Pulp Fiction dazzles Cannes with violence and wit
At Cannes Quentin Tarantino unveils Pulp Fiction a crime tale mixing a brutal boss a drug addicted wife two henchmen and a corrupt boxer with dark humor and sharp dialogue John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson chase a crew while Uma Thurman nearly poisons herself with heroin in a scene that blends noir homage with wild irony.
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Critics split on Bolton plagiarism case and Spielberg speaks
Entertainment Weekly split opinions on Michael Bolton accused of stealing the Isley Brothers song Love is a Wonderful Thing with four jurors finding him guilty of butchering classic R&B while others defended him. Separately Steven Spielberg urged Lamar High students to oppose hatred after a Schindler's List screening, stressing racial tolerance and the Holocaust’s lessons.
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Art zone inspiration and honors at Boston institute
Tony Bennett told Art Institute of Boston graduates that the art zone helps him forget pain and fuels daily painting and singing after receiving an honorary doctorate. Nina Totenberg urged Chatham College graduates to stand up for convictions, recalling Anita Hill’s testimony and its impact on politics. A car struck Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband, a separate incident reported.
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Gore hears pupil insight at Smyrna elementary visit
Vice President Al Gore visited Stewartsboro Elementary School in Smyrna Tennessee. About 1,200 students asked why children worry more about the environment and fifth grader John O Neill answered we have a longer time to live in it. Teachers and staff described recycling efforts and plastic and can recycling bins in the parking lot during the 90 minute stop.
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Lawyer wins 85000 for courthouse allergy claim
Los Angeles attorney Gary Miller received an $85,000 disability payment from Equitable Life Assurance Society after claiming an allergy to courthouses prevents him from working as a lawyer. He links the condition to a 1992 insurance fraud arrest, saying court exposure triggers stress and illness as the insurer seeks recovery.
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Great Train Robbery near Marshfield hits $96,000
In 1868 seven Reno gang members held up a railroad crew near Marshfield Indiana. They detached the locomotive and escaped with cash gold and bonds totaling 96000. Arizona history notes in 1894 Dr A E Douglas chose Flagstaff for the Lowell Observatory. Also in 1939 Hitler and Mussolini signed a pact.
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Local ad staff lineup includes Ripley Porter Hirsch Taylor
Jim Ripley and Scott B. Porter headline the advertising team with H Robert Hirsch and Jody Taylor in promotion and Patrick Knickrehm directing circulation, shaping the paper’s marketing and distribution strategy.
Batman Forever Renamed Batman III Sequel
A Warner Brothers spy claims the Batman film now titled Batman Forever will hit theaters next summer. Michael Keaton may return as Batman earning up to 13 million. Tom Lee Jones will play Harvey Dent with Billy Dee Williams replaced. Chris O Donnell negotiates to be Robin. Chase Meridian named as a new love interest. Filming starts in September with Joel Schumacher directing.
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Lottery Channel proposed to offer 24 hour national cable lottery
The Lottery Channel Inc. with the Multi-State Lottery Association plans a 24 hour national cable lottery network possibly by January enabling viewers to play state lotteries via interactive TV. Agreements with states are pending and Time Warner has expressed interest in distribution.
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Bono poll shows Bono leading GOP race for Congress
A Bono commissioned survey of 400 GOP voters in the 44th District finds Sonny Bono ahead with 34 percent, leading Riverside County Supervisor Larson by 34 points while other candidates Bretz DeLong DaSilva Mathewson trail. Opponents dismiss the poll as spin ahead of the June 7 vote.
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TV talk lineup on health policy and reform shows
Television news schedule lists ABC This Week With David Brinkley at 10 a.m. on KTVK Channel 3 with Donna Shalala and Bernadine Healy. CBS Face the Nation at 8:30 a.m. on KSAZ Channel 10 with Al Gore. NBC Meet the Press at 7 a.m. on KPNX Channel 12 with Rockefeller Chafee Gramm. CNN Late Edition at 2 p.m. with Daschle Jeffords Lott Ferris.
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