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48 June 30 • 2016 arts & life SUMMER IN THE CITY Downtown Detroit's Quicken Loans Summer in the Parks 2016 kicked off this month (and runs through Sept. 1), offer- ing a revolving roster of more than 500 events, weekdays and weekends. Some upcoming highlights include the sand-filled Beach Party with live island sounds, Downtown Street Eats from favorite food trucks and local startups, great bands every Fourth Friday (including American Authors on July 22 and George Clinton on Aug. 26), Kidz Show children's theater and puppet shows, the Sports Zone with four outdoor basketball half-courts painted by local artist Jesse Kassel and a sand volleyball court, Faygo Movie Night in the D, Dog Park activi- ties, a farmer's market every Friday, Gelato Shoppe, jazz, blues and more. Downtowndetroitparks.com. LET FREEDOM RING Spend a blissful midsummer evening at Greenfield Village: The DSO will be Editor's Picks Nate Bloom Special to the Jewish News BIG SCREEN, SMALL SCREEN Opening July 1: There's really good buzz around the new Steven Spielberg film, BFG. The basic plot: A girl named Sophie encounters the (monstrous looking) Big Friendly Giant. He turns out to be a kind- hearted soul who is not liked by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. The screenplay, from a Roald Dahl novel, is by Melissa Mathison, who died of cancer, age 65, last year. The film is dedicated to her. Mathison and her ex-husband, Harrison Ford, 73, had two children together. She co-wrote (with Spielberg, now 69) his children's fantasy masterpiece E.T. If the usually reliable Variety review is correct, the film Swiss Army Man, a surre- alistic comedy-drama co-starring Daniel Radcliffe, 26, has some brilliant parts, but doesn't work in large stretches. Hank (Paul Dano) plays a guy stranded on a desert island. A corpse (Radcliffe) named Manny washes ashore and they form an unusual friendship. Even though he's dead, Manny has the ability to talk and possesses many supernatural powers. The ninth episode of HBO's Game of Thrones aired on June 19, and fans and critics raved about it — especially the way in which its almost nonstop action was directed. The battle scenes were better than in most feature films — and most battle scenes don't have to seam- lessly work in computer-generated flying dragons and a giant warrior. I predict that Game of Thrones will lead to major film work for the episode's director, Miguel Rosenberg-Sapochnik, 35ish. He was born and raised in England, the son of Argentine Jews. His wife of eight years is actress Alexis Ruben, 35. She was born in Moscow, but raised in the States. SAD NEWS Actor Anton Yelchin died on June 19, Celebrity Jews Lynne Konstantin Arts & Life Editor Radcliffe Summer in the Parks The DSO at Greenfield Village $ 48 FREE HYDROLUXE MASSAGE WITH PURCHASE Consists of a 50-minute service and time for consultation. Normal rate $89. First time customers only. See spa for details. Expires 6/30/16. 1 Hour Massage or Facial $ 58 FREE HYDROLUXE MASSAGE WITH PURCHASE Consists of 50-minute sports massage and time for consultation and dressing. Normal rate $111. First time customers only. See spa for details. Expires 6/30/16. 1 Hour Sports Massage Don't Forget… Father's Day is June 19th! NOVI (248) 349-5893 43296 11 Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 WEST BLOOMFIELD (248) 785-3645 6563 Orchard Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Gift Cards Available! 2036140 /RCHARD ,AKE 2D .% CORNER OF -ILE s Food & Spirits Brass Pointe The /PEN $AYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH DINNER 10% OFF TOTAL BILL Excludes tax, tip and beverages. With this ad. Banquet Services not included. Dine in or Carry out. Expires 8/5/16 2062380 $BUFSJOHGPSBMM0DDBTJPOTt$BSSZ0VUt0VS4QFDJBMJUZ-PX$BSC3JCT$IJDLFO-BNC3JCT Try Our New Boneyard Beef Ribs! Orchard Lake Rd. South of 14 MiletFarmington Hills 851-7000 10 % OFF TOTAL BILL &YDMVEJOHUBYUJQBOECFWFSBHFTt8JUIUIJTBEt$BSSZPVUPS%JOFJOt&YQJSFT+/ /PUWBMJEPO)PMJEBZT 2109340 "A family tradition since 1964" www.AntoniosRestaurants.com 37656 W. 12 Mile Road at Halstead Farmington Hills Wine Down Wednesdays Every Wednesday HALF OFF Bottled Wines WITH PURCHASE OF 2 FULL DINNERS Not Valid With Any Other Offers Or Coupons. Limited Time Only.