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In under-resourced parts of Los Angeles, people develop life-altering, preventable diabetes complications related to obesity. These patients rarely live to grow old.
Former President Trump, in his first post-conviction fundraising swing, raises millions of dollars throughout California.
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Years ago while trying to explain that a bad remake does not ruin your childhood, I described modern remakes as attempts to make money by “strip-mining nostalgia.” And before I explain the metaphor further, let me clearly state that BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F is a much, much better movie than that.
Strip-mining is how you destroy the landscape to get at just one thing. The strip-mining nostalgia metaphor kind of means “ruin my affection for the franchise.” And BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F did NOT ruin things.
I watched all three Beverly Hills Cop films before watching this, and then I watched the first one again, with Sandra, who hadn’t actually seen it.
She agreed with my assessment of the first film: the original BEVERLY HILLS COP is a very good movie, and the music deserved acting credit because it was not just instrumental (hah!) to the atmosphere of the film, it helped tell the story in ways that almost-but-not-quite crossed into the line of musical theater.
BEVERLY HILLS COP II was a competent, 80’s-era sequel. The production team knew how to make a good movie, but they didn’t really understand the science of a brilliant sequel. This was the 80’s, almost nobody understood that.
BEVERLY HILLS COP III was awful, and its biggest sin lay in the orchestral variations on Harold Faltermeyer’s “Axel F” theme. They were competent¹ arrangements, sure, but they sounded like they belonged in “Axel Foley Goes to Silverado.” Which I would watch, provided it was not made by the people who made BEVERLY HILLS COP III.
BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F was made by people who do understand the science of a good sequel. It follows the beat chart of the first movie, but it doesn’t just go through the motions. It knows what those beats are for, and why they worked, and it leans into that understanding to deliver what, for some people, can serve as a master-class in making a franchise film.
I’ve read several articles about the production of the film, and the most interesting thing I learned was that they re-recorded the Axel F theme using the original synths, which they got from a museum. This meant the theme had the same *exact* waveforms, delivering that familiar sound even after giving it the deconstruction and theme-and-variations treatment. That one song could now support multiple scenes without making us feel like they were just playing samples of the same song over and over. (Which, thanks to Crazy Frog², is a treatment we have definitely seen applied to Axel F. )
BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F follows the same basic plot as the first two films, in that the audience and the protagonist know who the bad guy is, and the detective work lies in accumulating the right evidence, and then surviving to deliver it³. It also improves on the scene-to-scene flow⁴ of that formula, giving us snappy dialog and dramatic moments that run straight up against action.
I should sum up. I’ve watched BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F twice now, and I have no regrets. I’m not tracking my thresholds lately, but this one definitely clears the Threshold of Awesome. It was better than just “better than I expected it to be,” and that might sound like low praise, but I’ll definitely watch it a third time. Hopefully that helps you calibrate your own expectations.
¹ I used ‘competent’ twice because it’s the right word. In the arts it kind of means “knows how to hold a paintbrush, mix colors, and create a painting, but doesn’t know how to make actual art.”
² Google “Crazy Frog” at your peril. It was silly fun twenty years ago, but now it just leaves me annoyed, and ashamed for having liked it once.
³ The third film messes with the formula, giving us a plot twist right at the end. It was a nice idea, but it was not executed well. Just take my word for it. Don’t go watch BEVERLY HILLS COP III. Sure, you can go listen to “Crazy Frog” at your peril but BHCIII is a different level of DO NOT.
³ “Scene-sequel” format, which comes to us from Dwight Swain’s TECHNIQUES OF THE WORKING WRITER, is perfectly employed here. You don’t need to know that to enjoy the movie, but if you are a writer then it’s something you should pay attention to.
Neighbour Steve Frankel said the enclave's peace and quiet has been shattered by the new arrivals. The area is known for ultra privacy and neighbours say they do not welcome the attention.
Neighbour Steve Frankel said the enclave's peace and quiet has been shattered by the new arrivals. The area is known for ultra privacy and neighbours say they do not welcome the attention.
Los Angeles City Council President Herb J. Wesson Jr., real estate marketing guru Michael Lewis and the Pet Care Foundation will be honored for their humane commitment to Building a No Kill Nation - One Stray at a Time at the Stray Cat Alliance gala.
GBK and Hemp Hydrate created a rooftop Luxury Lounge in honor of the 2018 ESPYs Awards to gift athletes, nominees and presenters including Danica Patrick, DeSean Jackson, and Brandon Marshall at Mr. C's Hotel in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, July 17th.
The American fashion designer Victoria Napolitano will collaborate with Luca Caputo, a talented Italian with a passion for restoring classic cars and motorbikes.
In the Beverly Hills Post Office area, a Mediterranean-style villa once owned by entrepreneur Damon Dash is asking $4.995 million.
In Beverly Hills, a two-story home once owned by Ed McMahon that Donald Trump vowed to save from foreclosure is asking $6.795 million.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been entangled in controversy ever since they announced they would be stepping down from their royal duties. The couple has moved to Los Angeles following rumors that they would be settling down in Canada, and “Variety” reports that they’re calling Tyler Perry’s megamansion home. The exclusive Beverly Hills neighborhood […]
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Long before coronavirus, we attended the Beverly Hills Dog Show to shoot portraits of the pups and their owners. Let them brighten your Friday.
Canalis was casually attired for her lunch outing. She paired a blue jean jacket with skintight black leggings and white trainers.
Jolie briefly stopped to greet a family who recognized her as she and the children left the store via a back door after their retail trip.
The film almost didn't see the light of day after an intense backlash last year surrounding the CGI design of the title character.
She fulfilled her 'childhood dream' earlier this year by landing the groundbreaking role as lesbian superhero Batwoman.
She's a mom of two. But on Friday, Mila Kunis spent some quality time with just one of her kids when she was spotted on her way out of a coffee shop alongside her adorable four-year-old
The 41-year-old Two And A Half Men star was spotted out with his children on a shopping trip on Tuesday. Mom Mila Kunis, 36, didn't appear to be with her family for the jaunt/,
The actress, 36, couldn't stop smiling when she and her gorgeous five-year-old were spotted out on Wednesday hand-in-hand. There was no sign of dad Ashton Kutcher, 41, or her little brother Dimitri, two.
The 36-year-old Golden Globe nominee and husband Ashton Kutcher are against the idea of giving Christmas presents to their two children
She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her excellent supporting performance in 2010's Black Swan, and has two high profile film projects coming out this year.
Gigi stepped out in a yellow suit and green makeup, channeling Jim Carrey in The Mask. Bella went as Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman (aka Selina Kyle) from the 1992 flick Batman Returns.
The pop star, 25, was tuned into his headphones as he biked through the luxurious neighborhood on his own. Bieber wore a black sweatshirt, backwards hat, and Nike shorts.
The Montage Beverly Hills hotel is a kingdom of opulence frequented by the rich and famous in one of the world's most famous postcodes - 90210. Ted Thornhill dips his toes into the waters of luxury...
Bieber, 25, was clad in a red Flâneur hoodie with black shorts and high-top white sneakers as he rode a bike in the luxe locale.
This girls night was full of pure star power. Hailey Bieber enjoyed a night with some friends, including Nicole Richie and Ariana Grande, over sushi on Monday.
The 26-year-old Grammy winner sported a black $1,150 Enfants Riches Déprimés 'Cry for Help' hoodie
Hailey Bieber put on a very leggy display as she arrived solo for a lunchtime meeting with friends in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
The 23-year-old model was seen braving the rainy weather to check out Madonna's old mansion - currently on the market for a whopping $33.5million - in Beverly Hills on Tuesday morning.
The Anywhere singer, 29, looked bohemian chic in a plunging blue striped shirt teamed with a pair of black wide-leg plissé trousers.
The Britain's Got Talent judge, 60, and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman were in for a shock on Saturday after being locked out of their Beverly Hills mansion.
An anonymous source has told the Daily Mail that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are staying in Tyler Perry's $18 million mansion in Beverly Hills.The Daily Mail does not know if the couple is renting the property, or if they are staying there as guests.Meghan and Harry stepped down as senior royals earlier this year and have been living in Los Angeles since leaving Canada the end of March.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The Daily Mail reports that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are living in Tyler Perry's $18 million mansion in Beverly Hills with their 1-year-old son Archie. Sources told the Daily Mail that the couple has been staying in Perry's home since they stepped down as senior royals and moved to Los Angeles at the end of March. Perry's home is a Tuscan-style villa,
With the hectic awards season now over and done with, actress Joey King did some shopping with her family.
Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson decided to go for matching outfits as they stepped out in Beverly Hills on Monday.
The 47-year-old actress' friend and former Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star - who played Dylan McKay to her Brenda Walsh - suffered a stroke last week. And it has hurt Shannen.
Shannen Doherty and Ian Ziering both took to their Instagrams on Thursday to share throwback photos from the set of their highly-popular Nineties drama with words of encouragement.
The model and budding actress looked edgy in an all-black ensemble as she left celeb hotspot Madeo in LA, on Tuesday night
Mayor Lester Friedman said those driving with their windows open would also need to wear a face mask. Celebrities including Simon Cowell and Justin Bieber have homes in the Californian city.
Jenner recently teased a glimpse inside her $8.5million Beverly Hills mansion,which she bought in 2017. The house, which previously belonged to Charlie Sheen was decorated for Christmas.
Keira Knightley hit the red carpet for a special screening of the biographical drama Colette in Beverly Hills on Friday. The British born beauty stunned in a vintage Roaring Twenties gown.