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Spains Gijn-Xixn International Film Festival (FICX) concluded this weekend, bringing to Asturias audiences a vibrant variety of local and international films, adding recent awarded screenings of San Sebastian winner Maixabel (Icar Bollan) and CamerImage winner Cmon Cmon (Mike Mills) to the official FICX selection.

Social Hygiene, directed by Denis Cte, proved the festivals top Albar section winner, adding to the best director prize he won at the latest Berlinale Encounters for this performance-driven comedy which comment about social media today, Ct toldVariety.

The Retueyos main award was given to Zero F***s Given (Emmanuelle Marre, Julia Lecoustre) for making visible the people behind dehumanized companies, explained the jury. The story follows a young flight attendant and is a reflection on workers life.

Palestra, from Basovih Marinaro and Sofia Jallinsky, earned the Terres en Trance/Fipresci feature film award.

The Albar official selection boasted 12 films, including Cannes player The Fracture (Catherine Corsini), Berlinale standout Professor Bachmann and His Class(Maria Speth), and 18 1/2, a European premiere from U.S. director and Slamdance IFF co-founder Dan Mirvish. The Retueyos official selection held Spanish premieres for Swedens Ninjababy (Yngvild Sve Flikke), Romanias Inmaculat (Monica Stan, George Chiper-Lillemark), and U.S. comedy El Planeta (Amalia Ulman) among its 10 international films.

We try to step it up to become an place of interest for distributors, said Alejandro Diaz, the festivals director. Last year, over 30 films got distribution deals after the festival, he added.

French actress Chiara Mastroianni (Ma saison prfre, Americano) earned the FICX prize of honor, delivered by director Lisandro Alonso (Jauja). Mastroiannis joined Viggo Mortensen on Eureka, Alonsos latest project. Mastroianni and Alonso shared the stage at an open-mic event at the festival.

Aiming to become a networking hub, the festivals own FICXpro partnered with Asturias Paraso Natural Film Commission for a guided tour of Gijons landscapes. Other FICX activities included a masterclass from director Ainhoa Rodrguez and several other events.

Asturias Paraiso Natural Film Commission has participated in more than 120 shoots since 2020s pandemic restart. Shoots include Santiago Seguras A todo tren, the biggest Spanish release this year in Spain.

ALBAR BEST FEATURE FILM

Social Hygiene (Denis Cte; Canada)

ALBAR SPECIAL MENTION

ntregalde (Radu Muntean; Romania)

ALBAR SPECIAL JURY AWARD

In Front of Your Face (Hong Sang-soo; Korean Republic)

ALBAR DISTRIBUTION AWARD

The First 54 years. An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation (Avi Mograbi; France, Finland, Israel, Germany)

RETUEYOS BEST FEATURE FILM

Zero F***s Given (Emmanuelle Marre, Julie Lecoustre; Belgium, France)

RETUEYOS AISGE AWARD BEST ACTRESS

Anastasia Budiashkina (Olga; Swistzerland, France, Ukraine)

RETUEYOS AISGE AWARD BEST ACTOR

Jean Michel Lemoine (Poulet Frites; France, Belgium)

RETUEYOS DISTRIBUTION AWARD

Neptune Frost (Saul Williams, Anisia Uzeyman; USA, Ruanda)

TIERRES EN TRANCE/FIPRESCI BEST FEATURE FILM

Palestra (Basovih Marinaro, Sofia Jallinsky; Argentina)

TIERRES EN TRANCE/FIPRESCI AWARD BEST DIRECTOR

Mara lvarez (Las cercanas; Argentina)

ASTURIAS BEST SHORT FILM PRIZE

Train Again (Peter Tscherkassky; Austria)

ASTURIAS SHORT FILM JURY SPECIAL MENTION

Otacustas (Mercedes Gavira; Argentina, Colombia)

YOUTH JURY BEST FILM RETUEYOS SECTION

Were All Going to the Worlds Fair (Jane Schoenbrun; USA)

YOUNG JURY AWARD BEST SHORT FILM OFFICIAL SELECTION

Bato Nebo (Luzia John; Austria, Georgia)

BEST SPANISH FEATURE FILM

Una pelcula sobre parejas (Natalia Cabral, Oriol Estrada; Dominican Rep.)

RCservice AWARD BEST DIRECTOR SPANISH FEATURE FILM

Natalia Cabral, Oriol Estrada (una pelcula sobre parejas; Dominican Rep.)

ALMA AWARD BEST SCREENPLAY SPANISH FEATURE FILM

Una pelcula sobre parejas (Natalia Cabral, Oriol Estrada; Domincan Rep.)

DELUXE DCP AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR SPANISH FEATURE FILM

Joan Tisminetzky (DOmbres; Spain)

CIMA AWARD BEST FEATURE FILM DIRECTED BY A WOMAN

Captain Volkonogov escaped (Natasha Merkulova, Alejsey Chupoy; Rusia, Estonia, France)

RTPA AWARD BEST ASTURIAN FEATURE FILM

Shooting for Mirza (Juan Gautier; Spain, Bosnia-Herzegovina)

RTPA ASTURIES CURTIUMETRAXES COMPETITION AWARD

Epokhe (Elmer Guevara; Spain)

RTPA ASTURIES CURTIUMETRAXES COMPETITION SPECIAL MENTION

Nyami Nyami (David Rodrguez; Spain)

LABORAL CINEMATECA SHORTFILM AWARD

Manual de la siega (Samuel Fernandi; Spain)

RAMBAL PRIZE

Moneyboys (C.B. Yi; Austria France Taiwan Belgium)

RAMBAL SPECIAL MENTION

La fracture (Catherine Corsini; France)

ENFANTS TERRIBLES AWARD BEST FEATURE FILM

La estrella de los simios (Linda Hambc; Norway, Sweden, Denmark)

AUDIENCE AWARD

La fracture (Catherine Corsini; France)

AUDIENCE AWARD TERREN EN TRANCE COMPETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

Welcome to ma maison (Andrs Goteira; Spain)

YOUNG EUROPE AWARD

Ninjababy (Yngvild Sve Flikke; Norway)

MOVISTAR+ PLUS SHORTFILM PROYECT + PECERA STUDIO FREE YOUR MIND 2021 PRIZE

El pensamiento mgico (Eva Saiz)

NEW FILMMAKERS AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE PRIZE

Un verano sin pjaros (Celia Viada Caso)

PUSH PLAY WIP DCP DELUXE PRIZE

Sobre las nubes (Mara Aparicio)

OpenECAM WIP PRIZE

Puerperio (Pilar lvarez)

FICX PRO LAB OpenECAM WIP

Hablar de estas cosas (Fernando Lorenzana)

ASTURIAS PARASO NATURAL FILM COMMISION INCENTIVE

Cartografas del monte (Samuel Fernandi)

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Gijn 59th FICX Edition Brings Back Audiences To Theaters - Variety

As my fellow motorcyclists up north start winterizing their motorcycles for storage, here in Southern California, its a chilly 64F (18C for you metric folks). Its gotten so cold, I had to close my vents on my REVIT! Offtrack jacket!

Jokes aside, Im super excited that this years IMS decided to hold the event outdoors. The turnout was much more than expected by the event organizers and brands. I had a hard time getting to the entrance; there was just so much to drool overand this was just the parking lot!

Like all trade shows and events these days, the organizers had to think outside the box (no pun intended) and I feel that they knocked it out of the park with this one. The Progressive International Motorcycle Show, after 39 years, has been rebranded as Progressive IMS Outdoors for 2021.

It is a great transition from the traditional convention center setup to a new open outdoor experience, much like Sea Otter Classic for the pedal power world of two wheels. The tour went across the U.S. with Southern California as the last stop.

Each stop is a three day event for two wheeled enthusiasts and potential riders of all ages and skill levels, with motorcycle demo rides and Ride with Us for the non-riders. With the formalities out of the way, lets go outdoors and see what kind of hardware was in attendance!

I feel like this needs to be said first for the guys and gals viewing this for 2022: get there EARLY! Demo slots are extremely limited. Preferably when the gates open, go do the round of signing up for demo slots FIRST.

Pretty much all of the demo slots were full for the day by the time I got there, as it was based on first come first serve. Talking to KTM, their slots filled up within 30 minutes of gate openingkind of like the Star Wars ride at Disneyland.

It is different from years past, where there was a demo area to sign up for all bike brands. Plus, you didnt need tickets to demo bikes before; you could just head to the demo area outside.

There are pros and cons to both structures, but I like the outdoor event experience better overall. I just wish the brands had show bikes in the tent as well (to drool over) and extra demo bikes to ride, instead of show and demo bikes being the same.

After watching the new Bond film, No Time To Die, I was dying to try the Scrambler 1200. Luckily for me, Triumph was one of the few that did not require reserving time slotsjust scan the QR code and sign the waiver, then wait in line for about 15 minutes and pick your bike with a Triumph demo team member.

Whats even better is the self-guided tour. The self-guided demo route takes you outside of the event area and onto public streets, where you are supposed to follow the orange arrows. However, I missed one of the orange arrows somehow and ended up getting lost in the suburban jungle. Sorry, Triumph!

After finding my way back 30 minutes later, with grass and dirt in the tire tread, Im glad it was a self-guided tour. The Scrambler 1200 is secretly a dirt worthy adventure bike. Hopefully our team here at wBW can get their hands on a Scrambler 1200 for a full length review to go into detail about this bike. If you want to get to know more about the Scrambler 1200, you can read our 2021 model overview here.

As a proud owner of a Triumph Tiger Explorer, the Scrambler felt like quite a capable adventure bike. The 270 degree crank parallel twin is absolutely beautiful to my ears. Not only that, you get some decent power too.

The XE model that I rode produces 89 Hp at 7,400rpm and 81.1 Ft-lb of torque at 3,950rpm. Thats more than enough to get the job done and be able to keep up with your big adventure bike friends. The cruise control it comes with will also come in handy for those big long rides just like my Tiger Explorer. Its got a long travel suspension as well.

The fully adjustable Showa forks and twin spring Ohlins delivers incredible off-road capability and ground clearance, with 250mm wheel travel front and rear and the gold is extremely pleasing to the eyes. If youre wanting big adventure bike characteristics with great scrambler looks and some pretty good off-road ability, I think the Scrambler fits the bill.

One of the demo guys told me the Scrambler even received compliments from Lee Morrison, James Bond Stunt Coordinator, who said the whole stunt team realized very quickly that these were amazing bikes. Definitely a dirt worthy scrambler.

Motorcycles, though, arent the only things you can experience at IMS SoCal 2021. Because of its outdoor nature, the show also has ebike demos to ride. That includes Harley-Davidsons new e-bike models, and other brands such as Giant and Yamaha.

The first thing I did when I arrived at the show was demo a Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29. Besides riding their demo trail and jumping off the steps at the outdoor auditorium, I took the chance to ride through the whole show to get a glance at what to expect. It definitely made my walk after much more efficient!

I spent some time chatting with the guys at Giant. They offer the Trance X E+ PRO 29 in two build kits: the Pro 1 (demo) and the Pro 3.

The battery and motor are the same between the two kits. The Pro 3 retails for $5,500 and comes with a 12-speed Deore kit and a RockShox Gold 35 fork. The Pro 1 retails for $6,250 and is equipped with much better components. For an extra $750, you get a Fox 36 Performance Elite Fork and Fox Float DPX2 Performance shock with 150/140mm of travel front and rear, XT/XTR drivetrain and brakes, and higher end giant branded wheels.

The Fox 36 Performance Elite fork alone is already worth the upgrade. Im 511 with a 30 inseam and typically ride size Large bikes. I found the size Large Trance to be a good fit for me.

Giant has been killing it with the value of the Trance considering some of the competitors. Its tough to beat the Giant Trance X 29 platform in terms of versatility, performance and price. If you have been hesitant to jump on the ebike band wagon, I would definitely recommend taking a look at the Giant Trance X E+ PRO 29 series.

Right next to Giant was Serial 1. I had the chance to take this for a quick stroll around the charged demo circuit to see what it was all about.

I remember Harley-Davidson had a road map that they released at EICMA a while back. The road map revealed an electric bicycle, Serial 1. It was pretty exciting to see it in person.

The guys at Serial 1 explained the names origin, which was paying homage to the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle built back in 1903! This was the companys first ebike so it made sense.

They start at $3,399 and include two modelsthe Mosh and the Rush. All of the bikes feature a Brose mid-drive motor and directly on top house the battery. Serial 1 claims a range of 110 miles per charge, but that of course varies depending on battery, rider weight, ride mode and terrain.

The Gates belt drive and the belt driven internals on the Brose motors makes this ebike super quiet. All you hear while riding is the rolling tires against the ground and the wind noise in your ears. If youre in the market for an urban cruiser that can eat those uphills, HD is offering $1,000 off all models for their 2021 Black Friday sale.

Triumphs New 2022 Tiger 1200 can be seen here in final prototype testing. The brief to Triumphs development team was simple: only the best will do. After seeing Ricky Carmichaels teaser video, I am excited for 2022. Unfortunately, they placed it in a glass prison, so sorry for the reflections in the photos.

This is the only one in existence according to the gents at Triumph!

With Triumph announcing their intent to enter the motocross and enduro world and with the G.O.A.T. (Ricky Carmichael) as part of the off-road product development, there is great hype behind the heavily redesigned new Tiger 1200.

Much of the new images and video reveal of the Tiger 1200 had been evident here. Being right in front of the actual prototype, it is even more clear now, the revamped machine appears slimmer and lighter than all the previous generations. It also took a lot of design cues from the smaller Tiger 900 with a few unique traits.

The biggest change appears to be the rear end. The shaft drive system looks new, much smaller and with a double sided swingarm replacing the single. The tubular steel trellis has been redesigned and the radiator has been moved from its usual position behind the wheel as well. The exhaust looks slimmer too, and fits perfectly with the leaner profile.

I am extremely excited and cant wait to see the reactions when the Tiger 1200 hits the dealers showroom floors. Hopefully well be able to do a full write up when the time comes!

Yes, Triumph left it dirty and I love it.

The other big news from Triumph at Costa Mesa is the 2022 Speed Triple 1200 RR. It was my first chance to see the bike in the flesh, and I had high hopes to hop on one for demo rides, but those hopes went down the drain when we got there.

The bike looks awesome in person and having owned a Street Triple R in the past gave me a soft spot for this series. The new Speed Triple RR took styling cues that are influenced by Triumphs Modern Classic lineup.

Triumph was eager to point out the unique nature of the new Speed Triple RR, that its difficult to pin point to an existing class. Its no longer a naked with its partial fairing, and although it shares MotoGP-inspired performance figures and components, it doesnt share their styling.

The closest competitor is the MV Agusta Superveloce. Take a look at how they compare here. The Red Hopper and Storm Grey color scheme looks brilliant in the outdoor setting.

This was also not for demo, but a great looking bike nonetheless. This would give the Versys 650 a run for its money. Triumph claims it is the first triple to make its way into the middleweight sport-touring segment.

Suzuki had a major reveal this year: the GSX-S1000GT. I have been waiting for Suzuki to bring up their game to the sport touring segment for a while now. Suzuki finally brought the GSX-S1000F up to date in terms of tech and design.

The new TFT display can support smartphone connectivity like Apple Carplay in the automotive world. It also has multiple riding modes, as well as rider aid settings that we are seeing more of in the sport touring segment. The GT also gets cruise control and Suzukis low RPM assist. Styling isnt going to be for everyone, but I love the more modern look more than the old GSX-S1000F big scooter-looking fairing.

Theres an MSRP of $13,799 for the GSX-S1000GT+, which comes with the quick release panniers you see there. That would make one hell of a commuter and tourer.

The brother GSX-S1000 was here as well!

I was surprised to see Joan Mirs MotoGP bike sitting there. Look at those carbon brakes!

Good things come in small packages! I just love it when a company makes the entry barrier easier for motorcycling, like the 2022 Honda Navi.

Its easy to ride thanks to its CVT transmission. Its one speed and no shifts to go through. Its basically a motorcycle but with a scooter engine. This has been a big hit in Europe and Asia, and now its here in the U.S.

Plus, you can feel like a hooligan once you customize the snot out of it. This Navi by Steady Garage is actually pretty sweet. Oh and by the way, yes, its carbureted. Take a look.

On that same topic, Kawasakis Vulcan S has 18 possible configurations to help new and/or old riders get the perfect ergonomics. The handlebar, footpegs and seat can all be adjusted. The ERGO-FIT can be requested at the dealer when purchasing your bike.

Being a motorcycle dad of a two year old, my daughter has developed a connection to anything on two wheels as well. The Strider Adventure Zone provides little ones from two to seven years old a safe environment to explore on two wheels with a Strider Balance Bike.

The arena allowed her to experience the challenge and thrill of navigating a unique course with assorted obstaclesway better than the boring old neighborhood sidewalk.

Exclusive to Northern California and Southern California, Husqvarna took it a step further by offering kids demo rides on Husqvarna Factory Replica STACYC e-powered balance bikes by adding throttle and brake into the mix! Look at them go!

This is a program being offered by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) in partnership with IMS! It is a great compliment to the Discover The Ride program, as it gives non-rider the opportunity to graduate from an electric-powered motorcycle to learning the basics, including operations of the throttle, brake and clutch.

It is a 45 minute experience with MSF Rider Coaches guiding soon to be two-wheelers through the basic operation of a motorcycle in a closed-course environment. MSF provides all the gear, the bikes, and the coaches.

A moto industry designer friend of mine who always wanted to try motorcycles but was too afraid, was extremely happy and comfortable at the end of the experience. He was able to understand how to start, stop, shift into first, and ride around the course with control and confidence.

For those non-riders that do not want the full experience just yet, you can check out Harley Davidsons Jumpstart. You can get on a real motorcycle that is mounted to a rolling road. An expert will guide you through starting a motorcycle, engaging the clutch and shifting through the gears, while feeling the torque of the motorcycle.

I think due to EICMA happening a week after IMS, there werent many gear brands at the show this year. However, I was glad to see a good turnout at RUROCs booth. Theyve got some sick designs!

Lastly, kicking the tire with Sarah at the SW Motech booth, they will be revealing new products at EICMA 2021 next week!

One builder that caught my eye was GG Retrofitz from Garden Grove here in SoCal. Without looking below, what bike is this?

These are actually current generation Yamaha R3s! A bunch of gearheads were as surprised as I was. These are body kits that bolts on directly to the R3. You can actually buy these body kits from GG Retrofitz and customize your own.

My pick was either GG Retrofitz or the two from Kott Motorcycles. I could stare at them all day.

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Recap: The 2021 IMS Outdoors in Southern California - webBikeWorld

If youd prefer to avoid the holiday hoopla altogether, never fear. There are plenty of events to entertain you with nary a jingle bell.

< SIFF Cinema Uptown makes its grand reopening this weekend, screening a new documentary about the legendary Julia Child and the reportedly gonzo House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga.

< Former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove makes a virtual visit to Seattle Arts & Lectures (Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.) to mark her first collection in 12 years: Playlist for the Apocalypse, which is getting rave reviews for its timely perspective and lush lyrical lines. She will be joined in conversation by Seattle poet extraordinaire Anastacia-Renee a combination that will surely spark literary wonders.

< Its the last weekend to see a couple of excellent gallery shows in Georgetown: a retrospective of photographs by Northwest photographers Marsha Burns and Robert Wade, at Koplin del Rio (through Dec. 4), and Ghost Garment Garden (at Studio e through Dec. 4), a bright, fresh and funny collection of figurative ceramics by Seattle artist Emily Counts, who celebrates the intrinsic magic of grandmothers by way of women with bold sweaters, firm stances and all-knowing eyes.

< Also in Georgetown, event producer and marimba maven Erin Jorgensen is putting on an immersive music event called Timber: A sound + light experience (Dec. 2, 4-5 at Base Experimental Arts Space), which features six percussion artists playing tuned 2x4s (yes, as in lumber) and a shifting light display, resulting in what she calls a DIY laser dome that will send you into a gentle audiovisual trance.

< Finally, at Town Hall Seattle, talented Seattle musicians Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons present Redefining Protest through Music (Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., in-person and livestreamed), a concert of roots music that reflects protest movements from around the globe and across time.

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Armin Van Buuren Has Academy in a Trance: South Holland DJ and producer Armin van Buuren performs at the Academy on Thursday, at a show hosted by Dreamstate. The trance artist is promoting his eighth studio album this yearsA State of Trance Forever.

Back in 2014, Daniel Kohn wrote for us: He has brought trance and progressive house into the mainstream and is one of the most recognizable names and faces in the genre. The 37-year-old has been named the No. 1 DJ in the world by genre bible DJ Magazine five times, including four years in a row from 2007 to 2010 and again in 2012. Touring behind his latest collection, Intense, Van Buurens new show will see the DJ at his most theatrical, with acrobats, dancers and, yes, pyro. Van Buuren is one of the few DJs who has built up enough capital with his rabid fan base that hell be able to spin for more than five hours.

See for yourself on Thursday.

Armin Van Buuren Has Academy in a Trance: The event takes place at 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 18 at the Academy.

Armin van Buuren press bio:

This is a man driven by an unbridled and relentless passion for music. Armin van Buuren is a born perfectionist, striving to stay on top of the scene hes helped build. As the flag-bearer of the trance movement, hes one of the most influential figures in EDM worldwide. Even though he lives an extraordinary life as one of the worlds most popular DJs, he has always remained a down-to-earth guy. Armin van Buuren is constantly on the move, whether creating music in his studio or en route to his next high-end club or festival show around the globe. / Armin: Its not just love for music, its my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. Its about a way of living. Music is essential to my life. / For more than twenty years, the Grammy-nominated Dutchman has been living to the rhythm of his own international success.

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Paul van Dyk returns to the release charts to make trance and progressive house fans wishes come true. Wishful Thinking is everything you could have wished for and more, delivering healing energy capable of curbing the uncertainties that seem to be looming over the industry again.

Trance legend Paul van Dyk is emanating new soundwaves and this new single is living proof of that. Fuelled by the power of the Berlin sound, the German DJ and music producer does not stand in the shadow of his magnificent repertoire and continues to develop his musicality. The pandemic heavily influenced all the artists on the electronic scene, and van Dyk was no exception. After months of isolation from the world he had known until then, Paul van Dyk returns more alive and direct than ever, ready to let an intense yet fresh sound flourish. Wishful Thinking features the talented Kolonie and is a one-way ticket on a deep journey into the realm of van Dyks dark magic, now out via VANDIT Records.

The new single is a complex work played in four hands, where the contribution of both artists is quite visible. Eclectic, rich and dense, the track features the classic trance elements that Paul van Dyk so well knows how to orchestrate and a progressive groove, courtesy of Kolonie. Like a deep dive into the open sea, Wishful Thinking is a refreshing leap into infinity, where introspection and euphoria meet. The angelic and ethereal whisper smooth the mesh making it an audible bliss. This intense tune was used in some of the German prodigys performances before its release and is sure to remain a must-see on van Dyks US tour.

To further spice up this release, the single drops in three different forms, which come across as distinct ways to consume this Wishful Thinking. The original version is fluid, limpid and crisp. The layers are solid, the melody is minimal and the vocal is incredibly angelic, transporting you to an enchanted realm where you can contemplate joy endlessly. The club mix unleashes the full signature sound of Paul van Dyk, spreading a tight and steady rhythm throughout the narrative. Full throttle, it takes you on a dynamic and unsettling journey that varies between a pulsating pace and a melodic sigh. The third version is an exclusive NFT mix, on which more information will soon be available.

Put on some comfortable shoes, turn up the volume and bring this Wishful Thinking to life:

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The HSE has said it will publish a backlog of credit card expenditure of its senior executives on its website after a four-year gap in the practice. It had promised more than a decade ago to make public the corporate credit card expenses of its executives every quarter.

The father of the DJ brothers who stole viewers hearts on Friday nights Late Late Toy Show has described how playing trance music in the familys home helped their youngest son say his very first words.

These first few months of college have been the hardest of mine, for a multitude of reasons, and I know Ill remember them always. Its even more painful when youve spent the last 18 or 19 years preparing for this new chapter, and for it to be the exact opposite of what youve hoped for, Holly Hannon writes.

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Hawkeye is a new MCU series on Disney Plus Hotstar that continues the story of Jeremy Renners titular archer superhero (also known as Clint Barton) and also introduces Hailee Steinfelds Kate Bishop who assumes the mantle of Hawkeye in comics.

Two episodes of the series were released simultaneously on Wednesday last week. The show has a festive theme and begins a few days before Christmas in New York.

Like everything else in MCU, Hawkeye boasts of loads of callbacks to earlier MCU events, Easter eggs, and references. Here are five of those.

Clint losing his hearing

While watching Rogers: the Musical in New York, Clint appears to go into a trance and cannot hear what his daughter is saying. She then asks him whether he turned off his hearing aid. This is directly lifted from comics where the superhero becomes hearing impaired.

The Battle of New York

Until 2012, the Battle of New York in The Avengers was MCUs biggest set piece, a giant battle between the Avengers against Loki and the Chitauri army lent to him by Thanos that reduced much of the city to rubble. Hawkeyes opening scene saw Kate witnessing Clint Barton taking on the Chitauri warriors.

In one shot, he jumps from a skyscraper and as he is falling, he shoots an explosive arrow at an enemy at the top of the building. It was the same scene that we saw in the film, only the angle was different. Clearly, the scene was reshot to give it such seamless similarity to the original and a lot of VFX wizardry was also involved.

Hawkeyes Black Widow trick

In the second episode, Clint pretends to be captured by a group of Russian goons. They dont know it, but he just wants to know about their goals. This is a clear callback to the first Avengers movie. In the first act, Natasha Romanoff, better known as Black Widow, allowed herself to be captured and then freed herself easily. Perhaps Clint could have done the same had Kate not arrived to rescue him.

The Stark Tower

Clint at one point mentions that Tony Stark sold the Stark Tower, which later became Avengers Tower. But he does not tell who bought the building. Disparate theories floating on social media platforms say somebody major like Kingpin or Reed Richard is the current owner. And certainly the way Clint says it, it does look like the show wants it to be a mystery to be solved in upcoming episodes.

Lucky the Pizza Dog

Not many know this, but the one-eyed dog that Kate finds is an actual comic-book character. The only difference is in the lore it is Clint who finds the canine.

Hawkeye is streaming on India on Disney Plus Hotstar.

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Adams has long been Robert Plants guitarist in bands including the Sensational Space Shifters, as well as working with fellow Space Shifter Juldeh Camara in the band JuJu.

They first performed together at the Notte della Taranta in Puglia, fusing together in the heat of those fast, hard trance rhythms of Taranta, and sensing that something special was happening between them, together they laid down these songs directly to tape in the studio, no overdubs, their repertoire ranging through Delta and African-infused Blues as well as southern Italian laments and traditional folk songs such asDamme La Manu, beautifully sung by Durante.

Originals such as Dark Road Down combine the wild pizzica rhythm of Southern Italy with trance boogie, while Djinn Pulse sees Adams match Durantes superbly supple violin playing in energy and inventiveness. The following Cupa Cupa mixes Adams guitar with Durantes percussion to hyponotising effect, while Red Earth bounces with the combined energy of supersonic Taranta violin and riffinf guitar, and proves an excellent calling card for the duo.

The title song evokes Mediterranean journeys in an age of forced migration, while harking back to the Homeric myths of long passsage, and both the opening Dark Road Down and the coruscating riff of Calling Up - reminiscent of The Falls epic late-period Reformation - feature Adams gruff vocals and peerless guitar. Closing on a radical reinvention of The Carter Familys Little Moses, Still Moving is a trip in itself, musically, tonally, thematically. I saw them at Camdens Green Note last month, showcasing this music to an attentive crowd in that tiny venue, and it was captivating. Youll be captivated too.

@CummingTim

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Ironheart is making his New Dawn Collective debut with an epic middle-age embracing release titled Terra Mariana EP. The EP has been slowly teased single by single, the first tracks Besieged, and Armies, proving that this artist has a highly distinctive style that cant be mistaken as anyone else.

Now with the EP fully released, titled track Terra Marina, the full scope of Terra Mariana EP can be endured, giving more definition to this head-turning music project brand new to 2021.

The EP uses genres such as classical, folk, power metal, trance and dubstep alongside medieval soundscapes, (ranging from actual instruments used during the era to sounds inspired by film scores depicting the times.)

The fusion of this type of historical context with multiple angles of modern music culture has never been captured in such a fluid, balanced manner. Ironheart is awe-inspiring and innately gravaties a larger audience to the project that goes beyond EDM.

Terra Mariana EP was born out of a crucial moment in medieval history. The EP name itself is literally Latin for Marys Land, a region that was the last significant bastion of paganism in Europe until it fell under rule of the German Teutonic Order and the by-then Christian Danes.

Oozing with martial and liturgical flavors, Terra Mariana EP is an audial exploration of these historical events, from castle sieges, to conquests, to the brutal Christianization that took place at the end of the 12th century.

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Dont let the track title fool you, because theres no shortage of fun in this rebellious tune that unites Armin van Buuren and The Stickmen Project. If at first glance this might seem an unlikely pairing, the truth is that the result of this junction is vibrant, lively and energetic. No Fun was released via Armada Music and is available on the usual platforms.

Electronic music phenomenon Armin van Buuren needs no introduction. After many years of leaving the world in a state of trance, Armin surprises now with another of his out-of-the-box collaborations, proving that he is not here to play safe but to cross all creative barriers. To bring his uplifting feeling, the Dutch artist joins forces with TikTok sensations The Stickman Project, the innovative act that had already performed one of his tracks. About this powerful junction, Armin van Buuren states that:

I loved the cover version The Stickmen Project did of my track Ping Pong. It sparked a flame of creativity within me, and I soon found myself in the studio with them to create this record. I hope everyone will be having a good time whenever No Fun blasts from the speakers!

Shrouded in much secrecy, especially when it comes to their identity, The Stickmen Project have been making a lot of noise recently. Using the various social media networks, especially TikTok, the group has been offering real audiovisual spectacles. Armed with stick and percussion they have been offering fantastic mashups of the most acclaimed songs, including one by Armin van Buuren and now they are teaming up with trance royalty to release a phenomenal track. On the collaboration, the mysterious The Stickmen Project add that:

Armin van Buuren is one of the most legendary DJs and producers of our time, and its been an honour to work with him on the raucous, rebellious anthem that is No Fun. We are so proud of this song and cant wait for the world to hear itthis ones for the renegades!

No Fun is no joke, its a powerful anthem dedicated to the renegades and all those who will jump on the dancefloor to the sound of this electronic fury. The lyrics say a lot to those who cherish their independence, freedom and total power of expression. The meaningful and powerful vocals lead this dance cut. If the voice sounds familiar, youre right, as these are the same edgy vocals from Blah Blah Blah. As youd expect, the percussion is potent and the bass takes up the entire backdrop, moving everyone around mercilessly. Its a raver track of its own and designed to blow away the most powerful sound system. Take a listen to No Fun below:

Image Credit: Armin van Buuren (press), The Stickmen Project (press)

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