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Entertainment
Jumbo: An Untraditional French Love
Story About Loving Someone (Or
Something) Despite the Status Quo
By Ryan Rojas for cinemacy.com
When we feel a desire for someone–or
something–are we brave enough to express
that love, uninhibited of others’ thoughts?
And what if that something isn’t human
at all? But rather, an inanimate object–or in
the case of Jumbo–a towering amusement
park ride?
In Jumbo, Jeanne (Noémie Merlant),
a shy theme park worker, falls in love
with a new “attraction” and explores what
love means. What’s even more fascinating
about this concept is that Jumbo is in fact
based on a true story. And while it may
sound like a silly premise for a film, Jumbo
(the pet-name that Jeanne gives to “The
Move It” theme park ride) is actually–somewhat
surprisingly–heartfelt, sincere, and
emotionally felt.
Zoé Wittock directs the film with such
compassion (and sensuality) that you really
could substitute “Jumbo” with anything at
all and the film would still hold strong as an
involving, stimulating movie about forbidden
love. But the fact that Jumbo is specifically
about this sort of tilt-a-whirl attraction is
what gives the film its visual identity, which
Wittock uses to highlight its oscillating movement,
and kaleidoscopic light design, which
Jeanne is succumbed by.
Jumbo really only works because of the
lead performance from Noémie Merlant
(who audiences will recognize from Portrait
of a Lady on Fire). She gives an incredibly
vulnerable, yet sincere and committed
performance as Jeanne, who we may or
may not immediately recognize is suffering
from mental health issues (I felt a similarity
to Alison Brie’s character in Netflix’s
Horse Girl).
And also of note is the committed performance
of Emmanuelle Bercot as Jeanne’s
mother, who also pushes herself to understand
her daughter’s odd expression of love.
While Jumbo is certainly strange in its
conceit, it does also show bravery in what
committed, true love looks like.
Distributed by Dark Star Pictures, Jumbo
is available to steam via virtual theaters. •
Obituaries
Police Reports
Love Thy Neighbor
Dear El Segundoans,
The Herald staff and I only know so many El Segundoans,
but we want to learn about more of you. With 8,000
residents, we’re sure there are some gems we may have
overlooked or not been aware of them. Do you have an
interesting friend, neighbor or student? With most of El
Segundo sports and events on hold, we are looking to do
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Spike
February 24, 2021
Fourteen Years Young
Spike loved long walks, meeting
new and old friends (people and
dogs, alike). He was given the
moniker “Mayor of El Segundo”
(unofficial, of course) by two
of his fans, due to Spike’s
popularity. He enjoyed lying on
the porch – watching the day
go by and greeting neighbors
on their walks. Spike loved his
babies (stuffed animals), belly
rubs, and his Nudge treats. Spike
was a wonderful boy with a
beautiful spirit that brought us
much laughter and love and will
forever be remembered. •
Monday, March 1st
A petty theft report was taken at 1018 hours
from the 1100 block of East Acacia Avenue.
The suspect stole the victim’s package from
her front porch.
One female juvenile was detained at 1133
hours from Center Street and Imperial Avenue
and transported to the Marina Del Rey
Hospital for a 72 hour psychiatric evaluation
A grand theft report was taken at 1207
hours from the 300 block of Main Street.
Unknown suspect(s) stole property from the
victim’s room.
A misdemeanor hit and run report was taken
at 1320 hours from the 2000 block of East
El Segundo Boulevard, vehicle vs vehicle.
A petty theft report was taken at 2044 hours
from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue.
Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s property
A burglary (auto) report was taken at 0016
hours from the 1900 block of East Grand
Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the
victim’s vehicle and stole her property.
One male adult was arrested at 0053 hours
from Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue
for possession of a controlled substance
and possession of drug paraphernalia.
One male adult was arrested at 0209 hours
from Walnut Avenue and Washington Street
for possession of a controlled substance and
possession of drug paraphernalia.
One female adult was arrested at 0206
hours from Walnut Avenue and Washington
Street for possession of drug paraphernalia.
One male adult was arrested at 0400 hours
from the 100 block of Main Street for one
Torrance P.D. misdemeanor warrant and one
Palos Verdes P.D. misdemeanor warrant.
Tuesday, March 2nd
One male adult was arrested at 1132 hours
from the 700 block of West Imperial Avenue
for possession of a controlled substance and
one outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of
Redondo Beach PD.
One male adult was arrested at 1046
hours from the 700 block of West Imperial
Avenue for identity theft and possession of
drug paraphernalia.
A found property report was taken at 1136
hours from the 300 block of Main Street.
Found was a ring.
One male adult was arrested at 0333 hours
from the 200 block of West Sycamore Avenue
for possession of drug paraphernalia
and possession of burglary tools.
One male adult was arrested at 0405 hours
from the 200 block of West Sycamore Avenue
for misdemeanor DUI.
Wednesday, March 3rd
One male adult was detained at 1045 hours
from the 500 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway and transported to Exodus Medical
Center for a 72 psychological evaluation.
A traffic collision (with injuries) occurred
at 1431 hours from the 1900 block of East
Imperial Highway, vehicle vs pole.
A found property report was taken at 1730
hours from Vista Del Mar and Grand Avenue.
A key vehicle remote was found.
A found property report was taken at 1757
hours from the 100 block of Vista Del Mar.
A credit card was found.
One male adult was arrested at 0015 hours
from the 105 Freeway and the 405 Freeway
for misdemeanor evading and possession of
a controlled substance without a prescription.
An online lost property report was taken
at 0049 hours from the 900 block of East
Grand Avenue. A cellular phone was lost.
Thursday, March 4th
One female adult was detained at 0946
hours in the 1000 block of East Mariposa
Avenue and transported to Exodus Recovery
for evaluation and treatment.
One male adult was detained at 1404
hours in the 2200 block of East Rosecrans
Avenue and transported to Exodus Recovery
for evaluation and treatment.
An injury report was taken at 1832 hours
from the 700 block of Grand Avenue.
One male juvenile was arrested at 0000
hours from Imperial Highway and Pacific
Coast Highway for possession of a stolen
vehicle, identity theft, and for giving false
identification.
A vehicle burglary report was taken at
0002 hours from the 2100 block of Mariposa
Film Review
Jumbo, courtesy Dark Star Pictures.
Ryan Rojas
See Police Reports, page 4
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