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“The Karate Kid” Ripples throughout Cultures after 40…
The anniversary of “The Karate Kid’s” release is June 22, 1982. In 2018 “Cobra Kai” made “The Karate Kid” reborn and revived. It reminded the film’s fans of the relevance while introducing that to GenZ and Millennials. They hadn’t connected the presumed YouTube excerpts of “wax on, wax off” and Miyagi’s pithy thoughts to the…
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Freedom Delayed Ripples as U.S. Marks Juneteenth
The Emancipation Proclamation of Jan 1, 1863 didn’t free everyone immediately. Juneteenth is on some American’s minds. In Minnesota it’s a state holiday. Freedom “is not finished” acknowledges that work for race inclusion continues. Among the stubborn regressive whites, a nagging, oft-minimized crisis persists with “uppity” Blacks who act with strong self-confidence.
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What Can Happen if You Watch too Much “Criminal Minds”?
After you’ve watched enough “Criminal Minds,” you begin to wonder how some people become fucked up enough to hurt people in some cruel ways, enjoying it and feeling no guilt about it. Some episodes are too creepy to enjoy watching; too disturbed. Why do I still watch it? That’s a good question. The characters’ chemistry…
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A Beret. Just to Keep my Head Warm. I Never Served.
What do you put on your head when it’s cold? As I entered the public library on Tuesday, one Black man near the entrance asked what my hat was called. “A beret,” I said. The next one to speak reverently declared “thank you for your service”. Below my beret I wore a Navy pea coat,…
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In the 2020s Does Sending Cards Instead of DMs, Texts, Etc Make You Outdated?
I’m old-fashioned. I remember articles years ago in “Fast Company,” “Harvard Business Review” and the like telling readers that the average person is refreshed by the effort required to write and send cards vs. digital messages. The commonness of direct messages and text messages marked greeting cards as novel. “No body” makes a habit of…
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In Minneapolis, Winter and Brutally Short Days are Thieves
In December the skies are dark by or before 5:00pm, telling me that it’s bedtime or close to it! How are you supposed to maintain your artistic motivation and energy! In grade school I remember learning that a year has 12 months. Four seasons broke down into three months per season – But winter lies!…
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October’s Westminster Town Hall Forum Was a Public Media Love Fest
The Westminster Town Hall Forum addressed public media was a center-left love fest. This happened one day after the federal money stopped going to Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) and Minnesota Public Radio (MPR). Lawyer Sylvia Strobel runs TPT. Long-time journalist Duchesne Drew runs MPR. One-time Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak, president of the Minneapolis Foundation,…
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The Movie “Drive” Marks an Anniversary on Sept. 16.
The neo-noir thriller, “Drive,” a strong relationship drama, was released on Sept. 16, 2011. The driver without a name is a quiet and sweet loner movie stunt driver. In his in his off hours, he chances to drive criminals on jobs. “Drive” is a star-crossed and subtle romance between two young adults who deserve warm…
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American Virginity Portrayed On-Screen in 2025 Vs. “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”
“The 40-Year-Old Virgin” was widely released on August 19, 2005. It’s a smart and oft hilarious movie. On the 20th anniversary of the release of that film, American pop culture is paying attention to 20- and 30-something virgins. The Learning Channel has “Virgins” and ABC has “Are You My First?” both focusing on adult virgins…
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On the Anniv of “Whose Line’s” U.S. Premiere, Let’s Nod to Power of Improv.
On August 5, the anniversary of “Whose Line Is It Anyway”’ U.S. premiere in 1998, is a reason to observe the influence of improvisation. This, especially among quieter or introverted adults. As a quieter Black man, a part of me wants to be Wayne Brady when I “grow up”. He’s Black, brilliant, handsome and multi-talented.…
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