A close-knit Chicago family of meager means and hesitant dreams grapples with their sense of home in the plaintive indie drama “We Grown Now,” from writer-director Minhal Baig. Set in the high-rises of the Cabrini-Green housing project in 1992, when the beleaguered complex’s decline was palpable, it sounds like a recipe for doleful poverty-gazing. But in Windy City native Baig’s solid hands, it’s a resolutely poetic, at times even golden-hued portrait of lives unafraid to hope amid growing...
A good day starts with a good cup of coffee. However, the quality of your cup of joe isn't entirely dependent on the beans or the brewing machine alone. The carafe, where your brewed coffee will sit, plays an integral role as well. This is where the Ninja Coffee Bar 6-Cup Glass Replacement Carafe shines and why it's a perfect addition to your coffee brewing routine. First, let's talk about compatibility. This replacement carafe is compatible with multiple models of the Ninja Coffee Bar...
If you are on the lookout for the ultimate balance between taste and wellness, look no further than the Perfect Bar Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Bar. Now available on Amazon with a tempting 15% discount, this snack bar is more than your regular treat. This delicious protein bar packs 15g of whole food protein in a cookie dough-like texture, resulting in a satiating snack that keeps you fuller for longer. Luxuriously crafted with ground organic peanut butter, organic honey, dark...
We Grown Now, 2023. Written and Directed by Minhal Baig. Starring Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Lil Rel Howery, Jurnee Smollett, Ora Jones, Giovani Chambers, and Avery Holliday. SYNOPSIS: Two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, discover the joys and hardships of growing up in the sprawling Cabrini-Green public housing […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Movie...
This week millions of Americans were held hostage by pro-terrorist protesters blocking critical infrastructure in major cities across the country. Americans were prevented from getting to and from airports, crossing bridges, and picking up kids—their very freedom of movement was stolen by anti-Semites participating in the planned protest calling for destroying Israel and "Death to America." And one political party helped fund the effort.
Would a £35,000 holiday help you live longer or just leave you bankrupt? A surprising number of people are paying to find outName: Longevity vacations.Age: New, but I’ll be older, hopefully. Continue reading
Marking four decades since its first publication in 1984, the Hong Kong and Macau edition of the Tatler Dining Guide brings together more than 220 of the best restaurants and bars in the region
LL Cool J and his wife Nina Smith have had a long and happy relationship, welcoming four children, including three daughters who look a lot like their dad.
Comcast NOW Brings Prepaid to Internet and Streaming TV, As Well As Mobile Comcast’s new NOW brand brings the prepaid concept to Internet access and streaming TV in addition to offering mobile phone services and hotspot access. The brand consists of NOW Internet, NOW Mobile, NOW TV and NOW WiFi Pass. It leverages Telecompetitor
Two 11-year-old boys navigate school, friendship, family and change in Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama “We Grown Now.”
Unleash the Kraken… Bar & Lounge! (Sorry, had to.) by Megan Seling Unleash the Kraken Bar & Lounge! (Sorry, had to.) In March 2023 the beloved pirate-themed punk rock bar closed after more than a decade on the Ave. The building was sold to developers and, at the time, owners Kat Colley, Daniel Colley, and William Knupp were left scrambling to find a new space in a city with increasing rents. Kat told former Stranger reporter...
Making ever smaller and more powerful chips requires new ultrathin materials: 2D materials that are only 1 atom thick, or even just a couple of atoms. Think about graphene or ultra-thin silicon membrane for instance.