Year: 2024

Review: ‘The Brutalist’ is hand-wringing over the high price of a perfect masterpiece

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Approximately five centuries back, Michelangelo, the artist, spent numerous months retrieving 100 tons of marble from Carrara’s quarry, only to learn that his patron, Pope Julius II, wouldn’t cover the costs. Infuriated by this, Michelangelo departed Rome before completing the pope’s tomb, leading to the pope sending men to retrieve him. Despite this twist of fate, Michelangelo consented to collaborate with the pope again on a new project, the Sistine Chapel. In the painting, if you look closely at the cherub above Zechariah’s shoulder, you’ll notice the Italian hand gesture that translates as: “I disrespectfully defy you.

Gavin And Stacey’s James Corden says it’s rare to see plus-sized people like Smithy and Nessa fall in love on TV and says there is NO WAY show can carry on: ‘They have fantastic sex’

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James Corden and Ruth Jones shared exciting news for Gavin & Stacey fans: The final episode promises even more of beloved characters Smithy and Nessa, as they reflected on how the complex dynamics between these two characters form the core essence of the popular BBC series.

Featured Weapon: Gilded Blaze Preview

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Originally, this special weapon was commonly issued to security forces in culturally and scenically significant locations within Shuozhou. Unique to Shuozhou, the material used for its production gradually became scarce before eventually ceasing altogether. Its value lies in the fact that it was never sold beyond the borders of Shuozhou.