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Miller's Crossing at 30: the Coen brothers' unknowable gangster drama

Coen brothersReleased in the same year as Goodfellas, and disappearing fast as a result, the difficult prohibition-era noir deserves a fresh analysis When Miller’s Crossing was released 30 years ago, there emerged two competing camps on the Coen brothers, who had previously written and directed the stylish 1984 neo-noir Blood Simple and the deliriously farcical 1987 comedy Raising Arizona. They were either genre craftsmen of boundless range and impeccable wit and craft, or glib, soulless pastiche artists who condescended to their characters, and to the audience at large.

Who is Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for speaker of the House from Minnesota who pulled out hour

Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a… ncG1vNJzZmidkae5urnEpqaroZGhwG%2BvzqZmoK%2BVo7GwuNinZKivo6GyunnOm6CtrZGnxm6%2Fx6KnrKCVrK6vrYyipZ2hkaOubr7ErKCdnZ6peqmt0manmqujmrFurdaasGg%3D

American Idol: Katy Perry calls herself 'tough mom' after confronting Liahona Olayan over effort

Katy Perry called herself a 'tough mom' as she judged two teenage contestants on Monday's second Hollywood episode of American Idol. During the duet rounds, the 36-year-old singer advised Laila Mach, 15, and Liahona Olayan, 17, on their cover of Rihanna's Stay. It was 'sludgy,' Katy told them during rehearsals, noting that the girls seemed like they were dragging their heels just to be there. Tough mom: Katy Perry called herself a 'tough mom' as she judged two teenage contestants on Monday's second Hollywood episode of American Idol

Bret Baier, Fox News Extend Contract

Bret Baier will be tied to Fox News Channel through for several more years to come. Fox News and Baier have extended his contract, which was last renewed in 2021 for a five-year term that was to keep him at the cable-news outlet through at least 2025.

Bump painting: a pregnancy trend?

PregnancyAfter reading that more women are painting their pregnant bellies, Anna Pickard meets a makeup artist that has been specialising in it for 12 years. Why do women do it, is it on the increase, and which designs are most popular?Most women in the late stages of pregnancy spend a lot of time staring at their massive, swollen belly. Mostly, just because it is there. Some might be longing for the day they can put their own shoes on (or at least see their feet without the aid of a mirror); others might be wondering how the size of the internal thing is really supposed to transition to being external, because it suddenly seems preposterous.