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Try A Little Tenderness: Pretty in Pink Turns 40

While John Hughes’ movies often portrayed a heightened reality, Pretty in Pink plays more like “reel life” than real life.

The Gourmand Next Door

Exploring California Chardonnay

Why does the same grape taste so different from California to Burgundy? That, my friend, is the million (or billion) euro question. To my estimation there are three major factors at play here, geography, climate, and method.

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Mannequin: Fantastic Plastic Valentine Diversion?

Could there really be a better way to commemorate Valentine’s Day? Oh, most definitely, but Mannequin gets the job done. It’s a piquant little time capsule, reminding us when we all thought bright colors, flipped collars, and Starship were cool.

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[Durham Visions] The Exposure Triangle: How Cameras Control Light

Many beginners try to memorize numbers or rely on automatic modes. That works for a while, but it keeps you reacting instead of choosing.

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Hollywood Comes to Bull City: Movies Made in Durham

SoDu residents, how many times have you recognized Durham in the movies? Whether it’s in the titles you’ve watched on streaming or in that flick you’ve caught at the multiplex, you’ve probably seen your hometown immortalized at some point.

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.

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