Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1484, Mino da Fiesole, Italian sculptor (born c. 1429) passed away. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1971, Leisha Hailey, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 2004, Renée Saint-Cyr, French actress and producer (born 1904) passed away. In 2005, Frances Langford, American actress and singer (born 1913) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2021, Renée Simonot, French actress (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Will Hollywood Ever Give the Minions Their Due?
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
As 'Minions Monsters' heads to theaters, Illumination’s blabbering yellow icons face a paradox: 5.5 billion in box office muscle, but little awards or cultural prestige to match.
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Pierre Coffin would like a little respect — and maybe an Oscar. So would James, the Minion hero of Coffin’s new movie, “Minions Monsters,” and they’re both going to go about it in the same way, by making a movie about Hollywood. ...
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