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‘THE EQUALIZER 2’
COASTS ON WASHINGTON’S CHARMS Katie Walsh (Tribune News Service) for Triangle Today It seems every venerable actor of a certain age has got to have a trusty action franchise to fall back on these days. And for Denzel Washington, that’s “The Equalizer” films, based on the ’80s TV show about a former intelligence agent using his skills to help the less fortunate. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the 2014 film featured Washington demonstrating a facility with a hammer that made it so we’ll never look at a Home Depot the same way. In “The Equalizer 2,” the team of director Fuqua, writer Richard Wenk and Washington return for a sequel that coasts on its star’s charisma.
tled bankers after they sexually assault a woman. There’s no newspaper ad this time; instead, McCall finds his clients while driving Lyft, whether they want his help or not.
“The Equalizer” films ask us to behold Washington’s Robert McCall with a double consciousness. He’s incredibly lethal, coldly and efficiently violent, as demonstrated in an prologue where he takes out an entire bar car of Turkish gangsters on a train. But he’s fundamentally a do-gooder – all that Turkish murder? The gangsters were kidnappers, and McCall just wants to return the little girl home, no reward or plaudits necessary.
But this time, it hits home for McCall, as his old friend Susan (Melissa Leo) runs into some trouble investigating a murder-suicide of a deep cover agent in Brussels, which kicks up a whole treasonous mess that McCall uncovers. Although he’s long been thought dead, he reveals himself to his old partner, Dave (Pedro Pascal), and his re-emergence proves complicated. While McCall seeks those who went after Susan, he’s pursued by a team of murderous mercs.
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In “The Equalizer 2,” the community action storyline – a more touchy-feely version of “Death Wish,” if you will – is privileged, and it’s far more compelling than the flimsy, requisite international assassination conspiracy plot. This part of the story is tissue thin, and the plotting around it is frankly plodding. It’s both slow and underwritten, making you think you’re missing something. You’re not.
Washington is the best thing about “The Equalizer 2.” Which is slightly unfair, because he’s usually the best thing
Denzel Washington reprises his role as vigilante Robert McCall in “The Equalizer 2.”Glen Wilson, Sony Pictures Entertainment in any movie he’s in, but he really keeps this one on the rails with his sheer magnetism, his unique ability to be charming and psychotic at the same time. But unlike a film like “Training Day,” we know he’s the good guy, even when he’s calmly dispatching villains. Because he’s Denzel, and also because the film bends over backwards to remind us of his goodness. The local teen he decides to save from a life of crime and violence this time around is Miles (Ashton Sanders), and the gang storyline is incredibly cheesy, a facsimile of every representation we’ve seen from “Boyz in the Hood” to “The Wire.” Sanders, a promising talent who was stunning in “Moonlight,” does the best he can with what he’s given, which isn’t much. Read the full article at triangletoday.com.
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We are definitely in the dog days of summer here in the Triangle. The weather has been hot and muggy, summer camps are slowing down, and August is just around the corner. It is tempting for both kids and adults to stay indoors and avoid the hot summer sun.
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Painting the Camino de Santiago Oil Paintings by Sonia Kane Cary Town Hall, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary In the summer of 2016, Sonia Kane embarked on a long-awaited, two-week, 150 mile pilgrimage. Beginning in southwest France and hiking through the Pyrenees into northern Spain, her journey was a reminder of the richness of traveling “at the speed of life”, receiving each day as it unfolds, and being grateful for its many gifts. Come experience the beauty and peace of this pilgrimage through the eyes of an artist as she shares her journey of paintings into the Camino de Santiago.
Rah-Rah! A Collection of Original Paintings from Haiti Gallery C, 540 N. Blount St., Raleigh A mix of African memory, a history of slavery and independence, voodoo traditions, and the joi de vivre of an island paradise, Painting traditions from Haiti remain uncontaminated by Western precedents. Initially labeled “naïve,” “folk” and “primitive,” today Haitian art is highly respected in the cultural consciousness of the international art establishment and is often compared by critics to the work of artists like Gauguin and Rousseau. Since the 1980s, Gallery C has been a leading dealer of Haitian art, showcasing such renowned artists as Levoy Exil, Blaise, Laguerre, and Onel just to name a few. Come see this fresh show of island art and discover the newest talent in this long line of Haitian painters.
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However, with a little DIY ingenuity, outdoor summer play can be a lot of fun! Below are a few ideas to try on these warm, sunny days. Though remember to be safe outside: always drink plenty of water, wear protective clothing, and try to stay indoors or in the shade between 11am - 3pm when the sun is at its hottest. RIY (Recycle It Yourself) Water Squirters. Store bought water pistols are fun, but a more creative idea is to take a look in the recycling bin and see what can be used instead. Clean plastic ketchup bottles, sports top water bottles; pretty much anything that has a squirt top can be used as an improvised water squirter. Shaving Shapes. Use cans of foam shaving cream to draw designs on a wooden fence, concrete, or any surface that won’t be harmed by the cream. Then use your RIY Water Squirters to wash it off (Tip: if you rub the cream onto the surface a bit before washing it off,
you can actually remove dirt and grime. A fun way to have your kids help clean without them realizing it). Seek-and-Find Nature Walks. During your next trip to the hardware store, let your kids pick out two or three different colors from the paint chip display. Then find a hiking trail or a park and try to find as many things that match those colors (to be a conservationist, take a picture to keep track rather than removing the object itself). You might be surprised how many colors can be found in nature! DIY Bubble Makers. Cut a piece of yarn or string between 2-3 feet long, and thread it through 2 plastic straws. Tie the two ends of the string together to form
a rough circle. Using the straws as handles, dip the circle into a shallow container of bubble solution (or diluted dish detergent), pull the circle taut, and draw up, allowing your movement to form bubbles from the circle. Besides being fun, playing out in the sun is one of the best ways to get Vitamin D, an important vitamin that, among other things, helps calcium absorption in kids and grown-ups alike. What are some other ways that you and your kids can have fun in the sun this summer?
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Comedian Lil Duval performs tonight in Raleigh Triangle Today for Triangle Today Lil Duval has been working the comedy circuit for years, his hustle extending to TV, movies and music videos.
2008 hit “Whatever You Like,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Duval, whose real name is Roland Powell, began to make a name for himself after moving to Atlanta and performing regularly at the Uptown Comedy Corner.
He’s been on TV and in movies, too
He eventually caught the attention of people associated with Cedric the Entertainer, and the rest is history. He will perform tonight at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh. Here are a few things about Lil Duval you may not know. His name pays homage to his home Lil Duval is from Jacksonville, Fla., which is in Duval County. Don’t be surprised if you hear “Duuuval” at his shows. Chris Tucker was an inspiration After he saw Tucker in the classic movie “Friday,” along with his standup sets on “Def Comedy Jam,” Lil Duval knew Tucker’s path was one he wanted to take. A regular in T.I.’s music videos Lil Duval has been in more than 20 music videos, with close to a third of those being with Grammy-winning rapper T.I. One of them was for the
Credits include “Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming,” “Scary Movie 5,” “Meet the Blacks,” BET’s “ComicView” and MTV2’s “Guy Code.” No stranger to controversy Last year, in an appearance on the popular syndicated morning show “The Breakfast Club,” Lil Duval made disparaging comments about the transgender community that sparked outrage and resulted in at least one canceled performance in St. Louis, according to reports. Even with the controversy, Lil Duval has still been working and performing in comedy clubs. He performed earlier this year at the Comedy Zone in Charlotte and will take the stage this weekend at Goodnights.
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