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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With Pedro Strop down, Cubs blow save however stroll off on Jason
With nearer Brandon Morrow already down, and Pedro Strop happening the injured listing Wednesday with a hamstring damage, Cubs supervisor Joe Maddon referred to as his nearer state of affairs “the wild, wild west.” It solely acquired wilder when Kyle Ryan gave up the leadoff hit within the ninth and veteran Steve Cishek finally blowing the save after one other single, a wild pitch and run-scoring grounder. It was the second blown save of the week and sixth in 12 probabilities this season for a bullpen that has principally carried out effectively — even appeared to overachieve at instances — for a Cubs crew in a three-way scrum jockeying this week for the highest spot within the National
Pedro Martinez Slams Umpire Angel Hernandez After Horrific ALDS Game 3
Angel Hernandez just isn’t a good umpire, let’s get that out of the way. The veteran ump had a rough night at Yankee Stadium on Monday, as he had three (!) calls overturned at first base in the first four innings. Here they are: After the game, TBS analyst and MLB Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez slammed Hernandez, who is known as one of the worst umpires in the league. “Angel was horrible,” Martinez said on TBS’ postgame show. “Don’t get me going on Angel now. Major League Baseball needs to do something about Angel. It doesn’t matter how many times he sues Major League Baseball. He’s as bad as
Pedro Martinez Calls Out Yankees On Twitter As MLB Playoffs Near
Pedro Martinez is going to call it like he sees it. The legendary pitcher was unapologetically candid throughout Hall of Fame career, and not much has changed in the years since he hung up his cleats. Martinez lived up to this billing Tuesday night when he took to Twitter to point out where he believes the New York Yankees are lacking. It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Yankees in the second half thus far, which recently allowed the Boston Red Sox to extend their American League East division lead to double-digits. But there’s still over a month of the regular season remaining, and the eventual return of Aaron Judge undoubtedly
David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez Share Expectations For 2018 Red Sox
Three of the best players in Boston Red Sox history are excited about the team’s future. David Ortiz and Jason Varitek were just two of a number of notable guests at the second annual Pedro Martinez Charity Gala on Friday night. The three former Red Sox still are involved with the organization and have high hopes for the 2018 club. To hear what Ortiz, Varitek and Martinez are expecting from the Red Sox next season, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Pedro Martinez Drops Video Of Postseason Dominance That Will Fire Up Red Sox Fans
Have you given up on the Boston Red Sox? Pedro Martinez hasn’t. The Hall of Fame pitcher and former Red Sox starter was part of some pretty amazing postseason moments for the club that most fans probably will never forget. But with the Red Sox down 0-2 to the Cleveland Indians in their American League Division Series, Martinez made sure the Fenway Faithful had a reminder of what Boston can do. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, vintage Martinez isn’t going to be on the mound at Fenway Park on Sunday for Game 3, but this is still a competitive Boston team. Clay Buchholz will start Sunday against Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin. Thumbnail
Red Sox Notes: Steven Wright Joins Pedro Martinez’s Company With Gem
Share this: Steven Wright’s 2016 season has been full of impressive milestones, but he entered Friday night in a bit of a recent funk. Consider his campaign back on track. The Boston Red Sox’s resident knuckleballer dazzled against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, allowing just four baserunners while striking out nine in a complete-game shutout that arguably was the best outing by a Red Sox starter this season. “He had a very good touch and feel for (his knuckleball),” manager John Farrell said of Wright, as aired on “NESN Sports Today.” “It never really got away from him for consecutive pitches. He repeated his delivery outstanding (Friday). In complete control.” Wright’s gem was a much-needed bounce-back outing after a rough July that saw him post a 6.23