Friday, June 12, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
How to feed a dictator--
In his latest film, How to Feed a Dictator, which premieres at the Tribeca film festival this week, five private chefs recount their intimate experiences serving some of the world’s most feared dictators and the ever-present dangers that came with the job. Based on the 2020 book by the Polish journalist Witold Szabłowski, the 95-minute documentary probes the fraught terrain between morality and survival, asking viewers to consider the choices these chefs made – and the choices they never really had. Structurally, the film is something of a tasting menu, serving up sobering morsels of human atrocity within the trappings of a decadent cooking show. It makes for especially uneasy viewing on an empty stomach.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Iran strike on Israel--from BBC. Partial copy and paste.
The Islamic Republic emerged from the war weakened in some respects but also with a stronger sense of its own resilience.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly72ryrd1jo?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Despite extensive Israeli and American military pressure, economic sanctions and a US naval blockade, the state survived. The government is still in power, its security apparatus remains intact, and no mass uprising materialised despite repeated predictions from its opponents.
That experience may have altered Tehran's calculations.
Monday, June 08, 2026
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Sri Lanka --set magnificent novel--Highly recommended
Nihal da Silva's Road to Elephant Pass.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Road-Elephant-Pass-Nihal-Silva-ebook/dp/B006RM676Q
Author was killed in a landmine blast in 2006--near the Wilpattu National Park where this story is set.
His profession was manufacturing mineral water, he started writing fiction after his retirement.
Winner of 2003 Gratiaen Prize set up by Michael Ondaatje--
Already translated into Sinhalese--
If you are interested in translation--I suggest you contact the publishers in Sri Lanka.
My copy is a print copy,seventh reprint 2008.
There is also an excellent film of the same name.
Kyi May Kaung
6-7-2026
Gov. vs Science & Truth--scientists/doctors ejected fr Diabetes Confce for distributing journal reprints.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/scientists-ejected-from-diabetes-conference-for-distributing-journal-reprints/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Just get on social media and distribute them that way--post in the mail.
Saturday, June 06, 2026
It should be called--Black in a White World--
but it's 6 AM and I have been up since 11 PM--so--
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=movie+something+thelordmade&view=detail&mid=770E1C6A94DB0B0E4E77770E1C6A94DB0B0E4E77&churl=&ru=%2fsearch%3fpc%3dMOZI%26form%3dMOZLBR%26q%3dmovie%2bsomething%2bthelordmade&mmscn=vwrc&FORM=WRVORC
It shld be called Being Black in a White World.
Like To Kill a Mocking Bird and other movies.
Looks like late Philip Seymour Hoffman playing Dr. Blalok.
Mississipi Burning--another must see.
https://tubitv.com/movies/358575/mississippi-burning
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Rom Coms with orthopedic doctors and patients--Patch Adams also
was on stage as a clown, and I saw him once.
Bing search results--below:
medical challenges with heartfelt romance.
Notable Films
A Taste of My Own Medicine
This film follows a surgeon who becomes a patient, leading him to rediscover empathy and form a romantic connection with a fellow patient. It is inspired by Dr. Edward Rosenbaum's book and stars William Hurt, Christine Lahti, and Elizabeth Perkins, highlighting personal growth and romance in a medical setting cinemaroo.comcinemaroo.com+1.
Patch Adams
Starring Robin Williams, this film tells the story of a medical student who becomes an orthopedic surgeon. His unconventional approach emphasizes emotional well-being and humor, and he develops a romantic relationship while caring for patients, blending comedy, romance, and medical drama cinemaroo.comcinemaroo.com+1.
Romantic Hospital Dramas
Other films in curated lists of romantic hospital dramas feature surgeons and patients forming connections under high-stakes medical circumstances. These movies often explore love, personal growth, and the emotional challenges of healthcare professionals cinepicker.comcinepicker.com.
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