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‘May December’ is Todd Haynes’ latest twist on the pop culture biopic
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It’s a movie about infamy and fragile realities that could only be made by Todd Haynes.
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In the 1990 hip-hop anthem “Fight the Power,” Chuck D of Public Enemy slammed Elvis Presley. Elvis may have been “a hero to most,” but for the militantly conscious rapper, that “sucker” was a “straight-up racist,” lumped with the conservative icon John Wayne.
The lyrics evoked the long, complicated debate over Presley’s legacy: Did his music bridge a racial chasm, or did he steal from Black artists? In Before Elvis, Preston Lauterbach flips the frame on this question. He explores Elvis through the lives of the Black musicians who shaped his style.
It’s a movie about infamy and fragile realities that could only be made by Todd Haynes.
As we anticipate the arrival of 2024, we envision a shared rejuvenation, where neighbors unite in mutual support and kindness, nurturing a revitalized sense of communal spirit.
The Contributor’s Executive Director Will Connelly provides his insight to answer this question.
Ridley takes us on a flight around the world with Smiling Jack Harding.
Every minute. Every hour.
Every second of the day.
The world just keeps on turning,
And it’s always been that way.
This is to all mothers — single mothers, mothers-to-be, fathers taking on the role of both parents, etc. This may sound unbelievable. But anything is possible. I thank God every day that I am not what I’ve gone through in my life. I am grateful, truly, and will always give Him all the glory, praise, and honor for my life and my family.