It is the 1960s. A priest at a Catholic college asks a promising new scholar about his tastes within the arts. “Si, I like the Beatles and cinema,” says the boy, a lot to the chagrin of the priest. “Here, we’ll develop your tastes and direct them to less pagan subjects,” he says. Pedro Almodovar’s lovely and deeply private “Pain and Glory” is stuffed with good little moments like that — moments that make us smile, moments that make us choke up somewhat, moments that resonate. Pain and Glory: 3.5 out of 4
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Still in ache after grisly 2017 knee damage, Bears TE Zach
Last week, Zach Miller mentioned he wasn’t able to retire, but it surely he was clear-eyed concerning the lengthy odds to renew his enjoying profession. Tuesday, he made it official, retiring from the game 537 days since dislocating his left knee catching a move in opposition to the Saints. The dislocation minimize the artery that delivered blood to his decrease left leg. Only decisive medical care saved his leg from amputation. “To the city of Chicago, my beloved Bears fans and NFL fans everywhere… The time has come to move on from playing the game of football,” Miller wrote on Instagram. “It has been an unbelievable journey for myself and my whole household and we are able to’t
NFL Rumors: Michael Bennett Was “Pain In The Ass” For Seahawks Coaches In 2017
The Philadelphia Eagles added some depth to their defensive line Wednesday by trading for Michael Bennett. But it sounds like they are getting a bit more than just some help up front. Bennett was traded to Philly from the Seattle Seahawks, and though he’s certainly been a productive defensive end over his nine-year NFL career, the three-time Pro Bowl selection also reportedly was a bit of a nuisance to his coaches last season. The 32-year-old was described in a not-so-positive light by some ex-coaches in a column by the MMQB’s Albert Breer. “I wanted to address first what the Eagles are getting from the Seahawks: A player who isn... NESN.com
Larry Nassar, a Michigan doctor who assaulted gymnasts, gets…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Michigan sports doctor received a 60-years sentence for possessing child pornography It is the first of three prison sentences that will likely keep him locked up for decades for assaulting female gymnasts and Larry Nassar had more than 37,000 images of child porn on electronic devices. Separately, he’ll be sentenced in state court in January for molesting gymnasts with his hands. Nassar, 54, worked at Michigan State University and at USA Gymnastics, the Indianapolis-based group that trains Olympians. “Underneath this veneer lurked a predator,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Lewis said. Olympians Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Gabby Douglas say they were victims when Nassar worked for USA Gymnastics and accompanied them at workouts or international events. Nassar is a “monster” who
Derby joy for Arsenal, derby pain for Lazio
Arsenal edge north London derby to clinch 11th home league win in a row Lazio lose to arch-rivals Roma, Milan beaten by Serie A leaders Napoli İstanbul Başakşehir see off Galatasaray 5-1 to move level with leaders BATE take bid for 12th straight Belarusian title to next Sunday's deciders Matchday five fixtures: Thursday Who is through, who can join them: permutations
Milan suffer derby pain, Immobile and Lyon shine
AC Milan lose derby to Inter after Mauro Icardi completes hat-trick late on Ciro Immobile scores twice as Lazio stun Serie A champions Juventus Arsenal lose at Watford, Wayne Rooney's 201st league goal saves Everton Nabil Fekir's last-gasp free-kick gives Lyon victory against Monaco Matchday three fixtures: 19 October Check how the Champions League teams got on this weekend
Tiger Woods Hasn’t Felt This Good In Years Despite Another Back Surgery
Remember Tiger Woods? Well, you better, because he apparently feels better than he has in years. Woods posted a hopeful health update to his website Wednesday, saying he hasn’t felt this good in years despite having his fourth back surgery since 2014. His latest was a fusion back surgery, and the pain he felt beforehand sounds excruciating. “I could no longer live with the pain I had,” Woods wrote. “We tried every possible non-surgical route and nothing worked. I had good days and bad days, but the pain was usually there, and I couldn’t do much. Even lying down hurt. I had nerve pain with anything I did and was at the end of my