<ul><li><keyword id="6357783" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-bengal">West Bengal</keyword> Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday wrote to <keyword id="670521" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chief-minister-Mamata-Banerjee">Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</keyword>, expressing displeasure over her <keyword id="26362" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Government">government</keyword> not implementing the Centre's PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which, he said, would have benefited at least 70 lakh farmers in the state. </li><li>Farmers across the country have received about Rs 92,000 crore so far, and those in Bengal got nothing, he rued. </li></ul> West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday wrote to Chief Minister <keyword id="43868" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mamata-Banerjee">Mamata Banerjee</keyword>, expressing displeasure over her government not implementing the Centre's PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which, he said, would have benefited at least 70 lakh farmers in the state. Alleging that the state has cracked a "cruel joke" on the farmers, Dhankhar, who has crossed swords with the TMC government over a host of issues in the past one year, said that it was "distressing to note" that beneficiaries in West Bengal were being deprived of central aid under the scheme. "Farmers in the state have already lost benefits of Rs 8,200 crore... While farmers all over the country have received Rs 12,000 each, our farmers have been denied this legitimate right on account of insensitivity and confrontational stance of the state government," Dhankhar said in his letter to the chief minister. In the past, too, the governor had on several occasions flayed the TMC dispensation for its decision to not implement the scheme. The government, on its part, said it has introduced several pro-farmer projects in the state. "I fail to understand why this (implementation) has not been done by the state government. This is an unfortunate lapse, painfully harmful to the interest of the farmers. The cruel joke and historic injustice on the farmers should make us realise that governance has to be for the benefit of the people at large," he wrote. Farmers across the country have received about Rs 92,000 crore so far, and those in Bengal got nothing, he rued. "This calls for soul searching and immediate amends," Dhankhar added. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/coovid-vaccine-from-oxford-serum-institute-and-astrazeneca-shows-promising-immune-response/articleshow/77069321.cms">The COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford and AstraZeneca shows 'promising' results in early human trials</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/dil-bechara-kissing-booth-2-and-other-movies-you-can-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-disneyhotstar-this-week/slidelist/77142498.cms">Dil Bechara, Kissing Booth 2 and other movies you can watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+Hotstar this week</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/work-from-home-effect-these-companies-are-shelling-out-for-employees-power-bills-internet-cost-and-more/articleshow/77139229.cms">WFH effect – These companies are paying for employees' power bills, internet cost and more</a>

West Bengal Governor writes to Mamata Banerjee – ‘’distressed’’ that nearly 70 lakh Bengal farmers are not getting PM-Kisan scheme benefits.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Melinda Dillon, best known for her role in "A Christmas Story," has died at age 83.</li><li>According to an obituary, the actress died on January 9, but her death made news on Friday.</li></ul>Melinda Dillon, the actress known for her roles in "A Christmas Story" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," has died at 83.Dillon, who resided in Los Angeles, California, died on January 9, per <a href="https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/san-pedro-ca/melinda-dillon-11110599" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an obituary</a> published by <a href="https://people.com/movies/melinda-dillon-a-christmas-story-actress-dead-at-83/">People</a> on Friday. No cause of death was given in the announcement.According to a <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?postID=63de65ce16ce4f2553321c84&amp;site=in&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers.com%2Fimage%2F459879671%2F%3Fclipping_id%3D97826888%26fcfToken%3DeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQ1OTg3OTY3MSwiaWF0IjoxNjc1NTIwOTkyLCJleHAiOjE2NzU2MDczOTJ9.hEWQ-PmfYsz1-snX8C3aYKsuQ8idlgp7HqJ04-ViQnA">New York Daily News story</a> from October 1962, Dillon was born in Hope, Arkansas, on October 13, 1939. At 18, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she joined the Goodman Theatre and renowned improvisation troupe Second City. The comedy club also <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/people/other/melinda-dillon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared on its website</a> that Dillon was working as the group's first coat check girl when she stepped in as an understudy for actress Barbara Harris.<div type="image" title="Melinda Dillon at the world premiere of &quot;F.I.S.T.&quot; on April 13, 1978, in Hollywood, California." height="1698" width="2264" msid="97608832" hostid="261" sizebytes="118984"></div>She originated the role of Honey in the play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" which opened on Broadway on her 23rd birthday, <a href="https://playbill.com/production/whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-billy-rose-theatre-vault-0000002773">according to Playbill</a>. Dillon's performance earned her a Tony nomination for best actress in a play in 1963.The actress also scored two Oscar nominations for best supporting actress. Her first Academy Award nod was for her role in the 1977 sci-fi movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and she earned the second for the 1981 drama "Absence of Malice."Dillon was most widely recognized as Ralphie Parker's mother in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story," which premiered in 1983. <a href="https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/melinda-dillon-a-christmas-story-dead-at-83.html#:~:text=Dillon%20married%20actor%20Richard%20Libertini,their%20son%2C%20Richard%20Libertini%20Jr.">Vulture reports</a> that Dillon married fellow actor Richard Libertini before they divorced in 1978. She is survived by their son.As news of Dillon's death broke on Friday, stars like <a href="https://twitter.com/BarbraStreisand/status/1621695777373315072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1621695777373315072%7Ctwgr%5E5660397c6ac47d3aadcea755249dada567e7aaa7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FBarbraStreisand2Fstatus2F1621695777373315072widget%3DTweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbra Streisand</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MJMcKean/status/1621710518515019776" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael McKean</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/LouDPhillips/status/1621690524984827909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1621690524984827909%7Ctwgr%5E24e8f64ce6f29ca74d23608ce43ed53bee735640%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FLouDPhillips2Fstatus2F1621690524984827909widget%3DTweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lou Diamond Phillips</a> shared kind words about the actress on Twitter."Melinda Dillon was such a great actress, with a wonderful delicacy about her. She was a delight to direct in Prince of Tides," Streisand wrote of their 1991 film. "May she rest in peace."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1621695777373315072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2023</a></blockquote>

Melinda Dillon, the Oscar-nominated actress best known for playing Ralphie's mom in 'A Christmas Story,' has died at 83

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Amos talks about working with Eddie Murphy again and the comic's seamless talent.</li><li>He explains what led to Norman Lear firing him on "Good Times."</li><li>The actor recalls doing a screen test to play Chubbs in "<keyword id="3556938" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Happy-Gilmore">Happy Gilmore</keyword>."</li></ul>For over 50 years <keyword id="310625" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="John-Amos">John Amos</keyword> has been a fixture in the acting world. He's been part of landmark television, having starred in "Good Times," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and 1977's "Roots" miniseries. And on the movie side, his intimidating look, deep voice, and large build made him perfect to star opposite action stars like Sylvester Stallone ("Lock Up") and Bruce Willis ("Die Hard 2").Looking back, Amos puts it simply like this: "Wherever the check didn't bounce, that's where I was."But despite all those career highlights, perhaps his most memorable role is playing Cleo McDowell in 1988's "<a href="https://www.insider.com/coming-to-america-cast-where-are-they-now">Coming to America</a>."The hilarious part as the owner of a rival fast food restaurant to McDonald's ("They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick.") is one of the memorable elements of this fairy tale comedy. And now Amos is set to reprise the role in the sequel "<keyword id="8014719" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Coming-2-America">Coming 2 America</keyword>," available now on Amazon Prime Video.McDowell is still hustling to make his restaurant great as it's now located in Zamunda where his daughter, Lisa (Shari Headley), is married to Akeem (<a href="https://www.insider.com/eddie-murphy-coming-to-america-ryan-coogler-michael-b-jordan-2021-2">Eddie Murphy</a>). But we also see that McDowell has grown to become a father figure to Akeem, as the former prince who went to Queens to find a wife now is king.Insider spoke with Amos via Zoom to talk about reprising his famous character, how he's pushed for diversity in Hollywood over his career, and that time he almost played Chubbs in the Adam Sandler classic, "<a href="https://www.insider.com/adam-sandler-recreates-happy-gilmore-golf-shot-25th-anniversary-2021-2">Happy Gilmore</a>."<div type="image" title="John Amos 2 Coming 2 America Quantrell D Colbert" height="2000" width="2666" msid="81350001" hostid="261"></div><h2>Amos says he's always enjoyed working with Eddie Murphy because his acting talents are seamless</h2>Jason Guerrasio: "Coming to America" must be the one fans come up to you about the most or do you get a lot of "Good Times" shout outs?John Amos: It varies. Sometimes I go to the airport and someone will say, "Can you sign this for my mother, she loved your show" and the person asking would be 80 themselves, so I would be like, "Hold on a minute." But a lot of times, yeah, it's "Coming to America."I have to admit I got a little concerned watching "Coming 2 America" because it seemed for a while Cleo was only there to give the McDowell one-liners from the first movie. But then that scene at the end between Cleo and Akeem in the kitchen, that was really one of my favorite scenes in the movie. It was mine as well. It showed the audience the depths of Eddie Murphy's acting abilities. He does it so seamlessly that people kind of take it for granted that it's an easy process. Like in the original movie, he just shifts gears and becomes a totally different persona. That's something I can appreciate as an actor. With that scene, was it originally in the script or did it evolve over time?It evolved over time. But the bottom line is when it came time to deliver a scene that would show a true relationship between Eddie's character and mine, the writer's delivered. We didn't have a lot of dialogue and to me that's a sign of good writing. Get the point across and get the hell off the stage. Keep it simple. Are you surprised you're playing Cleo again, or were there always whispers Eddie might want to do a sequel?It was always in the air because of the success of the first one. It had been rumored but it only became solidified, for me, when it came in the form of a work call and reaching an agreement to participate. Then I knew it was real. <div type="image" title="cleo mcdowell paramount" height="700" width="1400" msid="81350005" hostid="261"></div><h2>'Coming 2 America' was filmed at Tyler Perry Studios. Amos calls it progress in diversity within Hollywood.</h2>The first "Coming to America" was a landmark work in regards to the casting of Black actors, but this one goes beyond that: it was filmed at Tyler Perry Studios. Where do you rank this experience in your legendary career?Well, you painted the picture better than I could. The fact that we did it at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, to drive through those gates and see the faces of African-American icons painted on buildings. For me, a veteran of 50-plus years in the industry, I couldn't comprehend it all.It still resonates with me now the progress that has been made as the result of the business acclimate of Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, so many that I've come to know and acknowledge. And what they do encourages me to forge ahead and create.Do you feel you've contributed to what we are seeing now in regards to diversity in Hollywood? You are famous for being killed off on "Good Times" and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AnST4t19n8&amp;t=2st=2s">you have said</a> one of the reasons is because you spoke out about the show only having whites in the writer's room. <div type="image" title="John Amos Norman Lear Eric McCandless Getty" height="916" width="1221" msid="81350008" hostid="261"></div>There is a certain veracity in the perception that John Amos was a disruptive force. I was. I had not become sophisticated enough in the industry to take things in a diplomatic way. I still had a lot of the New Jersey in me and if you rubbed me the wrong way I would say, "Let's take it outside." A lot of people got tired of that very fast. So one day, I was at home, and it was ["Good Times" executive producer] Norman Lear on the phone. He told me, "I got good news and bad news." I said, "Well, you made the call, what's the good news?" And he said that the show had been renewed and then he said "and the bad news is you won't be with us." And that was the end of it. And I believe he said at the time that you were a "disruptive element."But here's the thin:. The reunion show we did recently showed that when two people butt heads they can still come together. Here's a man who changed the face of television. Now what kind of an ego would I have to not be appreciative of the fact that the man came to me after all the s--- I put him through? [Laughs.]I would be remiss to not bring up your memorable roles in the action/thriller genre. If you got the call to work with one of these actors again, who do you say yes to first: Bruce Willis ("Die Hard 2"), Sylvester Stallone ("Locked Up"), or Denzel Washington ("Ricochette")?I have to say it has to say Denzel. I worked with him in <keyword id="406" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Movies">movies</keyword> and the stage. With the exception of Ernest Borgnine ("Marty"), who was the consummate actor and carved a niche for me to emulate, watching Denzel on film, he would be my first choice of anybody to work with again. <h2><div type="image" title="Uncut Gems A24" height="555" width="1366" msid="81350009" hostid="261"></div>Amos said he did a screen test to play Chubbs in 'Happy Gilmore'</h2>One of my favorite cameos of the last few years is you showing up in "Uncut Gems." How did you get on that movie?They called me and said Adam Sandler and I said "I'm there." Did you even know the work of movie's directors, Josh and Benny Safdie?No, but I am [familiar] now and I'd love to work with them again. Something a little bit bigger, but it was a fun couple hours work. Is the legend true that you were going to originally be Chubbs in "Happy Gilmore?"There was talk about it at one time. From what I remember I even did a screen test. It was up in Canada. It never worked out, but no hard feelings. Have you ever watched "Happy Gilmore?" Ever curious how Carl Weathers did the role?No. If I did that I would spend the rest of my career looking at films of actors who got roles that I didn't get. [Laughs.] That's not going to make me feel better. But I'm sure Carl did an admirable job. "Coming 2 America" also starring Arsenio Hall, Leslie Jones, and Jermaine Fowler, is out now on Amazon Prime Video.

'Coming 2 America' legend John Amos says that sentimental kitchen scene was his favorite in the star-studded sequel

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5362d5fcecad043c13e33b4e-1200-924/sean-connery-james-bond-6.png" border="0" alt="sean connery james bond" />United Artists/Dr. No</div></div></div>It's a new month, and that means a bunch of awesome new movies being put into the Netflix catalog.
This month's list has plenty of excellent flicks - and some not so excellent - but there's likely something here to satisfy any taste. The obvious favorites include Oscar-winners "Forrest Gump," "Gladiator," and the classic "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington."
But it's also worth noting the addition of a bunch of classic Godzilla and James Bond films. So get some popcorn and prepare yourself a Martini (shaken, not stirred of course).
Here's the full list:
Available on May 1:
<ul>
<li>Adventures in Babysitting (1987)</li>
<li>Boys Don't Cry (1999)</li>
<li>Broadway Idiot (2013)</li>
<li>Forrest Gump (1994)</li>
<li>Gladiator (2000)</li>
<li>Hook (1991)</li>
<li>Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)</li>
<li>Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)</li>
<li>Kiss the Girls (1997)</li>
<li>La Bamba (1987)</li>
<li>Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)</li>
<li>Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)</li>
<li>Psych: Season 7</li>
<li>The Big Chill (1983)</li>
<li>The Prince of Tides (1991)</li>
<li>Goldfinger (1964)</li>
<li>A View to a Kill (1985)</li>
<li>For Your Eyes Only (1981)</li>
<li>From Russia with Love (1963)</li>
<li>Live and Let Die (1973)</li>
<li>Never Say Never Again (1983)</li>
<li>You Only Live Twice (1967)</li>
<li>Godzilla vs. Monster Zero (1965)</li>
<li>Godzilla vs. Mothra (1964)</li>
<li>Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956)</li>
<li>Godzilla's Revenge (1969)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 4:
<ul>
<li>Top Gear: Series 20</li>
</ul>
Available on May 8:
<ul>
<li>Royal Pains: Season 5</li>
</ul>
Available on May 9:
<ul>
<li>Much Ado About Nothing (2012)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 10:
<ul>
<li>Pain and Gain (2013)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 11:
<ul>
<li>American Dad!: Season 8</li>
<li>Apartment 1303 (2012)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 13:
<ul>
<li>Free Birds (2013)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 15:
<ul>
<li>Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983)</li>
<li>Jenny McCarthy's Dirty Sexy Funny (2014)</li>
<li>Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 16:
<ul>
<li>Sanctum (2011)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 17:
<ul>
<li>Scandal: Season 3</li>
<li>Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 22:
<ul>
<li>Machete Kills (2013)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 27:
<ul>
<li>Escape from Tomorrow (2013)</li>
<li>Leviathan (2012)</li>
<li>Vanishing of the Bees (2009)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 29:
<ul>
<li>Brave Miss World (2013)</li>
<li>These Birds Walk (2013)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 30:
<ul>
<li>Derek: Season 2</li>
<li>Wicker Park (2004)</li>
</ul>
Available on May 31:
<ul>
<li>Annie Hall (1977)</li>
</ul>

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