Suspected sabotage caused a major power outage affecting Cannes and surrounding areas, plunging approximately 160,000 homes into darkness, including venues at the Cannes Film Festival. Investigations revealed arson at an electrical substation and damage to a pylon. Despite the disruption to screenings, the festival’s closing ceremony will proceed as scheduled thanks to a backup power system. Authorities are investigating the incident.
As I sit here mulling over the news of the brutal Donald Trump biopic, “The Apprentice,” receiving an 8-minute standing ovation at Cannes, a rush of conflicting emotions sweeps over me. The portrayal of Trump as a conniving, manipulative figure, influenced by the infamous Roy Cohn, paints a harrowing picture of a man who rose to power amidst a web of corruption and deceit. The graphic depictions of rape, drug abuse, and underworld ties are certainly enough to ruffle the feathers of both Trump and his loyal supporters.
The fact that the film delves deep into the dark underbelly of Trump’s past, showcasing his failures, shady dealings, and unsavory behavior, is a stark reminder of the disturbing reality we have been living in for the past few years.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker