Review №4

Review №4: A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Cast: 

The Beatles
John Lennon ... John
Paul McCartney ... Paul
George Harrison ... George
Ringo Starr ... Ringo
Wilfrid Brambell ... Grandfather
Norman Rossington ... Norm
John Junkin ... Shake
Victor Spinetti ... T.V. Director
Anna Quayle ... Millie
Deryck Guyler ... Police Inspector
Richard Vernon ... Man on Train
Edward Malin ... Hotel Waiter (as Eddie Malin)
Robin Ray ... T.V. Floor Manager
Lionel Blair ... T.V. Choreographer

Director: Richard Lester
Writer: Alun Owen (original screenplay)

Genres: Comedy | Musical

Storyline:

The Beatles rush to the concert from Liverpool to London. Along the way, all sorts of funny scenes happen, songs are sung. All the songs were released a separate self-titled album.

Review:

Legendary Liverpool four rides on the regular tour. To escape from the crowds of fans, the vast majority of which young girls, Paul, Ringo, John and George have time to marvel at the train. The company they are a manager, assistant and ... Grandpa Paul. Grandpa is not a simple and easy going "old man", and adventurous and not sitting on the site of an old man. Having arrived, the boys have to give a concert for television, but the adventure is just beginning here - Granddaddy constantly strives to get to the next adventure, the manager can not raise children who constantly go somewhere and then disappears Ringo, who will be ... in a police station. In short day is not easy, and it's only the beginning.

Now shoot a music film with a well-known musical group or performer has become a matter of course, but the quality of the product does not always live up to satisfactory. In the best case, a large and long-running video. But often overlook opuses like the ones where he plays Mariah Carey, Britney Spears and of "famous" - "Spice World," which many critics has been named the worst movie musical of all time. The trouble singing these fellows is that they are trying to do what they obviously can not - play great actors. And it should not. The best example - the first musical film "The Beatles" - "A Hard Day's Night" - guys do not play, and just sing, play the fool, joke, behave naturally shorter, even without trying to play. So this film and we've got such wonderful. And of course the great hits that are time tested and that can be listened to.

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The headline of the article is Daft Punk break second Spotify record with Random Access Memories. The article was created on  Tuesday 28 May 2013 11.19 BST. The author of the article is Sean Michaels. The purpose of the article is to give the readers some information about French duo's new album scores highest number of first-week streams in US, weeks after similar success for single Get Lucky.

The writer states that Just weeks after Get Lucky became the most streamed track on Spotify, Daft Punk have broken a second Spotify streaming record, with their new album Random Access Memories achieving the most first-week streams on record.

The author tells us that A month ago, the French musicians set Spotify alight when Get Lucky had more streams on its first day than any other song since the service began, in 2008. 

Further the writer points out that over the next four weeks, users got funky more than 25m times, the song's popularity rising as May went on. "We expect the [forthcoming] album to become one of the biggest, if not the biggest, on Spotify this year," said Spotify's Will Hope, director of label relations.

Then the writer reports that following the release of Random Access Memories on 20 May, Hope's prediction seems on track. Yesterday, Spotify announced that the LP had more first-week streams in the US than any album in history. Daft Punk are expected to cross the same threshold in the UK. Until now, the record for first-week album streams had been held by Mumford & Sons' Babel: upon its release in September, the album had 8m streams in seven days.

In conclusion the writer say that in addition to their streaming success, Daft Punk are also selling copies of Random Access Memories. After moving 165,000 units in its first week, the LP is 2013's fastest-selling record. The duo are duly celebrating their first No 1 album. Unfortunately it's not a dual title: after four weeks on top of the singles charts, Get Lucky was recently butted to No 2, behind Naughty Boy's La La La.

To my mind, this article is really worth reading. Having read about  French duo's new album scores highest number of first-week streams in US, weeks after similar success for single Get Lucky, I was really impressed! 

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The headline of the article is Chris Brown could face jail over minor car accident. The article was created on Tuesday 28 May 2013 12.08 BST. The author of the article is Sean Michaels. The purpose of the article is to give the readers some information about Chris Brown's possible getting jailed for 4 years.

The writer states that a minor car crash could send Chris Brown to jail. Officials are allegedly investigating whether Brown violated the terms of his probation last week after he hit another vehicle in Los Angeles.

The author tells us that according to a report on the gossip blog TMZ, the LA is looking into the claim that Brown refused to co-operate with the victim of a minor crash on 21 May. 

Although the star did not dispute his Range Rover bumped the back of her Mercedes-Benz, he was apparently reluctant to hand over his insurance details or driving permit number. The 24-year-old also "copped an attitude when the woman pressed him for his [information]". When Brown did finally oblige her, TMZ claims he gave her false information.

Further the writer points out that If this is true, Brown could be in very hot water. The R&B singer is still under probation for his 2009 assault against Rihanna. 

According to TMZ, if he refused to disclose correct insurance information, he would be in breach of his probation terms – and could face a jail sentence of up to four years.

Then the writer reports that  in  a statement to TMZ, "sources close to" Brown denied he had lied about his insurance information and provided a photo of the victim's car, showing no signs of damage. "When his lawyer attempted to contact [the other driver] not long after the accident, she hung up on him," the sources claimed. They insisted Brown has not been contacted by police.

In conclusion the writer say that this wouldn't be Brown's only recent brush with controversy. In February an LA judge questioned whether Brown completed the six months' community labour sentence imposed as part of his five-year probation. A report by the LAdistrict attorney's office found that there was "no credible, competent or verifiable evidence that defendant Brown performed his community labour". A further hearing is scheduled for 10 June. Brown's last album, 2012's Fortune, topped the UK album charts.

To my mind, this article is really worth reading. Having read about  Chris Brown's possible getting into a jail due to a car accident I was shocked ! I like this singer and hope everything will be fine !

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The headline of the article is Rapper Tim Dog accused of faking own death. The article was created on Thursday 23 May 2013 11.38 BST.The author of the article is Daniel Martin. The purpose of the article is to give the readers some information about accusation of Rapper Tim Dog of faking own death.

The writer states that when the rapper Tim Dog died in February from complications arising from diabetes, that might have been the end of his story. 

However, not as far as the authorities in Mississippi are concerned – a warrant has been issued in the state for Tim Dog's arrest, on suspicion of faking his own death.

Further the writer quotes Steven Jubera, a prosecutor in Hernando, Mississippi, told the Memphis TV station WREG:  "I need a death certificate showing that he's dead, because as far as I'm concerned, he's alive."

Then the writer reports that the curious case unfolded last week, when a woman named Esther Pilgrim claimed that Dog, born Timothy Blair, had faked his death to avoid paying tens of thousands of dollars in court ordered debts. 

The author points out that when rapper's death was reported, he was in the course of paying off $19,000 (£12,600) to Pilgrim, as ordered after his conviction for grand larceny.

Then the writer reports that Pilgrim was one of many women Blair defrauded in an online dating scam, over which he was eventually charged with grand larceny. He was reported dead in February at the age of 46, having suffered a seizure. 

However, all of the stories announcing the death linked back to a story at The Source, which can no longer be found at its original link, and none of them offered any solid information about where he died or how the body was discovered.

Further the author states that the situation was further muddled when Pilgrim sent a friend to Atlanta to search for Blair's death certificate, and was unsuccessful, while a private investigator working for WREG tracked down an address that was listed as "active", but confusion still surrounds what that actually means. Jubera says he will drop the warrant if the rapper's death can be proven. However, even Blair's former producer Cedric "Ced Gee" has cast doubt on the death – he refused to speak at Blair's funeral after family members could not produce a death certificate.

In conclusion the writer say that Tim Dog was best known for 1991 diss track, Fuck Compton, aimed at Dr Dre and NWA, which was instrumental in sparking the US east coast/west coast battles of the 1990s.

To my mind, this article is really worth reading. Having read about  accusation of Rapper Tim Dog of faking own death, I was really impressed because I believe that to play dead for the money is terrible!

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The headline of the article is Kanye West's New Slaves screening shut down by Houston police. The article was created on Monday 27 May 2013 11.34 BST. The author of the article is Sean Michaels. The purpose of the article is to give the readers some information about the fact that Kanye West's new music video on side of landmark building blocked by Texas police.

The writer states that police in Houston, Texas put a quick stop to a local promotional campaign for Kanye West's new album, Yeezus. 

Moreover, officers threatened to arrest fans who had gathered outside the city's Rothko Chapel on Saturday night, hoping to watch a video for West's latest song.

As it turned out, new Slaves, which was expected to be projected on to the chapel's wall. 

The author tells us that It was the second weekend in a row that West had organised screenings of New Slaves at sites around the world, projecting the new video on the walls of major landmarks.

Further the writer points out that on Friday, Saturday and Sunday there were events in more than 20 cities, including Manchester and Glasgow.

Then the writer reports that in Houston, the rapper had scheduled three Saturday screenings, and none of them happened. At the landmark Rothko Chapel, whose interior includes 14 paintings by Mark Rothko, dozens of "upbeat, respectful" fans were sent home by police, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The writer points out that officials "pulled several cars on to the grass, flashed lights and sirens and demanded everyone leave or be arrested for trespassing", it reported. "Folks slowly dispersed when it was clear this wasn't part of the show." Across town, another screening never got off the ground, and police prohibited organisers from proceeding with a third showing at the city's Central Library. "Just as [the technician] was about to press play … the cops said no," a witness told the blog Day and a Dream.

Further the author states that while Houston police said the cancellations were due to issues of permits and public safety, some observers have wondered if the content of the song caused the authorities to intervene.As West rages against institutionalised racism in New Slaves, he has some special words for the prison-industrial complex, in which police play an important role. "The DEA teamed up with the CCA," West raps. "They tryin' to lock niggas up/ They tryin' to make new slaves/ See that's that privately owned prisons/ Get your piece today."

In conclusion the writer say that Yeezus, West's sixth album, will reportedly be released on 18 June. Described as "dark" and "very raw", the LP may include collaborations with Daft Punk, Skrillex, Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator, James Blake and Malik Yusef. 

To my mind, this article is really worth reading. Having read about the ban on  Kanye West's new music video, I was not surprised. I believe that the police did the right thing.

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (Chapters 41-48)

Henry departed for a meal with a friend. Fanny longed for a letter from Edmund. Henry was genteel and obliging. A long letter from Edmund finally arrived. After some time, Lady Bertram wrote to inform Fanny that Tom was gravely ill with fever and Edmund departed to attend him and brought him home. Lady Bertram kept Fanny informed of the events of his serious illness with daily letters. Fanny was amazed that Tom’s sisters Maria and Julia did not return to visit their brother Tom. Fanny received a letter from Mary Crawford after a long wait. She wanted all the particulars of Tom’s illness from Mansfield. Mrs. Rushworth had run off with Mr. Crawford. Edmund wrote having returned to Mansfield. No trace of the couple could be found, adding further bad news. Julia and Mr. Yates had eloped to Scotland, though this deed was a trifle in comparison. It also informed her that Sir Thomas requested her return and to bring Susan. Fanny and Susan were anxious for different reasons. Susan for her country manners and Fanny for the unpleasant moods she would find there. Of the three still at Mansfield, Mrs. Norris was taking the bad news the hardest and blamed Fanny for Henry and Maria’s folly. If she had married him, this would not have happened. Lady Bertram was happy to have her Fanny back at Mansfield and comforted by her care. She was resolved that she had lost a daughter and had gained a disgrace never to be wiped off. Fanny learnt the history of Maria and Henry’s indiscretion and exited through Lady Bertram and her husband’s letters from London. It appeared that Mrs. Rushworth spread the news to support her position. Fanny felt for Sir Thomas as every child but Edmund was racking at his heart. Edmund finally talked to Fanny of Mary. Mary blamed Fanny for Henry’s actions. If she had married him, it would not have happened. The charm of Mary was now broken for Edmund. He was done with her, and was eager to make friends with Fanny. Fanny was now returned to Mansfield, useful, beloved, and safe from Sir Thomas reflected on his faulty parenting and hoped time would mend the beaches. Henry would not marry Maria and they mutually separated. Mr. Rushworth procured an easy divorce and would try to marry again.  Sir Tomas would not admit Maria back into his fold. Henry regretted his involvement with Maria because it meant the end of his future with Fanny. Edmund realized what a better woman he had in his midst. With Sir Thomas’ blessing, Fanny and Edmund married and resided near their family in the Mansfield Park.

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (Chapters 33-40)

Sir Thomas and Henry went on believing that Fanny would think better of about Henry’s offer. However, Fanny made it clear to Henry that her feelings to him would not change. After some time, Edmund came back and was informed of Henry’s offer to Fanny to marry him. He was amazed that Fanny had refused him. Sir Thomas asked Edmund to convince Fanny to marry Henry. Edmund gained her confidence saying that they both didn’t marry without love. Nevertheless, he told Fanny that she would be a great model of a woman. Fanny claimed that she and Henry were quite different. Then, Mary came at Mansfield and wanted to talk with Fanny. She told her that many women would envy her because of Henry. Moreover, Mary said to Fanny that Henry could help in strengthening the promotion of William. After some time, Sit Thomas wanted Fanny to come back to her family in Portsmouth in order to teach her to value income. Fanny was happy to be again with people who cherished her. So she left for Portsmouth with William. However, Fanny found her parents different. Her father drank and her mother didn’t care about the education of her children. Their house was very comfortless. Fanny was looking forward to receiving letters from Mary Crawford because in Portsmouth Fanny met no one who were not rustic.