Macau Daily Times | Edition 2525 | 25 Mar 2016

20 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit Convictions questioned

Richard wiped at his face and smiled as a judge threw out his conviction in a 1996 New York City shooting that happened while he says he was in Florida. On Wednesday, after 20 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Richard Rosario walked out of jail a free man. Thirteen alibi witnesses confirmed he was in Florida. It’s the culmination of one- too-many legal sagas Movies: batman v superman: dawn of justice Books: Mrs. Houdini by victoria kelly in which NYC court Music: Patch the sky by convictions are being Wine: The Quintessence of Japan IV questioned. X3 Food: Sensational characteristics X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion

DRIVE IN Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer

debris of Metropolis while Su- orlds collide in perman (Henry Cavill) careens W carelessly above. ap photo Snyder has channeled the ba- ‘Batman v Superman’ cklash over the high death-toll finale into Wayne, who bitterly watches Superman from the ac Snyder’s thundering and of a movie lumbering through a dust-filled air on the ground - a grim “Batman v Superman: fallen world. It hurtles not with cheap evocation of Sept. 11 de- ZDawn of Justice” offers the kind the kinetic momentum of “Mad signed to add solemnity where of blunt, mano-a-mano faceoff Max: Fury Road” nor the com- there isn’t any. usually reserved for Predators, paratively spry skip of a Mar- Months later, the two are still Godzillas and presidential can- vel movie, but with an operatic distrustfully circling each other. didates. grandeur it sometimes earns and Snyder, working from a script by And just as has often been said often doesn’t. Chris Terrio (“Argo”) and David of this election year, “Batman v This is “Paradise Lost” for su- Goyer (“Man of Steel”), delves Superman” takes a once almost perheroes. It twists and grinds into their opposite natures: one charming tradition and plunges two of the most classic comic a godlike power from another it into the gutter. Long gone are heroes, wringing new, less al- planet who favors primary co- the telephone booths, corn fields truistic emotions out of them lors, the other a well-equipped or any other such tokens of in- until their dashing smiles turn to human prone to a darker palette. nocence. And given the prevai- angry grimaces. At a party thrown by Lex Lu- ling climate, Snyder may have After a handsome, impressio- thor (the badly miscast Jesse Ei- judged the rock’em-sock’em nistic montage of Batman’s senberg), the billionaire-inven- moment wisely. Gentlemen, iconic childhood, the film picks tor who’s secretly weaponizing keep your fists up and your ca- up where Snyder’s Superman Kryptonite, their two alter-egos pes neatly tucked. reboot “Man of Steel” left off are surprisingly passive aggres- Ben Affleck (left) and Henry Cavill in a scene from, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" “Batman v Superman,” as hea- but from a different perspecti- sive. Kent, the reporter, queries vy and humorless as a Supreme ve. Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) Wayne about “the bat vigilante man and Batman that keeps the would rather spend its leng- Such debates are predicated on Court decision, is an 18-wheeler is driving through the falling problem,” while Wayne, citing film grounded and the rivalry thy running time in the throes their inherent silliness, some- the laudatory coverage of Su- plausible. Seeing the two warp of myth than somewhere like thing the self-serious “Batman perman in the Daily Planet, voi- toward villainy may be a trick, the offices of the Daily Planet, v Superman” ignores. Snyder’s ces his distaste for “freaks who like “Seinfeld’s” Jerry and Kra- where the eminently pert Amy task is considerable in that he’s ap photo dress like clowns.” mer switching apartments, but Adams (Lois Lane) breezes in marrying the realistic crime Both are combating a new en- “Batman v Superman” is serious and out. world of Batman and the more vironment for superheroes best about contemplating the curious As for the much discussed cas- fantastical realm of Superman, articulated by none other than positions these all-powerful ting of Affleck, Keaton and Bale plus providing the requisite ca- astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse beings occupy in a world that have little to worry about. But meos (including Jason Momoa’s Tyson, who, on TV, describes has grown to resent their might. Affleck is a worthy heir to the Aquaman and Ezra Miller’s supermen as altering man’s as- It’s in some ways an ideal film part, albeit with a chin that’s Flash) to tease movies to come. sumed supremacy in the univer- for Snyder, an exceptionally a dead giveaway in the suit. If But what’s there to fight about se like Copernicus’ discoveries un-subtle filmmaker with the anything, there’s only so much anyway? The most important did. “We’re criminals, Alfred,” sensibility of a car crash. But as room for individual performan- battle was already decided: Bat- Batman, fresh from torturing the director of “300,” he knows ce here; when armored, Affle- man, long our favorite, already a foe, tells his butler (Jeremy his way around a ramming col- ck’s already beefed-up Batman has top billing. Irons, adding an icy flare to the lision. And unlike Marvel films, looks like a tank. character). “We’ve always been DC Comic adaptations have, There’s an elemental fun in po- “Batman v Superman: Dawn of criminals.” for better (Christopher Nolan’s siting the winners of superhero Justice,” a Warner Bros. release, Luthor’s plot gradually brings “Dark Knight” trilogy) and wor- square offs. Is the Flash faster is rated PG-13 by the Motion the heroes into the same orbit, se (“Man of Steel”), been works than Superman? Is Aquaman Picture Association of America along with Wonder Woman (Gal of distinct directors. or Wonder Woman the better for “intense sequences of violence Gadot). But it’s the genuine ri- Snyder’s command is less sure tipper? Is everybody just kind and action throughout, and some gor of Snyder’s engagement when it comes to, well, normal of weirded out by the Silver sensuality.” Running time: Gal Gadot (left) and Ben Affleck with the psychology of Super- life. “Batman v Superman” Surfer? 151 minutes.

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'Mrs. Houdini' offers Bob Mould deepens the readers a rollicking ride search on 'Patch the Sky'

et in the first half of the 20th century, Vic- ob Mould says "Patch the Sky" is toria Kelly's debut novel, "Mrs. Houdini," the darkest and catchiest

Sis a marvel that gallops through time and spa- ap photo ap photo Bhe's made recently ("Silver Age" and ce. Based on the true story of illusionist Harry "Beauty & Ruin" are the others in this Houdini and his wife, Bess, it vibrates with cycle) and he's right on both counts. plot-driven energy, unforgettable characters "The words make you remember, the and unpredictable twists. music makes you forget," Mould says Kelly says she was inspired to write the novel about the adversity he's gone through, when, on Halloween, the anniversary of Har- including "more death, relationships ry Houdini's death, she learned about his wi- ending, life getting shorter." dow's attempts to contact his spirit. She then Without sounding forced, the happy/ undertook massive research into their lives, sad contrast between melodies and work and relationship. What she produces in lyrics puts a roll cage around the lis- "Mrs. Houdini" is an engaging portrait of an tener and makes it possible to survive unexpectedly modern partnership — business sentiments like "It's the end of thin- and personal. gs, the end of everything" on "The "Mrs. Houdini" offers a rollicking ride from End of Things" and "A complicated a Coney Island music hall and a traveling cir- grief, I need to find relief" on "Hands cus in the 1890s to Hollywood and Atlantic Are Tied," and avoid getting crushed City, New Jersey, in the 1920s. It's a ghost through the record's 42 minutes. Bob Mould, "Patch the Sky" (Merge Records) story, a love story and a great tale of suspense. Joined again by drummer Learning that Kelly is a poet will come as no and bassist , Mould ex- surprise as readers get swept up in her gor- "Mrs. Houdini" (Atria), by Victoria Kelly pertly layers the guitar distortion into a heaviness which would sound convincing even unplugged. geous word choices and lyrical prose. Still, it's an appreciated respite when Mould eases back on "Losing Sleep," whose intensity is more She describes looking out a hotel lobby win- ving like icicles into the frozen earth." Echo & the Bunnymen than Husker Du or Sugar. A couple more like that would have been welcome. dow at a snowy landscape: "Harry looked, Without a single misstep, "Mrs. Houdini" is As it is, Mould is a pioneer of self-exploration and "Patch the Sky" is a rewarding listen if you are too, searching the emptiness as if waiting for a pure delight from the first page to the last. able to withstand the intensity of the search. a parade of spirits to march into view, dissol- Kim Curtis, AP Pablo Gorondi, AP 25.03.2016 fri

News of the World Jennifer Peltz, AP, New York Thirteen alibi witnesses, 20 years in prison - and now, freedom

hen questioned about a murder, Richard Rosario Prosecutors

W ap photo named 13 people he said could back an alibi 1,000 miles long. have But he spent 20 years in prison before the conviction was over- disavowed over turned, freeing him — at least 25 convictions for now. Rosario wiped at his face and from NYC's smiled yesterday [Macau time] as a judge threw out his con- high-crime viction in a 1996 New York City shooting that happened while 1980s and '90s Rosario says he was in Florida. Both his lawyers and prosecu- in the last five tors now agree his then-attor- years neys didn't do enough to track down Rosario's alibi witnesses and enlist them in his defense. he listed over a dozen people he "I've been in prison for 20 years said had seen him there. for a crime I didn't commit," Police didn't contact those said Rosario, who had lost mul- people, according to Rosario's tiple appeals. "My family didn't current lawyers. And his own deserve this. I didn't deserve court-appointed attorneys at this, and nor did the family of the time didn't fully explore the the victim." alibi witnesses, either. Rosario hasn't been cleared: After phoning the witnesses Bronx District Attorney Darcel proved difficult, his initial at- Clark agreed to recommend dis- torney, Joyce Hartsfield, got a missing his conviction, but not judge's OK to pay to send a pri- the charges themselves, while vate investigator to Florida but she reinvestigates the killing of then never dispatched the in- 17-year-old Jorge Collazo, also Richard Rosario (center) is joined by his lawyer Rebecca Freedman as he smiles while his handcuffs are removed in court before his vestigator, according to a 2010 conviction is overturned appeals court decision. Another lawyer, Steven Kaiser, took over called George Collazo. Prose- on NBCNews.com on the case. It "All we want is the truth, and it before Rosario's trial, mistaken- cutors could ultimately decide adds to a roster of over 25 con- is time that Richard give up the ly thought the court had nixed I've been in to retry Rosario or to drop the victions from New York City's cries of innocence and confess," funding for the investigator's charges. high-crime 1980s and '90s that Guanica Collazo said by email. Florida trip and didn't pursue it prison for 20 "A modicum of justice has oc- prosecutors have disavowed in Rosario, now 40, was arrested further. curred today," said one of his the last five years. after two witnesses identified Kaiser said that he was "abso- years for a lawyers, Glenn Garber of the Rosario's attorneys called his him from a police photo book lutely thrilled" at Rosario's re- crime I didn't Exoneration Initiatve. But "he's case an illustration of unrelia- as the man who'd shot Collazo lease but declined to comment not been fully vindicated, and ble eyewitness testimony, bun- in the head after an exchange of further. Hartsfield didn't imme- commit. My we hope he will be soon." gled defense and the difficulty words on a Bronx street on June diately respond to phone and Rosario's release came two of fighting a guilty verdict. 19, 1996. No forensic or physi- email messages. family didn't months after Clark succeeded Collazo's sister, however, said cal evidence tied Rosario to the The couple who said they'd hos- 27-year DA Robert Johnson and her family was stunned at Ro- crime. ted Rosario testified at his trial deserve this. days ahead of a planned relea- sario's release and remains con- He said he'd been staying with and said they had good reason Richard Rosario sed of a "Dateline" digital series vinced of his guilt. friends in Deltona, Florida, and to remember his presence and other details from the day of Collazo's killing: Their first child was born the next day. ap photo But the trial prosecutor urged jurors to discount them becau- se of their friendship with Ro- sario. During Rosario's appeal, a jud- ge said additional alibi witnes- ses wouldn't have added signifi- cantly to his defense. Rosario's lawyers argue otherwise, no- ting that some of the witnesses weren't close with Rosario and so might have been more dif- ficult to discredit. Several of them did ultimately participa- te in the case, testifying at an appellate hearing in 2004. For now, Rosario headed home Wednesday with his wife and their two children, both born before he was arrested. He de- clined to talk about his case as he left court. Instead, he called for freeing Richard Rosario (center) and his lawyers Glenn Garber (right) and Rebecca Freedman, of the Richard Rosario (center) is joined by his daughter Amanda (right) and wife other people who are fighting Exoneration Initiative, listen as a judge overturns Rosario's conviction Minerva as he leaves Bronx state Supreme Court their own convictions. X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Quintessence of Japan IV

(Continued from “The Quintessence of cial house brewed sake) / tokubetsu Japan III” on 4 March 2016) junmai-shu (special pure rice sake), ginjo-shu (special brew sake) / junmai Kamoizumi Nama Kamoizumi Shusen lthough independently conceived, ginjo-shu (pure rice special brew sake) Japanese sake classification and Ger- as well as daiginjo-shu (very special Junmai Ginjo Junmai Ginjo Aman wine classification bear an uncanny brew sake) / junmai daiginjo-shu (pure resemblance to each other. Whereas the rice very special brew sake). For conci- Made with rice at 58% polishing ratio. Made with rice at 58% polishing latter anchors to must weight and mini- seness, the stem “-shu” is often omitted. Transparent clear with beige hues, ratio. Light citrine with pale marigold mum alcohol level, the former hinges on The higher the level, the lower the rice the floral nose offers honeydew, rock reflex, the potent nose furnishes chive, rice polishing ratio and whether or not polishing ratio, and generally the higher sugar and ginger blossom. Medium- daffodil and cured meat. Medium-full brewer’s alcohol is added, in a way that is the price. bodied at 15% with a delicate texture, bodied at 16% with a sturdy texture, loosely similar to chaptalisation. Somewhat counterintuitively, sake com- the refreshing palate delivers loquat, the bucolic palate supplies hami The practice of adding brewer’s alcohol petitions in Japan tend to judge daiginjo chive and mochi, leading to a sweetish melon, rice bran and seawater, leading probably began in the 17th century, rather than junmai daiginjo, since the finish. Best served chilled. to a saline finish. Can be served when tojis (brewmasters) discovered production and application of brewer’s chilled, at room temperature or warm. that adding small amounts of alcohol alcohol reflect an additional aspect of the helps extracting flavours and enhancing brewmaster’s skills. As far as breweries mouthfeel. Due to food shortages during are concerned, futsu-level sakes are the WWII, the practice became necessary workhorse and economic mainstay, whe- rather than optional. To this day, a clear reas tokutei meisho-level sakes are akin majority of sakes is still produced with to demonstrations of quality and skills, or added brewer’s alcohol. Those that do not indeed works of art. contain added brewer’s alcohol belong to Established in 1912 in Higashihiroshima, the junmai (pure rice) category. Hiroshima, Kamoizumi is a standard-­ In ascending order, the basic level is cal- bearer of junmai sakes. Most of its fine Kamoizumi Zoka Junmai Kamoizumi Kojyu led futsu-shu (ordinary sake), equivalent produce, often lightly-coloured, is brewed Daiginjo to German Qualitätswein. Corresponding without using carbon filtration to preserve Made with rice at 68% polishing to German Prädikatswein is tokutei natural flavours, hence its distinctive meisho-shu (specifically designated sake), style. ratio. Transparent clear with Made with rice at 35% polishing and that is where complexity increases yellowish hues, the candid ratio. Translucent clear with beige exponentially. In the German wine classi- To be continued… nose presents longan, leeks and hues, the airy nose effuses honeydew, fication system, there are 5 designations: paperwhite. Medium-full bodied at springwater, wet stone and frangipane, Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenausle- To discover the charm of Japanese sake, 15% with an oily texture, the piquant Medium-bodied at 17% with a se and Trockenbeerenauslese. contact Mr John Ng of Agência Superar; palate provides pitaya, daikon and weightless texture, the graceful palate In the Japanese classification system, E: [email protected]; T: 2871 9978; rich cracker, leading to a spicy emanates mirabelle, sweet ginger, there are 4 designations: honjozo-shu F: 2871 7936; A: Rua dos Pescadores 76- finish. Can be served chilled, at rice sponge and jasmine, leading ot a (house brewed sake) / junmai-shu (pure 84, Edifício Industrial Nam Fung Bloco room temperature or warm. pristine finish. Best served chilled. rice sake), tokubetsu honjozo-shu (spe- II, Andar 4G.

Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his formative years in Britain, France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, classical music, and politics in several languages

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WHAT’S ON ...

by local photographer Chan Hin Io, revealing the beauty and vitality of Macau’s cultural heritage and showing the charm of this small city through various angles. The photography works in this exhibition offer new perspectives of the city’s World Heritage sites, including photographs taken from high altitude and long distance, taken through different angles and shooting times, which allow the public to get to know the Historic Centre of Macau through the eyes of Chan Hio Io and the vicissitudes it went through.

TODAY (MAR 25) Macau Foundation presents Performance for the Citizens - “Reflections”

Let the beauty and sorrow of destiny be poured out through physical language, re-enacting the MONDAY (MAR 28) emotions and memory intertwined between two Heart Carving - Xue Yihan’s Scenes of cities. Macau Printmaking Exhibition Waves surged by revolving and stepping, while echo vibrated by clapping beats, calling memory of This exhibition includes 30 priceless Macau-related the ocean, savoring the emotions buried long time prints by Xue Yihan which unveil images of bygone ago. Let dance purify our spirit, recognizing our true days. Xue Yihan (1937-2008), leader of the South selves through reflections from others, inter-relating China Sea fine arts school, began his printmaking or not, re-enacting the stories tangled between activity in 1957, producing from that time several these two cities by the sea. Time: 10am-8pm works portraying sailors enlisted in the Navy and Until: April 16, 2016 participating often in military exhibitions throughout Time: 8pm Venue: Old Court Building, the country in all provinces. In the 1990s, he came Date: March 25-26, 2016 Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau to Macau several times, where he created works Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Admission: Free that, through a skilled technique of colour print in Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau & Macau & boards that allowed him to insert delicate colours Admission: MOP120 Cultural Heritage Reinventing Studies Association into his designs, reveals a unique vision and style. Organizer: Stella & Artists Enquiries: (853) 8504 0802 Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 http://www.icm.gov.mo/cn/Default.aspx Time: 12pm-8pm (Tuesdays to Sundays); 3pm-8pm http://www.ccm.gov.mo (Mondays, open on public holidays) Ticketing: (853) 2855 5555 Until: April 22, 2016 http://www.macauticket.com Venue: Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau Gallery A2 Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550 / 2852 3205 Organizer: Albergue SCM

SUNDAY (MAR 27) Easter Concert 2nd Macau Printmaking Triennial

This year, Macau Orchestra’s annual Easter Concert As one of the four great inventions of ancient China, has invited distinguished conductor Peter Tiboris, it is well-known that printing has had a historical who has performed frequently in the Carnegie significance. The art of printmaking which can trace Hall, to present the audience with Lüdwig van its history to over a thousand years ago is therefore Beethoven’s Mass in C Major. of great importance and has become a prevailing The programme includes Schubert: Stabat Mater, D. artistic medium nowadays. To promote printmaking TUESDAY (MAR 29) 175, Schubert: Tantum ergo, D. 962 and Beethoven: art, in succession to the first eminent Macau Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (U.K.) Mass in C Major Op. 86. Printmaking Triennial, the Cultural Affairs Bureau Tickets will be distributed one hour before the of Macau S.A.R. will present its second edition in The programme will open with two iconic pieces performance at the concert venue. Distribution is Autumn 2015. The Triennial seeks to provide an by Mozart, the superb Haffner Symphony and the limited to a maximum of 2 tickets per person. overview of the latest aspects and innovations of majestic Piano Concerto No. 25 delivered by the contemporary printmaking throughout the world. skilful hands of Angela Hewitt a master pianist who Time: 8pm As a platform for printmaking experts from various will be revisiting Macau after her recital at CCM Venue: St. Dominic’s Church countries, it also offers great opportunities to back in 2008. The concert will close to the sound of Admission with free ticket encourage exchange and advancements in the Bizet’s vibrant Symphony in C Major, a composition Organizer: Macau Orchestra genre of printmaking. demanding the virtuosic performance that made the Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 Academy’s name. http://www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Time: 10am-7pm (No admission after 6:30 pm, closed on Mondays) Time: 8pm Until: April 10, 2016 Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, TOMORROW (MAR 26) Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Where the World Heritage Shines – Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: MOP180, MOP280, MOP380, MOP480 Photography Exhibition of the Historic Admission: MOP5 Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre Centre of Macau (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 Enquiries: (853) 2836 7588 http://www.ccm.gov.mo The exhibition features 100 photographs of the Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Ticketing: (853) 2855 5555 world heritage listed Historic Centre of Macau taken http://www.triennialmacau.com http://www.macauticket.com 25.03.2016 fri

WEDNESDAY (MAR 30) One Century of Austrian Art 1860-1960

The exhibition compiles the masterpieces of the iconic Austrian artists of the 19th and 20th Centuries, including prominent figures like Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. Through these works, not only can we discern Austrian artists’ aesthetic philosophy and cultural background but also glimpse the development of modern European art as well as the social, environmental and historical advancement over the century. Assorted exhibits will be displayed, including drawings, sketches, oils, crayon paintings and watercolours, etc., with themes varying from portraits to landscapes to still life.

Time: 10am-7pm (Closed on Monday, no admission after 6:30 pm) Until: April 3, 2016 Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: Adult MOP5 (Free admission on Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Organizer: Macau Museum of Art http://www.mam.gov.mo

THURSDAY (MAR 31) The Charms of Flowers – Exhibition of Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement

As an art form for more than 3,000 years, traditional Chinese flower arrangement is regarded as the origin of Oriental floral arrangement with profound influence. To promote this cultural essence of China, Jao Tsung-I Academy and the Macau Academy of Flower Arrangement Designer jointly present The Charms of Flowers – Exhibition of Traditional Chinese Flower Arrangement. Featuring assorted seasonal blossoming flowers exquisitely arranged in six types of traditional Chinese containers, this exhibition gracefully presents the unique charm of the art of flower arrangement, and provides the visitors with a better understanding of this valuable Intangible Cultural Heritage in China, in a direct yet aesthetic way.

Time: 10am-6pm (no admission after 5:30 pm, closed on Mondays, open on public holidays) Until: July 31, 2016 Venue: Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, No. 95 C-D, Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2852 2523 Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau & The Macau Academy of Flower Arrangement Designer http://www.ajti.gov.mo 25.03.2016 fri

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