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Golf’s “hand rule” is in full bloom, friends. Here’s what that means

Golf’s “hand rule” is in full bloom, friends. Here’s what that means

Nick Piastowski

Should you play golf this fall, and should you drift left, right, long, or short, and should your ball find cover under fallen leaves, and should you fail to find it even though you know it for sure? has To be sure, there is potential hope. In other words…

Leave Your worries are behind you.

Or!

Make it look like a tree…and leave.

(Sorry. Please stay here. Please don’t click away. It’s late afternoon and that’s all the author has to say.)

The point is that, if a golf course or tournament committee is understanding, players can obtain relief (re-leaf?) under the scenario presented in paragraph 1 via Model Local Rule F-14 – commonly referred to as “Leaf Rule” is known.” You may have heard of it. It might be new for you. So here it is in its entirety, either as a refresher or as a lifeline of sorts:

“During the game [specify hole number]any soil with temporary accumulations of [identify types of loose impediments ] in the general area or in a bunker shall be treated as ground under repair from which free relief is permitted in accordance with Rule 16.1.”

This is also stated in the USGA online rules under “Purpose:”

“At certain times of the year it may be difficult for a player to find or play their ball due to piles of loose obstacles such as leaves, seeds or acorns. A Committee may decide to treat such piles of loose natural hazards in the general area or in a bunker as ground under repair from which free relief is possible in accordance with Rule 16.1.

“This local rule may not be applied to penalty areas, as no relief is possible in the event of abnormal track conditions in penalty areas.

“The local rule should be limited to those holes where problems arise from such loose natural hazards and should be withdrawn as soon as conditions permit.”

In short, the rule essentially means that you get a free drop if you can’t find your ball, you’re sure it’s in the court, and it could be under a pile of leaves, for example. And if the rule is not in force? If you don’t find your ball within three minutes or less, it is considered lost – and you must hit again and take a penalty stroke.

In particular, there are a few other things to consider for fall, and we’ll discuss some of them with a quick question and answer session.

Cameron Young of the United States plays a shot with his left hand from under a tree on the 6th during the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 21, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Rules Type: If you are right-handed, is it legal to carry a left-handed racket?

From:

Rules person



Can you move leaves?

Yes, and you can do this anywhere on the golf course, including in a bunker or penalty area – but if your ball moves while doing so, it is a one-stroke penalty and you must replace the ball (unless it moves when putting). Green; then you can simply put the ball back and continue playing without penalty).

Do ventilation holes bring you relief?

No – unless the model location rule E-4 is in play. This rule states: “If a player’s ball is in or touches a ventilation hole: (a) Ball in the general area.” The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b. If the ball comes to rest in another vent, the player may take relief again in accordance with this local rule. (b) Ball on the putting green. The player may claim relief under Rule 16.1d. However, there is no interference if the vent only interferes with the player’s posture or range of intended swing or, on the putting green, the player’s line of play.”

Get relief on fall maintenance projects?

Yes. According to a story written by Danny Vohden for the USGA’s website, “any holes or trenches created by maintenance personnel on projects of this type are considered ‘ground in repair’ and you are entitled to free relief.”

Is there a right way to dress?

Yes. According to GOLF Top 100 Instructor Sarah Stone, it’s important to layer without feeling bulky—and never forget the importance of keeping your feet dry.

“Put on multiple layers of clothing, but try to use thinner performance pieces that aren’t too bulky in the swing,” Stone told GOLF’s Nick Dimengo last year. “Perhaps choosing a vest to wear over the top will also make movement easier.

“I also like to pack a pair of dry socks in a ziplock bag just in case it rains. Wet feet are the worst.”

Nick Piastowski

Nick Piastowski

Nick Piastowski is a senior editor at Golf.com and Golf Magazine. In his role, he is responsible for editing, writing and developing stories across golf. And when he’s not writing about ways to hit the golf ball farther and straighter, the Milwaukee native is probably playing the game, hitting the ball left, right and short, and drinking a cold beer to wash away his score. You can contact him about any of these topics – his stories, his playing or his beers – at [email protected].

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WWE SmackDown Live Results: Tag Title Ladder Match, AJ Styles returns, more

WWE SmackDown Live Results: Tag Title Ladder Match, AJ Styles returns, more

On the eve of Bad Blood, WWE SmackDown takes place in Nashville tonight.

The WWE Tag Team Titles will be on the line in a triple threat ladder match. Champions The Bloodline (Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa) defend their belts against The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) and DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommasso Ciampa).

The Bloodline have held the titles since August 2nd when they defeated DIY for the championship.

There’s another stipulation for tonight: Michin and Chelsea Green face each other in the first-ever women’s dumpster match.

Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton was also announced and AJ Styles will return to WWE programming.

Before Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns take on Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in the main event of Bad Blood, SmackDown will also take a “special look” at the making of the match.

Join us for live coverage starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Spartan Hockey opens Friday with high expectations

Spartan Hockey opens Friday with high expectations

It may not feel like it outside, but hockey season is just days away. After a very successful 23/24 season that put the Spartans back on the map, they realize they have high expectations and are no longer the hunter but the hunted.

This season will be a special one. It’s Munn’s 50th anniversary and the Spartans enter the season ranked No. 4 and the favorites to win the Big Ten. Coach Nightingale is entering his third season and wants to live up to expectations and the sold-out season. Let’s take a look at the five keys to the season we all hope ends with a national title.

NINE NEW PLAYERS

The Spartans start this season with nine new players on the roster, including six newcomers and three transfers. MSU is full of players who have already been selected to NHL teams. The big loss is obviously Levshunov, who is heading to the Blackhawks. Last year’s team played really well together and the team chemistry was very good. Adding 9 freshmen to the mix will take some getting used to, and if the Spartans can recreate the same chemistry with last year’s experience, things will definitely be exciting in East Lansing. While the Spartans return more than 60% of their scoring opportunities on offense, it will be interesting to see what defensive pairings replace last year’s performance from Levshunov and Nienhuis.

GOALKEEPING

Trey Augustine is back and has a lot on his shoulders. The future Red Wing is a preseason All-BIG first-team selection. Augustine has the potential to be an absolute wall and he showed some of that in the tournament last year. MSU gets the defensemen to advance the puck and create scoring opportunities for the offense, which can lead to Augustine being left behind in the net. If he can outperform the competition this year, maintain his growth and stay healthy, he will be one of the main reasons we keep the banner flying next year.

HEADS DOWN

On media day there was a constant conversation between Nightingale and the players about keeping their heads down and focusing. They are all aware of the expectations and pressure and seem determined not to let it get them down or distracted. There was also a lot of talk about how last season was good, but not good enough. The need to continue the trend and finish the job. I like the sounds of all this because it sounds like a team ready to do something special. The players are excited to get this season rolling and so are the fans. We’ll all keep our heads down and focus on the Frozen Four.

Power play and penalty shootout

Last year, MSU was very good in power play scoring and ranked fifth. To win the title, the Spartans will need to maintain and even improve on that performance this year. However, the biggest need for improvement is in the penalty shootout. The Spartans ranked 31st in Division 1 statistics in kills. This is an absolute must when improving. They need to get better at turning the puck over on the kill and being smarter about it. A shorty is always nice, but not always worth the risk.

THE LITTLE STUFF

The Spartans committed a ton of penalties last season, and that of course leads to our previous discussion about the penalty kill. They need to play cleaner hockey and take advantage of the offense’s strengths to avoid playing from the back and putting unnecessary pressure on Augustine. The Spartans also need to get better at faceoff. They had a very low win rate and if they get better at winning faceoffs it will help improve the penalty kill and increase power play opportunities.


The Spartans begin the season on April 4th/5th. October against Lake Superior State, followed by second-place Boston College to finish the season on 11/12. October to open at home. It will be nice to see our guys take care of business this weekend and iron out a few issues before a big test on the second weekend. I’ve been a huge MSU hockey fan and season ticket holder for the four years I’ve been there, and even when I was in LA, I can remember the bar I was at when they won their last title . I’m looking forward to bringing some hockey content to the site this season. So please comment and let me know what you would like to see. Let’s drop the puck and a new banner to Munn in Year 50! Go Green!

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Missing hiker found dead on Conundrum Creek Trail in White River National Forest

Missing hiker found dead on Conundrum Creek Trail in White River National Forest

A 78-year-old hiker was found dead Thursday in the White River National Forest in Pitkin County, sheriff’s officials said.

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Pixel 9a leaks, Thunderbirds Android beta, Google Play vs. F-Droid

Pixel 9a leaks, Thunderbirds Android beta, Google Play vs. F-Droid

Let’s take a look back at this week’s news and headlines in the Android world, including the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra specs, Pixel 9a design leaks, the very thin Honor Magic V3, when to consider the Pixel 9 Pro Fold , the importance of the F-Droid Store, Thunderbrid’s Android beta, and listening to the music of San Francisco.

Android Circuit would like to remind you of some of the many Android-related discussions over the last seven days. You can also read my weekly Apple news roundup here on Forbes.

The place for AI in the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung’s Galaxy s25 Ultra is expected to launch in January 2025 alongside the second generation of Galaxy AI software. The latter suggests that the former will ship with 16GB of RAM, up from 12GB last year on the S24 models:

“There is a good case to be made that all available variants of the Galaxy S25 Ultra have 16GB of RAM, which comes from Google’s latest Pixel 9 Pro models. Nearly 4GB of RAM in each of these models is reserved for Google AI. This was introduced alongside Google’s advances in generative AI and guarantees faster operation as part of the memory is reserved for AI.”

(Forbes).

The Pixel 9a’s flatter design debuts

The Pixel A family of phones takes on the role of the “value for money” model of the range and typically launches six months after the main line. That would push the potential launch of the Pixel 9a to early March, although the early launch of the Pixel 9 family could mean the 9a retains a spot near the I/O developer conference in May. Still, according to the latest leak, Google seems ready to reduce the camera bar’s impact on budget-conscious buyers:

“One of the biggest design changes this year is the camera bar. It appears to be almost flush with the back of the Pixel 9a, perhaps with a small ring around it sticking out. It looks a lot like the LG V60 ThinQ from a few years ago. It adopts the new camera layout like the Pixel 9 and sticks with an ultrawide and a wide camera. Another thing you’ll notice is the fairly large bezels, which is to be expected on a $500 phone, they’re still very noticeable.”

(Android Headlines).

Finding the thin form factor

Spending time with a phone to test it gives you time to appreciate its features, but sometimes first impressions stick in your mind. That’s true of the Honor Magic V3, the Shenzhen-based company’s latest foldable device. There’s no getting over how thin this phone is (at least until something thinner comes out in 2025):

“While the Magic V3 is described as slim. That’s an understatement. When I open the handset, the word “impossible” immediately comes to mind. That’s clearly not the case as I’m holding the phone in my hand and it’s 4.4mm thick when unfolded. Honor is pushing the limits of physical limitations, and there’s no doubt that in a few years this will be considered a chunky and heavy foldable device, but for now it has to be considered the gold standard. “

(Forbes).

Consider the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Alongside Samsung and Honor, Google’s foldable phone for 2024 has adopted the lesson of last year’s models to create something closer to the mainstream idea of ​​a smartphone, at least when closed. Forbes contributor Janhoi MacGregor takes a closer look inside and out for his review, pointing out the price and unique appeal:

“This is a phone for a power user, both in terms of features and price. The eye-popping $1,799 price tag and not the best display or camera tech make it difficult to recommend the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to regular smartphone buyers…Like me.” When it comes to foldable phones, it’s always recommended to consider something before buying Spending time with the P9PF, even if the store employees are annoyed with you. That would be an expensive mistake if foldable technology isn’t for you.

(Forbes).

The other app store you need

Trevor Slocum highlights the power Google has through control of the Google Play app store. He also points out that F-Droid, a popular app store for open source software, is one of the counterweights the ecosystem needs:

“F-Droid is our best chance to break the chains that the Google Play Store has bound to developers. It’s not always easy to release a previously proprietary app as open source software, and this certainly requires some effort. But it’s worth it.” Open source software allows users to review, understand, and improve the apps they use. And it empowers the original developers because the free exchange of open source software has a reinforcing effect. and potentially achieve greater strength than any single proprietary app developer ever could.”

(Rocket 9 Labs).

Thunderbrid’s Android Beta

Following Mozilla’s purchase of the K-9 email client, the Thunderbird team has worked hard to both offer an updated K-9 codebase and to populate it with the utility of the Thunderbird ecosystem:

“The Thunderbird for Android beta is here and we’re asking our community to help us test it. Beta testing helps us find critical bugs and rough edges that we can fix over the next few weeks. The more people test and ensure the beta.” “The more everything in the testing checklist works correctly, the better!”

(Github via Thunderbird Blog).

And finally…

There is a smartphone high above San Francisco. An old Android smartphone. An old smartphone with a mission (and a solar panel). Listen to the audience below, select a piece of music and add it to the playlist on the website. A musical delight? It’s a mixed bag. A statement on public surveillance? Very much so:

“Heard of ShotSpotter? Police are installing microphones across cities across the United States to detect shots that are reportedly not very accurate. That’s it, but for music. This is cultural surveillance. Nobody notices, nobody agrees. But it’s not about catching criminals. It’s about constantly capturing the mood.

(Bop Spotters).

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The Falcons are surviving a brutal start to the season, but it doesn’t get any easier

The Falcons are surviving a brutal start to the season, but it doesn’t get any easier

The Atlanta Falcons entered Thursday Night Football at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with only one goal in mind: victory.

Atlanta has tried to silence doubters after the start of the 2024 season, with many question marks surrounding its roster and coaching staff. From a surprise draft pick to uncertainty at quarterback, the team faced skepticism from analysts and fans alike.

In Week 5 of the NFL season, the Falcons are 3-2 after a dramatic overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

But despite their track record, the season didn’t go smoothly. The road ahead looks challenging and questions remain as to how this team will fare as the season progresses.

Under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons have endured a season full of hope and uncertainty. Much of this uncertainty stems from their bold decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. in the first round, even though they chose veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​with a four-year, $180 million contract. Cousins ​​has had an up-and-down start to the season, including a poor performance against the Steelers, raising questions about the team’s offensive consistency.

However, their performance against the Buccaneers in Week 5 changed history. A thrilling 36-30 overtime win on Thursday Night Football lifted the Falcons to the top of the NFC South standings with a 2-0 record in division play. Against the Bucs, Ironically, Cousins ​​broke Matt Ryan’s single-game passing record After throwing for 509 yards on the night, Ryan was inducted into the Falcons’ Ring of Honor.

The Falcons were more successful through the air, averaging 260.6 passing yards per game compared to their opponents’ 187.4 yards. Despite these strong passing numbers, Atlanta’s rushing game lagged, with just 96.8 yards per game compared to opponents’ 148.4 yards. This discrepancy highlights a persistent problem: The Falcons are struggling to maintain balance on offense.

Although the Falcons’ Week 5 win over the Buccaneers was crucial, it doesn’t get any easier from here.

After a favorable division game next week against the Panthers, Atlanta faces a tougher stretch of games in the future.

The games against the Seahawks, Commanders and Vikings are likely to be the biggest hurdles. Seattle has played strong defense under new head coach Mike MacDonald, while the undefeated Vikings, led by a resurgent Sam Darnold, look like one of the league’s best teams. Washington, meanwhile, was an offensive powerhouse, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels surprising many with his performance.

The remaining schedule poses big questions for Kirk Cousins ​​and his offensive weapons, including running back Bijan Robinson, wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney, and tight end Kyle Pitts. Can Cousins ​​continue to improve his game against tougher competition, or does Atlanta need to rethink its strategy?

On defense, the Falcons will rely heavily on stars like defensive end Grady Jarrett, cornerback AJ Terrell, safety Jessie Bates III and linebacker Matthew Judon to slow down some of the potent offenses they face. So far the defense has been solid but not spectacular, with 5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions in five games. They will need more power to keep up with their upcoming opponents.

While the Falcons are in a favorable position at the top of the NFC South right now, the road ahead doesn’t look easy. Atlanta’s inconsistencies in both the running game and defense could be exposed in the second half of the season. Ultimately, this next phase of play will reveal whether the Falcons are true contenders or just a team that benefited from an easier schedule earlier in the season.

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Bronny James is expected to play with the Lakers in the preseason

Bronny James is expected to play with the Lakers in the preseason

Bronny James will likely play in the preseason and then spend most of the 2024-25 season with the G League’s South Bay Lakers.

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PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) – Bronny James is expected to play in his first NBA preseason game on Friday evening the Lakers Host Minnesota in the first of two weekend games from Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley (10:30 a.m. ET, NBA TV).

LeBron James isn’t expected to play with his eldest son against the Timberwolves, but the 39-year-old superstar will likely play against Phoenix on Sunday – which happens to be Bronny’s 20th birthday.

The Lakers made no announcement before the game, but ESPN reported that LeBron will not play against Minnesota as he returns to competition after a tiring summer. LeBron and Anthony Davis were both part of the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said Thursday both LeBron James and Davis will play at least one game this weekend.

Bronny James was the Lakers’ second-round draft pick and played for the team in summer league competition in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-2 guard is expected to play for the Lakers in the preseason before spending much of the upcoming season with the G League’s South Bay Lakers.

“Of course the nerves are there,” Bronny said after the Lakers’ pregame shootout. “But I’m just excited to go out there and learn from the people that play in front of me, and if I get the chance to show what I can do, I’ll do that.”

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Die besten Joker-Filmdarbietungen, bewertet

Die besten Joker-Filmdarbietungen, bewertet

Foto-Illustration: Geier; Fotos: Everett

Der Clownprinz des Verbrechens. Das Ass der Schurken. Juggalo Jesus. Der unedle Joker hat viele Namen, von denen ich mir zumindest einen gerade ausgedacht habe, und es gibt unzählige Ursprungsgeschichten und dazu jahrzehntelange Showdowns, die Gotham den Garaus machen. So wie jede Generation – oder jeder fünfjährige IP-Neustartzyklus – einen Batman erhält, der mit der Zeit spricht, sehen wir auch einen neuen Joker, immer eine Ergänzung und Ergänzung zu allem, was die Energie des Caped Crusader mit sich bringt. Ein Joker kann aggressiv, furchteinflößend oder einfühlsam sein. Manchmal braucht er überhaupt keinen Batman. Was die unterschiedlichen Joker eint, ist, dass sie immer Agenten des Chaos sein werden, der Joker im Deck und im Allgemeinen weniger als das Bild der psychischen Gesundheit. Das alles ergibt einen sehr unterhaltsamen Schauspielauftrag, eine Chance, groß rauszukommen und es zu vermasseln oder verdreht und fremdartig zu werden. Als Joker: Folie à Deux rutscht diese Woche auf einer Bananenschale in die Kinos, wir haben jede Aufführung eines Joker-Films bewertet, von Filmen, die im Kino veröffentlicht wurden, von den Meisterwerken über die Toons, die über ihr Gewicht hinaushauen, bis hin zu, nun ja …

Wissen Sie, wie schädlich Ihre Leistung sein muss, um aufzufallen? schlecht in einem so chaotischen Film? Du musst – Viola Davis – tote Ratten in einem schädlichen Ausmaß hinterlassen. Abgesehen von den Possen hinter den Kulissen spielt Jared Leto den Joker als die lahmste, allgemeinste und am meisten auf den ersten Blick gedachte Version von „verrückt“. Und er tut es, während er in einer schlechten Fortsetzung des Films wie ein High-School-Schläger aussieht Zombies Disney Channel Original Movie Cinematic Universe. Diese Wiederholung der Joker-Geschichte scheitert, wenn man der Liebe zwischen Harley und Joker nicht glaubt. Margot Robbie tut ihr Bestes, um die kokette Manic Pixie Dream Harley aller Clownboy-Träume zu sein, aber die Chemie muss in beide Richtungen stimmen. Letos Joker gehört auf T-Shirts bei Lukewarm Topic. Nennen Sie ihn BB-Gun Kelly. Das ganze Method-Acting (eher Methy-Acting) und wofür?

Zu früh, um das anhand dieses Cameo-Auftritts zu sagen. Wir wissen nur, dass er ein bisschen wie ein böser Porson ist.

Distlers Auftritt als Mr. J im besten Joker-Film des Jahres 2024 leidet im Vergleich dazu, da er eine von zwei Joker-Figuren in Vera Drews bahnbrechendem Pop-Art-Indie-Superfilm ist. Der Volksjoker. Es ist großartig, wie er als Parodie auf Letos Version gestylt ist, und Distlers aufgerissene Fuckboy-Version des Charakters verleiht Letos tatsächlich mehr Tiefe: Er ist ein gewalttätiger Freund, wurde aber auch selbst missbraucht, und er teilt Momente der Wärme, Bestätigung, und Chemie mit Joker the Harlequin. Es ist eine weitaus glaubwürdigere Beziehung als die in Selbstmordkommandound ein Transjunge, Mr Dallas Buyers Club. Außerdem: Er ist einer der heißesten Joker auf dieser Liste.

Galifianakis spielt Joker als verschmähten Liebhaber, einen sensiblen Verrückten, der nur möchte, dass Batman von ihm besessen ist, so wie er von Batsy besessen ist. Er spielt in den größeren Bogen des Films, in dem es darum geht, dass Batman (wirklich Will Arnetts beste Filmrolle) lernt, andere in sein Herz zu lassen, anstatt ständig so ein seltsamer Emo-Einzelgänger zu sein. Das macht seinen letzten Showdown mit Joker fast romantisch, und es funktioniert, weil Galifianakis‘ Stimme ganz schnell von „süß“ zu „verrückt“ wechseln kann. Allerdings wird er von Batman und insbesondere von Michael Ceras Robin auf Schritt und Tritt komödiantisch in den Schatten gestellt.

Ich liebe Cesar Romeros Joker. Ich gehöre offenbar dazu nervös, alt Ich bin der Meinung, dass Clowns lustig sein sollten. Also verklagen Sie mich. Romero erfunden Die Leistung des Jokers und all diese nachfolgenden Joker stehen in seiner Schuld. Romeros Joker ist Adam Wests grooviges Gegenstück zum Camp. Wenn man bedenkt, dass es bis 2024 gedauert hat, bis wir einen weiteren Joker bekommen haben, der so fröhlich und queer ist, ist das alarmierend! Aber diese Liste basiert nur auf Filmleistungen, daher berücksichtige ich Romeros gute Arbeit über drei Fernsehstaffeln hinweg nicht in dieser Rangliste. Und leider wird ihm im Film nicht besonders viel zu tun gegeben. Dies ist eine Batman-Handlung aus der Rogues Gallery, und die Reihenfolge der Schurkenbedeutung in diesem Film lautet Catwoman, Pinguin, Joker, Riddler. Es gibt eine humorvolle und unsinnige Nebenhandlung darüber, wie die Bösewichte einen Schiffskapitän entführt haben und ihn dazu verleiten, zu glauben, er sei immer noch auf seinem Schiff, und Romero darf sich beim Yo-Ho-Hoeing und all dem vergnügen. Dennoch besteht seine Rolle hauptsächlich darin, zu reagieren und wahnsinnig zu lachen, und er hat nicht einmal das markanteste Lachen im Film; das wäre das des Pinguins wah wah wah.

Joaquin Phoenix hat eine besondere Gabe darin, verletzliche, verletzte, unerkennbare Männer zu spielen, und zwar in der Rolle von Todd Phillips Joker, Er hat genug Möglichkeiten, diesen Tendenzen ihr volles Potenzial zu entfalten. Es ist visuell fesselnd zu sehen, wie sich sein seltsamer Vogelknochenkörper in Situationen verformt, in denen Arthur Fleck das Gefühl hat, dass er einfach nicht dazu passt, und interessant genug, um die Momente zu beobachten, in denen er von ruhig zu gewalttätig wechselt. Aber all diese beeindruckende Körperlichkeit, insbesondere in Szenen, in denen Phoenix einen seltsamen Interpretationstanz zu Musik aufführt, die nur Fleck in seiner klappernden Blechdose von Gehirn hören kann, wirkt wie schauspielerische Nachsicht, der feuchte Traum eines ernsthaften Darstellers, der eher Phoenix und Phillips dient als etwas zu sagen, das fast so tiefgründig ist, wie der Film zu glauben scheint. Ich schätze die Leistung jedoch immer noch hoch ein, weil er wirklich eine Leistung erbringt viel der Schauspielerei, und wenn Phoenix’ Ziele darin bestanden, gruselig, seltsam und bemitleidenswert zu sein, dann hat er es geschafft, auch wenn es weniger wie das Porträt eines einzigartig beschissenen Mannes wirkte, sondern eher so, wie ich mir buchstäblich jeden beliebigen männlichen Stand-up-Komiker vorstelle ihre Ausfallzeiten. Es ist weit entfernt von einem Joker und noch schlimmer für die Fetische und Ambitionen dieses Films: Es ist weit entfernt von Rupert Pupkin.

Der furchtloseste Joker-Auftritt des Jahres, der vielleicht überhaupt auf dieser Liste steht, ist nicht dabei Folie zu zweit. Es stammt von der Autorin, Regisseurin und Herausgeberin Vera Drew, die in ihrer autobiografischen, nicht lizenzierten Antihelden-Entstehungsgeschichte als „Joker der Harlekin“ auftritt Der Volksjoker. Drew ordnet ihre eigene Geschichte ihres Coming-Outs als Transsexuelle, während sie in der oft giftigen, gelegentlich bestätigenden Welt der Alt-Comedy von Los Angeles auftaucht, der Welt der oft düsteren, gelegentlich verrückten Batman-Comics und -Filme zu, was sie sowohl zum Joker als auch zur Harley Quinn von macht der Film. Drew lässt sich von DC-Comics, Batman-Filmen der 90er Jahre und sogar anderen inspirieren Joker Und Selbstmordkommandoindem sie ihre Charaktere und Signifikanten zu einem trippigen Gotham City voller Pförtner, Hacker und einem nackten CGI Lorne Michaels neu mischen. Es ist alles auf vielen Ebenen urkomisch, seltsam und kontrovers (TPJ„Batman ist ein Schmarotzer“, aber es ist auch überraschend bewegend, dank Drews ehrlicher Darbietung, die einen sardonischen Sinn für Humor mit einer Verletzlichkeit und Offenheit verbindet, die sich anfühlt sehr echt für solch ein surreales Produkt. Drews Musiknummer gegen Ende des Films ist weitaus gewagter als jede von Phoenix und Gaga Joker 2, Und sie musste nicht einmal eine Waffe zücken oder jemandem den Kopf einschlagen, während sie „The Carpenters“ sang, oder was auch immer, um es zu tun. Dieser Instant-Kult-Indie-Klassiker besagt, dass, wenn die amerikanische Kultur von diesen Superheldengeschichten dominiert wird, es uns, dem Volk, genauso gut erlaubt sein könnte, ihre Charaktere und Welten zu nutzen, um unsere eigene Kunst zu schaffen … wie die Commedia dell’arte, die es war sowieso alles traurige Clowns und Harlekine. Drews Joker, der Harlekin, beschlagnahmt die Produktionsmittel und nimmt sie mit auf eine Spritztour durch alles, was Nerds heilig ist. Was natürlich totales Joker-Verhalten ist.

Hör zu, Boopsie. Mein Redakteur hat sich auf Platz eins dafür eingesetzt, aber aufgrund der Regeln dieser Liste – Filme nur, kein Fernsehen berücksichtigt – Hamill schafft es mit einer immer noch respektablen Bronzemedaille auf das Podium. Der Ursprung seiner Interpretation der Rolle im Wahrzeichen Batman: Die Zeichentrickserie 1992 setzt sich Hamill mit ganzem Herzen dafür ein, der Joker zu werden. Auf einer Liste voller sehr körperbetonter Darbietungen wie der von Phoenix ist es beeindruckend, wie ausdrucksstark und transformativ Hamill allein in seiner Stimme sein konnte, als er seinen Joker auf die große Leinwand brachte Batman: Maske des Phantasmas im Jahr 1993. Hamills Joker schafft es, gleichzeitig cartoonhaft und gewichtig zu sein und wechselt von lautem Kichern zu finsterem Knurren, während er die Fledermaus verspottet und verfolgt. Am beeindruckendsten ist, wie Hamill so verrückt spielt und trotzdem dazu passt Phantasmaist eine einigermaßen realistische, an Edward Hopper erinnernde Vision von Gotham City als Mobtown. Hamill lässt die Figur für 2016 wieder aufleben Der tödliche Witzund obwohl der Film nicht das gleiche Qualitäts- und Animationsniveau aufweist wie PhantasmaHamills Auftritt trägt es, als er in Rückblenden die Stimme zu Jokers Hintergrundgeschichte wechselt und irgendwann eine sehr seltsame Musiknummer singen darf.

Was muss man noch über „Joker“ von Heath Ledger sagen? Dies ist eine transformative Darbietung, die den Punkt einer Legende erreicht hat, mit einer tiefen, traurigen Überlieferung und einem Einfluss, der auch anderthalb Jahrzehnte später noch in der gesamten Popkultur spürbar ist. Als ich als Erwachsener den Film zum ersten Mal sah, konnte ich buchstäblich nicht glauben, dass Ledger es getan hatte bin gerade 28 Jahre alt geworden als die Dreharbeiten begannen. Dies ist ein Joker, dessen Dinge gesehen, der hundert Leben gelebt hat, der wie ein verdammter Freak herumhumpelt und zwischen dem Schmatzen seiner seltsamen Eidechsenlippen ein seltsames Eidechsenlachen ausstößt. Er ist eine wirklich bedrohliche Figur, bietet aber bei Bedarf auch Comedy an. Ledger gab uns für dieses Jahrtausend einen Joker und verwandelte die Figur in eine mythische Figur, wie den säkularen Satan, dessen Geschichte Hollywood im Guten wie im Schlechten süchtig nach Nacherzählungen macht. Ledger ist für viele der ultimative Joker. Ich respektiere das, bin aber anderer Meinung, denn der einzige Joker, der das Deck beherrscht, ist …

Offensichtlich! Es haaaaad Jack sein. Nicholson vermittelte bekanntermaßen einen der legendärsten Deals Hollywoods, als er sich für die Rolle des Jokers in „Tim Burtons“ engagierte Batman unter der Bedingung, dass er einen Teil der Einspielergebnisse des Films mit nach Hause nimmt. Dies führte dazu, dass Warner Bros. ihm etwa 90 Millionen US-Dollar zahlte neunzehn-neunundachtzig Geld, und ehrlich? In Nicholsons Performance sieht man jeden Cent davon auf der Leinwand. Sein Joker, Jack Napier, beginnt als Wolkenkratzer-Slickster aus den 80er-Jahren, in dem Gier gut ist, mit mehr als einem Anflug von latenter psychopathischer Verrücktheit in ihm, einer Verrücktheit, die noch verstärkt wird, wenn er die klassische Joker-Behandlung erhält: Er wird in einen Bottich geworfen von Chemikalien von Batman. Als er auftaucht, hat er dauerhaft eine clownweiße Haut und blutrote Lippen, die zu einem verrückten, prothetischen Lächeln gespannt sind, und seine Augenbrauen sind auf die Proportionen von Matt Gaetz gezogen. Es ist ein ikonischer Look, und er gibt Nicholson die Freiheit, ihn fast zu haben zu Es macht viel Spaß und macht alle möglichen farbenfrohen, tödlichen Ausgelassenheiten, deren Höhepunkt darin besteht, dass er klassische Kunst verunstaltet und gleichzeitig einen Original-Prince-Song darüber singt, wie großartig er, der Joker, ist. Die Art und Weise, wie er es schafft, eine Szene mit einer gefälschten Werbesendung oder einem Partytrick zu unterbrechen, erinnert an Michael Keaton in „Burton’s“. Beetlejuice, Aber Nicholsons Joker ist geschmeidiger, eher ein dicker Kater, mehr, nun ja, Jack Nicholson. Wenn Batman war der Beginn des modernen Superhelden-Blockbusters, und Nicholsons Auftritt als Joker erfüllte alle Versprechen eines zum Leben erweckten Comics. Die Batman-Filme der 90er-Jahre mussten mit zwei oder drei Superhelden pro Streifen aufwarten, um das zu erreichen, was Jack allein schaffte. Das ist Unterhaltung.

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Updated September 2024 General Authorities and General Officers Overview – Church News

Updated September 2024 General Authorities and General Officers Overview – Church News

Since the April 2024 general conference, a new Sunday School General Presidency has begun operations, eleven new General Authority Seventy have been called, and changes have been made to the Presidency of the Seventy

Changes in the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the April 2024 general conference are reflected in an updated list of general authorities and general officers, available for viewing or downloading.

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Coronation Street videos confirm unexpected return as legend’s fate ‘sealed’ | Soap

Coronation Street videos confirm unexpected return as legend’s fate ‘sealed’ | Soap

The shocks are in abundance in another must-see week on Coronation Street (Picture: ITV)

A dramatic week awaits the denizens of the cobbles in Coronation Street, as my new spoiler videos confirm, with unexpected discoveries and a major blast from the past.

DS Swain (Vicky Myers) is called to the station by Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), who tells her what he found on Joel Deering’s (Calum Lill) device – and it’s horrifying to say the least.

Meanwhile, Carla Connor (Alison King) appears in court and meets the angry father of the boy she accidentally attacked a few weeks ago.

And things are about to take quite a turn as a result.

Elsewhere, Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) is devastated by the unexpected return of Jesse (John Thomson), but contrary to her theory, Jesse isn’t back to see her – he’s back to see Gail Platt (Helen Worth)!

For a first look at all this and more, I’ve put together a first look on the road for you next week in my new video clips.

Monday, October 7th

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Carla crosses paths with Tom, the father of the bully she had a falling out with, and a heated showdown ensues.

Tom assumes that Carla got off lightly given what she did, but Carla reminds him that his son terrorized Roy before. It becomes clear that Tom isn’t going to let this go as he sets out to follow her back to the factory.

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Lisa is called to the station by Kit, who reveals that he dug up text messages from the perpetrator on Joel’s phone – to Betsy!

Lisa is at a loss, but soon has to deal with other problems as Costello, her boss, wants to speak out after Kit reports her.

Wednesday, October 9th

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Eileen is amazed to see Jesse back on the streets after all these years and wants to know who he’s dying to see. To her surprise, the person in question is none other than Gail, who receives a warm welcome from Jesse.

Friday, October 11th

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Stu goes away for a while and asks Mason not to upset Yasmeen in his absence.

But their attention is soon elsewhere when Logan, Mason’s older brother, pulls up on the road, revving the engine and making it clear that he’s not to be messed with.

Coronation Street airs these scenes on Monday October 7th from 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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