The Gourmand Next Door
American Wine: The Shortest Story
While the French have been making wine for more than 1,500 years, California wasn’t even admitted to the union until 1850. That leaves us with a limited history to draw upon.
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Bonding Over Bad Robots: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Going into this movie, I knew that there was a haunted pizza place where the animatronics came to life. Both flicks star Josh Hutcherson, who played Peeta in those Hunger Games movies, but I know him more for a hilarious SNL sketch from 2013 where he plays a subway dancer named Lil Peanut.
Raising Durham
There's No Place Like Home
As soon as I walked in, I knew. It checked every box, and it had character and warmth that couldn’t be measured on a checklist. Walking through the front door felt like walking into a hug.
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[Durham Visions] So You Got a Camera - Now What?
Start on Auto, shoot a lot, notice what you like, and ease into settings—photography clicks fastest when you learn by doing.
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Bask in the Stupid Awesomeness of a Rebooted Anaconda
Buoyed by a vivacious cast that’s clearly up for anything, this flick feels like what might happen if you actually went into the jungle with your buddies to make a movie.
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Movie Stars, Mini-Vans, and the Mouse House: A Nerd's Eye View of Hollywood East in the '90s
I look back on my time in the minor leagues of film and TV with great affection. Valuable lessons were learned. I now know how Amy Grant likes her salad and the best way to approach a revolving door.
The Gourmand Next Door
Holiday Wine Time
How to make sure you bring the right bottle to the holiday party.
Nerdspresso
Rob Reiner: One of the Few Good Men
Looking back over Reiner’s filmography, there’s always a relatable character, a standout performance, or a line that I still quote today.
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It's Just Not Christmas Without Stop-Motion Santa
These shows were as much a tradition as hanging stockings or Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. From Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, you staked out prime real estate by your giant cabinet-style TV to absorb all the holiday magic.
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Treacle & Tripwires: Is Home Alone a Christmas Classic?
When tradition meets counterprogramming - and a kid becomes Rambo with Legos.
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Santa, Swole & Saving Christmas: "Red One" Brings the Boom
From Die Hard to Prime’s Red One, we weigh Santa’s action glow-up - and whether this swole St. Nick finally earns a spot in the canon.
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Del Toro's "Wolfman" Remains Top Dog
"Punctuated by a foreboding Danny Elfman score, The Wolfman offers atmosphere to spare. It is supported by a strong cast, even if they’re not used to full strength."