Israel's War On Iran: Is It Justified?
Juliette Binoche on the Cannes 20205 winner Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident:
The film springs from a feeling of resistance, survival, which is absolutely necessary today. It's very human and political at the same time, because he comes from a complicated country. When we watched the film, it stood out.
Could Iran, with all its conflictions, prove a “better angel” utterly surprising the United States as an equal not a loser at the table? President Trump’s human rights record’s not exactly inspiring anyone at all anywhere at the moment. No comparison, simply statement of fact. Nor Israel. A sad song feels a’comin’ but have no idea where from.
Oh, Iran: please remember that American forces/folk on military bases are just like your folk. ummm.. wondering about supreme leaders. Only they have more fun and alcohol! At least after Supreme Leader Conan paid a visit with First Lady Obama. Not sure America could be convinced human concept such regards your people. Don’t really pray but holding a glass for you:) Respect.
With all the terrible, terrible things happening in the world: what, pray tell was ever the point of this massacre??!!
[When figures in a death toll become human.]
U.K.’s House of Lords debate proscription of Protest group Palestine Action
Desperately we need a love fest. A thought fest. All drink to that [and if Mr. Sondheim were still with us, sure he’d be saying on that stage: “Never thought I’d be adding a new character to one of my musicals…” Way more complex than may first appear. Could AI write that song? Moving into a brave, new, very very scary world.
Je suis un chat du vent et vous sables
Constantly fascinating how French language songs have always lyrics at the helm. Some great tunes along the way but…many ‘American’ exceptions in that flow, Alicia we know who you are..:) Alanis, and all and all way back to Joni and beyond. Ya’ all know! The struggle to believe. Interesting huh? How does one sail the dastardly ship of truth through American waters? The French wear beau ‘angst’ upon sleeve; Americans blatantly monetize. Vive la difference! =
Irony of all ironies for July 4th: Jacques Revaux’s 1987 ballad Comme d'habitude was acquired by Paul Anka for $1 ‘adoption’ rights reserved.
Pas déjà vu chat. Bonjour, Susu: KITTY.
One of New York’s many great things are the niche foreign film festivals: JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film. Can vouch for the eye-opening 2005 doc Dear Pyongyang (Yonghi Yang) and the mad, mad, ever relevant 2007 Exte: Hair Extensions (Shion Sono). Of course, director Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Perhaps the only reality for some are the movies as real life, is it just nowadays, just too painful a watch. Black Mirror [S7-Hotel Reverie]. Charlie Brooker writing as brilliantly when back in 2014.
Hope and Healing at Hillenglade. Meaow!
Poor [not literally] Stephen Colbert [and his 200 staff], rather PAW Stephen Colbert-a furry noun/idea/verb/adjective defying subtitles. Look on the bright side, you’re released from reality, singing/dancing in KITTY’s new movie musical. Good enough for Steve Sondheim then…MEAOW MAYHEWTHEM!
Everybody’s got the right to be furry…
Now, pray tell, why did the great David Letterman [2006] pass on the torch to this idiot? Did he spot the one creature who’d never extinguish the flame after it was heard no more?
KITTY pulled herself together. A triumph. Exited like Judy Garland. A survivor. Star feline. Not a loser anymore/Like the last time/And the time before. But that’s all in the future…
Whoa, GO Alan Cumming! Credit where’s due. Great guest host monologue for Sir Jimmy Kimmel:) Nailed it all. Who needs Traitors when there’s real life? Oh, real people. Well, therapists still raking in the honest money! What was Colbert moaning about today;)? Compare the DNA on Julien’s auction sketch and the …Surely slam-dunk? No prints, huh. That’s where you need Charlie Cale. I know, too many cute YouTube parrot videos but when they said “you don’t want that one he’s crazy..”. Bit like adopting Joaquin Phoenix. Is there a better choice:)! ?
Cats may or not have nine lives. Jury’s out. One thing’s for certain, A Chorus Line lives forever. 50th Anniversary. Once hanging in my modest Sydney living room, hope my life-size original poster also reflecting the real sea that is us all, lovingly so stored for decades, found a good home. All things pass. Not all.
Got to thinking of marvelous Marvin Hamlisch key signatures.
Don’t think he ever wrote in F#minor. The Girl Who Used to be Me
Wish you hadn’t passed dear Alan Bergman [July 17, 2025]. KITTY wanted to ‘meow’ hello at the Oscars! The lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman never to be forgotten.
Just happened to catch a YouTube of this year’s First Night of the BBC Proms. OMG! Violinist Lisa Batiashvili one of another world! Something Sibelius splinters, profound/beautiful re-birthed. Batiashvili doesn’t just play violin. Inhabits this delicate instrument with nature’s G-forces upon her, creatures deeply wounded, undeterred. Shards of ice, reform and dance.
