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It doesn't quite make sense to move the 1934 novel forward four years, but so be it. I am becoming more and more fond of Svoboda's free series of retro journeys. There’s a certain rawness, repeated work with the same actors, and questions about the meaning of life in new contexts. I'm definitely in favor of it. So what is the most wonderful thing here? A trio of superficial bon vivants falling prey to the curse of Nazism? The case of the searching and not naive teacher Magda Vášáryová, who is the real main character of the story? Or the side storyline of a vain Czech-American woman and her friend, the German lesbian Wally? There is something to be found for everyone. I would very much appreciate it on DVD.

"Oh Lucy, why don't you want to know my love? Lucy, have mercy! Oh, Lucy, to love you for a little while is my long-cherished wish. My dear Lucy, smile a little, you can conquer anything, you know that. Everyone knows that. Lucy, I want to give you my whole life. Lucy, just in the palm of your hand. Oh Lucy, why don't you want to know my love? Lucy, have mercy! Lucy, to love you just for a little while! Ancient is my wish! My dear Lucy, smile a little! You can conquer anything, you know that! Lucy, I want to give you my whole life. Lucy, just in the palm of your hand."

I though it was goo (opening for Wonder Woman). Over time, I watched a few reruns, saw the director's cut, and eventually got used to Snyder's concept. It's about watching all those movies starting with Man of Steel as a series. The films don’t make much sense on their own, and without knowing the comics they’re completely useless.

Gwen waited a long time to put out her 3rd solo album. Originally, she had already released two singles, "Baby Don't Lie" and "Spark the Fire," but they were not included on the new album. Gwen understood that her music had to come from within her, and until she experienced divorce and the joy of a new relationship, she had nothing to draw from. But life goes on, and we're in for an album that comes from the darkest parts of her soul to the brightest. The Make Me Like You video then gave her the opportunity for unusual theatrically stylized transformations. The video is fresh, fun, and has classic choreography that we haven't seen Gwen in before. A little retro never hurt her either. I'm simply a fan of it.

Youtuber Peter Siren needed an official video clip so much that he put together his own video from one of Gwen's photoshoots for Elle UK in 2012. It should be noted that this version is better than many official cuts.

Gwen Stefani’s 3rd solo album matured alongside her, but some themes remain. With No Doubt, they broke through as a band rebounding from Gwen and Tony's memorable breakup. Now we're actually celebrating her divorce from Gavin Rossdale. The relationship lasted 20 years and they have three sons together. And Gwen knows very well that she was the best thing that ever happened to him. This recipe always works. I can't wait for the video for "Make Me Like You," which is coming any day now.

An interesting mix of a sequel to Morrison's run and The New 52. It's not a bad cartoon, but it's clear to me that orthodox readers won't be happy because too many changes have been made. However, for the rest of us, it's an interesting reminder of how important Talon and the Owls were. I read more Wonder Woman and Vulture stories from the comics, so I keep a closer eye on their cartoons. And if Damian is in the lead role, I would rather skip all his scenes, of course. I generally prefer more mature characters.

A nice fulfillment of the popular premise that the best Batman stories are the ones without him. Or if they have Batwing and Batwoman in the lead roles. Sure, it could use more dialogue and less action, but the fact that Batgirl will be involved next time is great. The parallel storyline from Justice League's The New 52 has its own themes, so it wouldn't be DC for Batman to fall behind with his own storyline. It almost wouldn't be worth it otherwise, going back to Batman and his kiddos in Son of Batman and Batman Vs. Robin. This way it's almost mandatory. And pleasant. Katy Kane was one of the main reasons I dove into The New 52. It's made its way into its own 40-issue series, and now it's finally a rightful partner to the entire Bat-universe. Good for her, good for us. And especially for Maggs.

I find it very enjoyable to spend time alongside Hedy Lamarr. Her films are often magical as her natural presence in well-chosen stories melts the art into an audience drug. At other times, the supple pace of the narrative might feel out of place, in which case I would have appreciated an even slower pace so that Hedy could reign even longer. The wonderful modern world, in which a successful woman employed by a fashion magazine seeks a way out to be happy again, teaches us that emancipation is not self-fulfilling. The film features great costumes, great plot twists, and relationships see through today's optics. I'm delighted to have been able to compare a loose cycle of films based on Edward Sheldon, whose texts successively shone with Negri in the 1920s, Garbo and Dietrich in the 1930s, and at the end of his era of popularity, in the late 1940s, the last protagonist to take fate into her own hands was the world's most beautiful woman, Hedy Lamarr. Just a bunch of experiences like that.

Romance is the charming love story of Italian singer Rita Cavallini, told in retrospect so that Garbo's charms can dazzle in 1880s-inspired fashion. Garbo is charming, sweet, fragile, determined, and, when she allows herself to be, funny... Audiences at the time greatly appreciated the contrast to her bitter Anne Christie (and so do I today), which was her famous sound film baptism. It doesn't matter that Garbo's accent isn't really Italian; melodramas aren't about these details in the first place. Whereas before it was impossible to take your eyes off Garbo, with the advent of sound film, it is no longer possible to close your ears. To listen to her lines is to fall in love all over again.