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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Colin Fleming: Charlie Chaplin's 100-year-old film ‘The Gold Rush' has timeless lessons on how to keep going
The wisest among us realize that what we normally think of as opposites are also associates. There's life and death, joy and pain, fulfillment and absence. And, as Charlie Chaplin understood, and helped millions to understand, comedy and tragedy. Cinema was about a quarter of a century old when Chaplin's 'The Gold Rush' premiered June 26, 1925. The medium had produced its share of masterworks to stand the test of time, and Chaplin himself was already a major star, synonymous with the very concept — even the philosophy — of comedy. But the likes of 'The Gold Rush' were new. As William Shakespeare had once taught people about being human, here was Chaplin to enlighten viewers on what laughter could mean. The picture features Chaplin's Little Tramp character, as indelible a symbol of our collective pop culture consciousness as Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, Bela Lugosi's Dracula, a can of Coke and Elvis Presley's swiveling hips. His thesis: Pain halts us if we don't also find a reason to laugh, and with that reason, we become better equipped to find solutions. At 95 minutes, 'The Gold Rush' was the longest comedy film to date. It riffs on, of all tragic things, the Donner Party, those poor, stranded souls who had to eat each other. There's probably a metaphor in this — misery feeds on misery, which is why we spend so much time hate-reading and doomscrolling. The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim. The Tramp is a thinker and an observer and not one to rush headlong. Still, life has a way of catching us up in a snowball that becomes bigger and bigger until we're careening down a hill, feeling powerless. The Tramp falls for a dance hall girl named Georgia. This is one of the sweetest love stories in cinema. It's about the opportunities we so often fail to make the most of because we're caught up in other things, including standing in our own way. We carp about how lonely we are and then ignore the person who reaches out to us with kindness, and hope, and instead assume that they'll follow us on our social media platforms, without realizing we're contributing to our own isolation. A prospective ghosting in 'The Gold Rush' results in an epiphany, but by then, the Tramp and Big Jim are themselves isolated in a snow-covered cabin, which becomes something of a mobile home. But they do not perish, and life goes on, as life always does. And later, when opportunity again presents itself, both the Tramp and Georgia know what to do with it. Creating solutions can seem like an impossible task — that there's nothing we might come up with or put into practice to change what we're dealing with. But all favorable outcomes have a key element in common: The person kept going. To stop is to have no chance of a solution, unless you're banking on a deus ex machina, which isn't advisable unless you happen to have a god for a patron. Keeping going can be a daily 3-mile walk to clear your head during hard times. Or a 'dry' month. Or being solicitous of our friends, because they also have things going on, and when we look in on others, we see within ourselves. Keeping going is also abeyance. Don't downplay the value of a holding pattern. The plane circles the airport until it's cleared to land, and that may be part of your journey too. To keep going certainly entails finding a way to laugh — realizing that this awful thing additionally means that this not-so-awful thing is close by, because that's how it works. There are few comedies more human than 'The Gold Rush,' which is really no older now — in the important ways — than it was in the time of Babe Ruth. Apply a compress of its humor and its courage to your brow in your difficult times. It's just what is needed to cool you down so that you can set to moving again and make a gold rush of your own with staying power and the invaluable abeyance — and conveyance — of humor. Colin Fleming is the author of 'Sam Cooke: Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963,' an entry in Bloomsbury's 33 1/3 series.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mount Vernon teen undergoes bone marrow transplant, starting long road to recovery
Jun. 11—MOUNT VERNON, S.D. — While many teenagers are spending their summer break working part-time jobs or relaxing at the pool, 15-year-old Josie Trebil of Mount Vernon is beginning a summer of recovery. She is undergoing a bone marrow transplant Thursday at Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital to treat severe aplastic anemia, a rare but serious blood disorder. The procedure marks the start of what doctors refer to as "Day Zero," the beginning of a 100-day recovery process during which Trebil will remain in Minneapolis under close medical supervision. The transplant is considered the most effective treatment for severe aplastic anemia, which occurs when the bone marrow stops producing enough new blood cells. The condition increases the risk of fatigue, infection, and uncontrolled bleeding. Trebil's medical journey began in April 2023 during a family vacation. "She developed what looked like a rash," said her mother, Tera Tramp. "We saw our doctor as soon as we got home. Her blood levels were all low — dangerously low." The family was sent to Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, where leukemia was initially suspected but later ruled out. Further tests pointed to aplastic anemia. Over the next several months, Trebil received multiple blood and platelet transfusions and was placed on the bone marrow transplant list. Her condition briefly improved at the end of 2023, and she was removed from the list. However, after a hospital stay in January 2025 due to influenza A, her blood counts declined again, and a February biopsy confirmed a re-diagnosis of severe aplastic anemia. "All her numbers began to tank and we were back at square one," Tramp said. From January through June, Trebil has had more than 18 transfusions. She's had five bone marrow biopsies since April 2023. She has missed significant time at school, including parts of three academic years, and has had to sit out of the sports she typically plays — volleyball, basketball, and softball. Because Trebil does not have siblings — who are typically first checked for a match — her doctors turned to the National Marrow Donor Program. In early May, a matching international donor was identified in Israel. The donor's marrow was collected overseas and flown to Minneapolis for Thursday's transplant. "She just wants to be a normal teenager again," Tramp said. "We're grateful a match was found." Trebil was admitted to the hospital on June 2 to begin intensive chemotherapy and radiation, which prepares her body to receive the donor's marrow. There will be a mandatory residence within 30 minutes of the hospital for at least 100 days post-transplant to monitor for complications. "They compare transplant to being a newborn baby. She will come out with absolutely no immune system," Tramp said. "At about two weeks post transplant, her marrow will begin to produce white blood cells again. This is a long process and she will be very susceptible to sickness and there is always a risk of rejection." After returning home, most of Trebil's follow-up care will take place at Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls. Her recovery is expected to take about six months, which makes her return to school uncertain due to the timing and the precautions still needed during flu and cold season. "The problem with that is then we are in prime cold and flu season. And she will be without all of her immunizations," Tramp said. One year after the transplant, Trebil will need to begin receiving all of her childhood immunizations again. The impact on her daily life has been significant. "Not being able to play softball this spring or volleyball in the fall is very hard for me," Trebil said. Trebil has also been involved with Helping with Horsepower, a therapeutic riding program where she previously volunteered but is now also missing out on because the risks are too great. "She's an avid horse lover," Tramp said. "My rough and tough cowgirl has been told she can't be rough — but they can't take the tough away." One recent highlight: attending prom this spring, a rare moment of normalcy. Support from both Mount Vernon and her previous hometown of Crofton, Nebraska has been steady. Fundraisers have included a euchre tournament, raffles, auctions, and a recent cornhole event. An account for donations has been set up at First Interstate Bank where Tramp works, and Main Street Treasures in Crofton will hold a benefit shopping day on June 18. "The support we've received has been overwhelming," Tramp said. "It's really helped us get through this." Tramp hopes Trebil's story encourages others to consider donating blood, platelets, or joining the bone marrow registry. "When there's a shortage, it affects real people," she said. "We've waited at transfusions for blood to arrive from out of state. That's the reality." While the road ahead includes precautions and adjustments, the transplant brings Trebil closer to resuming daily life — school, sports, and time with friends — on her own terms. "I am ready for this to be over and for life to get back to normal," Trebil said.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Savannah tour highlights films shot in the Coastal Empire
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — It's no secret that Hollywood loves the Coastal Empire. Movies have been shot here for decades. If you've ever wanted to see where famous folk have spent time making movie magic, Cinematic Scenes of Savannah is the tour for you. With Savannah rich tourism industry, a tour highlighting the many movies that have been shot here is a no-brainer. But it wasn't until recently that one came to fruition. The brainchild of Nicole Bukowski, a behind-the-scenes crew member on several local productions. She saw a way to bring tourism and movies together. And Cinematic Scenes of Savannah was born. This roster of interactive experiences brings you face to face with the area's most cinematic sites. No matter what your entertainment tastes are, you'll find something to enjoy. You'll even learn about the many people it takes to make a movie. You've seen their names and titles in every list of credits and now you'll know exactly what they do. Cinematic Sites of Savannah gets you up close and personal with the local films and shows that capture the history, architecture and landscape of Savannah. You'll experience Savannah's most famous films springing to life as you peer behind the scenes of the movie world with the industry insiders who helped create the magic. Cinematic Sites of Savannah offers 2 unique tours that really set them apart: the Kids Walking Movie Tour and the Behind-the-Scenes 'Movies Along the Marsh' boat tour. The kids' tour is fun for all ages. The family-friendly adventure through Savannah highlights the live-action 'Lady and the Tramp' movie shot in and around town. You'll start at the waterfront to see the iconic riverboat from the film. You'll visit the spot of the famous spaghetti dinner then head to Johnson Square for Tramp's sandwich heist. You'll explore Wright Square's pet shop and alley scenes before finishing at Lafayette Square's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, featured at the movie's start. Perfect for movie buffs and families! The Behind-the-Scenes 'Movies Along the Marsh' boat tour sets sail on the serene marshlands of Savannah. As you cruise along the tranquil waterways, you'll visit the spots where scenes from movies like Peanut Butter Falcon and Gemini Man were filmed. You'll also see locations from popular reality TV shows like Cooking with Paula Deen and where many independent films were shot in the area. You'll delight in the blend of cinema and scenery as you discover why the local marshlands are a favorite among filmmakers. (This tour is only offered on select days and times so check the website often.) Book your Cinematic Scenes of Savannah tour today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UK Indie Film ‘Tramp' Secures Theatrical Deal With China Film Group — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: UK independent film Tramp has secured a theatrical distribution deal with China Film Group. The film is set for theatrical release in China towards the end of this year or early-2026, with production company EMC Productions adding that they are also exploring opportunities for the film to be available on Chinese streaming platforms. More from Deadline 'Narnia's Short Theatrical-To-Netflix Window Won't Cannibalize Imax B.O. Says CEO Rich Gelfond Martin Freeman & Olga Kurylenko To Star In Thriller 'Let God Sort It Out' For Newly Launched Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group & Raised By Wolves - Cannes Market Adriatic Film & TV Awards To Launch In Montenegro In October Tramp is a sports drama that explores the worlds of mixed marital arts (MMA) and motherhood. Loosely inspired by real athletes, the film follows a British-Polish fighter whose meteoric rise is derailed by an unexpected pregnancy. Produced by London-based EMC Productions, the film stars Izabella Malewska (Cold Feet, Holby City) and Alessandro Babalola (Top Boy, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare), and is shot by Tristan Chenais (Rogue Agent, Dust to Dreams). Tramp is the debut feature from Philip James McGoldrick. Earlier this year, EMC Productions brought in Chinese producer Jiawei Li, who also runs Green Brick, an initiative that aims to foster cross-cultural collaboration between the UK and Chinese film industries, focusing on international film projects, commercials and music videos. 'We'd like to underline how unusual Tramp's position is in today's landscape' said McGoldrick. 'Some high-level sales directors were convinced we wouldn't get this far — let alone secure international distribution. When was the last time a wholly British film, with no U.S. studio backing, achieved this kind of reach? It's a rare moment, and we're incredibly proud of it.' McGoldrick added: 'We're pleased to bring our debut feature to China through our partnership with Green Brick, led by our associate producer Jiawei Li. Green Brick was founded to strengthen cultural ties between the UK and China, and we're proud to be collaborating with them. The film embodies so much of what makes British culture unique, so we're excited to share that with Chinese audiences. The release will be handled by China Film Group, the country's largest and most established distributor- giving Tramp a unique opportunity to access China's multi-billion-dollar theatrical market with the support of trusted local partners.' Li said: 'I deeply appreciate the Tramp film project and am honored to be part of it. I will be leading efforts to distribute Tramp in the Chinese market through my collaboration with China Film Group, while also exploring opportunities for the film to be available on major Chinese streaming platforms.' Marina Elderton, producer and co-founder of EMC Productions, added: 'Tramp offers an unvarnished look at life behind the spectacle of MMA — it's about the personal struggles, resilience, and reinvention that shape a fighter's journey, and in many ways, all of ours. With the film now complete, we're following a carefully curated festival strategy, targeting platforms that align with its vision and champion the kind of character-driven storytelling at its core.' Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
The Sun
03-05-2025
- The Sun
Prince Andrew MUST ‘come clean and confess' to Virginia Guiffre's family after tragic death, demands lawyer
PRINCE Andrew must now come clean and apologise to Virginia Giuffre's family, a lawyer who represents Epstein victims said. Lisa Bloom said it was "absurd" the Duke of York claimed he had never met Virginia, who accused him of sexually abusing her when she was 17. 6 6 6 A now infamous photo taken in 2001 shows Andrew with his arm around Virginia, with Jeffrey Epstein 's warped madam Ghislaine Maxwell in the background. Andrew has previously claimed the picture is fake - and even went as far to claim he had never met Virginia. She accused the prince of sexually abusing her on three occasions, which he vehemently denies. He later settled a court case with her for a reported £12million. Lisa told The Sun: "It's always a good time to come clean, to confess to apologise to her family now. "I certainly hope Prince Andrew is not going to benefit from this tragedy. "I don't want to go as far and blame Andrew, but he is responsible for his part in her life. "He is clearly overreaching when he says he never met her. "He fought her and fought her, and eventually reached a settlement. I think that also speaks volumes. "Nobody would do that if they had not had some wrongdoing. Prince Andrew has 'no way back' into royal life after Virginia Giuffre's tragic death - despite 'deluded' comeback plans "Unfortunately with her gone now you could say, well, maybe it's too late. "But I'm sure her family and all the many sexual abuse victims who admired her and followed her would still appreciate it if he would come clean." Virginia claims she was trafficked to Andrew after becoming a victim of convicted paedophile Epstein and his enabler Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence. British socialite Maxwell was a close pal of Andrew and the two have known each other from their university days, and she later introduced him to Epstein. Virginia sued Andrew in 2021, claiming she was forced to have sex with the Duke on three occasions when she was a teen. She alleged was made to have sex with Andrew for the first time at Maxwell's house in London after a night out at the club Tramp. The mum also claimed she was forced to have sex with the Duke on at least two further occasions by Maxwell and Epstein. Who was Virginia Giuffre? VIRGINIA Roberts - later Virginia Giuffre, 41, was an American-Australian campaigner and a prominent victim of the sex trafficking ring of Jeffrey Epstein. She made claims against Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, as well as Brit socialite Ghislaine Maxwell - Jeffrey Epstein's ex-lover. Giuffre alleged in court documents that she was procured by Maxwell, 63, the daughter of disgraced tycoon Robert Maxwell, as a teenage 'sex slave' for Epstein. She released a manuscript just hours before Epstein's death, which added to more than 2,000 documents of a lawsuit pending against the former financier and his pals. The legal documents were released in a defamation case involving Giuffre, who has claimed in court documents that Prince Andrew slept with her three times. In 2019, Virginia Roberts claimed that she had sex with Prince Andrew in a toilet when she was 17, after a night where he had allegedly been plying her with vodka in a posh London club. On February 15, 2022, it was announced that Prince Andrew settled the lawsuit - sparing him a humiliating court battle. She died by suicide on April 25, 2025 at her home in Western Australia. But during his notorious car crash Newsnight interview, Andrew sensationally claimed he had never met Virginia. He also famously claimed during the 2019 chat that he was medically unable to perspire, a response to Ms Giuffre's account of an alleged sweaty dance in London. Three years later, Andrew paid millions to Virginia after she sued him - sparing him a humiliating court battle. Asked if we could ever see the royal brought to justice, Bloom said: "I don't think so. I think that time has passed - and that's unfortunate." The attorney praised Virginia's bravery over the years but told how many sexual abuse victims suffer in silence. "Virginia is like so many women I have represented over the years," Bloom said. 6 6 6 "What you see in public is one face, but in private there's so much pain. There is so often depression and suicidality. "A big part of what my team and I do as advocates for sexual assault victims is shoring them up, getting them a good therapist, trying to get them strong enough to come and testify. "Sexual assault is so devastating to the psyche. "I just wish she were still here. I wish I could give her a hug and tell her it's going to get better, that people love and admire her. "I will certainly never forget her. She was truly an inspirational young woman, so brave. And it's just heartbreaking." Virginia became known as one of the most outspoken of Epstein's victims American-born Virginia became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in the prolonged downfall of paedophile Epstein. 'No way back' for Andrew Exclusive by Matt Wilkinson and Ryan Parry PRINCE Andrew's 'delusional' comeback dreams are over after the death of his sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, insiders say. He remained silent on her suicide as a source said: 'The door to a return is firmly closed.' Just weeks before her death, sources close to the Duke claimed the King's brother was 'completely unsurprised' that an Instagram message saying that Virginia had four days to live after a road crash 'turned out to be a fabrication'. She said she was admitted to hospital after her car was hit by a bus. But police in Australia said they only had reports of a 'minor crash' with no injuries sustained. Other friends had suggested her admission in November 2022 that she 'may have made a mistake' in alleging that paedophile US tycoon Jeffrey Epstein had trafficked her to lawyer Alan Dershowitz could have offered a way out for Andy. One insider told The Sun yesterday: 'Any notion that the message or her bus crash story could somehow make her an unreliable witness has now disappeared. The door is firmly closed on any return.' There are now calls for him to 'honour' his words when he paid millions to Virginia in 2022 and 'pledged to demonstrate his regret for his association with Epstein by supporting the fight against the evils of sex trafficking and by supporting its victims'. Andy's office and Buckingham Palace both released public statements during the Duke's highly-damaging China spy drama after court documents revealed his links to alleged spook Chris Yang. But they have been silent since Virginia took her own life. But royal sources insist that he will never return to be a working royal after he was stripped of his titles and roles by the late Queen Elizabeth due to the allegations and links to the late Epstein. One insider said: 'Andrew does deep down harbour hopes that he can make a comeback — but they are delusional hopes.' She came forward publicly after the initial investigation ended in an 18-month Florida jail term for Epstein, who made a secret deal and was released in 2009. In subsequent lawsuits, Virginia said she was a spa attendant as a teen at Mar-a-Lago - US President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club - when she was approached in 2000 by Maxwell. She was hired as a masseuse for Epstein and was flown around the world for meetings with men at his behest while she was 17 and 18. Bloom said: "Virginia was not only a very brave advocate for herself, which is hard enough standing up against what she went through, but for all sexual assault victims. "She spoke out again and again, she was really a leader in the community. "She was incredibly brave. It is just devastating news. "Many of my clients in high profile sexual assault cases, whether it was against Jeffrey Epstein or any other high profile person, really admired her. "[They were] inspired by her courage. Her social media posts were very moving and empowering to a lot of people." You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
