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THE VIEW #1–MAN ON THE RUN

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THE SIP – MARLBORO MAN IN MEXICO

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THE VIEW #2 – LAST RIDE

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Spotlight on Two New Films and A Delicious Cocktail

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 1:57 PDT, Fri March 20, 2026

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THE VIEW #1 – MAN ON THE RUN

It’s 1970, you’re in your late 20’s, and the band – the best that rock ‘n roll fans have ever seen - which has been a major part of your life since you were a teenager is no more. What’s next? Uncertainty, doubt and vulnerability for starters. Which leads us to Man on the Run, a wonderful new documentary that takes fans on an intimate journey behind the scenes as Paul MacCartney and his then-new wife, Linda, try to start a new life after the break up of The Beatles. They retreated to an isolated house in the hills of Scotland to escape the music world in mourning over the breakup, and the fingers being pointed at McCartney for supposedly breaking the band up. But the retreat was also to give Paul time to figure out what to do with the rest of his life. After a slow start, he formed the new band Wings and by the end of the 1970’s was leading, arguably, the biggest band on the planet! Through unprecedented access to previously unseen footage, rare archival materials, and deeply personal interviews, the viewer follows McCartney through a decade of highs (sold out shows, best-selling albums) and lows (an arrest in Japan and the loss of John Lennon in 1980). The film also gives Linda the credit that has been long overdue. There can be little doubt that she saved him after The Beatles break up. She also never left his side even though she endured horrible treatment from the press and fans for daring to be part of Wings. This is her story, their story, as well as his. Credit must be given to Director Morgan Neville, as well as Executive Producers Caitrin Rogers and Paul McCartney himself for pulling back the curtain on his extraordinary life. Man on the Run is available now on Prime Video www.primevideo.com

THE SIP – MARLBORO MAN IN MEXICO

For our next cocktail suggestion, we turn to bartender Ryder Clarke, one of our cocktail experts who keeps his clientele happy at the Nook Coal Harbour location. For us, he offers a Marlboro Man in Mexico, an inviting cocktail that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. “It's a bit of a tongue twister,” he tells us as we take our first sip, “but I think it's a super refreshing cocktail and easy to make at home.” Like our last cocktail spotlight, this too has a little twist on the Margarita. “For the ingredients, we've got Mescal (or Mezcal), with a little bit of Cointreau liqueur, some lime juice, muddled cucumbers and basil, with a little bit of soda water top it off with a Tajin rim” We find this cocktail delicious and ask for a second! “The smokiness combines very well with the cucumber and the basil,” Ryder tell us, “so it's just a very well-balanced, nice acidity, super refreshing, and easy drinking cocktail.” Though we all agree, the Marlboro Man in Mexico is a delicious winter cocktail, we can see this being added to our summer cocktail list as well. Ryder finds this cocktail really satisfies his customers who are looking for something more than just the basic Margarita. www.nookrestaurants.com

THE VIEW #2 – LAST RIDE

The film, Last Ride, has one of the most unqiue storylines in a film we’ve see in some time. It is winter in the year 1982, and three young boys are in a small Norwegian town (explanation as to why comes later in the film). Their goal is to take a cable car to the top of a mountain which overlooks the small town. The day is wrapping up for the cable car company, but they convince a guide to take them up before the sun goes down. Halfway up and the power in the area goes out. The three boys and their guide are trapped with no help on the way. Things go from bad to worse when their guide dies right after the power outage. What follows, as the claustrophobic setting gets tighter, is growing fear, panic and blame about the idea of taking the cable car and the whole trip in general. Even though the three boys are too young for reflective “life assessment”, something usually reserved for those who have lived many years more, in this situation it is as real and legitimate. Last Ride was written and directed by Cinique Lee and produced by his older brother, Spike Lee. This film is now available for home viewing. www.quiverdistribution.com