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Tinsel & Tine Fun Film & Food Fodder on Facebook
If at times it seems Tinsel & Tine hasn’t posted anything new for a couple of days, it’s often because I’ve been making quick comments about my film and/or dining experiences and linking to interesting film and food fodder on facebook. I encourage Tinsel & Tine readers to “like” the facebook page, so you don’t miss out on the tidbits that don’t require a whole post, but may be of interest or you may want to chime in! (facebook account linked to Twitter, if you prefer to follow T & T through that social network).
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Philly Restaurant – Flying Carpet Cafe & Bar
Stumbled upon an oasis in the desert yesterday, a real treasure of a spot called Flying Carpet Cafe & Bar. Located in the triangular apex of 19th & Poplar (1841 Poplar Street). The vibe inside is wonderfully chill, with a slightly Moorish decor. Owner Kevin Young, is at least partly of Middle Eastern decent and a lot of the menu reflects this flavor, offering Mediterranean Tapas, Vegan Flying Falafel, Exotic Teas and Baklava. He created the signature sandwich I tried called Captain’s Breakfast ($6) – Scrambled eggs with turkey bacon, spinach, horseradish cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers on a everything bagel smeared with Dijon mustard – 3 Tines (* Excellent…
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Metropolis – PFS & Macy’s Event
Partnering with the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ and hosted by Macy’s Center City, attendees were treated to a truly unique Philly film event by pairing Fritz Lang’s 1927 restored sci-fi work of art with the historic Wanamaker Organ, fantastically played by Peter Richard Conte. Metropolis is an ambitious film, even by today’s standard in terms of themes explored. It mixes in a myriad of religious doctrine, including a savior/mediator and the dual perception of women throughout history of being both temptress and goddess. You’ve got man vs. the machine; the inequality between the haves and the have nots; which includes… Continued on PFS Site
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America’s Next Great Restaurant
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Interview of Bobby Flay on Morning Joe discussing his new reality show- America’s Next Great Restaruant. [For readers receiving post via feedburner, please click to visit site] Excerpt of Interview: Donny Deutsch – You guys are like rock stars. Why is everybody so obsessed with food? Bobby Flay – It’s our common denominator. We talk about how many times a day we eat, and not eat, to make ourselves healthy, that subject is the most important thing to us. Obviously, it’s become a lot sexier in the last few years because becoming a chef is much more fashionable.…
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Commentary – I Will Follow
Tinsel & Tine’s Look at I WILL FOLLOW Filmmaker Ava DuVernay By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Earlier this month I did a post on filmmaker, Ava DuVernay (click for post) which among other things discussed the new initiative aimed at giving films of color a wide release in commercial theaters, called AFFRM (African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement). AFFRM’s inaugural release is set for March 11th with Ava’s film I Will Follow. Last week I was privy to a Reelblack press screening of the film. Now, it’s my policy not to read any reviews of films before I write my own, as I don’t want my opinion to be influenced or…





