Genius: Aretha
Not everyone was delighted when a Brit was cast as American icon Aretha Franklin, but Cynthia Erivo, from South London, is terrific as the legendary singer and musician, as is Courtney B. Vance, who plays her father, a boozy, womaniser despite being a preacher.
This eight-part drama traces Franklin’s stellar career and begins with her in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 1967, recording her first album for Atlantic Records after six unsuccessful years with Columbia.
Courtney B. Vance is terrific as Aretha Franklin s father, a boozy, womaniser despite being a preacher. Also stars Shaian Jordan (above, with Vance) as the young Aretha
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Slimantics: Coburn and Debs
Slim Smith
There’s more than a little Eugene Debs in Montrell Coburn, which is intended as a compliment.
As he did in 2017, Coburn is running as an Independent candidate for Columbus Mayor.
On Monday, Coburn, along with fellow independent Keith Gaskin, accepted an invitation to speak with The Dispatch Editorial Board. Incumbent Democrat Mayor Robert Smith declined to meet with the board.
While Gaskin is generally considered a serious challenger to Smith, who is seeking his fourth full term as mayor, Coburn is considered a longshot.
Although he has insisted he is “in it to win it,” Coburn is pragmatic enough to know the odds are against him.
Creation, Translation, and Adaptation in Donald Duck Comics
The Dream of Three Lifetimes Authors:
Examines the creation and development of Donald Duck in comics and other media on both sides of the Atlantic
Creates an interdisciplinary fan studies/adaptational framework for examining transnational media franchises
Illuminates the shadowy interactions of Disney and its fans and the limits of control and creativity of each effort.see more benefits
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