Today we visit with Cinque Lee, an American actor and filmmaker. He is the younger brother of filmmaker Spike Lee. He has worked in a number of different positions in his older brother's films, as a camera operator, video archivist, and most notably as a co-screenwriter in Crooklyn (1994). He also had small roles in School Daze (1988) and Oldboy (2013). As an actor, he appeared in the Jim Jarmusch-directed films Mystery Train (1989) and Coffee and Cigarettes (2003), and a number of other independent films.
Lee is also a filmmaker himself, directing, producing and writing the following films: Window on Your Present (1988),Nowhere Fast (1997), Sink Like a Stone (2000), UR4 Given (2004), and Burn Out the Day (2010, co-directed with Sean Bohary
His new film LAST RIDE is out right now! In the winter of 1982, three American boys find themselves stranded in a cable car with a dead body, suspended midair in the mountains of Norway during a rare celestial event.
Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjrkWz1Gvk4
WATCH THIS ON PRIME VIDEO: https://amzn.to/4qZCoet
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Chocolate Souffle Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
You’ve probably heard that being exposed to nature is good for you. Well, apparently, tree-lined streets may do more for your health than a stretch of open lawn. New research suggests that while both look “green” from above, trees and grass are not equal when it comes to cardiovascular health. Using artificial intelligence to analyze 350 million street-view images, researchers compared what people actually see at ground level – leafy canopies versus grass-heavy blocks. Neighborhoods with more trees were linked to lower rates of heart attack and stroke, while grass-dominated areas showed slightly higher rates. The findings come from a long-term study of nearly 90,000 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study, and the findings could have an impact on future urban planning.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Jason Alexander has opened up about the other actors that were considered for the role of ‘George Costanza’ on “Seinfeld”. During a recent episode of his podcast “Really? no, Really?”, Alexander and co-host Peter Tilden spoke about his audition for the role and the other actors in contention, saying: “So, I know about Chris Rock. I know about Danny DeVito. I know about Paul Schaefer. And I know about, um, Rosie O’Donnell.” Alexander also noted that he and actor Larry Miller auditioned at the same time and he initially thought Miller would get the part, because he was friends with the show’s star, Jerry Seinfeld.
“KPop Demon Hunters” sang and fought its way to total domination at the Annie Awards on Saturday, picking up 10 awards in the 12 film categories. Pixar’s “Elio,” which tied Demon Hunters” with 10 nominations, went home empty-handed, while the “KPop” hit ‘Golden’ was played incessantly at the ceremony at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The Annie Awards are considered the “Oscars of animation,” honoring individual artists and industry achievements in over 30 categories.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Some trees can communicate with each other. Through underground fungal networks, trees share nutrients and send warning signals about pests. Scientists often call this system the “wood wide web.”
JOKE
OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
OF THE DAY
A study found that guppies seek ugly friends to make themselves look more attractive.
Ah…Friday, sweet Friday. The thing is, sometimes, by the end of the work day on Friday, you’re so wiped out from the stresses of the week, that you really don’t feel like doing ANYTHING. If that’s you, the people of Sweden are singing from the same songbook. There, they have a cozy tradition: “fredagsmys”, which translates to “cozy Friday.” It encourages people to stay in at week’s end, change into comfortable clothes, dim the lights, and unwind with simple food, snacks, TV, or board games. Popular in Sweden – especially during long winters – it’s designed to create a clear mental shift from work mode to weekend mode. Mental health experts say repeating a calming ritual each week can reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and signal safety to the nervous system. Lower lighting and familiar routines may even help the body relax more quickly. The key for you and I isn’t to copy Swedish customs exactly, but to create a predictable Friday night habit…that feels cozy to you.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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"I wish I knew how to quit you." — Brokeback Mountain, Jack Twist, 2005
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ King Charles (when he was Prince) had a car that was fueled by wine.
✓ Blue whale tongues can weigh as much as an elephant.
✓ A pill bug can drink through its rear end.
✓ The top-grossing entertainment franchise EVER is Pokémon, with total earnings above $147 billion. That puts it above Star Wars, Marvel, Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse, among others.
✓ Netflix acquired the rights to the hit show “Stranger Things” only after 15 other outlets turned it down
WEIRD NEWS
Move over MMA: a new controversial contact sport features players slamming into each other full force. In Australia’s Run Nation Championship, 2 muscular athletes sprint head-on, aiming to knock each other down, with nothing but a mouthguard for protection. Born from the viral “run it straight” trend, the brutal sport has exploded online and is now seeking mainstream attention, like MMA, UFC or Power Slap. RNC has weight classes and draws competitors from rugby, football, and combat sports. Co-founder Tremaine Fernandez emphasizes safety with strict rules, player vetting, and medical staff, but concedes serious injuries, including concussions, remain an unavoidable risk. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/zkwt82k2
QUESTION OF THE DAY
20% of married couples had their first fight over how to do THIS. What is it?
Answer: Laundry
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
HIGHEST-PAID ATHLETES IN THE WORLD IN 2025:
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the sports ‘rich list’ again. According to figures compiled by Sportico, the soccer superstar earned an eye-watering $260 million over the past year. The 40-year-old collected $200 million in salary and winnings from Al-Nassr, plus $60 million in endorsements. Here’s the rest of the top 10…
2. Canelo Álvarez (boxing) – $137M
3. Lionel Messi (soccer) – $130M
4. Juan Soto (baseball) – $129.2M
5. LeBron James (basketball) – $128.7M
6. Karim Benzema (soccer) – $115M
7. Steph Curry (basketball) – $105.4M
8. Shohei Ohtani (baseball) – $102.5M
9. Kevin Durant (basketball) – $100.8M
10. Jon Rahm (golf) – $100.7M
Messi earned $60M on the pitch with Inter Miami CF and another $70M off it. Juan Soto’s $122.2M salary with the New York Mets powered his rise to 4th. Shohei Ohtani’s massive endorsement haul of $100M continues to dwarf his $2.5M salary with the LA Dodgers.
Interestingly – and disappointingly – no female athletes made the top 100. US tennis sensation Coco Gauff was the highest-earning female athlete for the 3rd straight year, at about $32M. Patrick Mahomes was the top-earning NFL player. The KC Chiefs QB came 17th with earnings of $80.3M.
GOOD NEWS
Teacher
Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
