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Chernobyl Diaries
Oddly, it was an all food, no film, Memorial Weekend. Must do a triple feature screening day of MIB3, Dark Shadows and Snow White and the Huntsman very soon! However, last Thursday I did see Chernobyl Diaries, courtesy of Philadelphia Film Society member preview screenings. Did you know this movie is written by the same writer/director of the Paranormal Activity series? When Oren Peli directed the breakout horror hit Paranormal Activity in 2007, he had virtually no filmmaking experience, having come from a software programming background. Since then, however, the Israeli-born Peli has quickly become a horror-movie machine, producing (and occasionally writing) the Paranormal Activity sequels, the James Wan chiller…
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Trader Joe’s Balela
Okay, I’m seriously trying to shed a few lbs now. I’ve got upcoming events and really need to look svelte in my spring/summer frocks and evening finery. Therefore, today’s vegetarian picnic was from HipCityVeg (127 S. 18th Street Phila, PA). Blogger, PhillyPhoodie wasn’t too keen on his experience, but I was surprisingly satisfied with the Philly Steak grilled onions and mushrooms (all plant based, no meat no cheese). And truthfully, I’ve always preferred sweet potato fries to regular; although, not sure they even count as diet food, just vegetarian. For dinner – here’s my latest Trader Joe’s quick meal. Look in the refrigerated aisle for Balela – Middle Eastern Salad…
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City Tavern Epicurean Extravaganza
Tinsel & Tine was invited to a City Tavern (click link for T & T City Tavern Restaurant post) catered fundraiser to benefit the historic home Harriton House (500 Harriton Rd Bryn Mawr, PA). This was the 3rd Annual Epicurean Extravaganza held at City Tavern Restaurant to benefit this agriculture and education center. I asked Chef Walter Staib how the event came about, was it just the symbiosis of two Philadelphia Historic establishments? Chef Walter Staib and Harriton Exe Dir. Bruce Gill He answered, Yes, but also, he lives across the street from Harriton and has filmed many of his TV show episodes A Taste of History in their historic…
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Woody Harrelson in RAMPART
The Rampart Division of the Los Angeles Police Department serves communities to the west and northwest of Downtown Los Angeles including Echo Park, Pico-Union and Westlake. Its name is derived from Rampart Boulevard.
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Dishing Up: A Little Bit of Heaven
True, the movie is a candidate for straight to video; but on that level it has merit. Much less frothy than some of Kate Hudson's other fare such as: Bride Wars, My Best Friend's Girl or You, Me and Dupree, A Little Bit of Heaven is basically the female equivalent of Joseph Gordon Levitt's 50/50.
