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The Spinoff
11-06-2025
- General
- The Spinoff
Help Me Hera: How do I remain friends with my emotionally volatile ex?
When we called things off I had this idealistic idea we could be friends straight away. But is that even possible? Want Hera's help? Email your problem to helpme@ Hey Hera, I was seeing this guy for a month. We love each other. Our dynamic is unbalanced – I'm employed and have happy kids and a supportive coparent, and plan to meet someone viable. His life is substances and creativity. He's a tormented-genius type. Things ended when he threw glasses one night. I was hanging out with strangers in a bar. He didn't throw them at me, he threw them against a wall (I don't need to distinguish that, but I'm at the care-for-him stage where I still want to). It showed me our relationship was too hard for him. We called things off. I had this idealistic idea we could be friends straight away. We messaged each other daily. He was my creative cross-pollinator. But if I didn't reply to his messages straight away, he'd take that for rejection, and call me a sociopath. I'm not exemplary. I'm aggressive with the we-can-be-friends thing. I realise we need to give it a month or something for him to get over me. For me to get over him. So: what do I do when I see steam roaring out of a dry cleaner in the sunset, vapour billowing, on my way home from work? I have no one to tell that pretty shit to now. I've started seeing another guy, this one is transient, but we don't have that message-each-other dynamic. You won't answer my question, you'll say something insightful which may give me perspective. Who's your artistic cross-pollinator, Hera? Lacking Empathy but Restraining Herself Dear Lacking Empathy, You say I won't answer your question (busted) but as far as I can see, you haven't actually asked anything (besides 'who is your artistic cross-pollinator?') However, I'm more than happy to answer the question you haven't asked, which appears to be something along the lines of: given how this guy has behaved in the short time you've known each other, is it possible to salvage a friendship? In my opinion: no. As the cultural pendulum swings away from early 2010's bumper-sticker Dump Him discourse, I like to try to give people the benefit of the doubt. I do think, in general, we should be more willing to forgive minor transgressions, because everyone fucks up from time to time, and you never know when you might need to fall upon the mercy of others. However. I gotta be honest and say this situation sounds like a complete and utter shit show. I don't think a month's respite from the drama is going to somehow rehabilitate your relationship and transform it from something that looks like an early warning signs checklist in a domestic violence pamphlet to a rich and rewarding creative partnership. Frankly, I think you need to stay the hell away from this guy. I am skeptical of anyone described as a tortured genius. Who knows. Maybe this guy really is the next best thing since Da Vinci. But even if he is busy inventing the 21st century equivalent of the modern parachute, that wouldn't justify him throwing glasses or calling you a sociopath for not texting him back. The fact that you describe his life as 'substances and creativity' gives me even less confidence. Most people, even the most notorious pet decapitators, usually save their best behaviour for the start of a new relationship. That you've been dealing with this much drama in the first few months of knowing one another should be setting off all the car alarms and smoke detectors in a hundred mile radius. You say you're lacking empathy, but I think you've got an unproductive surplus. I also think you know that. You can't be completely unaware of the reaction your letter would produce. Which leads me to think that the reason you wrote it was because you know this guy isn't good news, and need someone else to confirm your suspicions. When I read your letter, I get the sense that you're someone who's deeply tuned in to the pain of others. You are hungry to understand people on a deeper level, and are quick to see the best in them. You believe in forgiveness and feel that connection and honesty can be a meaningful way to redress to suffering. I'm sure these traits make you a kind and healing presence in other people's lives. But I do think that sometimes people who have an overabundance of empathy and a fierce desire to help find it easy to fall into an abusive dynamic, because they're so invested in forensically deconstructing the pain of others that they fail to recognise when they're not safe. Maybe there's even a small thrill in the drama and tumult of it all. There's a reason why all the apprentice zookeepers want to work with lions, rather than queuing up to feed lettuce to the turtles. But there are limits to what empathy can achieve. Tolerating someone else's dysfunction doesn't always help them to grow. Sometimes all it teaches them is that throwing glasses isn't that big of a deal. It's easy to believe the suffering in others is deeper and more noble than it appears, when in reality it's a garden variety untreated mental illness and substance abuse problem, dressed in a black velvet cape. Nobody is beyond redemption, but in this situation, you can't be the person doing the redeeming. Taking a month off won't work. There is no amount of time that will help you resuscitate this friendship, because you were never really friends to begin with. I can see that having a creative partnership obviously means a lot to you. But there are plenty of people out there who are capable of appreciating the simple beauty of a dry cleaner releasing its fumes at dusk who won't also fly off the handle when they feel ignored. You ask who my creative cross-pollinator is. I don't really know how to answer that. If I see a picture of a dog in a bag, I'll text it to a friend. In general, having other creative people to talk shit with is good. But it doesn't have to be that profound. Trust your own creative instincts, and if you need a little external validation, slap it on the grid for everyone to enjoy. Pay attention to the self-preservational instinct that made you cut this guy off in the first place. Let the sunset admire itself.
Boston Globe
10-06-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
There's a lot to dig into at Jamie's Ice Cream Co. in Cambridge
Texture is a primary focus here, says Siracusa. Unlike many scoop shops that use pre-made ice cream bases that typically include stabilizers and gums, the team here makes the bases from scratch, churning the frozen treats in-house. 'People started noticing the difference,' Siracusa says. Advertisement Siracusa's ice creams are dense and rich with big flavors, studded with outsize bits of nuts, fruits, or candies. The pistachio is nutty and buttery and embedded with whole pistachios; brown sugar cookie dough is littered with bits of dough. Dump Him is loaded with cookie dough, Oreos, M&Ms, brownies, and toffee sauce. The strawberry is a rendition of a strawberry milkshake. 'You need a glass of water with the ice cream,' says Siracusa. The new Cambridge location is cozy in pastels and doubles as a cafe. It opens at 7 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches and brings together the entrepreneur's two Brookline businesses in one cheery, hangout-friendly spot. 86 Kirkland St., Cambridge, 857-706-1122 and 7 Station St., Brookline, . Advertisement Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
AsiaOne
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Him Law explains the 'enjoyment' of playing villainous characters, Entertainment News
While playing a hero can boost an actor's popularity and image on screen, Hong Kong TVB star Him Law likes playing villains. Speaking to AsiaOne last Saturday (May 31) at the newly opened StarHub flagship store in Paragon, the 40-year-old shared that it was actually "very enjoyable" to play these characters. He explained: "When playing a heroic character, there are a lot of times when their dialogue, actions and tone are limited by the viewers' expectations, because that's how a hero should be like. But it's different when playing a villain. "Their purpose is to do bad things and harm others. In the process, they can pretend to be the hero, and they can use any expression and intonation in their speech. The plot has already decided that they are going to do bad things, but there's a lot of space for creativity in the process." Him and TVB actress Katy Kung were in Singapore last weekend where they met and played games with fans at the StarHub flagship store in Paragon on May 31 and also performed outside Jurong Point the following day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AsiaOne (@asiaonecom) Him last visited Singapore in 2023, where he attended a health fair. When asked how he felt about returning this time round, he shared that it had been a good experience so far. "I think there were a lot of changes. When I arrived at Changi Airport, it's very efficient, everything was automated. I think that's great. I also saw many friends that I haven't seen for a long time, and they are as enthusiastic as always," he said. He added he missed local food including Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak, laksa and fish head bee hoon, which he hadn't had the time to eat yet. He said he would be feasting on chili crab that evening, a dish he would always have when he visits because he loves spicy food. "I would also buy pandan cake before I return to Hong Kong. I remember over 10 years ago, when I was in Singapore for a StarHub awards event, fans gave each of the TVB actors some cakes. I remembered I received nine cakes which I brought back to Hong Kong. That's a lot, but I was also truly very happy," he added. [[nid:718658]] Him's fans can expect to see more of him on screen this year, as he talked to us about two of his upcoming dramas with the broadcaster — Golden Forest and I Only Live Twice. "These two characters would give viewers the impression that they are villains, but as the story progresses and how these characters develop... It's not convenient for me to say more at this point," he said coyly. Golden Forest centres around conglomerateur Fang Yangtian (Roger Kwok) who gets in a car accident one day. When he recovers, he announces that he will marry Lin Cheng (Hera Chan) — a woman 30 years his junior — and set up a family trust that would be managed by the family's enemy, lawyer Gao Shen (Him). Yangtian has three sons, perceived by the public as kind and filial but when their father declares his inheritance plans, a bitter war ensues as they find ways to overturn it. In I Only Live Twice, luxury resort owner Wenmin (Anita Yuen) saves a young woman Jiaxin (Kelly Cheung) who is in grave danger after being thrown into the sea while investigating the truth behind her parents' deaths. When Jiaxin declares her desire to seek revenge, Wenmin reveals she is actually the leader of a commercial espionage group Eyes of Venus (EOV) and trains Jiaxin to become an industrial spy under her wing. Jiaxin undergoes transformative facial surgery and changes her name to Xu Yue. After six years of training, she joins Lun Zechen's (Him) company as an internationally renowned designer, with the intention of seeking revenge on him. In the process, she discovers that Wenmin is related to her father's death and all members of EOV, including herself, are just pawns in Wenmin's own revenge plan. Him told us both dramas were mostly filmed in China's Guangdong province and he had a good experience filming them. "I had the chance to work with many actors that I have never collaborated with before, such as in Golden Forest, I worked together with many young actors and I became their 'senior'. I also filmed with Roger Kwok, whom I haven't worked with for a long time, so the whole process was a happy one," he said. For 25 years, StarHub has been bringing viewers closer to the shows, stories, and stars they love. As the company celebrates this milestone, they're excited to bring back the good old days with TVB favourites. Viewers can catch TVB programmes on StarHub's TVBAnywhere+ Vod Zone or Cantonese Pack. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TVB JADE POWER (@tvbjadepower) Look out for our E-Junkies video interview with Him and Katy coming soon! [[nid:718570]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordan Peele-Produced Sports Horror Flick ‘Him' Debuts Trailer With Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans
Fans of Jordan Peele-esque horror can look forward to upcoming release Him, produced by the Get Out filmmaker via his Monkey Paw production company. The debut trailer for the 2025 release gives a scattered picture of the film's plot, which finds young football player Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) attempting to recover after being attacked by a deranged fan, resulting in a brain injury. With his career and lifelong dream on the line, retired football legend Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans) steps in to offer his services in getting the rising star back in shape — both physically and mentally — using some unconventional and dangerous methods hinted at within the 1:44 teaser. 'Talent is how hard you're willing to work,' Wayans emotes. ''I'm never good enough' — that's how great people think. So you're going to have to ask yourself, 'What am I willing to sacrifice?'' Check it out above. The Universal Pictures release is directed by Justin Tipping and co-star's Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Akeem Hayes and Tierra Whack. The flick debuted its first footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, THR reports. Peele's fellow Monkey Paw producers include Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld and Jamal Watson. The screenplay was handled by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie. Check out the official synopsis below: 'HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football's annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma. 'Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah's isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam's training accelerates, Isaiah's charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for.' More from Marlon Wayans Says Damon Sr. Dates Family Members' Exes: "He's A Girlfriend-Stealing Bandit" 'Number One On The Call Sheet' Explores Brilliance Of Black Hollywood In Official Trailer Marlon Wayans Drops Country Soulja Boy AI-Diss Track
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Bro… it's different,' but is it? Jordan Peele's horror Him trailer out now, starring Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans stars alongside rising actor Tyriq Withers in the trailer for Him, a horror movie produced by Jordan Peele. The film, directed by Justin Tipping, will hit theaters on September 19, 2025. It features Wayans as a seasoned quarterback who takes an up-and-coming football star under his wing. However, the training goes far beyond physical drills, as Wayans' character, Isaiah White, pushes Withers' character, Cameron Cade, into disturbing territory. The film follows Cade, a rising star quarterback, who suffers a potentially career-ending injury just before football's scouting combine. In his moment of despair, he is offered a lifeline by his idol, Isaiah White, an eight-time championship-winning quarterback. White invites Cade to train at his isolated compound, alongside his influencer wife, Elsie White (played by Julia Fox). But what begins as a mentor-mentee relationship quickly turns dark, as White's methods become increasingly unsettling, forcing Cade to question the true cost of success. The first trailer teases the film's chilling elements, featuring scenes of ritualistic violence and cryptic dialogue, including White's instruction to Cade: 'Talent is how hard you're willing to work... you're going to have to ask yourself, 'What am I willing to sacrifice?'' Wayans posted the trailer on Instagram, cryptically captioning it, 'Bro… it's different,' further piquing audience curiosity. The film was initially titled GOAT but was rebranded to Him, emphasizing its shift into darker horror territory. Wayans, who also co-wrote the screenplay, teased the film's unsettling nature during its debut at CinemaCon, likening it to a 1990s sports drama before Withers quickly corrected him, calling it something 'that burrows under the skin.' Produced by Peele under his Monkeypaw Productions banner, Him marks another foray into unique horror storytelling, following Peele's success with films like Get Out and Us.
