When and where to see fireworks in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
State of play: Downtown's annual "Light Up the Lake" fireworks celebration features two free watch parties Friday at Voinovich Park behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and in the North Coast Yard behind Huntington Bank Field.
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Tom's Guide
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- Tom's Guide
Netflix just got 'Born on the Fourth of July' — why I'm watching this Tom Cruise movie for Independence Day
Netflix has added a ton of new movies already this month, including a handful of Tom Cruise movies. But there's one that I'll be watching this Independence Day, and that's Cruise's Oscar-nominated performance in the anti-war film "Born on the Fourth of July." Now, there are a few reasons for this. First, I've never seen this movie — it's managed to be a blind spot in not only my viewings of Tom Cruise's filmography, but also director Oliver Stone's work and even acclaimed war movies. In retrospect, it's kind of shocking I've missed it. With it arriving on Netflix, though, there's no excuse not to watch it, as just about everyone has the popular streaming service. That's not the only reason I'm watching it, though. On the day we Americans celebrate our nation's independence from tyranny and imperialism, there's never been a more appropriate time to watch this critique of our nation's foray into the same things we once fought to free ourselves from. So if you're considering watching this movie as well, here's what "Born on the Fourth of July" is about, and why its message is still poignant decades after its release. "Born on the Fourth of July" stars Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic, and is based on the memoir of the real Rod Kovic, who co-wrote the movie's screenplay along with director Oliver Stone. The movie follows Ron's life as a child, then a teen, as a boy who longed to fight in a war like his World War II veteran father. He ultimately joins the Marines straight out of high school, much to the dismay of his veteran father, who knows the true cost of war. But while serving in Vietnam, the unthinkable happens. Ron is hit by enemy fire, and upon recovering, discovers he's paralyzed from the waist down. Now, he must live the rest of his life coping with the loss. Ron goes through many steps of coping with his loss before ultimately becoming an ardent anti-war activist, something we see revealed in the trailer. One line from the trailer is now probably the movie's most enduring quote. "Now, people say - people say if you don't love America, then get the hell out," Cruise tells a news reporter. "Well, I love America." That dichotomy has been relevant throughout history — a desire to remain a patriot in the face of your country's questionable, sometimes horrific acts. But as the Vietnam War raged on, it was unavoidable, as anti-war protestors like Ron were decried as communists, even if they had lost nearly everything in the very war they were not speaking out against. That dichotomy has never gone away since, at least, not fully. We saw it rear its head again as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq raged on without any end in sight, and we're seeing it again today with the conflicts in the Middle East. I'm not here to lecture you on what viewpoint you should take or on who's right and who's wrong, though I can say for myself, I find Ron's journey as someone who grows to question the value and righteousness of war a relatable one, minus the combat experience. The closest I ever got to military service was having friends and family who served in various wars. But I am here to say that, this Independence Day, you could do a lot worse than taking the time to examine these questions yourself, and watch an acclaimed masterpiece of a movie at the same time. Between Cruise's Oscar-nominated performance and Stone's Oscar-winning direction, there are worse ways to spend this July 4. Stream "Born on the Fourth of July" on Netflix now Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
Forbes
an hour ago
- Forbes
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers For Friday, July 4
Mini Crossword NYT In case you missed Thursday's NYT Mini, you can find the answers here: Forbes Today's NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, July 3 By Paul Tassi Happy Fourth of July! You may have guessed that today's puzzle is a bit USA-centric, and that should help you along to start with here. But first… The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays. Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the New York Times website or NYT Games app. However, you'll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives. The NYT Mini is a fun daily distraction that usually takes no time at all. I try to beat the standard weekday grid in less than a minute. But sometimes I can't quite figure out one or two clues and need to reveal the answer. To help you avoid doing that, here are the NYT Mini Crossword answers (spoilers lie ahead, of course): NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers ACROSS 1) Uncle ___ - SAM 4) It's full of stars - SPACE 6) It's full of stripes - ZEBRA 7) Month when the American Revolutionary War began - APRIL 8) 4th of July sales promotions, e.g. - ADS DOWN 1) Big brand of hummus - SABRA 2) Foul-smelling - ACRID 3) Breakfast, lunch and dinner - MEALS 4) Singer who performed "All the Stars" at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show - SZA 5) Lively energy - PEP Mini NYT Interesting way to do it, as all the across clues are holiday/America-based while the ones in the other direction are not. I suppose it would have been a bit too much work to do an entirely themed puzzle for the whole board. Some are easy like Uncle SAM, but you may not know the Revolutionary War started in APRIL. It wasn't July. That would have been short. Then, you need to know one America-adjacent clue about the Super Bowl halftime show and the wonderful SZA. I hope you have a great holiday! Follow me on Twitter , YouTube , and Instagram . Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy .
CBS News
an hour ago
- CBS News
Boston Pops and special guests hold final dress rehearsal before July 4 performance
It was a star-studded spectacular for a star-spangled celebration the night before Boston's iconic Independence Day celebrations, where the atmosphere was already electric. "I love the Pops, the rehearsal, the environment, the beautiful air, I'm just here for all of it," said spectator Pebble Williams. Leslie Odom Jr. and Bell Biv DeVoe The pipes got plenty of practice. The smooth Leslie Odom Jr. who portrayed Aaron Burr in the smash hit Tony-Award winning musical "Hamilton" joined the lineup again and Boston's own Bell Biv DeVoe's performance was still so infectious. The Pops' Fourth of July spectacular is now in its 51st year and Maestro Keith Lockhart said the music celebrates what unites us. This is his 30th anniversary with the Pops. "This concert is for all of us," said Lockhart. "It's for all Americans so we try not to go in any one particular direction, we go in all directions at once so that there's somebody on the program that everybody says, 'Wow, that they got them just for me.'" Some couldn't wait until the actual fourth to partake in the festivities, so they got cozy in the grass early. "I think just enjoying time with family and friends, I think a little pause in the summer to celebrate and just enjoy our country," said spectator Renee Buck. Boston is preparing to pull out all the stops out as thousands descend to the Hatch Shell for America's birthday. Celebrating America's birthday There will be red, white and extra men and women in blue keeping a close eye. "The impact is the city celebrating and I love that the city comes out together and it's just a big fun festival," said Williams. In the 250th year of the American Revolution, it will be a celebration for the record books with the stars and stripes forever. "It gives us a chance to think about what that revolution was about and what we can do to manifest those ideals today," said Lockhart. The gates open tomorrow at noon if you're looking to grab a seat. This year, the concert starts at 7 p.m. and the fireworks are at 9:40 p.m.
