social inequality

Welcome back to another episode of the Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're celebrating the beautiful game with a look at the top 5 soccer player cameos in movies, stirring the pot with a review of The Kitchen (2023), and taking a nostalgic trip back to the chaotic world of Mr. Blobby.

Top 5 Soccer Player Cameos in Movies:

1. David Beckham in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) - Beckham's appearance as a disgruntled soldier overseeing Arthur's attempt to pull Excalibur from the stone adds a touch of modern celebrity to this ancient tale.
2. Pelé in Escape to Victory (1981) - The legendary Brazilian footballer stars alongside Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone in this classic WWII prisoner-of-war escape film. Pelé's unforgettable bicycle kick remains one of the movie's highlights.
3. Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Lionel Messi in Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) - This sequel features cameos from some of the biggest names in early 2000s football, adding authenticity and star power to the film's Real Madrid setting.
4. Eric Cantona in Elizabeth (1998) - The charismatic Frenchman swaps his football kit for medieval armor in this historical drama, showcasing his versatility beyond the football pitch.
5. Cameo appearances by multiple 1966 England World Cup team members in Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965) - Though not a soccer film, this comedy classic features cameo appearances by England's World Cup heroes, adding a layer of national pride to its high-flying antics.

Main Feature - The Kitchen (2023):
The Kitchen (2023), co-directed by Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya is the story of Izi, a solitary man desperate to leave "The Kitchen," who meets Benji, a young boy who lost his mother. Their unlikely bond develops as they navigate the harsh realities of their world, facing issues like poverty, displacement, and the fight for survival. We'll take a look and see how successfully the movie deals with it's themes of social inequality, community, fatherhood and resilience. 

Nostalgia Corner - Mr. Blobby:
For a lighter note, we're revisiting the unforgettable Mr. Blobby. A staple of British television in the 1990s, Mr. Blobby's slapstick humor and distinctive pink and yellow polka dot appearance left an indelible mark on pop culture. While his chaotic antics might not be for everyone, Mr. Blobby remains a nostalgic figure for a generation of viewers, representing a simpler, albeit bizarre, time in children's entertainment.

Whether you're here for the soccer, in anticipation of The Kitchen, or just for a walk down memory lane with Mr. Blobby, today's episode has something for every kind of dad. Join us as we explore the intersections of sports, cinema, and nostalgia, only on Bad Dads Film Review. 🎬⚽🍳👨‍👧‍👦🍿

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The second part of our 2-part series with Tone Wheeler over why our cities and housing are breeding inequality.

An in-depth discussion of why the extremely low density city of suburbia with single houses is no longer fit for purpose: not in any of the three measures of sustainability - they are not socially desirable, not environmentally safe and financially ruinous making us a most unequal society. 

This fascinating discussion covers the reason why housing, schools and education, workplaces and recreation all leading to inequality.  

In this thought-provoking episode of "Information for Life - Insights and Ideas to Navigate Your World," we dive into the 'Privilege' Paradox, examining the linguistic and sociocultural implications of the terms 'privilege' and 'advantage'. We explore how these terms shape societal perceptions and actions, and their impact on discussions surrounding social inequality. Tune in as we traverse through the lens of scholars like McIntosh, Eddo-Lodge, and Kendi, highlighting the complexities of individual experiences, systemic biases, and the potential for change.

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Sources:

Adams, M., Bell, L. A., & Griffin, P. (2007). Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice. Routledge.

DiAngelo, R. (2018). White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Beacon Press.

Eddo-Lodge, R. (2018). Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Bloomsbury Circus.

Jost, J. T. (2019). A Theory of System Justification. Harvard University Press.

Kendi, I. X. (2019). How to be an Antiracist. One World.

McIntosh, P. (1989). White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack. Peace and Freedom Magazine. Retrieved from https://psychology.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2016/10/White-Privilege_McIntosh-1989.pdf

Quillian, L. (2014). Does Segregation Create Winners and Losers? Residential Segregation and Inequality in Educational Attainment. Social Problems, 61(3), 402-426.

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With Rishi Sunak now in place as Prime Minister and Michael Gove returned to DLUCH, there remains work to be done in terms of planning focus and priorities, if the Government is to ensure the development industry plays the role it can in economic recovery, our route to net zero and the growing challenge of social inequality UK wide. 

Here we bring together a familiar panel of podcast voices, who have joined us previously to debate this very topic and therefore do so in this new context. 

What of Truss’s plans for planning should remain? If Investment Zones go, what should the alternatives be? With the Levelling Up and Regeneration Agenda back on the table, what does this mean for the industry? Is it time for more funding into planning departments? Any move on water nutrient neutrality? How can he aid the Affordable Housing Plan?

 Featuring: Tom Martin, Quatro; Zack Simons, Landmark Chambers; Catriona Riddell, Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd;  Matthew Dawber, Barton Willmore, now Stantec; Iain Painting, Barton Willmore, now Stantec (Chair)

"Learning for equality in Rotterdam” is a website that showcases knowledge about social inequalities in Rotterdam, produced by EUR’s students across different disciplines. The website provides a platform for students to share their work. It also aims to be a pedagogical tool and to encourage further work and interdisciplinary collaborations on this topic. More broadly, it seeks to engage EUR experts, students, and the wider public in a multidisciplinary discussion about real life local problems and efforts to fight them. Sasker Soontiëns from Skill-Up discusses the website and its purpose with Isabel Awad, Mariana Fried and Wiebke Aepkers from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Please also visit https://www.eur.nl/en/learning4equality to learn more!

Should a city support or limit inequality? Answer: Both! Here’s why...

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