Ruckus June 7, 2024

Final tour

O’Toole takes on new role with MSIP

A culmination

RACHEL HERGETT

For the Chronicle

As Montana Shakespeare in the Parks prepares to hit the road on its summer tour, actor and new associate artistic director Riley O’Toole can’t help but reminisce on the more than 600 performances and 10 tours he has already taken with the company.

For O’Toole, this summer promises to be his last on the road — at least for the time being.

“It’s never out of the question,” O’Toole said, pointing to

local actor and musician John Hosking’s turn as King Lear in the eponymous play. Hosking, then a senior theater major at Montana State University, signed on for MSIP’s first full tour around the state in 1974 and last toured with the company in the summer of 1982 before taking on Lear in 2022 for the 50th anniversary season.

MSIP will begin their summer tour, taking “The Winter’s Tale” and “Hamlet” to 65 communities across the state and beyond, beginning June 12.

The idea of a final tour would be “super bittersweet,” if not for

the new position, O’Toole said. In an interview on Tuesday, he marveled over the nighthawk that stopped to watch him give his final speech as Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” He talked about how he intends to savor the traditions he has made on tour, meals at out-of the way burger joints, early morning hikes near Silvergate, the “secret mission” in Sidney that involved Dairy Queen’s Dilly Bars, or the dip in the Madison River that is a baptism of sorts into the company.

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Riley O’Toole, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ new associate creative director, rehearses for the upcoming summer tour in Romney Hall on June 4. (Rachel Hergett, for the Chronicle)

1) “First Frost” by Craig Johnson, $30

2) “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, $30

3) “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton, $16.99

4) “James” by Percival Everett, $28

5) “One Perfect Couple” by Ruth Ware, $29.99

6) “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Story” by James McBride, $28

7) “There There” by Tommy Orange, $17

8) “The Light Eaters” by Zoe Schlanger, $29.99

9) “Elk Love” by Lynne Spriggs O’Connor, $17.95

10) “Lies and Weddings” by Kevin Kwan, $29

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“Origin” (June 10)

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, this film chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by Wilkerson’s New York Times bestseller “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.”

“Wreck” - Season 2 (June 11)

In Season 2 of this dramedy horror series, Jamie (Oscar Kennedy) and his misfit friends are on the run, and it’s do or die as they infiltrate a mysterious wellness festival — but it’s going to be the total opposite of a healing experience.

BY JAY BOBBIN

“Brats” (June 13)

In the 1980’s a number of coming-of-age films — including “St. Elmo’s Fire” (1985) and “The Breakfast Club” (1985) — took the pop culture world by storm, with the young actors in the cast of such movies being labeled the “Brat Pack.” As this new wave of ‘80s teen film connected with young audiences in a way that have never been achieved before, the actors in the Brat Pack found their careers and their lives being shaped by the label for decades. Directed by Brat-Packer Andrew McCarthy.

Joe Mantegna is pleased that “Criminal Minds” is still evolving.

Though CBS canceled the popular mystery series in 2010, it returned in 2022 in the form of the continuation “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” which has just started streaming its second season with new episodes debuting Thursdays on Paramount+. Mantegna’s David Rossi and his fellow profilers in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit must again deal with serial killer Elias Voit (Zach Gilford, “Friday Night Lights”), who manages to get himself placed in federal custody — translating into a new set of problems that the BAU team has with him.

Paget Brewster (“Community”), A.J. Cook (“The Virgin Suicides,” 1999), Kirsten Vangsness (Pretty the Series”), Aisha Tyler (“Archer”) and Adam Rodriguez (“CSI: Miami”) also return to the cast, and Mantegna is enjoying the freedom that being on a streaming service is allowing them.

“It’s a full hour with no commercials, and there are no restrictions, really,” Mantegna says. “On a show like ours, that gives it more realism, because there are things you can say and do that you couldn’t do on broadcast TV.

“Considering the nature of what our show is about, it isn’t surprising that you’d see David Rossi swear once in a while,” adds Mantegna. “We’re able to tell the story in more of a serialized form now, too, and I think people who are hooked into that really like it. Everything feels positive, and we’re hoping for a Season 3, so we’ll see where this takes us.”

“Camden” (Available Now)

Set in Camden, London’s beating heart of music, this documentary reveals the untold stories of how the lives and careers of some of the world’s most iconic artists were influenced by this corner of the city. Through archive footage, observational filming and interviews, viewers experience Camden’s rich history, hearing from world renowned musicians as they relive their Camden experiences. Featuring Dua Lipa, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Noel Gallagher, Little Simz, Yungblud, Questlove, Pete Doherty and Carl Barat of The Libertines, Mark Ronson and more.

“Zach Gilford did, too,” Mantegna notes. “He hadn’t directed before, but he was ready, and he did a wonderful job.”

Birthdate: Nov. 13, 1947

Birthplace: Chicago

Current residence: Los Angeles

Marital status: Married; has two daughters, makeup artist Mia and actress Gia

Stage credits include: “Speed-the-Plow,” “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “Working,” “Hair” Checking

Felicity Huffman (“Desperate Housewives”) is a notable acting addition for the sophomore round of “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” in which Mantegna has enjoyed directing again, something he also did several times on the original series. Fellow stars Cook, Tyler and Rodriguez directed new episodes as well, as did someone else in the cast.

Movie credits include: “Cars 2,” “Valentine’s Day,” “Lonely Street,” “The Last Hit Man,” “Witless Protection,” “The Simpsons Movie,” “Nine Lives,” “Liberty Heights,” “Boy Meets Girl,” “Celebrity,” “Thinner,” “Albino Alligator,” “Up Close & Personal,” “Eye for an Eye,” “Forget Paris,” “Airheads,” “Baby’s Day Out,” “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” “Body of Evidence,” “Bugsy,” “Homicide,” “Queens Logic,” “Alice,” “The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone,” “Things Change,” “Suspect,” “Weeds,” “House of Games,” “Critical Condition,” “Three Amigos,” “The Money Pit,” “Compromising Positions” Other television credits include: “Criminal Minds,” “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders,” “Gun Stories,” “As We See It,” “The Simpsons,” “Barry,” “The Starter Wife,” “Spenser: Small Vices,” “Thin Air,” “Walking Shadow,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “First Monday,” “The Rat Pack,””The Last Don,” “A Call to Remember,” “Frasier,” “Fallen Angels,” “Saturday Night Live,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Simon & Simon,” “Archie Bunker’s Place,” “The Greatest American Hero,” “Bosom Buddies,” “It’s a Living,” “Soap,” “Elvis”

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8. Wapiti

11. “Get a __!”

12. Potatoes, on Indian menus

14. Daniels who founded “Empire”

15. “You’re despicable!” speaker

17. Former Russian orbiter

18. “All in the Family” producer

20. “Le __ Goriot”

21. Tolkien trilogy, to fans

22. Back it up, in a way

24. Woven fabrics

27. Alley ___ (basketball play)

28. “Chucky” channel

29. Insignificant type

32. Al Bundy or Homer Simpson, e.g.

34. Online chuckles

36. Very hot

BY JAY BOBBIN

Beatles fans can believe, somewhat, in ‘Yesterday’

Say that George, John, Paul and Ringo never united, and that an entire catalog of some of the best-known songs of all time never existed.

That would be just like “Yesterday,” which is the title not only of a Beatles classic, but also of an entertaining fantasy based on the conceit of a world without the group. Driven by two top talents, director Danny Boyle and writer Richard Curtis, the 2019 tale — which FX shows Monday, June 10 — posits a 12-second blackout in which everyone’s memory of the Fab Four is wiped out. Almost.

Lily James and Himesh Patel star in “Yesterday”

Only one struggling musician, played nicely by Himesh Patel, remembers the Beatles and their tunes ... and he decides to “introduce” and claim the songs as his own. That results in the character ultimately having an ethical crisis as the public marvels at his creative genius, which of course is really the genius of others. It also yields some moments of inspired humor, as when Ed Sheeran (playing himself) suggests that a certain Beatles song would be better with the slightly altered title “Hey Dude.”

The thing about “Yesterday” is not to oversell it. It’s a pleasant diversion, helped also by good acting turns by Lily James and “Saturday Night Live” alum Kate McKinnon as the hero’s manager and agent, plus a funny cameo by James Corden. However, the humor of writer Curtis typically works best when one doesn’t approach it with huge expectations (though he readily admitted that the story idea here was someone else’s, and he then was brought in to script it).

If you think back to “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” and even “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” the Curtis touches evolved organically. And often, they were small moments that sometimes can be noticed only upon multiple viewings.

Chances are very good that it will be the same for many people with “Yesterday”; its concept of “no Beatles” is quite a bit to grasp initially, and that probably will be the overriding journey for most moviegoers the first time around. However, the smaller strokes — particularly those involving the relationship between Patel and leading lady James — seem likely to be recognized more upon second and third (and beyond) screenings.

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40. Kind of cord

41. “What’s up, Doc?” speaker

45. Rage

46. First name of Perry Mason’s creator.

47. Predicament or knot

48. Parishioner’s place

49. Hi-___

50. On the double, initially

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2. Member of the familia

3. “Fresh ___ The Boat”

4. Playboy founder Hugh

5. San Diego pro

6. Name on many a college hall, informally

7. From around here

8. “Wascally wabbit” hunter

9. Luke’s sister

celebrity q&a

Josh Brolin

10. Miranda of “How I Met Your Mother”

13. “It’s __ __” (“Problem solved”)

16. Dick of “Bewitched”

19. 4G-___ (service offering)

20. Cartoon skunk

22. “Bluey” watcher

23. “Golly!”

25. Airport safety grp.

26. Down in the dumps

30. ___-com

31. Academy freshman

32. Fictional newspaper in “Lou Grant,” for short

33. Llama cousin

35. Blue pixie

36. Beasts of burden

37. “Antiques Road ___”

38. “Spencer For ___”

39. Trademarked fruit

42. Turndowns

43. Doc. to protect company secrets

44. “I reckon so”

BY JAY BOBBIN

Q: I enjoyed seeing Josh Brolin host “Saturday Night Live” recently. Has he ever had a TV series of his own?

A: That March appearance – which was meant to promote his presence in the movie “Dune: Part Two” – actually was the third time that James Brolin’s fellow-actor son hosted the NBC late-night staple. Having the popular Ariana Grande as the episode’s musical guest surely was a boost in terms of viewership.

Though Brolin’s work principally has been in feature films, he was a television-series regular in several instances early in his career. Not long after he made his movie debut in the enduringly popular “The Goonies” in 1985, he co-starred in the short-lived NBC drama “Private Eye” (1987-88). He then had a longer run as the young Wild Bill Hickok in the ABC Western “The Young Riders,” which lasted three seasons (198992) and currently can be found in the On Demand lineup for the MGM+ cable channel. Brolin’s next series was “Winnetka Road,” a 1994 interpersonal NBC drama that lasted only five episodes (a sixth was produced but never aired). He would return yet again to NBC briefly in 2003 in the title role of “Mister Sterling,” a drama about a U.S. senator that was created by Lawrence O’Donnell, the MSNBC personality who then used his personal experience from working for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

Lately, Brolin – who also narrated the 2012 documentary series “Mankind: The Story of All of Us” – has starred in “Outer Range,” a combination of science-fiction and Western that currently is in its second season on Prime Video. Imogen Poots and Lili Taylor are among his fellow cast regulars.

OF OUTER RANGE ON PRIME VIDEO

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Nick Cannon, Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Mike Dow recalibrate discussions in a cancel culture world. With an expert panel, they delve into topics including mental health, toxic masculinity and modern dating, fostering a brave space for men’s vulnerability and growth. No topic is off-limits.

Lloyd (Dave Franco) is shunned and loathed by the people of Ninjago, thanks to his dad being the evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), who keeps trying to conquer the city, but what they don’t realize is that Lloyd is also a member of the secret ninja force that always foils his father’s villainous plans. When Lloyd finally reveals his identity to his estranged dad, the ninja and evil warlord set out on a journey together, but Garmadon finds it just as difficult to change his nature as Lloyd does to forgive his father for his absence from his life.

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“House of the Dragon” - Season 2 (Max — June 16, Season Premiere)

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war with the Green and Black Councils fighting for King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), respectively, as each side believes theirs to be the rightful seat on the Iron Throne.

“Gattaca” (Available Now)

This 1997 sci-fi hit follows Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke), who has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior “in-valid.” He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a laboratory-engineered “valid.” He assumes Jerome’s DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma Thurman). But, an investigation into the death of a Gattaca officer (Gore Vidal) complicates Vincent’s plans.

“Emma.” (Available Now)

Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined in this film adaptation. Handsome, clever and rich, Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy) is a restless “queen bee” without rivals in her sleepy little English town. In this glittering satire of social class, Emma must navigate her way through the challenges of growing up, misguided matches and romantic missteps to realize the love that has been there all along.

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Meet the Directors

Luke Foreman Funeral Director

Luke is a 5th generation Montanan, born and raised right here in Bozeman. When he’s not at Dokken-Nelson he loves spending time with his wife exploring different coffee shops, camping, or anything fun that Montana has to offer.

Whenever a family chooses Dokken-Nelson to care for their loved ones it is always an extreme honor.

Bozeman Public Library welcomes authors Betsy Gaines Quammen and David Quammen to discuss their latest books together in their longtime hometown of Bozeman, Montana. Author and Journalist Scott McMillion will moderate this conversation about books, myths, the West, science and how all of them come together and keep us apart. Betsy Gaines Quammen is the author of “True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America.” “True West” is the most recent winner of the Bozeman Magazine award for Favorite Book released by a Local Author. David Quammen’s most recent book, “Breathless: The

Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus” was a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Scott McMillion, has won dozens of awards over his career as a journalist, and his book

“Mark of the Grizzly” became an instant classic when it was published in 1999. Three authors in one room talking about our local and global situation. It’s a once in a lifetime event. This program will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 in the Community room. Please arrive

early for best seating. Questions? Please visit bozemanlbrary.org or call 406-582-2410.

BOOKS FOR THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM

The Lion by Conn Iggulden — This is the first book in Conn Iggulden’s Golden Age series set in the 5th century in ancient Greece during the Persian-Greco war. The author is known for his historical fiction and this book brings the reader the story of Cimon and Pericles.

The Gallatin Valley’s preferred funeral service provider for more than 100 years. “There is a difference.”

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Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography by Staci Robinson — For those curious about a man who helped shape music and movies, this biography by a close friend of the family reveals a man who stood up to the thug life and become a phenomenal creative artist.

GarageBand for Dummies by Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus — GarageBand has become the default musical sketchpad for musicians who want a simple way to record, edit, and share their own tunes. Navigate the interface and make the tweaks to create your own songs.

BOOKS

FOR THE KIDDOS Out of the Valley of Horses by Wendy Orr — When Honey’s family decides to get away from

the world to avoid a spreading illness, they drive off and stumble upon the valley of horses. Seven years pass, and Honey’s family has been perfectly self-sufficient, until her father falls ill. To save her father, Honey must find a way to escape the valley of horses.

The Other Side of Perfect by Melanie Florence and Richard Scrimger — Two kids from different worlds form an unexpected friendship. Cody’s home life is a messy, terrifying story of neglect and abuse. Autumn is from a wealthy, loving Indigenous family, who is “in” with the popular crowd at school, even though it is hard for her to want to keep up.

BETH BOYSON Library Columnist

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Combining humor, curiosity and in-depth conversations with extraordinary people, this series puts David Letterman back in the host’s chair, following a 33-year reign in late night TV. This season, Letterman interviews Charles Barkley and Miley Cyrus.

“King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” - Season 2 (June 12)

In another season of this fascination reality series, Ken Goldin and his savvy team run the thrilling action as they take viewers behind the scenes, showing them all the hard work that goes into running a leading auction house specializing in rare collectibles.

celebrity quotes

“I was a huge nerd growing up. Like, all I did was read sci-fi and fantasy, so I think there’s something about being able to be a part of the Star Wars universe that feels like a strange culmination of, like, the progression of my life, especially like one of my first big jobs having been in the sci-fi world in ‘The Hunger Games.’”Amandla Stenberg, star of “The Acolyte”

“Bridgerton” - Season 3, Part 2 (June 13)

In Part 2 of this smash-hit period romance’s third season, Penelope Featherington’s (Nicola Coughlan) plans for marriage have taken a sharp right turn. What, exactly, lies in the future for her and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) now that they’ve crossed the point of no return? You’ll have to wait to find out as the story unfolds, gentle reader.

“Ultraman: Rising” (June 14)

With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato (Christopher Sean) reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.

“Over the years I’ve been asked to do a documentary about my life and work, but it never felt like the right time. Until now. When I first met Alison Ellwood, I knew right away I could trust her to tell my story honestly, which was incredibly important to me, and she succeeded in that. I’d like to thank Alison, the producers, and all of the amazing documentary participants who agreed to be interviewed!” - Cyndi Lauper, subject of “Let the Canary Sing”

“When I got the first six scripts from Gina, her approach to both the racism and the sexism in the culture of the Clippers was absolutely respectful, it was honest, it was fearless. It’s very rare when you run across material where people are willing to deal with issues like racism and sexism in an honest and frank way. And these scripts really did that.” - Star of “Clipped, Laurence Fishburne

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45. Penury 46. Kenny G’s horn Down

1. Chain letters?

2. Youngest woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, familiarly

3. Muscle 4. At no cost 5. Look through a scope

6. Distant

Go bankrupt

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Boiling blood 14. Prize for “Oppenheimer” (2023)

17. Distress 18. Supporting 19. Capital of Moravia 21. Torture device

24. Hesitant utterance

25. Upon 26. Compass point

27. “___ Three Kings”

28. “Toodle-oo” 30. Eyeball 32. Shocked shorthand 34. It may have a big head 35. Moles, in spy thrillers

41. “The Ice Storm” (1997) director Lee 42. Australia’s largest lake

20. Mother of Zeus

22. Hood 23. Patella’s place

29. Difficult

31. Trivial Pursuit edition

33. Secluded valley

34. Got gray 35. Hoover ___

36. Undivided

37. Iris’s place

7. Book part 8. Coronet 9. Bobby of hockey 10. Rocker Nugent

15. Entryway upright 16. Hypothetical spacetime shortcut 19. Diamond sacrifice

38. It often appears to the right of you

39. Bagchecking org.

40. Driver’s license datum

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“Superkitties” - Season 2 (June 12)

Adorable and packed with adventure, this animated series follows four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place. Geared to kids ages 2-7 and their families, each episode features two 11-minute stories that highlight the SuperKitties as they receive a “SuperKitty Call” from one of their animal friends with a problem that only the SuperKitties can help with.

“The Acolyte” (Available Now)

With episodes airing weekly, this newest addition to the Star Wars universe, set in the High Republic Era, follows an investigation into a shocking crime spree that pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.

“Disney Jr.’s Ariel: Mermaid Tales” - Season 1 (Available Now)

This animated musical series inspired by “The Little Mermaid” follows young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica. Geared towards preschoolers and their families, each episode features two 11-minute stories that highlight themes of community, self-expression, curiosity and resourcefulness and celebrate the multicultural elements of the Caribbean through music, food, festivals, fashion, language and folklore.

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“Black Barbie” (Netflix — June 19, Documentary Premiere)

This documentary celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Through these charismatic insiders’ stories, the film explores how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980, examining the importance of representation and how dolls can be crucial to the formation of identity and imagination.

trivia quiz

Questions:

Superpowered TV

1) What is Homelander’s (played by Antony Starr) real name in the Prime Video series “The Boys”?

2) Which character did Bruce Lee play in the 1966-67 TV series “The Green Hornet”?

3) “Better … stronger… faster.” Which bionic parts did the Six Million Dollar Man (aka Steve Austin, played by Lee Majors) have?

4) Spider bite, radiation exposure or alien suit — what transformed Ralph Hinkley (William Katt) into the Greatest American Hero?

5) Which character did Debra Winger play in the 1975-79 “Wonder Woman” series?

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BY JAY BOBBIN

Al Pacino keeps his impact in ‘Scarface’ classic corner

Al Pacino has given many memorable performances, and one of the most iconic is his work as the brash and forceful Tony Montana in director Brian DePalma’s 1983 version of “Scarface.” MGM+ Hits shows the film Tuesday, June 11, and it proves that Pacino’s power in the part hasn’t diminished at all in the 40plus years since the Oliver Stone-scripted picture debuted … and shocked many moviegoers with the graphic level of its violence.

A refugee from Cuba, the self-assured Montana becomes a major figure in the Miami drug world, making plenty of enemies along the way. Michelle Pfeiffer took a big career leap forward as Tony’s eventual wife, whom he steals from his mentor (Robert Loggia), and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio also makes a big impression as Montana’s sister. Steven Bauer and F. Murray Abraham also are prominent, but Pacino always is the focus right up to the picture’s famous ending, a mansion shootout that sees Montana wield a massive machine gun that he ironically calls his “little friend.”

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Al Pacino stars in “Scarface”

Piastri still searching for the first Formula One victory of his career

The 2024 Canadian Grand Prix returns for another weekend of high-speed action at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, with practice and qualifiers airing Saturday, June 8, and race day action airing live Sunday, June 9, on ESPN.

With the 2024 Formula One season in full throttle, Oscar Piastri is looking for his first victory of the year, continuing to build off of an impressive rookie campaign with McLaren in 2023.

For McLaren — and, arguably, every team in competition — Red Bull remains the greatest barrier to victory in F1 racing. But McLaren drivers Piastri and Lando Norris have had stellar performances to begin the 2024 season.

Norris, who has consistently remained in the top tier since entering F1, secured his first win of the season at the Miami Grand Prix and has earned multiple podium finishes to boot.

For his teammate Piastri, keeping the momentum going after a promising rookie year has also contributed significantly to the team’s overall success, with three fourth-place finishes (as of press time) bringing in some much-needed points.

Going into this year’s Canadian Grand Prix, Piastri holds a top-10 position in the standings while trailing his teammate Norris, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and F1 2023 world champion Max Verstappen, who continues his dominance in 2024.

As the F1 circus heads to Montreal, the stakes are only getting higher. Piastri’s 2024 season reflects his growth as a driver as he reaches closer to the reality of becoming a leading contender in F1. With continued support from McLaren and his relentless drive to improve, Piastri is set for more success as the season progresses.

Full name: Oscar Jack Piastri

Birthdate: April 6, 2001 (23)

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Height/weight: 5-10/149 pounds Honors and achievements: F2 Champion (2021), F3 Champion (2020), Formula Renault Eurocup Champion (2019)

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But touring is exhausting. O’Toole often tells new cast members that they have been hired for a construction crew, and they spend more time on that task than performing. Each day on the road, before the show starts, the cast builds the stage. And each night, after the show wraps, they deconstruct it again and stow it back in its trailer to journey to the next venue.

“Every night is opening night and closing night,” O’Toole said. He wouldn’t change it. Rather than follow the path of his college contemporaries to stages in Chicago or New York, O’Toole found fulfillment in teaching, in interacting with the audiences and in exploring Montana.

“You’re actually engaging with people about the show, you’re eating meals in their homes, you’re staying in their homes,” he said. This final tour is in many ways an opportunity. O’Toole still has the ability to connect with audiences in communities, but then has a greater say in implementing changes that are imagined on the road as the associate artistic director.

O’Toole did some community theater shows as a kid in Sacramento, California, then found his way back to the stage during his senior year of high school,

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Sing it Like Celia by Mónica Mancillas — After her mother’s sudden departure, 12-year-old Salva Sanchez adjusts to her new life in an RV campground with her father and finds her voice through new friendships and a love for Celia Cruz, the ‘queen of salsa’. In a time when children are living in campers in Bozeman, this novel is quite insightful.

FOR THE TEENS

BY RACHEL HERGETT, FOR THE CHRONICLE

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks actors rehearse for the upcoming summer tour in Romney Hall on June 4.

cast as d’Artagnan in “The Three Musketeers.” He was interested in theater, but had thrown himself into wrestling (until fracturing his ankle) and water polo. He intended to apply to the Air Force Academy, but after a gap year instead chose the University of Minnesota and Guthrie Theater’s actor training program.

MSIP creative director Kevin Asselin first encountered a young O’Toole, then a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, after the latter was chosen as a reader for Minneapolis auditions.

“His commitment to being in

AND TWEENS

Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy — As fireworks pop off at a rowdy Fourth of July bonfire party, an explosion off the California coast levels an oil rig — resulting in chaos and worse, murder. At the center are six Muslim teens — six patriots, six strangers, and six suspects.

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: the Complete Manga Collection by Yoru Sumino — An introverted high school boy finds

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In Bozeman, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Hamlet” from June 12 to 15 and “The Winter’s Tale” from June 19 to 22. Performances are in the Grove near Montana State University’s Duck Pond on South 11th Avenue at 8 p.m. with pre-show performances beginning at 7 p.m. each evening.

and Dromio of Ephesus in “Comedy of Errors,” stealing food from people picnicking in the audience. He has done tours in the summer as well as schools tours in the spring and fall. These are his 19th and 20th plays with MSIP.

the space, the curiosity that he had in this space, the eagerness and willingness to participate on any level, was what we need here,” Asselin said.

O’Toole was drawn to MSIP for the sheer amount of stage experience it offered. If you think of it like a fine artist, he explained, 78 shows in a season means 78 chances to get into the studio, 78 chances to hone his craft. Not to mention the competitive pay and focus on community.

You may remember O’Toole as Edgar in “King Lear,” Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,”

his classmate’s diary — and learns her biggest secret. Yamauchi Sakura is dying from a pancreatic disease. What follows is moving, genuine and instructive.

A Suffragist’s Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai — In 1914 England, 18-year-old American Clara lands a spot on an Antarctic expedition. When the crew is marooned on an ice floe, Clara’s mission to advance the women’s suffrage movement takes a back seat to survival.

With Hamlet, he intends to bring out the humor of the character, as the prince of Denmark toys with those around them in his own search for personal truth and desire to live up to expectations. In “The Winter’s Tale,” O’Toole is a shepherd, a small, humorous role that swept fellow castmates into fits of laughter at Tuesday’s rehearsal.

“It’s amazing to get to play Hamlet,” O’Toole said. “It feels like a culmination, for sure.”

In Bozeman, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Hamlet” from June 12 to 15 and “The Winter’s Tale” from June 19 to 22. Performances are in the Grove near Montana State University’s Duck Pond on South 11th Avenue at 8 p.m. with preshow performances beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. Wednesday,

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June 12, features the Things with Strings Quartet and a pre-show director’s talk with Kevin Asselin. Thursday, June 13, is music by Hypergolic, with Cade Fiddaman on fiddle and Steve Marty on guitars. Friday, June 14, the Bozeman Fencing Association will give a demonstration. Saturday, June 15, will feature a bluegrass performance by Brigid and Jonny Reedy. “The Winter’s Tale” pre-show selections include a director’s interview with Eva Breneman on Wednesday, June 19; musicians from the Bozeman Symphony on Thursday, June 20; Wooden Hearts featuring Kamara Wilbur on fiddle and Steve Marty on guitars on Friday, June 21, and bluegrass by Brigid and Jonny Reedy on June 22. Though the company will not perform at the Sweet Pea Festival on August, the tour now takes them to more communities than ever before, with returns to places like Colstrip and Twin Bridges, and a new performance in Pony. For more information and the full tour schedule, visit https:// shakespeareintheparks.org/.

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“Federer: Twelve Final Days” (Prime Video — June 20, Documentary Premiere)

Helmed by Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and director Joe Sabia, this film is an intimate follow-along through the final 12 days of Roger Federer’s illustrious career. Originally a home video never intended for public viewing, the film captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades. Featuring interviews from legendary rivals and close friends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokivic and Andy Murray.

F1: Canadian Grand Prix

Questions: Answers:

1) The site of many car wrecks - what is the name of the infamous wall located at Turn 14?

2) Delayed due to heavy rain - the longest race in Formula One (F1) history occurred at the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix. Who won the race?

3) Two drivers currently share the record for most career wins at the Canadian Grand Prix with 7: Michael Schumacher and (name the second driver).

4) At the 1969 Canadian Grand Prix, Al Pease became the only driver in F1 history to be disqualified due to what reason?

5) Michael Schumacher won the Canadian Grand Prix in 2000, finished in 2nd in 2001 and won three consecutive titles from 2002-2004. Which driver prevented him from winning five consecutive Canadian Grands Prix?

6) Held on Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec - what is the name of the racetrack for the Canadian Grand Prix?

7) Prior to its relocation to Montreal in 1978 - which Canadian town hosted the inaugural F1 Canadian Grand Prix in 1967?

8) Name the winner of the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix.

9) Previously held late in the F1 racing calendar- who is the only driver in F1 history to be crowned World Champion while at the Canadian Grand Prix?

10) With a 57-second lead on the final lap of the 1991 Canadian Grand Prix - which driver lost the championship by prematurely waving to the crowd?

10) Nigel Mansell

9) Alan Jones (1980)

Ralf Schumacher 6) Circuit Gilles Villeneuve 7) Bowmanville, ON (Mosport Park) 8) Max Verstappen

Driving too slowly

Lewis Hamilton

Jenson Button

“Wall of Champions”