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How Car Chase Scenes Have Evolved Over 100 Years: The Technology Behind Bullitt, The French Connection, Driver, and Other Action Movies

How Car Chase Scenes Have Evolved Over 100 Years: The Technology Behind Bullitt, The French Connection, Driver, and Other Action Movies

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For many a clas­sic action-movie enthu­si­ast, no car chase will ever top the one in Bul­litt. The nar­ra­tor of the Insid­er video above describes it as “the scene that set the stan­dard for all mod­ern car chas­es,” one made “icon­ic part­ly because of the char­ac­ters, but also because of their cars.” The pur­suer dri­ves a Dodge Charg­er, a mus­cle car that “explod­ed in pop­u­lar­i­ty dur­ing the late six­ties in the U.S.,” with a V‑8 engine and rear-wheel dri­ve that made it “basi­cal­ly built for infor­mal drag rac­ing.” The pur­sued, Steve McQueen’s detec­tive pro­tag­o­nist Frank Bul­litt, dri­ves an instant­ly rec­og­niz­able High­land Green Ford Mus­tang, “the first major pony car, a more com­pact, sporty take on the mus­cle car.” Bul­litt could change the game, as they say, thanks not just to the cars but also the cam­eras avail­able at the time, not least the Arri­flex 35 II. “Small­er and more rugged” than the bulky rigs of ear­li­er gen­er­a­tions, it made it pos­si­ble to shoot on actu­al city streets rather than just stu­dio sets and rear-pro­jec­tion setups. (To get a …

Trump’s “Truth Social” Crumbling Behind the Scenes as Staff Catch It Doing Something Extremely Anti-MAGA

Trump’s “Truth Social” Crumbling Behind the Scenes as Staff Catch It Doing Something Extremely Anti-MAGA

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The girls are fighting. Palace Intrigue Truth Social, Donald Trump’s flailing Twitter clone, is apparently as dramatic behind the scenes as his White House once was. As the New York Times reports, at least three senior Truth Social employees have either been fired or pushed out as complaints about the firm’s CEO, former GOP congressman Devin Nunes, have reached a head. News of these departures comes after reports of a so-called “whistleblower” letter from staffers disgruntled by Nunes’ leadership. As ProPublica reported earlier in October, Truth Social employees were irked by the ex-Florida congressman’s insistence on hiring foreign workers, which they said goes against the former president’s “America First” ethos. While it remains unclear if the senior employees who’ve exited were involved in the whistleblower letter, the NYT‘s insider sources have detailed a portrait of a firm in serious disarray amid its majority owner’s attempt to return to the White House. Those sources said, for instance, that Nunes rarely shows up in person to Truth Social headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, and that the CEO has not formally addressed …

How we make theological decisions for fictional scenes in ‘The Chosen’

How we make theological decisions for fictional scenes in ‘The Chosen’

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(RNS) — When providing a theological assessment for “The Chosen,” it is essential to keep in mind what the show is and what it is not. The show is not Scripture. This is why the first episode begins with a disclaimer, reminding the audience of this distinction and encouraging them to read the Gospels. Additionally, it is important to know what sort of show “The Chosen” aims to be. It is not a historical documentary but a historical drama. Its primary purpose is not to educate, but to entertain and engage the audience while remaining true to the source material. “The Chosen” has accumulated hundreds of millions of views across various platforms and has had an enthusiastic fan base since its release in 2017. I serve the creators of the show along with my colleagues by reviewing the content for theological accuracy. Both the subject matter and the source material for the show are held sacred by all of the experts who provide consultation for “The Chosen,” myself included. No one wants to see Jesus, …

11 unforgettable scenes from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

11 unforgettable scenes from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

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On a frigid early morning during the Chinese New Year, a stealthy Pallas’s cat prepares for a breakfast of freshly caught bird. In that moment, Xingchao Zhu snapped a photograph. The wild cat’s piercing golden eyes connect with the camera, the light of the setting moon creating a dramatic backdrop. “Moonlight Hunter”Xingchao Zhu comes face to face with a Pallas’s cat as the moon sets. Xingchao tracked a group of Pallas’s cats on the freezing plateau of Inner Mongolia for several days during the Chinese New Year in February 2023. Shortly before dawn, Xingchao managed to make eye contact with this cat, just as it had caught a small bird. The thick winter coats of Pallas’s cats help them survive at altitudes up to 5,000 metres (16,400 feet). They avoid larger predators by stealth, and it’s thought that their low, rounded ears allow them to peer over obstacles while remaining hidden. Credit: Xingchao Zhu / Wildlife Photographer of the Year ZHUXINGCHAO The resulting image was absolutely captivating, and one of this year’s commendable honorees for …

The 20 most disastrous sex scenes in film, ranked

The 20 most disastrous sex scenes in film, ranked

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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Anyone who’s ever been close to an unfortunately placed mirror in a steamy moment will know that sex rarely looks good. But you would think Hollywood might be able to work its magic and make it look sensational. Actors are hot. Smooth editing should mean no awkward position reshuffles. Cinematographers make lighting soft and flattering. But sadly, that’s not always the case. The script can always still let you down (think of J-Lo saying “Gobble gobble” as she seduces Ben Affleck in Gigli), and so can the props –why can’t we unsee Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes getting all twisted up in silk ropes for Killing Me Softly? There have been many, many more offenders through the years, with audiences suffering through everything from cliched dialogue to ecstatic yelps of pleasure. So here’s a ranking of the sex scenes that will make …

Embroidered summer holiday scenes – in pictures | Culture

Embroidered summer holiday scenes – in pictures | Culture

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The French artist La Filature, whose real name is Sandrine Torredemer, began embroidering at five years old with her grandmother and great-grandmother and hasn’t stopped since. “What was a passion has almost become a necessity,” she says. “It is a very good way to escape from the world a little.” Originally from Perpignan, near the Mediterranean coast, Torredemer is inspired by beaches, and interprets photos by combining old fabrics with embroidery to create intricate vacation scenes. “I have always loved summer,” she says. “Everything seems lighter and carefree, problems are put aside. There’s a whole little world organising its life around a parasol and a few colourful towels.” Source link

Linford review – the scenes about the racist fetishisation of his genitals are heartbreaking | Television & radio

Linford review – the scenes about the racist fetishisation of his genitals are heartbreaking | Television & radio

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‘I am so proud of being British,” says Linford Christie. Watching this painful hour and a half-long portrait of one of Britain’s most accomplished yet controversial athletes, it’s hard to figure out why. England’s footballers may be enduring 58 years of hurt, but Christie runs them a close second. When Christie sensationally won gold in the 100m final of the 1986 European Championships in Stuttgart (“I must have been ranked about 15th”), he celebrated on track by draping the union jack over his shoulders – only to be ticked off. Now 64, Christie recalls being told by a British official that it was not the done thing: “He meant it was not the done thing for a Black person.” Back home in London, the Jamaican-born athlete wore his team tracksuit proudly on the street, on the tube, everywhere. Until one day a policeman stopped him and asked a question that still pains Christie. “‘What’s a nigger like you doing wearing a British tracksuit?’ It hurt a lot.” Linford Christie after winning the 100m final at …

Doggy dazzlers! Colourful Japanese street scenes – in pictures | Art and design

Doggy dazzlers! Colourful Japanese street scenes – in pictures | Art and design

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Yumeji, Zushi Beach, 2015 Noguchi: ‘People gather at the beach seeking the warmth of the winter sun. Families, couples, individuals and even someone taking a nap during a break from a nearby construction site. I captured the moment when these four different groups came together. At the same time, my then five-year-old daughter, who was playing in the sand at my feet, jumped in front of the camera. I felt like I was given the opportunity to capture a slice of everyday life. It is a memorable piece that showcases how street photography, family photography, and my work as a photographer can come together’ Source link