The chicken metaphor in The Gold Rush (1925) functions as an instance of substitution. The source domain is the Charlie Chaplin character who transforms into a chicken as a result of Big Jim McKay's delirium, stemming from his hunger, the target domain.

National Cinema Dictionary: D is for Dutch Cinema. Spetters (Paul Verhoeven, 1980). An erotic sports drama.

Global Compendium of Animation: X is for Xavier Atencio. Key figure in the Disney animation department involved in major productions, including Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom (1953).

National Cinema Dictionary: H is for Hungarian cinema. The Round-Up (Miklós Jancsó, 1966). A political allegory.

Global Compendium of Animation: U is for Ub Iwerks. A pivotal figure in early American animation and a key creative force when working at Disney. He also produced animated shorts through Ub Iwerks Studio, such as Fiddlesticks (1930).

National Cinema Dictionary: X is for Xi’an Film Studio. A Chinese studio associated with Fifth Generation filmmakers such as Chen Kaige, who directed Yellow Earth (1984). A folkloric drama.

Action Film Dictionary: G is for Guard. A character in the heist scenario whose chief narrative function is to prevent the theft of valuable objects located in a secured space, often acting as an obstacle to the thief, as seen in The War Wagon (1967).

Global Compendium of Animation: S is for Squash and Stretch. The 1st principle of animation set out in The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation (1981) stipulates that objects distort their shape during movement while maintaining their volume, as illustrated in Dumbo (1941).

The reverse motion of the title sequence of Memento (2000) anticipates the film's reverse chronological structure by showing a Polaroid photo fade to white and a bullet return to a gun, as the film repurposes the flashback structure convention of classical Hollywood noir.

The associative cut from mass-produced hot dogs to commuters traveling up escalators in Koyaanisqatsi (1982) functions as more than just a visual simile. The cuts suggests, in the context of the film, that contemporary urban life is equally mass-manufactured, be it in terms of work or leisure time.

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Should cellphones and social media be banned on school property? Ontario’s education minister is considering broader restrictions. @jeyantvo.bsky.social talks with Malini Leahy (@osstf.bsky.social) and Mohammed Estaiteyeh (@brocku.ca) about the implications at 8pm | Producer: Constantina Varlokostas

The protest finished now! All things went peaceful

As the right use its well established media ecosystem to push its agenda, Jon and @velshi.com discuss whether a more informed version of that system is possible.

We told the men to read romance (as they should) but as always they want to take it too far 😭😭

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Starting Sunday night, March 15, we will be covering March Madness from the CBS Philadelphia Center Court featuring Bracket Mountain!  We’ve got your front row look at every thrilling matchup all tournament long!

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"Long film sessions. You don't want to get chewed out no more." 😅 Devin Vassell joins SportsCenter to discuss how the Spurs were able to dominate Game 4 😤

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A lot was going on last night, so I didn't get a chance to showcase this ridiculous throw by Ronald Acuña Jr. that almost nabbed Daylen Lile tagging up.

Microsoft's Julia Kordick was shocked when a CEO asked, ""How many developers can I lay off?"" after using GitHub Copilot to generate code. Have you heard anything like this in tech? 🔴 Join us for WeAreDevelopers LIVE every Wednesday at 12:30 CE(S)T at wearedevelopers.com/en/live

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Meet the world’s only venomous primate, the slow loris! 👀 They might look cute, but they’re hiding a dangerous bite - and don’t even ask where they keep the venom… Hear Museum scientist Zach Williams explain in this week’s Surprising Science!

I had a dream last night that I was part of the Southern Hospitality group, and Emmy Sharrett is just as much of a menace in the dream world as she is in real life 🫣

Come and join me LIVE today, Wednesday February 18th at 2pm EST!

The only thing #Michael needs to hear from the 🌎 is "thank you." He had every reason to give up, not break race barriers, not be a big pop star, not change music, etc. But he didn't & changed the 🌎. When was the last time you actually thanked him for what he brought to the 🌍? Thank you, #Michael

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Zohran announces city will immediately upgrade the Brooklyn Bridge bike and pedestrian landings

Quantum computing isn't sci-fi—it could *speed up* discoveries in fields from drug creation to understanding the universe. Huge potential unlocked. ⚛️ #quantumcomputing Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-05-qa-gen-quantum.html

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The Bulwark's Tim Miller on Tucker Carlson's big apology.

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Yesterday, Council passed the Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) ordinance out of committee. I didn’t take my vote lightly - and I want you to hear why. I’ll keep pushing for more progressive revenue options that don’t put the burden on working-class Portlanders to fix a structural deficit.

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In this INOvators episode, hear how a strong data strategy and greater progress in automation and analytics can transform how care teams work – and ultimately, patient outcomes. https://ow.ly/v2ui50YcAa6

“I’m just hoping things will change for the better. We need change.” Ms. Cartwright shared with me how many folks can’t afford housing or healthcare. I’ve got my marching orders from her and her Kindlewood neighbors - stand up to the powerful to give the people a fair shot

Happy Friday the 13th! Let's dance and turn up! #AIArt #Midjourney #AIVideo #BlackSky

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Take April to consider how you can help make more opportunities for equal employment happen. If you run a business, hire someone with a record. If you work somewhere, push your company to change hiring practices. Follow to see more ways to engage and improve our justice system.

'This Mother’s Day, I’m thinking about my mom, and all the lessons she taught me. I'm proud to honor her memory with the Ann Dunham Water Terrace at the Obama Presidential Center.' ~ Barrack Obama ~ ❤️

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Many Trump supporters are outraged that the U.S. Capitol replaced the Robert E. Lee statue with statue honoring civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns. So I thought I’d rub it in.

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February 21-28 marks National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week – a time to honor the young leaders shaping the future of New York agriculture. From the classroom to the field, the Assembly Majority celebrates their passion and commitment to this vital industry.

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Change the word "love" to "lunch" in the title or lyric of a song. All you need is lunch…

I’ve spent my life fighting corruption and holding the powerful accountable. Now I'm running for Congress to make life more affordable for working families, restore trust in government, and defend our democracy.

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Reading that article, and the interviewee's psychiatric cabaret . . .

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