By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmes.ca Canh Chua Whenever I think of soups I immediately run to South East Asia. Soups are a household staple in these countries and boy do they know how to make them…packed full of flavor and freshness with vegetables, meats and seafood garnered from the local village markets. […]
Curtains Up on Movies. Where Are We Headed?
by Joseph Rossi Variety recently ran an article that had many in the film industry, as well as fans, in a state of shock, happiness, fury, etc. Two of Hollywood’s golden sons, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, gave a lecture at USC and predicted that the decades old exhibition format of movies will be a […]
Sleepless in Hollywood: Tales From the New Abnormal in the Movies Business by Lynda Obst (Simon and Schuster, $29.99)
“If they don’t know how to sell it, they won’t make it.” -Lynda Obst By Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! If you have ever wondered why Hollywood is currently churning out unwatchable remakes and unoriginal schlock based on obscure comic books or board games, I have a book for you. Sleepless in Hollywood: Tales […]
THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE
By Mitchell Field Imagine the world before music existed. Think about that for a moment. Early man had not yet developed a need for entertainment. He was busy hunting, looking for a mate, and trying not to be eaten. Time passed until one day, either through […]
Inferno by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $30)
By Stuart Nulman Let me say right off the bat … after all the hype and excitement surrounding its impending release earlier this spring, Dan Brown’s latest blockbuster book “Inferno” is not his best novel (that distinction belongs to “Angels and Demons”). However, it remains an entertaining and informative thriller that will be widely […]
Randy Travis “Deeper Than the Holler” at Maddie’s Place
Maddie’s Place is proud to present a 2 Day Country Festival on July 20 and 21. Featured on July 20th is the Country great, Mr.Randy Travis Randy Travis is a renowned American country music singer and actor, who since 1985, has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, with 16 of these being number one hits. […]
‘Holy Tranity’ at the Fringe…a semi-religious experience.
For Curtains Up by Tracey Hill Capping off my first Fringe Fest experience, I have to say that the warmth and hospitality of English Media Director Cam McKinnon and Fringe Director Amy Blackmore was nothing short of incredible. They made sure that I felt comfortable, welcomed, and introduced me to a plethora of talented, dedicated […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmts.ca Panko Crusted Soft Shell Crab with Ginger Ponzu Sauce This is the time of year I rush out to my local seafood store and stock up on these delectable crustaceans (They can be frozen). These highly prized delicacies are only available for a short period, usually April […]
Joe Beef, Paying Homage!
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca I lay in bed last night with so many thoughts, words and images dancing around in my head. Where do I begin? How do I approach this column and do it the justice it deserves. One thing is for sure, the mere ritualistic mention of the decor, […]
Curtains Up on James Gandolfini by Joseph Rossi
What a blow. One of the best and most versatile actors has passed away. James Gandolfini will always be that face among the few handsome and glossy that stands out as real. With his trademark snaggletooth grin and expressive eyes, this man was a character actor that the big stars wish they could cozy up […]