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IS OZU THE GREATEST FILMMAKER OF ALL TIME?

First of all, most of you never heard of Yasujiro Ozu, but I'll get into films later after a few alerts on world news. Six states will have primaries today, and President Donald Trump, who seemingly has regained influence, will probably continue his success at determining which Republicans will run in the November general elections.   His Texas support for Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in particular should be interesting.     He last week ended Senator Bill Cassidy congressional career in Louisiana, and Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky might be in trouble.  These two Republicans defied Trump. Of course, will there even be elections on November 3? The U.S. was ready to again attack Iran, when, on pressure from Middle East allies, he cancelled the strikes yesterday, citing progress towards a deal.  Iran submitted a revised 14-point proposal to Pakistan mediators.  No details yet on what happens to the Strait of Hormuz, or the matter of enriched uraniu...