in. Sadly, Kit passed seven years ago in 1830. According to the records, Kit was Wash's biological mother. The Episode Review I was hoping for a happy reunion, but it looks like we won't be getting that. It must be painful for Wash to learn of Kit's death and her identity as his mom at the same time. He lived all his life thinking he was an orphan. He must feel betrayed by Kit, but also frustrated that he can't get answers from her. Why did Kit hide the fact that she is his mom from him? It is not surprising that Goff took advantage of Wash. He wanted the glory but lost his daughter in return. Is it even worth it? Of course, Wash had no expectations because he saw it coming. Still, it must hurt to see his invention win and the credit going to someone else. That aside, we must admit that although we were sceptical of Tanna and Wash's love, they have won us over. The power of love is indeed moving. With Billard's death, Wash is starting his life with his new love. Their love is so powerful that it even inspired Medwin to fight for his love for Angie. As we head to the final chapter, it will be interesting to see what Tanna and Wash will make of themselves. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
7NEWS
2 days ago
- 7NEWS
Anzac
Veterans seeing red as memorial statue stolen from RSL The cherished monument is believed to have been taken on Anzac Day.
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
New housing plans in Cwm, Ebbw Vale approved by council
But concerns were raised over a planning condition which could mean that the the applicant would be allowed to sell off most of them in the future. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council's Planning committee on Thursday, July 17, an application by Tai Calon Housing Association to build homes on the former Cwmrhydderch Court retirement flats at Cwm came before councillors. The retirement complex was built in the 1970s and demolished in 2022. The proposal would see a mix of eight one bedroom 'walk up' flats, five two-bedroom and five three-bedroom houses built at the site which borders on School Terrace. The scheme would be 100 per cent affordable homes and managed by Tai Calon. Planning officer Helen Hinton presented the report and said: 'The flats would be at the top end of the site; the northwestern corner and the dwellings would be in the southeast.' She explained that the flats would be two storeys hugh, but the roofs would be set below the houses on School Terrace. Ms Hinton added 'There are solar panels indicated for each of the properties and air source heat pumps are proposed for the dwellings facing School Terrace. '24 parking spaces would be provided within the confines of the site, and the proposal is considered to be compatible and appropriate for the area.' She added that no objections had been received and recommended that councillors approved the scheme as it would 'help address current shortfall in housing delivery.' Cllr Wayne Hodgins (Independent group) wanted 'clarification' over a condition that Blaenau Gwent planners would place on the planning permission. Condition three stated that Tai Calon would retain 10 per cent of the development as affordable housing. Cllr Hodgins asked: 'Is that an indication that they would sell off the properties? 'With an RSL (Registered Social Landlord) it's affordable rents that we focus on, what are we saying there?' Ms Hinton said that RSL's have opportunities to sell properties to some of their tenants. Ms Hinton said, 'What we are saying is that at least 10 per cent should be retained for social rent purposes – it's unlikely to occur but to make it policy complaint we recommend that condition be imposed. 'In theory they could sell them on, but I don't know what limitations are put on this by Welsh Government.' Cllr Hodgins added that he was 'quite excited' to see the benefit and hope to see it benefit 'local' as well as ease the council's housing waiting list. Cllr George Humphreys (non-aligned Independent) is the ward member for Cwm. Cllr Humphreys said: 'This was once a school which you can see from photographs, the railings are still there. 'It looks off the scale lovely from the pictures, to me its welcome and so nice to see.' The committee then went to a vote, and councillors unanimously backed the scheme. Tai Calon Community Housing was formed back in 2010 following the large-scale voluntary transfer of the council's housing stock and manages 5,821 homes in the county borough.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mahrez, Mane, Aouar & more: Top Africans of 2024-25 RSL
The Roshn Saudi League has always had a special relationship with African players, particularly those from North African powerhouses like Egypt, Morocco and Algeria. But as the league becomes ever more global, there's an increasing African influence throughout the RSL from across the vast continent to the west. And, with Al Ettifaq recently signing hugely promising South African youngster Mohau Nkota, we celebrate some of the best from last season who left their imprint on the 2024-25 RSL. -------- Riyad Mahrez – Al Ahli (Algeria) The Algerian wizard has been a standout from the first moment he arrived in the league, and his extra-special form continued last term for Al Ahli. In a campaign that also saw the Jeddah club win their first continental title in the AFC Champions League Elite, Mahrez led from the front again with eight goals and 10 assists in the RSL. Ally that to a further nine goals and eight assists to propel Al Ahli to Asian glory and it marked a superb second season in Saudi Arabia. After claiming the AFC Champions League Elite title, Mahrez promised publicly to Al Ahli fans to bring the league crown back to the green half of Jeddah next season. Can he be true to his word? -------- Houssem Aouar - Al Ittihad (Algeria) One player who did celebrate league success this season is Mahrez's former international teammate, Houssem Aouar, who had an incredible debut campaign for Al Ittihad as they made it two top-flight titles in three seasons. The former Olympique Lyon and AS Roma star made an immediate impact in the RSL with five goals and an assist in his opening six games, striking up a chemistry in attack with Karim Benzema, Moussa Diaby and Steven Bergwijn that proved to be one of the league's most dangerous. Ultimately, Aouar finished the season with 12 goals and four assists - and the first league title of his career. -------- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Al Qadsiah (Gabon) The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Olympique Marseille striker became just the fifth Gabonese player to grace the RSL last summer, but he is certainly the most high-profile. On the back of a brilliant 2023-24 campaign in France, he arrived in the Eastern Province promising to 'put on a show' - and the self-described showman did just that as he helped Al Qadsiah to an impressive fourth place upon their first season back in the top flight. His partnership with Mexican striker Julian Quinones was the league's most prolific, with 37 of Al Qadsiah's 53 goals last season coming from the duo as a new era reigned an Al Khobar. Aubameyang's departure was announced last week and, even though his stay in Saudi was short, it was very much sweet. -------- Myziane Maolida - Al Kholood (Comoros) While 26-year-old Maolida might not have been a household name, he most definitely made a name for himself at Al Kholood with a career-best haul of 15 league goals in his first season in the Kingdom. Capped 13 times by Comoros, Maolida arrived after a loan spell in Scotland with Hibernian – he also has stops at Nice, Hertha BSC and Reims also on his CV – where a 10-goal season in Scotland represented his finish campaign to date. But Maolida was instrumental in helping Al Kholood, who were playing in the RSL for the first time in their history, to a very impressive ninth-placed finish – and a second season in the big league with the promise of much more to come. -------- Abderrazak Hamdallah - Al Shabab (Morocco) The Moroccan striker will go down as one of the greatest Africans to ever grace the RSL given his goalscoring feats during so many years - and the 2024-25 season was no different. Hamdallah came into last term second on the RSL all-time scorers list, hot on the heels of Syria's Omar Al Somah, and made no secret of his desire to break the record. While Al Somah's surprise return to the league midway through the campaign – the Al Ahli legend signed for Al Orobah – means that chase continues for another season, Hamdallah's 21 goals on debut for Al Shabab means he has scored 20 goals or more in five of his six seasons in the RSL. With that, three golden boots have already been added to the mantelpiece. Could the league veteran break Cristiano Ronaldo's recent stranglehold on that top-scorer honour in 2025-26? -------- Yassine Bono - Al Hilal (Morocco) The Moroccan shot-stopper has been one of the league's best goalkeepers ever since arriving ahead of the 2023-24 season, winning the Golden Glove award in his first campaign with 15 clean sheets. While he managed 'only' 10 last time out as Al Hilal's recent dominance of the league waned slightly, it still ranked Bono third in the league. Still, his exploits at this month's FIFA Club World Cup demonstrate why Al Hilal renewed his contract through until 2026. Bono's penalty save against Real Madrid, not to mention countless other incredible stops, kept Al Hilal alive and allowed them to secure the historic upset victory against Manchester City, proving why he is one of the best goalkeepers in the league. -------- Sadio Mane - Al Nassr (Senegal) While silverware continued to elude Al Nassr and their legion of fans, it certainly wasn't through lack of effort from those on the pitch. Chief among those was former Liverpool winger Mane, who enjoyed a fine second campaign at the club - and that's saying something considering he scored 13 goals and assisted eight times though 2023-24. But with 14 goals and 11 assists last time out, Mane was simply scintillating at times as Al Nassr tried to keep in touch with the top two. In the end, they came home third, with their Senegalese forward chief in that strong finish to the season. --------
