Behold A Macau “Capela!” I loved a Chicago restaurant called Fat Rice, and their cookbook taught me about the cuisine of Macau, and how to make a “Macau Meatloaf” called a “Capela”! The word “Capela” refers to a circular shape,… Read More ›
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“Spinal Tap” Is Back! New Sequel Announced! Here Are Details!
The “World’s Loudest Band” Is Back! Huge news for fans of the film “This Is Spinal Tap” – a sequel is on the way! As Deadline.com is exclusively reporting: “After relaunching its film division last October, Castle Rock Entertainment has… Read More ›
40 Years On, Celebrating”Tootsie!” This Raucous Comedy Remains A Modern, Empowered Classic!
TV Executive On A New York Soundstage: “I’d like to make her look a little more attractive, how far can you pull back?” The Cameraman: “How do you feel about Cleveland?” With that hilarious line, America met Dorothy Michaels, the… Read More ›
Celebrating 42 Years Of Working “9 To 5!” The Secrets Behind The Making Of This Empowered Comedy!
42 Years Of Working “9 To 5!” It’s one of the funniest – yet also most insightful – films about female empowerment in the workplace, released at a time when the workplace was anything but equal! In 1980, Jane Fonda,… Read More ›
RIP William Hurt….This Brilliant Actor Was 71 Years Old…An Homage…
RIP William Hurt… Incredibly sad news to report….acclaimed Actor William Hurt died just a week before his 72nd birthday. Hurt’s son, Will, posted today that his father has died. It was announced in May 2018 that the elder Hurt had… Read More ›
Stanley Tucci’s Chicken Cacciatore Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Takes On Tucci!
Cooking With Tucci! I have posted many stories about various Stanley Tucci films, TV shows, and of course, his passion for food – so Stanley takes center stage on week #10 of my yearlong cooking challenge! My latest “52 In… Read More ›
Amanda Seyfried IS “The Dropout!” Mesmerizing New Hulu Series About “Inventor” Elizabeth Holmes!
Elizabeth Holmes was a “dropout” – oh, and a billionaire. She invented a device that could perform more than one hundred blood tests immediately – all from a single drop of blood. Except she didn’t. And this absolutely riveting new… Read More ›
Wild “Mad Max Fury Road” Fights! Not Onscreen – Between Charlize Theron And Tom Hardy! Here’s The Explosive Story!
Charlize Theron ‘felt so threatened’ by Tom Hardy making Mad Max she required on-set protection! How’s that for a headline? In a story that is spreading across social media, the Actress has candidly discussed the volatile filming of the movie… Read More ›
WOW! “ELVIS” Has Entered The Building! The Incredible New Movie Trailer Is Here! Tom Hanks IS Col. Tom Parker!
Elvis WAS “The King!” One of the most iconic performers of all time. A tragic early death. The story of Elvis Presley has been told from a number of different angles, but now a new film will tell it through… Read More ›
Classic Rao’s Restaurant Meatballs And Marinara! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Tries To Duplicate Anna And Vincent Rao’s Sauce!
Meet The Rao’s! There is a restaurant in East Harlem that has been open since 1896 – run by multi-generations of the Rao family. This legendary restaurant has only ten tables – and it is impossible to get in to…but… Read More ›
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