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Deep in the Amazon rainforest, there is talk Movies: Downton Abbey Generation Friends by Saul Austerlitz Books: Music: Real Life by Emeli Sandé Smoked salmon F&B: of a looming conflict over land X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion

DRIVE IN Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer

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he “Downton Abbey “ mo- to spend a night at Downton vie isn’t exactly a movie. Abbey as part of a royal tour. TIt’s more like another season of It’s 1927 and the aristocratic the popular “Masterpiece Clas- class is continuing to question sic” show that’s been conden- their place in a modernizing sed to 90 minutes instead of 8 Britain, but there are just enou- hours. gh of the old traditions left that Written by series creator Julian the news of this royal visit sends Fellowes, almost every charac- the estate into a tizzy. When the ter who made it out of the six royal entourage descends, the season run alive is back for downstairs staff is horrified to their big screen debut with their learn that they’ll be sitting on own little arc and some lavish the sidelines for the visit. The costume changes. But Michael royals travel with cooks, foot- Engler’s direction doesn’t bring men, butlers, valets and dressers any cinematic grandeur to this and this group is especially dis- continuing story of a family and missive of the provincial Down- their servants. And Fellowes’ ton employees. script has the impossible task Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) of giving every character their even decides to enlist the help own mini plot, as if focusing of their retired Butler Mr. Car- in on one or a few would have son (Jim Carson), when she had fans of the other members feels like his successor Thomas of the very large ensemble up Barrow (Robert James-Collier) in arms. Together it makes isn’t equipped to handle this Dame Maggie Smith as The Dowager Countess of Grantham and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot in “Downton Abbey” “Downton Abbey” the movie a high profile occasion. It’s one fairly shallow experience: All of many constructions that will g-widowered Branson (Allen ce her husband Henry (Matthew series, the Dowager is always a Besides, if the camera move- set dressing and nostalgia and leave you wondering whether Leech) gets a possible love Goode) is absent for most of the standout and at 84, Maggie Smi- ments and swelling music cues some delicious Dowager Coun- fan service has gotten in the interest and anarchy subplot; film. The only ones who don’t th is as fierce and fiery as ever are any indication, there is only tess one-liners. way of believable storytelling. Anna (Joanne Froggatt) solves have all that much going on in bringing her to life. And it is real star anyway: Downton For “Downton” devotees, the Yes, it brings Carson back to a mystery; The Dowager deba- are the Granthams themselves, always lovely spending time in Abbey itself. crumbs might be enough. For Downton and allows Thomas to tes inheritance with her cousin Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) such lush surroundings. But the anyone else just dropping in, go off on his own adventure in Lady Maud Bagshaw (Imelda and Robert (Hugh Bonneville). movie could have benefited on a “Downton Abbey,” a Focus however, “Downton Abbey” town, but it’s hard to deny that Staunton); Poor Edith (Laura That’s not to say that there aren’t little focus and not so much fan Features release, is rated PG by doesn’t exactly stand on its this is one overstuffed movie. Carmichael) gets some good and good moments. There are, in service, especially considering the Motion Picture Association own. Consider just some of the bad news (can’t let her be too fact, many, especially for those how good all of the ensemble of America for “thematic ele- The tidy reason for this big subplots floating around: Daisy happy!); And Lady Mary, well, who miss the voyeurism of the actors are in these roles. Perhaps ments, some suggestive material, reunion is that King George V (Sophie McShera) gets to ques- she gets a hand in most things, fancy dress evenings with the fa- that’s why Fellowes couldn’t and language.” Running time: and Queen Mary have decided tion her engagement; The lon- except her own relationship sin- mily and their helpers. As in the choose just one. 90 minutes.

BOOK IT tTUNES Author takes deep dive into Emeli Sandé returns with creation of TV show ‘Friends’ anthems for the every day

n 1994, NBC was trying to find a meli Sandé’s music has Ishow that could pull in ratings si- Ealways leaned into the epic. AP PHOTO AP milar to the network’s mega-hit “Sein- PHOTO AP Her clear, full voice powers feld.” Two writers pitched a show they sweeping anthems, most of saw as “Cheers” in a coffee shop. The which seem perfectly suited for show would go through several title bringing energy to momentous changes, and the one that came closest occasions (remember her at the to actually being used was “Friends 2012 Olympic Games?), but just Like Us.” Someone finally suggested as good for motivating everyday just using “Friends,” and it proved to people trying to make it through be the right title for the show. their every day. Author Saul Austerlitz highlights as- “Real Life,” her third full-len- pects of the show’s creation from the gth album, finds the acclaimed staffing of the writers room to trying British singer-songwriter-pia- to figure out who was the best fit to nist keeping her good thing — play the six main characters in “Ge- playing motivator — going. And neration Friends: An Inside Look at that’s good for fans. the Show That Defined a Television That much seems clear from first Era.” Two of the actors they wanted to single “Sparrow,” a goosebump- hire were committed to other shows, Emeli Sandé, “Real Life” (Capitol Records) -inducing battle cry for the over- and David Schwimmer, the actor they looked and undervalued. “We’ve saw playing Ross from the beginning, got magic in our bones, just like the stars we’re going to shine bright and golden,” Sandé wasn’t interested. The only known ac- sings, her voice full of resolve. tress hired was Courteney Cox, who She is great on the dreamy guitar and drum-led “Love to Help”; endearing on album gem auditioned for Rachel, but wanted to “Free as a Bird,” with its strings and soulful choir; and completely in her groove on “Ex- play Monica. traordinary Being.” On that song she sings, “You are what God imagined. You are a true Austerlitz has written a love letter for perfection. Baby you’re made of stars. Don’t let nobody tell you different.” fans of the show to remember key It would be difficult not to believe her. moments from the 10-season run of But when Sandé mixes her grandeur with the ordinary, the results sometimes feel mismat- “Friends” while also revealing the ched. That’s the case with the title track “Real Life,” which finds Sandé grappling with the good and bad of how difficult it is to day-to-day challenges of maintaining a long-term relationship. The lyrics are relatable, but create a show, put it on the air and find “Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show the addition of a church organ and gospel choir feels like overkill. lightning in a bottle. That Defined a Television Era,” (Dutton), by Saul Still, Sandé rarely goes wrong, and overall “Real Life” is another solid album. Jeff Ayers, AP Austerlitz Melanie J. Sims, AP 20.09.2019 fri

NEWS OF THE WORLD Luis Andres Henao, AP AP PHOTO AP

Members of Tembe tribe set a motorcycle on fire in their fight against illegal loggers Amazon tribe in Brazil patrols territory, braces for fight he men in the Tembe in- to summon companions. document the fires and defores- tions of land to indigenous peo- nal networks that use violence digenous group someti- The Tembe are proud of their tation on the remote indigenous ple were excessive. About 14% and intimidation against those mes daub themselves in triumph, but worry about re- reserve, which can only be rea- of Brazil is indigenous terri- who try to stop them.” It bla- Ttraditional war paint and patrol taliation. Police are monito- ched by river or on rough roads. tory, a huge area for a relatively med Brazil’s government for the forest. They carry bows and ring makeshift sawmills around On a recent day, a boa constric- small population, according to failing to protect the rainforest arrows, but feel increasingly their land after the Tekohaw tor slithered in the sun on a red the president. and people trying to protect it. vulnerable as they brace for village chieftain filed reports of dirt road leading to Tekohaw, Brazil’s foreign minister, Ernes- Those networks can “coordi- run-ins with illegal loggers. death threats. where about 600 members of to Araujo, said in Washington large-scale extraction, Tension over territory reached “Every day that passes, the the tribe live on the banks of last week that the opening of the processing, and sale of timber, a new height after a surge in invasion comes closer to our the Gurupí River. Their life Amazon to development is “the while deploying armed men annual fires, usually set to clear village,” said the chieftain, Ser- mixes tradition and moderni- only way to protect the forest.” to intimidate and, in some ca- land, devastated large areas of gio Muxi Tembé. He wore a co- ty. Villagers fish for piranhas, One expert on Brazil said the ses, kill those who seek to de- the Brazil’s Amazon region in lorful headdress of macaw and hunt for birds, and pick fruits plight of the Tembe people is fend the forest,” Human Rights past weeks. Some indigenous other feathers and a traditional and take materials for traditio- the direct outcome of govern- Watch said. It based its report people who live in the Amazon bone bracelet on his wrist, next nal medicine from jungle trees, ment policy. on interviews with indigenous say deforestation is encroa- to a Casio digital watch. while some watch television or “This leads to a situation where people and others in the Brazi- ching on their lands and way of “We don’t want to be killed by log on to the internet on phones the lawlessness of the Amazon lian states of Para, Maranhao life. bullets,” he said. “We want the inside thatched-roof huts. region ... becomes such that the and Rondonia. The problem is old — and esca- federal government to assume Like elsewhere in Brazil, stric- livelihood of the indigenous In Brazil’s Congress, lawmaker lating. On Aug. 27, Tembe peo- its responsibility and guarantee ter enforcement of environmen- people is under a real threat. Edmilson Rodrigo from Para ple who had repeatedly warned the right that we have to live in tal laws between 2004 and 2014 And they don’t have a lot of ca- state made a call to defend the loggers to stay out of their re- our lands, to live in peace.” sharply curbed deforestation pacity to defend themselves,” Amazon’s indigenous people, serve took action. Their 1,080-square-mile Alto in the Amazon. The rate began said Monica de Bolle, a Brazil including the Tembe. On a forest trek, men from the Rio Guama homeland is offi- climbing after that, and ramped expert at the Peterson Institute “Land grabbers, miners, log- Tekohaw village spotted log- cially protected. But in reality, up further as the fires escalated for International Economics. gers have taken their lands and gers using chain saws, trucks it’s under siege by loggers who in early August, according to “These are the people who live they’ve reacted by trying to and tractors to cut down and try to extract prized hardwood Brazilian state monitors. off the land, who do substance protect it,” he said. haul trees. The indigenous war- in a Brazilian state that is one Amid an international outcry, farming. They are very much Women of the Tembe tribe said riors recorded video. Then they of the Amazon’s largest produ- Brazilian President Jair Bolso- aware of the environment arou- their men will suffer casualties intervened, letting the loggers cers and exporters of timber. naro sent the military to help nd it and how to maintain it be- if they get into a fight with lo- flee before burning their ma- battle some fires and banned cause that’s how they sustain ggers likely to have firearms. chinery. ike other Amazon states, most legal fires for land-clea- their livelihood,” said de Bolle, They hope an international do- “We destroyed their machi- LPara has also been hit by ring in the Amazon for 60 days. who recently testified before nor can provide the men with nery because they have been thousands of fires that have However, he had previously U.S. Congress about the Ama- bulletproof vests. destroying our lives for a long intensified international con- promised to loosen protections zon. “Our husbands go to look out time. Our life is the forest,” said cern about the world’s largest for indigenous lands as a way after our lands, and this is our Ronilson Tembé. On a recent rainforest, considered a vital to develop Brazil’s economy, uman Rights Watch said in only weapon,” said Anailde jungle patrol, he was camoufla- bulwark against climate change. a pledge that critics say has Ha report released this week Tembe, the chieftain’s wife. She ged from head to foot with lea- An Associated Press team trave- stoked clashes. that deforestation in the Ama- lifted a bow and a sheaf of fea- ves and carried a large red horn led for days in the Amazon to Bolsonaro believes past alloca- zon “is driven largely by crimi- thered arrows. X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

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SMOKED SALMON THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY FOR FAMILY BIZ IN LONDON

ance Forman’s could source his fish family has been closer to home. AP PHOTO AP L producing tradition- “It was only when he al smoked salmon in went to the fish mar- London for four gen- ket at Billingsgate and erations, and he says saw these beautiful the smoking process wild salmon coming hasn’t changed much down from Scotland since those early and thought, ‘Why days. don’t we just use the H. Forman and Son local fish? It’ll be a lot has long supplied easier,” says Forman. some of London’s fin- And the business was est restaurants, hotels born. “I would say and stores, including that smoked salmon, The Ivy, Fortnum & or what we today Mason, The Savoy, refer to as London Harrods and Selfridg- cure smoked salmon, es. became Britain’s first Lance’s great grand- ever home-grown father Aaron “Harry” gourmet food,” For- Forman started in the man says. salmon business back The process then and in 1905 with his son now: Louis. A Jewish immi- “You take the salmon, grant from Ukraine, you fillet it, then you he settled in the East sprinkle the salmon End of London and fillet with salt,” says began smoking salm- Forman. “You leave it on to preserve the for 24 hours and the fish for friends and salt draws out all the family, just as he had moisture, and that’s back home. In the how you start to pre- beginning, he shipped serve it. You then air the salmon over from dry it. So, you have Baltic Sea ports in these fans just blow- barrels of salt. ing warm air over Then he realized he the fish to draw out 1960 photo provided by H. Forman & Son, Marcel Forman (right) Lance Forman’s father, poses for a photo in the salmon curing yard in London

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SMOKED SALMON THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY FOR FAMILY BIZ IN LONDON

more moisture, and So what should con- as it dries it becomes sumers be looking out AP PHOTO AP quite tacky and sticky. for in quality smoked That’s when you salmon? release the smoke, Read the label, For- and the smoke sticks man advises. to the outside of the “There should never fillet and it creates a be sugar in smoked seal on the outside.” salmon,” he says. “You All of this is done by know, there are two hand, Forman says, ingredients, salmon from splitting the and salt. That’s it.” fish, to salting and Some modern smoked hanging it on racks, to salmon is over- the painstaking task smoked, so producers of de-boning. add sugar to take “I worked out that away the bitterness, since we’ve been in he says. Sugar also business, we’ve prob- counterbalances the ably taken out about a excess salt used to billion bones literally extend the fish’s shelf by tweezer,” he says. life. “We hand-slice it. We What’s the future hand-pack it. And that for H. Forman and means that you have Son? Lance has three an expert at every children, but so far single step of the way, none is interested in quality controlling becoming the fifth the product.” generation to run the Over the last 20 to 30 family business. years, he says, much “We thought, if we of the food indus- don’t put pressure on try has emphasized them, they might reb- cost-cutting and mass el and want to do it,” production, instead he says. “But they’ve of quality, meaning actually taken us se- many old businesses riously, which I’m not like his have died out. sure is a great idea.” 1934 photo provided by H. Forman & Son, Louis Forman () Lance Forman’s grandfather, poses with the large wild salmon caught at that time, at Billingsgate Market in London

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TODAY (SEPT 20) Dust to Dust MONDAY (SEPT 23) The Golden Age of Arabic Science: Hong Kong’s iconic master Fredric Mao directs East Asia Super League - The Terrific 12 Exhibition from 1001 Inventions Dust to Dust, a love and hatred journey across time penned by prolific playwright Nick Yu. Created as a The 2019 tournament features 12 premier East Via more than 60 interactive exhibits, short films, tribute to the legendary dramatist and Nobel Prize Asian club sides from East Asia’s top professional and workshops, “The Golden Age of Arabic Science: winner Harold Pinter, the play depicts an intense leagues including Liaoning Flying Leopards, Exhibition from 1001 Inventions” explains part of whirlpool of emotions blue printed after Ashes to Shenzhen Aviators and Zhejiang Guangsha Lions the history of scientific development spanning a Ashes, one of Pinter’s iconic plays. Adopting the from the Chinese Association (CBA); period from the 7th century and for a few centuries British dramaturge’s baffling tone, Yu’s work stands Chiba Jets, Niigata Albirex Basketball, Ryukyu after. The goal of the exhibition is to help the public as a metaphor for the lustful and passionate urges Golden Kings, and Utsunomiya Brex from Japan’s understand how people of different faiths and that incessantly take over our lives. Performed by B.LEAGUE; Blackwater Elite, The San Miguel cultures worked together in Muslim civilisation six local actors, the play depicts the Chinese beliefs Beermen and TNT KaTropa from the Philippine and developed the scientific heritage of their of reincarnation introducing characters across Basketball Association (PBA); and Jeonju KCC Egis predecessors, and then made breakthroughs in diverse moments in time. An entangled tale of and SK Knights from the Korean Basketball the fields of science, mathematics, medicine and two couples, whose paths meet repeatedly in four League (KBL). astronomy. distinct situations. Time: 5pm (September 21-22) Time: 10am-6pm (closed on Thursdays) Time: 8pm (September 20-21) Admission: MOP200, MOP400 (September 21-22) Until: October 27, 2019 3pm (September 22) Organizers: Sports Bureau of Macau SAR Venue: Gallery 2, Exhibition Center, Macau Science Venue: Macau Cultural Centre Government & Asia League Center Admission: MOP180 Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 Admission: MOP25 (several discounts available) Organizers: Macao Cultural Centre eastasiasuperleague.com Enquiries: (853) 2888 0822 Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 Organizer: Macao Science Center www.ccm.gov.mo www.msc.org.mo

TOMORROW (SEPT 21) 30th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest SUNDAY (SEPT 22) A Cherished Memory from 1999 – Archives TUESDAY (SEPT 24) The annual Macau International Fireworks Display Exhibition in Celebration of the 20th Wynn - Garden of Earthly Delights Contest - universally acclaimed as one of the Anniversary of the Return of Macau to the best of its kind - takes place on the Macau Tower Motherland “Wynn - Garden of Earthly Delights” features an Shorefront from mid-September to 1st October extraordinary selection of modern and contemporary every year. Over the years, more than 100 This exhibition is part of the “2nd Encounter in art pieces from the world’s most renowned artists. international teams from China, the Philippines, Macau – Arts and Cultural Festival between China Through their artwork, they share their rich, cultural Thailand, Chinese Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Australia, and Portuguese-speaking Countries”. It features a diversities. Wynn embraces the world of art and is the UK, Switzerland, France, Germany, Portugal selection of over 100 historical records. The items proud to present the works of these artists for the and Spain have participated in this world-class have been chosen by the Committee for Celebration first time in Macau: Herb Alpert, Robert Indiana, pyrotechnic shoot-out. Many visitors choose this Activities from All Sectors for the Return of Macau MAD Architects, Refik Anadol, Jennifer Steinkamp, time of year to come to Macau to enjoy an exotic to the People’s Republic of China. The exhibition Sam Francis and Edoardo Tresoldi. “Wynn - Garden holiday illuminated by spectacular displays in the is focused on significant moments and milestones of Earthly Delights” takes you on a journey of night sky that can be enjoyed from many vantage related to the establishment of the Macau Special contemporary art into a world of innovation and points on the Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island. A Administrative Region. creativity through various media forms such as Fireworks Carnival is to be held next to Macau paintings, installations, digital or interactive art Tower on each display night, bringing together Time: 10am-6pm (closed on Mondays and public pieces. delicacies, music, dance performances and games. holidays) Until: December 27, 2019 Time: All day Time: 9pm & 9:40pm Venue: Archives of Macau, Avenida do Conselheiro Until: October 6, 2019 Date: September 21, 28 & October 1 & 5 Ferreira de Almeida 91-93 Venue: Wynn Macau & Wynn Palace Venue: Sea Area in front of the Macau Tower Admission: Free Admission: Free Organizer: Macau Government Tourism Office Organizer: Archives of Macau Organizer: Wynn Macau, Limited Enquiries: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 2859 2919 Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866 fireworks.macaotourism.gov.mo www.archives.gov.mo www.artmacao.mo 20.09.2019 fri

WEDNESDAY (SEPT 25) Reminiscences of the Silk Road - Exhibition of Cultural Relics of the Western Xia Dynasty

Macau Museum in collaboration with the Ninxia Hui Autonomous Region Museum, jointly organize a special exhibition “Reminiscences of the Silk Road - Exhibition of Cultural Relics of the Western Xia Dynasty”. This thematic exhibition of the Western Xia relics primarily showcases the archaeological finds about the Western Xia. A fine selection of 150 pieces (sets) of relic, some rare items make their first appearances outside the Ninxia Hui Autonomous Region.

Time: 10am-6pm (No admittance after 17:30. Closed on Monday) Until: October 6, 2019 Venue: Macau Museum Admission: MOP15 (Free admission for Macau residents) Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866 www.artmacao.mo

THURSDAY (SEPT 26) Quietness and Clarity: Works of Chen Zhifo from the Collection of the Nanjing Museum

The Macau Museum of Art (MAM) under the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau Special Administrative Region Government has been committed to promoting Chinese culture and art. Since its inception, MAM has collaborated with museums and cultural organizations in mainland China to present large-scale painting and calligraphy exhibitions, achieving fruitful results. In order to further strengthen the cooperations and exchanges of cultural institutions of Macau and Nanjing, MAM, co-organizing with the Nanjing Museum, presents Quietness and Clarity: Works of Chen Zhifo from the Collection of the Nanjing Museum, an exhibition featuring the works, sketches, fenben (preparatory drawings), inspirational materials and tools of the 20th-century Chinese gongbi (meticulous) bird-and- flower painter Chen Zhifo. The aim is to introduce his art through a more comprehensive perspective, in order to enhance the public’s understanding of Chinese gongbi paintings of birds and flowers, and the unique artistic spirit of the artist.

Time: 10am-7pm (No admittance after 6:30pm; Closed on Mondays) Until: November 17, 2019 Venue: Macau Museum of Art Admission: Free Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo 20.09.2019 fri

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