A ronin was asamuraiwarrior in feudal Japan without a master or lord — known as adaimyo. A samurai could become a ronin in several different ways: his master might die or fall from power or the samurai might lose his master's favor or patronage and be cast off. The word "ronin" lit...
aPersonal space is important for healthy living.But getting enough of it has been a problem ener since the population grew too large for the available land.This ,too,was an important principle behind the design of Saturation City.Everyone will get twice as much personal space as in flats on...
Credits: Goodfellas, Raging Bull, The French Connection, Casino, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Penny Marshall Photo: Tinseltown Shutterstock Penny Marshall, who's best known for her role as Laverne on the hit sitcom Laverne & Shirley, passed away on December 17, 2018. She was 75. Accordin...
Legend About This Statue: A sad story about the Nyoirin Kannon tells about a man in Yui (由比), who was living a luxurious life, with not a care in the world. The man had a daughter he loved very much, but one day a large eagle swooped down and carried her off. The father ...
However, Ice Cube's talents weren't confined to the music studio. He made a successful transition to acting, starring in critically acclaimed films such as Boyz n the Hood, Friday, and the Barbershop series. His performances showcased his versatility, equally adept at drama as he was at ...
Echo:“When I’m finished, the people are clapping. Of course, I don’t hear this. I just see all the hands hitting each other. I feel the echo, the vibration on my body, like war drums. I realize this play was just practice. Tomorrow I will again wrap myself in the echoes of...
His first leading role in ablockbuster movie was in Top Gun, as Maverick. Hewas born on July 3, 1962 in New York, USA.Cruise's parents moved a lot when he was a child,living in a number of places throughout the UnitedStates and Canada.Cruise is a very successful actor and he gets...
First sentence:The six forty-seven to Liverpool Street was heaving. Number of books I have reviewed so far for this site that were about horses and the women who love them: 3 Of those, number that were not shitty: 0 New Shitty Books rule: Horses guarantee shittiness. ...
As an actor, Goldwyn first caught audiences’ attention with his portrayal of the villain in the box office smash GHOST. His other films include: THE PELICAN BRIEF, KISS THE GIRLS; Oliver Stone’s NIXON; THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE; THE LAST SAMURAI; the remake of Wes Craven’s THE LAST HOUSE...
I like winning and I like doing it the right way. Deborah Wall says: November 15, 2010 Yeap – if they’re saying those things you know you’re living an authentic life. Thanks for reminding me of my non-conformist manifesto. Brian says: November 15, 2010 I was totally jiving ...