Month: January 2023

The stogie-chomping Knives Out/Glass Onion detective subverts the typical cigar smoker archetype in the most refreshing way. By Mychal Denzel Smith January 10, 2023 Photograph: Netflix; Collage: Gabe Conte I was introduced to cigar smoking when I was around twenty-four, but was only an occasional smoker until several months into the pandemic when I became
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And the nominees are… On Dec. 12, Mayan Lopez and Selenis Leyva, the latter of whom stepped in for George Lopez after he tested positive for COVID-19, revealed the newest group of nominees for the Golden Globe Awards, which will be hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael on Jan. 10. In the TV categories, Abbott Elementary leads the pack with five nods, followed by The Crown, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Only Murders
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Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is bringing back their renowned Global Cuisine Series, which is overseen by the resort’s culinary leaders, Executive Chef Roberto Riveros-Leyton and Navio Chef de Cuisine Francisco Simon, and features visiting Michelin-starred chefs from around the world. The 2023 Global Cuisine Series is spearheaded by Navio’s Chef de Cuisine Francisco Simón
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Hide the rabbits.  The upcoming Paramount+ series Fatal Attraction—starring Lizzy Caplan, Joshua Jackson and Amanda Peet—will drop its first two episodes April 30, the streamer announced Jan. 9.  Fatal Attraction is described by Paramount+ as “a deep-dive reimagining” of the classic 1987 thriller starring Glenn Close, Michael Douglas and Anne Archer in the roles now played by
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Known for his novels exploring the wintry, rural lands of the Northeast including Sweet Hereafter and Affliction, as well as his award-winning work Cloudsplitter, which followed the life of abolitionist John Brown, author Russell Banks was considered by many to follow in the footsteps of other American authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Walt Whitman.
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Jenna Ortega’s Scream Queen supremacy continues, Barbie and Oppenheimer battle for the summer and more multiverse adventures abound in an already interesting line-up for the year in film. By Keith Phipps January 9, 2023 Photographs: Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte The perpetual wave of awards chatter about 2022 movies make it easy to forget that
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Jami Attenberg (All This Could Be Yours) looks back on her years as a roaming artist in I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home. Attenberg has lived an uncompromising life as a writer, and she muses about her choices in this forthright memoir. Frequently crossing the country to promote her books,
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Designed to enhance well-being, from differs that’ll fill your home with calming scents, to technology that helps to combat SAD, and an eco-mattress for a good night’s sleep, these products aim to give a dose of well-being at home. NEOM Organics Happiness Pod Mini Starter Pack Ideal for a snug room, home office, or even
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Despite filling feeders and growing native plants, I continue to be disappointed by the birds that frequent our yard. So much of the same old, same old: cardinals, sparrows, chickadees. I do especially love chickadees—but where are the goldfinches, if not the bluebirds? Joan E. Strassmann’s Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the
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When it comes to remodeling or restoration, it’s very common for people to coat surfaces with brand-new materials that can give rooms a nice, fresh look. Historically, tiling has been one of the more favored choices for surface restoration, but over the years microcement has increased in popularity due to its many advantages over traditional
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