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Review: 'Nickel Boys' is a priceless paean to the lives of victimized reform-school kids
RaMell Ross landed an Oscar nomination with his first feature, and this soul-stirring drama, based on Colson Whitehead's book, is poised to earn him his second.Los Angeles Times - 11h -
‘Nickel Boys’ Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing
In “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross uses what he calls “sentient perspective” to convey the characters’ view of their world. Critics say the result is stunning.The New York Times - 12h -
He had a radical idea. Here's how RaMell Ross and his team got inside 'Nickel Boys'
Telling a story wholly from the POV of the main characters required sensitivity, confident actors and a wizardly cinematographer in the awards-buzzed Jomo Fray.Los Angeles Times - 23h -
Review: Unnecessary 'Mufasa' shows the Lion King franchise to be running out of lives
This 'Lion King' prequel from 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins doesn't have a 'Hakuna Matata' ear worm, but Lin-Manuel Miranda's songs are pretty terrific.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Movie Review: With 'The Room Next Door,' Pedro Almodóvar makes a lively movie about death
Films that are straightforwardly about death are rare, but movies that are about both death and sex are rarer, stillABC News - 2d -
'Nickel Boys': Framing beauty in irreconcilable circumstances
'Nickel Boys' has an intimacy to its photography, immersing viewers into its story of two teens sent to a brutal reform school in the Jim Crow South.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Ritchie Boys | 60 Minutes Archive
The Ritchie Boys were a secret U.S. intelligence unit who fought in World War II. Many were German-born Jews who fled their homeland before being sent back to Europe to fight Nazism. Jon Wertheim ...CBS News - 3h -
Families of Delphi murder victims speak out at Richard Allen sentencing: 'Time for your life to be a living hell'
The sentencing hearing comes more than a month after a jury found Allen guilty on four counts of murder. The verdict followed 17 days of testimony in the high-profile case.The Hill - 5h -
Best movies of 2024 in the US: No 2 – Nickel Boys
RaMell Ross’s artful and unconventional adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel offers a radically immersive route into a difficult story. • More on the best culture of 2024 . Despite the necessity ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wisconsin school shooting victims named as teacher Erin West and student Rubi Vergara
Tributes have been paid to teacher Erin M. West and Rubi P. Vergara. who died in the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.NBC News - 1d -
Victims’ Names Released in Abundant Life Christian School Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
The police in Madison, Wis., were working to establish a motive for the attack, which left a 14-year-old student and 42-year-old teacher dead and six others injured.The New York Times - 1d -
ModRetro Chromatic Review - A Remarkable Recreation Of The Game Boy Color
If you're looking for a last-minute gift for a Nintendo fan who grew up during the Game Boy era, the newly released ModRetro Chromatic is one of the coolest retro gaming gadgets of 2024. The ...GameSpot - 2d -
Madison community mourns school shooting victims as police search for answers
Madison police said they are investigating online activity and social ties that may have led the 15-year-old suspect in Monday's shooting to open fire at her school, killing one teacher and one ...CBS News - 2d -
Wisconsin community holds vigil for victims of school shooting
The victims of Monday’s mass school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, were remembered at a candlelight vigil on the grounds of the state capitol. It comes as investigators are learning more about the ...NBC News - 2d -
The Secret Lives of Animals review – is this Hugh Bonneville’s audition to be the next David Attenborough?
Paddington’s stepdad narrates a visually stunning nature documentary. It feels like a fairytale for the animal kingdom – children will love it. There will come a time when someone will have to take ...The Guardian - 2d -
Justice for the victims of Assad’s atrocities in Syria
An immediate priority is to secure evidence of crimes by the previous regimeFinancial Times - 3d -
SCNext Top 25: The best high school boys' basketball teams in 2024-25
With the 2024-25 boys high school basketball season underway, these are the best teams in the country.ESPN - 3d -
Madison police chief talks about victims, investigation into deadly school shooting
Madison Chief of Police Shon Barnes speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, including updates on the victims and what's known about the ...CBS News - 3d -
Yes, we wrote 'Nickel Boys' with POV in mind, but it went further and deeper than that
The transfer of love from one character to another was the throughline of the film, says co-writer Joslyn Barnes.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
'Nickel Boys' brings to life the notorious cruelty of a Southern reform school
Film director RaMell Ross is unapologetic about his focus on the Black South in his work, including his latest film ‘Nickel Boys.’NBC News - 4d -
Author Emily Oster on sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.CBS News - 4d -
Baby reported among seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school; Jordan hosts Syria talks – Middle East crisis live
Jordan welcomes diplomats from US, EU, and Turkey and Arab nations to discuss the developing situation in Syria,. The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami says they won’t ...The Guardian - 6d -
'Kids for Cash' victim reacts after Biden commutes sentence for Pennsylvania judge
President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of disgraced "Kids for Cash" Judge Micheal Conahan, and one victim is expressing anger over it.The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Movie Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ is a knockout, one of the most powerful films of the year
Filmmaker RaMell Ross adapts Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning “Nickel Boys” in a new film out FridayABC News - Dec. 12 -
Lawmakers push for PBM reform
Presented by Children's Hospital Association — The legislation would be the biggest-ever effort to regulate the industry . {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Lawmakers push health ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
In 'Nickel Boys,' striving for a new way to see
The story of RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys,” laced with the cruelties of the Jim Crow-era South, has commonalities with films made beforeABC News - Dec. 12 -
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Good luck reforming the Department of Defense
Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Monks cruel to child sexual abuse victims - review
One survivor of abuse on the island says she does not know how she survived after her ordeal.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, 'Rome'
The indie rock band The National bring an abundance of energy for a brooding middle-aged group, as evidenced on their new live album, “Rome.”ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Civil service reform must tackle pay and promotion
Frozen public sector wages and tax thresholds create unhelpful incentives, leading to recruitment woes on WhitehallFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner
Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform
Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Gunman who wounded 2 kids at California school had past convictions
The man who shot two kindergarten children at a Northern California Christian school had a history of mental illness and pretended to be interested in enrolling a relative at the school to get onto ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Multiple victims reported in Vancouver stabbing
The condition of the victims and the suspect, who was shot by police, remains unclear.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: House COVID-19 panel reviews final report
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic will review its final report, which laid out numerous conclusions from the panel's review of the federal response to COVID-19. In the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform
Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the SeneddFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog
Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
How This Engineer Entrepreneur Scaled STEAM Education for Kids
At Jenny Young’s growing Brooklyn Robot Foundry, budding tinkerers get hands-on training to create the technology of the future.Inc. - Dec. 2
