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By Eric Johnson
Published Mar 11, 2024
Political Economics and the Movies
Movies as Politics
Art is not trivial. The visual arts, literature, theater, music—all allow us to touch the deepest parts of the human condition. Movies at their best bring all of the other arts together, and put them in a place where we can all access them pretty easily.
Four of the contenders for Best Picture last night tackle big political issues—and, not incidentally, sexual politics.
Oppenheimer offers a smart (if bombastic IMJ) story of the man who gave humanity the means for total global annihilation—and also delves into his relationships with the women in his life.
Killers of the Flower Moon confronts one of our nation's darkest sins—the mass murder of the land’s Indigenous population—while also considering the politics of one marriage, and one woman’s love for the man who ultimately kills her.
Poor Things investigates sexual politics via the story of a “woman” (created by a man) who is unburdened by society’s proscriptions.
And Barbie (my choice for Best Picture, which as of this writing feels like a long shot) maps a devastating takedown of the patriarchy itself on a delightful piece of pink fluff that feels a little bit like Pee-wee's Big Adventure, but is way more dangerous.
This next article may be moot but I hope you'll find it edifying.
Why ‘Barbie’ Deserved a Best Picture Oscar
From now on, girls will learn from Barbie that they live in a world where men subjugate women. They will receive this truth during a joyous cinematic spectacle.
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Big Movie Money
Here in California, movies are one of our most important cultural exports, and are one of the ways California leads the world. They are also big business, and rival Silicon Valley, ag and defense as a backbone of the state's economy. Here is exactly how that happeneed.
Hooray For Hollywood: All About California’s Most Glamorous Industry
From its early days of hard-charging, Jewish immigrant moguls to today's domination by megacorporations, here's how Hollywood continues to hold its place as one of California's most important industries.
Help for Hospice Patients in the Sacramento Region
YoloCares offers help for families in Yolo, Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties who are dealing with end-of-life issues.
For more than four decades, YoloCares has helped families navigate life’s final stages.
Recipe of the Week
Our friends at Sacramento Digs Gardening publish a recipe from their gardens every Sunday, which we feature here so you can start your week with some yum.
See more recipes in their Taste Winter! cookbook.
Old-fashioned chili – warm taste of summer on a chilly night
Recipe: Mom’s chili and beans with grated cheese and onions
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Big Brother Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported mentorship. The chapter serves Sacramento and Yolo counties, as well as southern Placer County.
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Student Mahee Hasawani, Folsom American Legion Are State Oratorical Champs |
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Folsom's American Legion Post 362 and a local high school senior are celebrating success after results of the state level 86th National Oratorical Contests were announced by the American Legion Department of California, with local student Mahee Hasawani being named … |
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Dianna Laney Enters Folsom Cordova School Board Race |
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Laney describes herself as a devoted community leader, small business owner and parent. |
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Latest Ballot Counts Show Folsom’s Rodriguez, Hoover Leads Strengthen |
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Rodriguez now at 50.54% for District 4 Supervisor seat; Hoover at 51.9% for Assembly District 7 |
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‘Our Shelves Are Bare,’ Folsom Food Bank Calls for Community Help |
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The Twin Lakes Food Bank in Folsom routinely serves 200 households a week with food assistance. With that number climbing to 300 in February, the local nonprofit is suffering a shortage, leaving many of the shelves bare in its warehouse … |
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Harder Leads Coalition Urging Army Corps of Engineers to Deny Permit for Delta Tunnel ‘Water Grab’ |
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Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) is leading a group of his Delta region colleagues to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deny a permit for the now-infamous Delta Tunnel. |
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SAFE Credit Union to Award $16,000 in Local Scholarships |
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Locally based SAFE Credit Union has launched its announce 2024 Scholarship Program will grant four (4) $4,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and community college students who meet the eligibility requirements this year for a total of $16,000. |
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Six New Retailers Set to Open at Folsom Premium Outlets |
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Shoppers in Folsom are about to gain several new options as the Folsom Premium Outlets have announced six new unique retailers expected to open their doors at the Folsom Boulevard shopping mall in the coming weeks. |
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Protecting Pets in Sacramento’s Unhoused Community |
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The Bradshaw Animal Shelter started the PAWS mobile clinic in 2023 to go out in the field to provide basic needs like spay and neuter services, medical check-ups and wellness to pets of those who are unhoused. |
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Day Hiker: Hiking Mammoth Bar to Murderer’s Bar Rapids |
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When I worked for California State Parks in the Auburn State Recreation Area, I found Mammoth Bar. Most know this as the OHV Park with noisy and smelly motorcycles. But have you ever been on a day that wasn’t open … |
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A Q&A with Jessica Sanders, who helps the leafy citizens of the "City of Trees" thrive.
(03/11/2024) Sactown Magazine
A list of Sacramento area museums offering discounted memberships in March.
(03/11/2024) Sacramento Press
Intro to Media Arts students at El Camino Fundamental High School are the voices and talent driving this area radio station.
(03/11/2024) The Observer
Assemblyman Vince Fong, the presumed frontrunner to replace retired Bakersfield Rep. Kevin McCarthy in California’s most Republican-filled congressional district, will vie in the Nov. 5 general election — presuming California’s secretary of state doesn’t block him.
(03/11/2024) The Sacramento Bee
Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, and Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, a Republican, will vie in a close November election for a left-leaning Stockton-anchored seat in the Central Valley.
(03/11/2024) The Sacramento Bee
New report ranked metro areas based on electric vehicle charging infrastructure and found improvement over the last year using data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center.
(03/10/2024) The Sacramento Bee
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(03/09/2024) Citrus Heights Sentinel
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(03/08/2024) The Sacramento Bee
According to the Greater Economic Council and Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Golden 1 Center brings in hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic benefits to the Sacramento region.
(03/08/2024) Sacramento Press
Making way for the construction of a new hotel, the Florin Farmers Market has moved to a new location at the Florin Light Rail Station at 6117 Florin Road and is open every Thursday from 8AM to noon.
(03/08/2024) The Sacramento Bee
Founded in 2008, Sacramento nonprofit Voice of Youth provides mentorship and support for local youth, including funding college tours.
(03/07/2024) The Sacramento Bee
For many living on the Yurok Tribe’s reservation, which lies in and around Humboldt County, access to electricity has been spotty for years — if that access has existed at all.
(03/07/2024) CapPublicRadio
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led effort to offer protection to patients squeezed by health care bills.
(03/10/2024) California Healthline
After receiving bipartisan support, California Senate Bill 400, legislation intended to increase law enforcement transparency, was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
(03/09/2024) Davis Vanguard
Proposition E broadens police surveillance powers and Proposition F mandates drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of drug use.
(03/08/2024) Los Angeles Times
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources advisors has published a new website with information resources for small acreage landowners raising livestock.
(03/07/2024) YubaNet
The number of women elected to the state Senate and Assembly is 50 of 120 after the 2022 election. And based on the primary results so far, it’s expected to increase to at least 55 women after the November election.
(03/07/2024) CalMatters
California’s public schools depend on state aid for the lion’s share of their operational income. Two trends – declining enrollment and high absenteeism – are creating financial headaches.
(03/07/2024) CalMatters
California, Arizona and Nevada would cut their allocations about 20% when reservoir levels drop. But other states have their own more aggressive plan. Now the federal government has to decide how to manage the drought-plagued river.
(03/06/2024) CalMatters
The consumer price index shows services are mostly responsible for persistent inflation, but prices for food and other goods in California remain high.
(03/05/2024) CalMatters
At least 24 Black women are running for seats in the California Legislature this year, resulting from years of work cultivating new leaders and growing confidence among voters.
(03/04/2024) CalMatters
California schools got $23.4 billion in federal pandemic relief money. Low-income schools that got the most may be hardest hit when the funds expire this year.
(03/04/2024) CalMatters
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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Coconut and Milk in Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews 8.25 Oz |
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John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (JBSS) announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews, because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to coconut or milk run the risk of serious or life-thre
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Movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor wraps up filming in Sacramento |
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The city of Sacramento recently played host to a major Hollywood production starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor. The yet-to-be-titled film concluded its shooting in Sacramento at the end of February, leaving behind not just cinematic memories but a significant economic impact on the city. The City of Sacramento's Film and Media Office collaborated closely [...]
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Join Utilities staff for free webinar on home leak detection and repair |
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The Citys Department of Utilities is inviting residents to a free webinar March 21 that will help them find and fix leaks in and around their homes. Having the knowledge to find and fix leaks is a great way to save water and money, said William Granger, the Citys water conservation coordinator. This webinar will [...]
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The future plan for City parks has been released. Here’s how to provide input |
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Following several years of planning, preparation and community input, the City of Sacramento has released its draft Parks Plan 2040 for public review and comment. Led by the Citys Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE), the Parks Plan 2040 will guide City efforts to manage and enhance parks, recreation facilities, programs, events, and [...]
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Jen's Breakfast Burritos, LLC, Recalls Ready to Eat Breakfast Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination |
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WASHINGTON, March 10, 2024 - Jen's Breakfast Burritos, LLC, an Auburn, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 144 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria...
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City to kickoff construction on new multi-use path along American River |
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The City of Sacramento will soon begin construction on a new multi-use path, furthering efforts to create a continuous, accessible river-trail network. The Two Rivers Trail Phase 2 project will create more than two miles of paved pathway along the south bank of the Lower American River. The $7 million project will provide a vital [...]
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Wesco, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites |
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Wesco, Inc. of Muskegon, MI is recalling 750 units of Wesco Mint No Bake Cookie Bites, because it may contain undeclared peanut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The affected Wesc
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Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Feb. 26-March 3 |
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Feb. 26-March 3, the City of Sacramento received 655 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 811 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, [...]
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Salm Partners, LLC, Recalls Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination |
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WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 - Salm Partners, LLC, a Denmark, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically...
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Stonewall Kitchen Issues Allergy Alert for Wheat in Limited Quantity of Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix |
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Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of their Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix because it may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat (which contains gluten) may risk serious allergic reaction if t
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