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tilbageidanmark · 8 months

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Movies I watched this Week #136 (Year 3/Week 32):

The outside man, my second thriller by Frenchman Jacques Deray (after the so much better ‘La Piscine’). So much wasted potential in this early 1970's mobster out of water tale, which was co-written by Jean Claude Carrière. Jean-Louis Trintignant is a hit-man sent to Beverly Hills to assassinate a big gangster, but Roy Scheider is another killer on his tail, so they chase each other all over, with Ann-Margaret, Angie Dickinson, 'Moe Green' and 'Russ Yelburton' mixing it up.

It serves up a very touristy picture of 1972 Los Angeles (which is nice), and it also has some plot twists which clearly inspired later films. Most notably, some very distinct scenes from 'Three days of the condor' (The kidnapping of a random female with her car, the tense sharing of an elevator between the chaser and his pray, too tired to fall asleep...). Also the mob funeral procession from 'Godfather'. So this forgotten film was hugely influential at the time. 3/10.

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2 with Denholm Elliott:

🍿 In 2014, Steven Soderbergh re-edited 'Raiders of the lost ark' in order to show how brilliant Spielberg's 'Staging' was; how the shots are built and laid out, what the rules of movement are, what the cutting patterns are. The result was Raiders, a black-and-white version of the original, stripped of its colors, music and dialogue, and with a new, electronic score by Trent Reznor.

Found it on a video essay by CinemaStix, When the director is really good at their job.

Also there: When the director prioritizes character over plot, about Soderbergh's Ocean 11.

🍿 I should have watched William Friedkin’s ‘sorcerer’ (Photo Above) for the first time, but instead I picked his subpar 1968 The night they raided Minsky’s, a lame shtick about an Amish girl who discovers burlesque in 1925 New York. Even dancing-singing Jason Robards can’t saves it. 1/10.

RIP, William Friedkin!

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Long story short, my second drama by talented May el-Toukhy, a Danish-Egyptian female director (made before her complex erotic thriller 'Queen of heart'). A group of friends in their 30's and 40's going through love, heartbreaks and life changes, told in 8-parts which are broken into celebrations: birthdays, weddings, christening and mid-summer parties.

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6 Spanish-speaking movies:

🍿 Marshland ("La isla Minima") swept the 2014 Spanish Goya awards, and won in 10 categories. It's a slow-burn procedural Noir about two policemen from Madrid who are send to the backward South to investigate the disappearance of two girls. Before 'True detective', it created a different, atmospheric world. 8/10.

🍿 Death of a cyclist, a classic Spanish Noir from 1955 by J.A. Bardem (Javier's uncle), rich and dramatic. A high society married woman cheating on her husband kills a random man on a deserted road while driving with her lover. A different Hitchcokian murder mystery, made more interesting by Bardem's leftist politics vis-a-vis the Franco censorship of his time. 7/10.

🍿 The Chambermaid, another exploration of South American domestic workers, the silent and invisible service multitudes, that movies don't usually pay attention to. A shy and introverted cleaning lady at an upscale Mexico City hotel has a hard time trying to find a voice, however small.

This was a debut feature by a young filmmaker Lila Avilés. I can't wait for her new, acclaimed Tótem. The trailer. 7/10.

🍿 Wild tales is the most-seen Argentine film of all time, and deservedly so. A hilarious, unexpected anthology, comprising of 6 unrelated stories of 'People under stress': 2 passengers on a plane discover that they both know a person named Gabriel Pasternak, a waitress at a night restaurant serves a loan shark who had destroyed her life, a wild road rage incident that escalates, the car of a demolition expert is being towed away, a rich teenager had a hit and run, and the funnest, a fancy Jewish wedding which goes off the rails.

Absurdist black humor, the most entertaining movie of the week! 9/10.

🍿 The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz, my 14th film by Buñuel, 'The Scourge of the Bourgeoisie'. On its surface, it's a normal 1950's Mexican drama about a serial killer, but it's not: it's kinky, off kilter, unpredictable, and always with an extra artificial leg or two that falls off.

🍿 Kiki was made by Paco León ("The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent"). It's another funny anthology film, a remake of an Australian film 'The little death' which I'll watch next week. It's an hilarious kinky comedy with 5 or 6 separate sets of characters exploring their deep desires and (less common) fetishes: One woman is turned on by tears, another by the touch of silk, one by being physically attacked, one sells her used underwear, three are getting into a polyamory. It's explicit, light and funny. Not for prudes. 8/10.

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My first 2 by Georges Franju:

🍿 Franju was the co-funder of the Cinémathèque Française in 1936 (together with Henri Langlois). His scary Eyes without a face was the first French horror movie. A monstrous, mad surgeon who tortures dogs and cut off women's faces, in order to find a suitable graft for his disfigured daughter. Morbid poetry.

🍿 Blood of the beasts (Le Sang des Bêtes) was Franju's first film, a stark, non-sentimental documentary about a slaughterhouse. Contrasting scenes from the Parisian suburbs with the most horrifying matter-of-fact killings of horses, cows and sheep, is a study in surrealism. 8/10.

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The Runaways, a run of the mill pop music biography, the story of Joan Jett and her first all-girls rock'n'roll band. These bios are all alike, and even Kristen Stewart and Michael Shannon can't redeem it. (It's my 3rd woman-directed film this week). 3/10.

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Ali Wong X 3, again:

🍿 OK, so I'm crazy about Ali Wong's dirty humor, so sue me. Still, I will watch her Hard Knock Wife comedy special again and again. Best female comedian!

🍿 The Hero, a tender 'End of life' story, with golden-voiced Sam Elliott as an aging western star who discovers he has incurable cancer. He starts a sweet romance with the wonderful actress Laura Prepon, and has to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Great cinema, that could have been perfect if only there was just another small layer to draw from. 8/10.

Anyway, I am going to look for indie director Brett Haley's other films. Ali Wong played herself in a single stand-up comedy scene.

🍿 “… I have orgasms. He has wargasms…”

Savages is a top-tier Oliver Stone action-thriller about some hip pot growers in Laguna Beach who has to fight a brutal Mexican cartel operators. Loud and exciting, similar to Tarantino's 'True Romance' but faster, and with Blake Lively in a loving threesome with 2 dudes. Ali Wong appeared only in one scene as an underground hacker. 7/10.

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No hard feelings, a new sex comedy ("Do you mind if I touch your wiener... dog?"), where Jennifer Lawrence is hired to deflower a 'Superbad'-era Michael Cera-type, because she's broke. Some cliched sitcoms jokes about the 1%-ers in Montauk, NY vs. ordinary people. And for that she came out of retirement? 3/10.

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"Editing is all about the eyes". Another old 'Every frame a picture' essay, How Does an Editor Think and Feel?

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Reflections on the 70th Anniversary of the Danish Rescue of the Jews: Talk at the American-Scandinavian Foundation about why the Danish Jews were saved.

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(My complete movie list is here)

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citizenscreen · 4 years

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‘Tis the season to spread cheer and I’m doing my part by recommending classic movies, paying them forward in hopes that these memorable distractions take people’s minds off negative goings on. I’m asking that you join me, recommend your favorites and #PayClassicsForward on your blogs, by noting your recommendations in the comments or sharing across social media.

Let’s give the gift of movies.

Here’s the challenge…pick movie recommendations to the “12 Days of Christmas” theme as I’ve done below. Keep in mind that movie choices should be those you think would appeal to non-classics fans. Let’s grow our community and #PayClassicsForward

Have fun!

On the first day of Christmas, etc. etc…

One hat

The “one” listing is always a difficult one due to the fact that classics lend themselves to plenty of choices. That said, I came up with a category that encompasses important decades and several genre of film – the fedora. By following the history of the fedora in film you’ll be made privy to the best gangsters, greatest funny men, and most memorable lovers of Hollywood’s golden age. So here it is, a signature fedora:

Note that in researching my favorite fedora portrait I learned that trilbys are often mistaken for fedoras. Since experts seem to be confused between the two types of classic men’s hats that leaves little hope for me. I can’t say for sure whether Bogart is wearing a trilby in the above image, but he may well be. Descriptions of this type of hat explain the rims are shorter than your average fedoras. Either way, it’s a cool, suave look and Bogie rocks it.

From GQ: What’s the difference between a fedora and a trilby?

Answer: Traditionally a fedora has a wide brim and in the UK a wide ribbon band and bow. A trilby has a narrow brim and narrow ribbon, although there are some American trilbies that still have the wide ribbon.

Two Fairbanks

Things were not simple between Douglas Fairbanks and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as it is for many families, but the son wore his father’s name proudly. I chose this father and son combination because if you watch their films you’ll get a healthy helping of everything from silent adventure to pre-code delicacies through some terrific television work. These are careers worth following.

Three Trios

There are quite a few choices for memorable trios in film including Cattle rustlers Robert Hightower (John Wayne), Pedro “Pete” Rocafuerte (Pedro Armendáriz), and William Kearney (Harry Carey, Jr.) in John Ford’s 3 Godfathers. That one is definitely difficult to pass up. That said, I think the following trios are likely to be looked at less by casual fans and they all deserve attention. These are my choices of trios in movies:

They are such a joy to behold. I remember them fondly from my days as a child watching them on TV. It seemed then that they appeared in a million movies, but that wasn’t the case. Still, these siblings are a joy in films like Buck Pirates with Abbott and Costello and their film debut in Albert S. Rogell’s Argentine Nights (1940). The Andrews Sisters made 17 films, more than any other singing group and all are a terrific way to be introduced to the movies. If that record does not impress you, then maybe this one will: LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty garnered 113 charted Billboard hits with 46 of those reaching the top 10. That’s more than Elvis Presley or The Beatles.

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I have nothing against Disney. In fact, I enjoy their classic animated films immensely. Due to that I’m less than enthusiastic about their constant remakes, which – in my opinion – disrespects those wonderful, older film accomplishments. Today I pay tribute to one of them by way of a trio of glorious characters made in the memorable Disney vein we’ve all come to know and love, that combination of warmth and delightful comedy that permeate those wonderful films. These characters are Princess Aurora’s three good fairy godmothers Flora, Fauna and Merryweather in Disney’s 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty. They alone pay tribute to an enchanting legacy.

“Each of us the child may bless, with a single gift no more, no less.”

The final mention here goes to three Russian envoys who have arrived in Paris to sell a fortune in jewelry, imperial jewelry, the money of which is to go to the Russian government, which is in need of cash. The three, Iranoff, Buljanoff and Kopalski (played hilariously by Sig Ruman, Felix Bressart and Alexander Granach, respectively) who are supposed to be doing work for the Russian government, immediately get caught up in the excesses of capitalism and fail to sell the jewelry. Moscow then sends a special envoy to Paris to investigate what’s going on with the trio and the jewelry. The envoy is the rigid and humorless, Comrade Yakushova – Ninotchka (Greta Garbo). The charming Melvyn Douglas plays Ninotchka’s love interest in Ernst Lubitsch’s delightful comedy, but it’s the three envoys in the hands of Ruman, Bressart and Granach that make this movie among the greats in the annals of comedy. I just want to get to know them better and so should you.

Ninotchka with Iranoff, Buljanoff, and Kopalski

Four Skippy Performances

It’s no wonder this wire-haired terrier was the highest paid canine star of his day. Often referred to as “Asta,” thanks to his successful appearances in The Thin Man movies, his real name was Skippy – and we love him to tears. Although I’m choosing only four of his film performances, Skippy never made a bad movie and starred opposite some of Hollywood’s biggest names. If you keep an eye out for Skippy’s filmography on TCM, you will no doubt be introduced to an astounding talent as well as a terrific movie. It’s guaranteed. My Skippy suggestions are:

Skippy as Asta in The Thin Man movies opposite William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles. I can’t imagine you haven’t seen The Thin Man (1934), but may not have given any of the sequels a try. If that’s the case you will be delighted by Skippy in any one of his key performances:

in ANOTHER THIN MAN

in AFTER THE THIN MAN

Skippy is wonderful as Mr. Smith in The Awful Truth. Worth a custody dispute between Warriner and Warriner played by Cary Grant and Irene Dunne, this time Skippy is required to add straight drama to his repertoire as he is required to choose between his two humans right off the bat. There’s also plenty for him to do on the comedy front, however, so this one is a must-see.

forced to choose between the Warriners in court

front and center in the awful truth

Skippy as George in Howard Hawks’ Bringing Up Baby opposite Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Another terrific outing for our favorite pooch as he is central to action thanks to his burying abilities.

Holding his own in Hawks’ beloved screwball

This sequel to Norman Z. McLeod’s 1937 hit Topper lacks some of the charm of its predecessor, but the talents of Constance Bennett, Roland Young, Billie Burke, Alan Mowbry, and Skippy make it well worth your time. Here, Skippy matched Bennett’s ghostly wit by ghostly wit in a role that stretches his talents to matters beyond this world and he approaches it with signature enthusiasm.

so famous he made it into this spectacular publicity photo with Constance Bennett

Five Lords-a-leaping

No explanation needed.

Cagney

Nicholas Brothers

Kelly

Astaire

Six Vivien Leigh GWTW Tests

Gone With the Wind is celebrating its 80th anniversary on December 15 and, as the biggest, most famous movie ever made, it deserves at least a mention here.

On that day in 1939, Atlanta’s Loew’s Grand Theater was buzzing with Hollywood’s biggest names. It was such an occasion for Atlanta that the film’s opening was a 3-day event as Governor Eurith Dickinson Rivers declared a three-day holiday. Other politicians asked that Georgians dress in period clothing. A lot had happened in Hollywood leading up to that premiere though including the famous search for the film’s leading lady, the protagonist of Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 blockbuster novel, Scarlett O’Hara. Every female star it seems auditioned for the part. Among them were Bette Davis, Jean Arthur, Tallulah Bankhead, Joan Bennett, Claudette Colbert, Frances Dee, and Paulette Goddard who, as stories go, was close to being chosen. As we all know, however, Scarlett went to the lovely, British Vivien Leigh who possessed an outstanding talent. Leigh made the part her own and, along with the film, became tantamount to Hollywood royalty. To honor Vivien Leigh and her memorable Scarlett O’Hara here are six make-up and wardrobe test stills:

Seven Justices

Judge James K. Hardy in the Andy Hardy movie series

Judge Margaret Turner in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

Judge Taylor in To Kill a Mockingbird

Judge Weaver in Anatomy of a Murder

Judge Henry X. Harper in Miracle on 34th Street

Judge Dan Haywood in Judgment at Nuremberg

Judge Chamberlain Haller in My Cousin Vinny

Eight Serials

Follow the links to watch episodes of these dramatically exciting serials. It might take a few chapters for you to get hooked, but you’ll get hooked.

The Perils of Pauline (1914) starring Pearl White

The Vanishing Legion (1931) starring Harry Carey and Edwina Booth

The Green Hornet (1940) starring Gordon Jones

Zorro Rides Again (1937) starring John Carroll

The Master Mystery (1918) starring Harry Houdini

Flash Gordon (1936) starring Buster Crabbe

The Phantom Creeps (1939) starring Bela Lugosi

Holt of the Secret Service (1941) starring Jack Holt

Nine Ladies Dancing

Ann Miller

Ruby Keeler

Eleanor Powell

Lena Horne

Betty Grable

Vera-Ellen

Cyd Charisse

Ginger Rogers

Dorothy Dandridge

Ten Directors

Watch their movies… live, love, learn, and laugh.

Michael Curtiz

Akira Kurosawa

William Wyler

Fritz Lang

Ernst Lubitsch

John Ford

Alfred Hitchcock

Mervyn LeRoy

Ida Lupino

Lois Weber

Eleven Movies about Millionaires

Since I recommended movies about hobos in a previous year, I thought the time came for millionaires. There are many wonderful movies about the super rich, particularly during the Great Depression when audiences loved seeing the plight of these people play out for laughs. That theme made for some of film history’s best screwball comedies. The super rich, however, have lent themselves for entertaining movie fare ever since the movies began and in every genre. Check out this terrific list from Forbes spotlighting millionaires in movies.

As for me, I have quite a few favorites with millionaire themes that appeal to most others as well. These include such popular titles as The Philadelphia Story, the shenanigans of the Charleses in The Thin Man movies, My Man Godfrey, The Lady Eve, How to Marry a Millionaire, and movies featuring recognizable names like Charles Foster Kane and Bruce Wayne. For this purpose, however, I recommend lesser known, but worthy millionaire movie stories I’ve watched through the years – some in terrible condition, a few greats, and some for plain ole fun. Here are the 11 rich and classic…

Phil Rosen’s Extravagance (1930)

John G. Adolfi’s The Millionaire (1931)

Clarence G. Badger’s Miss Brewster’s Millions (1926)

Frank Tuttle’s Love Among the Millionaires (1930)

Mitchell Leisen’s Easy Living (1937)

Anthony Asquith’s The Millionairess (1960)

Robert Moore’s Murder by Death (1976)

William Asher’s Bikini Beach (1964)

Walter Lang’s I’ll Give a Million (1938)

George Marshall’s A Millionaire for Christy (1951)

Roy Del Ruth’s Kid Millions (1934)

EXTRAVAGANCE (1930_

THE MILLIONAIRE (1931)

LOVE AMONG THE MILLIONAIRES (1930)

MISS BREWSTER’S MILLIONS (1926)

MURDER BY DEATH (1976)

I’LL GIVE A MILLION (1938)

A MILLIONAIRE FOR CHRISTY (1951)

THE MILLIONAIRESS (1960)

KID MILLIONS (1934)

BIKINI BEACH (1964)

EASY LIVING (1937)

Twelve Feature Acting Debuts

Some of my favorite and/or most memorable film debuts…

Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween – effective after all these years.

Orson Welles in Citizen Kane – although Welles’ performance is what I find hardest to like in Kane, I cannot deny its impact and status among characters in film.

Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday – appropriate introduction for royalty in film and in life. She charms you from the first moment.

Eva Marie Saint in On the Waterfront – exclamation point to begin a stellar movie career.

Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl – a tour de force and a phenomenon

Peter Lorre in M – brilliant, nightmarish, heartbreaking. Described by director Fritz Lang as “one of the best in film history.” I agree.

Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins – Her debut should have been as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, but we’ll take this and so did she. Not only did Andrews win the Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of the magical nanny, but she won the hearts of the world in the process.

Timothy Hutton in Ordinary People – ordinarily superb.

Angela Lansbury in Gaslight – small part, big impact. Undeniable screen presence.

Edward Norton in Primal Fear – convincing and chilling.

Greer Garson in Goodbye, Mr. Chips – She wanted a worthy role as her screen introduction. She got it. She killed it – as she did from that moment on.

Eddie Murphy in 48 Hours – I love this performance highlighting the scope of Murphy’s talent.

I gave this final topic a lot of thought as there are many worthy contenders. For instance, I’m sure many would choose James Dean’s turn in East of Eden, as big a legend-ensuring performance as there ever was, but it’s not a favorite of mine. Tatum O’Neill’s performance in Paper Moon is another one I considered as were Marlee Matlin’s in Children of a Lesser God and Lupita Nyong’o heartbreaking Patsey in 12 Years a Slave. Finally, I adore Robert Duvall’s debut appearance in To Kill a Mockingbird. And I could go on and on. We just have an embarrassment of riches.

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Phew! There you have this year’s movie recommendations. I hope you enjoyed the list and that – in the spirit of Christmas – you take this challenge and…

#PayClassicsForward

Visit previous year’s lists as shown:

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The Challenge: #PayClassicsForward for Christmas ‘Tis the season to spread cheer and I’m doing my part by recommending classic movies, paying them forward in hopes that these memorable distractions take people’s minds off negative goings on.

#12 Days of Christmas #12 Days of Classics #Movie Recommendations #Pay Classics Forward #Pay Classics Forward for Christmas

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dwtspd · 5 years

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DWTS season 27 finale

I was so confused when I saw my last post said week 8 and thought for a moment I missed a week. Opening number - not a fan of this rendition of the song. There wasn’t a lot of dancing??

So I guess each finalist is re-performing their favourite dance?

Alexis and Alan - Argentine Tango Wasn’t impressed by this dance the first time around. It seems like Alexis didn’t hit her lines as well this time. She dances very soft - too soft for an AT - and now looked like she was just marking. Some of the ballet moves she didn’t complete her extensions. Lacked sharpness for the actual AT parts. 9-9-9 T27

Some thoughts while we are in advertisement break - this season wasn’t well planned. 2 double elims? 9 weeks only? Only a 1-night finale? Don’t get me wrong, I used to think the 2-night show was a tad unnecessary, but that was more because of all the random extra acts with random artists that I don’t know what affiliation they have to the show. 2 3-hour shows are too much, but if they were only doing a 1-night finale, I could deal with 3 hours, and more focus on the stars. Tom and Erin didn’t even have time to explain the show structure.

Bobby and Sharna - Hammer dance/cha cha Yeah I’m calling it Hammer dance because that’s all I remember about it. I saw more cha cha here than I remember form the original, not that it was well done. 8-8-8 T24 that is generous. I may not remember their original but this can’t have been much better. side note - I noticed Bobby and Sharna have matching shoes, which match Sharna’s hair too.

Dan and Shay perform their apparently new song that one of my roommates was listening to about 2 hours earlier.

Recap the first 4 weeks. I’d forgotten Nancy was here.

Why of all things do we need this non-dance again? Or even just of all of Joe’s dances. This was his worst one.

Evanna and Keo - Tango Not surprised she picked this one. SLAY GIRL SLAY. I remember Evanna would sometimes get overexcited and hop into steps rather than just step. I didn’t remember anything specific to this dance, but if anything, this performance was super clean, felt grounded and intense without looking like she was hitting too hard. Amazing. 10-10-10 T30 Well deserved!! And a special message from Emma Watson! Did they cut the other messages? Cos I heard almost all the cast had messages for her.

Ayyy it’s the DWTS Swiffer ad! Love the dancing janitor.

Milo and Witney - Charleston These two are so cute. Milo blushed so hard when Witney told him she was proud of his progress. “And if we win, you will be the shortest female to have ever won - ” hahaha. I didn’t remember anything wrong from this dance the first time round, and nothing wrong with this round. His right foot doesn’t swivel as much as his left. just an observation. 10-10-10 T30

Pro tour number. There’s a stark difference in guys to girls. And almost all the male celebs joining? Yeesh

Juan Pablo redoes his AT. Tinashe sings “Fever” while surrounded by the guys. Wish she had more time with Brandon.

This finale is so whack that Erin can’t even say “D-W-T-S” right.

Freestyles time

Alexis and Alan oh, so it’s another contemporary-esque freestyle. Contemporary ain’t Alan’s forte. Can they stop cutting to the singers in the middle of the dancing? I think the ‘mountain’ set up hampered them because running up and down took away time from the dance, and the way the set was arranged also blocked them at times. Alexis’ posture was weird when they did that 2 bars of foxtrot-y stuff in the middle. She looked like she was falling out of the hold. The contemp parts felt kinda high-school-ish bar one jump. 10-10-10 T30

I guess one good thing about them trying to shovel this show into 2 hours is that I’ll have time to do work after this.

John sings while Emma and Sasha dance.

Bobby and Sharna Thought the spoken stuff worked well for Bobby. I wish they kept it with the dramatic lighting and not do the shiny birthday cake thing. Oh, you know there’s a problem when it’s the FREESTYLE and you have to cut away from the celeb do show some pros doing stuff. Bobby didn’t do a lot of dancing in this number, it was more of patterns and stuff happening around him. Whatever dance steps he did, he looked a bit frenzied. But he gets lifted by DeMarcus. And they have a false end, then do the flossing with Erin while Tom flosses his teeth so LOL. 10-10-10 T30 Really?? I think they just wanted to give everyone 30 for the freestyles.

The switch of Milo and Evanna’s positions for the second round would have been interesting if I didn’t already know the result.

Milo and Witney OH. MY. GOD. I am BLOWN AWAY. They did so many things that could have been tacky - umbrellas, the water platform - but they used it WELL. It was relevant to the song. It created mood and ambiance that complemented the dancing. There was bits of hip hop (the more animating, locking kind), bits of tango and AT, some contemporary, some jazz, and Milo did everything well. He had a stage presence from the beginning and again I felt maturity to contrast the youthfulness from his charleston. Showed off his versatility. I will make fun of Zombies for the rest of my life but Milo won me over with his dancing. 10-10-10 T 30 If the other dances got 30, this should have been like 50!!!!!!

Evanna and Keo A classic freestyle!! Great work for Keo’s first! The song was perfectly Evanna, not surprised it’s her favourite. They had some interesting shapes which weren’t what you would expect but it was uniquely Evanna and suited her well. I loved her energy and presence and character. Interesting camera angle at the end. i wish it didn’t cut out her footwork, but I enjoyed watching Evanna’s expressions. The set at the beginning is also great. 10-10-10 T30 Should also be wayyy higher given the other dances.

They didn’t even have time to announce 4th, 3rd. Maybe they would have if they didn’t have the final song montage. Even if that’s a nice song. Tom couldn’t even drag out the announcement as long as he normally would’ve.

And the winner is...BOBBY

What?!?! Guess he just had that many votes. Everyone is stunned. And he barely has time to make a speech because they are short for time.

Now, I’m happy for Bobby and I didn’t think he had a bad attitude. He seemed to genuinely enjoy the show, so I don’t want to see anyone complaining about him. Would I have prefered someone else win? Hell to the yes. Is it insane that with partners like Charlie White and James Hinchcliffe, Sharna only won the MBT with Bobby? Hell freaking yes. But the way some people are laying into him is classless and baseless. Congratulations to Bobby and Sharna.

Now per Kristyn Burtt, the rankings for the remaining 3 were Milo second, Evanna third, and Alexis 4th.

Not too surprised but a bit of an eyebrow raiser that Milo beat Evanna because she seems to have a bigger fanbase and slightly higher scores on average in the last few weeks, but maybe its the narrow voting windows that only favour US East coasters that worked in Milo’s favour. Alexis in fourth is dead right, even if Milo or Evanna won (which everyone was predicting/hoping), Bobby would have still beaten her.

#DWTS #dwts27 #dancing with the stars #milo manheim #Evanna Lynch #keo motsepe #witney carson #Bobby Bones #alexis ren #sharna burgess #alan bersten

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delightfullyshinyjellyfish--blog · 6 years

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When You Want to Start Dancing

So maybe you’re in your 20’s, or 30’s, or 40’s, and you’re losing a little interest in life and need that new spark and then you remember that you always wanted to learn how to dance when you were younger and want to start classes. Or maybe you’re a new family starting out in the world and have little ones that are obsessed with ballerinas and want to get them into their early passions. But the questions is: Where to begin?

Dance itself is an expressive form of art and comes in all shapes and forms: The first thing you need to know when deciding what kind of dance to get into are the types of dance out there.

Here’s a short list of the most popular types of dance:

· Ballet

· Modern

· Jazz

· Contemporary

· Latin/Ballroom

· Belly Dance

· Hip Hop

These are the main forms of dance. It’d be a good idea to do a little research on YouTube and look up a few videos of each one to get the general idea of each dance, and then do more research and video-searching from the ones that first appeal to you. To help you out, here’s a short description of each:

Ballet

Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance courts in the 15th century, and is compromised of graceful choreography and artistic style and includes staging, lighting, costume design, and pleasant music usually in the form of classical music. Ballet is an artistic expression usually used to tell a story; there are also many types of ballet including classical, contemporary, neoclassical, and post-structural ballet. Ballet is always a good base to start off at, as it is the foundation for most forms of dance.

Modern

Modern dance blossomed in the 20th century mainly as a protest against Ballet and it’s technical and traditional ways. The aim of Modern was to branch away from the strict technicalities and figures, and focus more on self-expression and spontaneity. Since its base is still from Ballet, Modern maintains the graceful component but also has very wide and big movements and expressions, and its artistic style can be described as very emotional, dramatic, or even animalistic.

Jazz

Modern jazz dance has Afro-Caribbean roots, and is closely correlated with Modern and Ballet. You could even say it’s a mix. Jazz has wide, graceful motions and a good jazz dancer typically has a good background in ballet, proper technique, clean lines, and a good expressive motion that correlates with the interpretation of the music. It is a good choice if Ballet is too “proper”.

Contemporary

This amazing dance borrows styles from Ballet, Modern, and Jazz. It developed during the mid twentieth century and is widely popular in Europe and in the US. It focuses on a lot of technique including the legwork of Ballet, and torso movements of Modern and is often times improvisational and unpredictable as Modern is. It also has African dance characteristics such the incorporation of bent knees and elements of the Japanese dance Butoh. As it has many influences, it is a very expressive form of dance and has the potential for a lot of artistic style.

Latin/Ballroom

Latin dance is mainly a partnered dance of two types: either Ballroom or folk dance. The roots of this dance are mainly taken from the folk or street dances of Latin America, which also is a combination of African, Native American, and European styles. The street Latin dances include salsa, mambo, merengue, rumba, bachata, bomba, plena, and Argentine tango. The different Latin dances are emphasized with wide motion of the hips, arms and torso to accentuate the curves of the body, and are typically danced to traditional Latin American music that contain a lot of accented instruments and African drums. As Ballroom is also a partnered dance, it differentiates from Latin in the sense that it displays grace and class, rather than the more sensual movements of Latin. Body composition is straight and linear, and it is danced more formally and with more technique. Ballroom dances include the cha-cha, waltz, tango, foxtrot, jive, rhumba, quickstep, and east coast swing. If you can picture an old movie where the couple is gracefully dancing in circles on the dance floor – that’s Ballroom!

Belly Dance

As this dance solemnly originates from the Middle-East, it is a very oriental and sensual dance. The main focus of this dance is on the stomach and the hips, and the flexibility and control over each of these areas. It is said to look exotic and seductive, and can be quite eye-catching, especially with the glamorous and revealing costumes. Movements are usually either very fluid or percussive, and is usually danced to either Arabic or African music with focus on the musicality of the movements to be in synchronization with the music and drum beats.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a form of dance with the main style of ‘breaking’ that was created in the 1970’s as an expression of Hip Hop music. It popularized due to films produced in the 1980’s that showcased hip hop dance crews and choreographies. The idea of Hip Hop dance stemmed from the purpose of keeping peace and showing love and restraint in the midst of gang-related aggressions, and so instead of fighting gangs decided to dance to practice communication and restraint. It is usually danced outdoors and involves a lot of mobility, strength, improvisation, and freestyle skills. Many dance crews participate in freestyle dance competitions called “battles” where they showcase their skills and artistic expression.

So maybe that helps! There are many more forms of dance than the ones listed and described above. But now that you have an idea, you may be wondering: Where do I go to learn these dances? How do I start classes?

It is very simple.

There are several dance studios and independent teachers for the different kinds of dance and all you need to do is look online for reviews and prices. Try and see which schools and teachers have the best reviews or comments, and then from the best ones you find you can compare prices to see which is more affordable to you. Then make a plan with your teacher or school where you can take classes on a weekly basis and be consistent in your learning.

So don’t let anything else stop you! Now is your time to shine and it is never too late to activate!

Get going, my little dancers…

#dance #dancers #hobbies #life #classes #activities #danceislife #ballet #jazz #contemporarydance #moderndance #bellydance #ballroom dance #latin dance #hip hop

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The 6-Second Trick For Red Wine With Steak

The tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon (coming mainly from the red skin of the grape) and also fairly high alcohol degrees likewise assist cut with the fat of the steak, making the a glass of wine preference smoother as well as less bitter ... and the steak a lot more savory. Discover more about Cabernet Sauvignon in this two-minute video.

Rib Eye, T-Bone or Porterhouse steaks are excellent partners for Zinfandel. A little much less polished than Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel has a classically bold grapey spiciness as well as thick richness on the pallet. Find out more regarding Zinfandel in this two-minute video. Zinfandel likewise makes a fascinating marinate for several of the tougher (and much less expensive) cuts of beef for the backyard grill like Tri-Tip or London Broil.

Malbec is an up and also coming merlot that is most definitely steak pleasant. As a matter of fact, Malbec is the number one eaten merlot in Argentina where it's considered the optimal a glass of wine to couple with beef. Malbec is a flexible, abundant and food-friendly red wine that might damage with custom but won't cost a fortune.

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You won't be disappointed. Find out more about Malbec in this two-minute video clip. The timeless a glass of wine selections to pair with smoked steaks are big, bold red wines, specifically California Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and also Malbec. Merlot, Syrah (Shiraz from Australia), Sangiovese, Chianti as well as Pinot Noir are additionally good choices as well as will certainly generate softer merlot and also steak pairings, which you might choose relying on the steak, the doneness you favor and whatever else you are offering.

So a steak with sufficient amounts of fat, especially prepared rare or medium unusual will make "big reds" taste smoother as well as mellower. By contrast, when you grill steaks well-done, they will leak and lose fat in the cooking procedure, and also will ultimately have less fat for the perception of tannins.

Some individuals will certainly not see the difference yet others may. Likewise an extremely http://www.champagnesundayliving.com/how-to-build-a-champagne-fountain/ lean cut of steak like a filet will have dramatically less fat than a T-Bone, as an example, and will be enhanced more when matched with a wine featuring softer tannins like Merlot, Chianti, Pinot Noir, or an aged Cabernet, while the T-Bone or Rib Eye would certainly withstand Zinfandel, Malbec or a young Taxi.

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Not to be failed to remember, a crisp cooled Rosé white wine or a sparkling Champagne (especially brut or rosé) is generally a pleasurable matching with steak as well as other barbequed fare. Just make sure to cool them in the refrigerator or on ice for several hrs before offering. In fact, we suggest additionally cooling your merlots to prevent any "hot a glass of wine" influence on the taste of the steaks.

There are some good ones around! Lastly, you might likewise want enjoying our short video clip on BARBEQUE & Wine Pairings. Happy Cooking! Share On.

Uploaded by (Google+) on April 13 2019 at 07:33 Steak is the excellent aluminum foil for a good red yet exists a finest merlot for steak? You can just state it's the one you most appreciate but it additionally relies on the cut and the way you prepare it.

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So if you have a young or relatively young cabernet sauvignon or malbec, for example, an unusual steak will make it taste a lot more smooth The fattier a steak is the much more durable a white wine it requires. Rhône reds or other syrah or GSM (grenache/syrah/mourv èdre) blends are completely matched to ribeye steaks while a leaner fillet steak pairs much better with a pinot noir.

A Coonawarra or Napa Valley cabernet for example or a Stellenbosch cabernet sauvignon. Sauces make a distinction. An abundant merlot sauce like my Necessary Steak Sauce will certainly require a white wine that can withstand it like a malbec or a high quality red Bordeaux. (If you're making the sauce on your own drink a wine of somewhat much better quality than you made use of to make the sauce).

A ripe Rhône or Languedoc red such as a Minervois need to work well. With a béarnaise sauce a pinot again is a great suit or you could also drink an abundant white like a Meursault or various other full-bodied chardonnay. With an Argentine chimichurri sauce a malbec is the noticeable go to.

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If it's an older vintage you could also intend to serve the steak medium-rare instead than uncommon. That said, there are 5 white wines I count on repeatedly when I'm eating steak: Malbec (specifically Argentinian malbec) Cabernet sauvignon Merlot Shiraz/syrah and syrah mixes e.g. with grenache and also mourvèdre 'Supertuscans' and also other modern Tuscan reds See additionally The most effective a glass of wine pairings for steak tartare The most effective wine and also beer pairings for a steak pie Leading photo © here.

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Weekend Warrior Extra: What to Watch Over the Holidays!

Since this is the last column of the year, and honestly, I have no idea if I’ll be able to continue this into another year, I’m going to change things up a little. I’m not even sure if anyone is reading anything I write about repertory or limited releases anyway, so we’ll see how I feel about continuing to write all that stuff for free.

1917 (Universal)

One of my favorite movies of the year is Sam Mendes’ absolutely brilliant World War I epic, following the journey of two soldiers, played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, as they’re sent on a mission to the frontlines to deliver a message to hold off an attack on the Germans. I already reviewed the movie for ComingSoon.net, so I won’t say too much more about it, but it is a movie that works well on repeat viewings just because every aspect of the filmmaking is so masterful, particularly the decision to make the film a single shot. There’s a lot to talk about the technical aspects of the film from Roger Deakins’ cinematography to the breath-taking production design and gorgeous score by Thomas Newman, but I want to draw special attention to the screenplay by Mendes with Kristy

Wilson-Cairns, which I feel is being overlooked in favor of the technicality of the film, maybe since there are so many stretches without dialogue. Don’t let that fool you. It takes a great deal of research and description in a screenplay to lead to a movie this good, and the writing that forms the backbone of Mendes’ latest and greatest should not be ignored. 1917is easily one of the year’s best film, and though it only opens in New York and L.A. on Christmas Day, it will be nationwide on January 10.

KNIVES OUT (Lionsgate)

I also reviewed Rian Johnson’s comedic whodunnit right here, so I don’t have a ton more to say about it, but I’m so happy that it’s continued to do well since opening over Thanksgiving. If you haven’t seen it and want a fun couple hours at the movies, Johnson’s movie can provide that, but it’s also quite a brilliant twist on the ensemble whodunnit that I’ve generally been a fan of as a kid, and the movie definitely stands up to repeat viewings.

BOMBSHELL (Lionsgate)

I also highly recommend Jay Roach’s “workplace drama,” which is about the Fox News sex scandals, mainly surrounding the news corp’s founder Roger Ailes, as played by John Lithgow. The movie stars Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly, Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson and Margot Robbie as “Kayla Pospisil,” as a composite character, the story following the three FOX News employees as they navigate the difficult Venn Diagram of politics and sexuality (or sexualization). Most of the events take place around the 2016 Presidential Election and Donald Trump’s grilling by Kelly about his statements about women, something that backfires for the anchor. At the same time, Carlson is moved to an afternoon slot, and she decides to fight back against Aisles’ demotion (and her subsequent firing) by getting lawyers and accusing Aisles of sexual harassment. As we learn from Robbie’s character, Aisles gets up to much worse, and I loved what her character brought to the mix, particularly her relationship with Kate McKinnon’s character. I’m thinking the movie hasn’t gotten nearly as much traction with critics because it’s written and directed by men, in the former case, Charles Randolph, the Oscar-winning writer of The Big Short, but we have to give some credit to the amazing female cast assembled and what they were able to bring to the material to make the film far less dreary than it might have been despite the yucky nature of the Fox News world. I also think that attention should be paid to John Lithgow’s performance as Ailes, which is a lot more than a good make-up job. Lithgow is such a nice person so for him to play such an oily, slimy character so well makes me think he shouldn’t be overlooked in the awards conversation. This is now playing in about 1,500 theaters across the country, and hopefully, it will be in even more over the coming weeks.

LITTLE WOMEN (Sony)

Sort of related to Bombshell in that it explores women’s issues from a very different standpoint, that of Louisa May Alcott’s classic piece of coming-of-age literature set post-Civil War. Greta Gerwig ably tackles far more difficult material for her second feature as a filmmaker, proving that Lady Bird was no fluke. It reunites Gerwig with that film’s Oscar-nominated star, Saoirse Ronan, playing Jo March, the writer who is trying to make her way in life and through her career as a writer. I’m not a huge fan of the source material but Gerwig and Ronan have created such a marvelous bundle of joy in this film that follows the journey of the four March girls, but does so in a non-linear way that forces to pay close attention. Ronan is wonderful, as always, but I was equally and maybe even more impressed by Florence Pugh, who plays the super-dramatic Amy in a way that makes her far more convincing as the younger and older versions of her character than some of the other young actresses. I think Emma Watson as Meg might be somewhat the weak link of the movie but she isn’t terrible and I did enjoy some of her scenes. Gerwig’s movie is rounded out by wonderful performances from the likes of Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet (fantastic as Theodore Lawrence), Chris Cooper, Tracy Letts and others. Actually, I really loved all of the interactions between Chalamet, Ronan and Pugh, three fantastic actors who I’m sure we’ll continue to see more great things from over the next few decades. I haven’t seen enough of the adaptations of Alcott’s book to really know how this stands up, but it’s the first time I really was interested in these characters and their story, and that’s quite an achievement.

CLEMENCY (NEON)

Although Warner Bros’ JUST MERCY (see below) is getting a ton more attention and marketing, personally I preferred Chinonye Chukwu’s CLEMENCY (NEON), which premiered at Sundance way back in March but just had a much more lasting impact. It stars Alfre Woodard as a prison warden where the pressures of death row executions have started to take a toll on her personal life, especially with the impending execution of Aldis Hodge’s Death Row inmate, who claims his innocence. This is a really tough drama to watch at times, but with such amazing performances by Woodard and Hodge that it pulls you in and keeps you riveted to what might happen next. I’m a little bummed that Chukwu isn’t getting more attention for her brilliant work writing and directing the film vs. other films like the recent Queen and Slim. She’s a great filmmaker and I can’t wait to see her next film, A Taste of Power.

UNCUT GEMS (A24)

I’m not as big a fan of the works of Ben and Josh Safdie as many of my fellow critics are, but this crime-comedy (of sorts?) starring Adam Sandler, helped make me see their crazy mode of filmmaking in a new way. While I recommend this with reservations, I do think that Sandler’s role in the movie as Howard Ratner, a New York jeweler merchant to the stars, could help the Safdies break out to a new audience as they certainly seemed to have refined their mode of filmmaking with Uncut Gems, and the mix of characters and situations really make the movie something unlike anything else you’re likely to see this year. The gist of the story is that Howard gets his hands on a valuable gem from Africa and that seems to change his luck as a chronic gambler where everything seems to be going right for him… until it doesn’t. Much of the story involves him trying to get the rock back from basketball player evin Garnett (played by himself) who borrows the valuable gem and then won’t give it back. All-in-all, it’s a pretty entertaining film with an absolutely amazing last act that will expand nationwide on Christmas Day.

THE TWO POPES (Netflix)

In case you don’t want to go out in the cold this week, you can also stay home and watch some of the great films now on Netflix. While I assume you’ve already seen The Irishmanand Marriage Story, I hope you’ll also check out this wonderful two-hander written by Anthony McCarten (Darkest Hour), which explores the relationship between Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins) and his successor Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce), as they try to get along even though they don’t see eye-to-eye on how the Catholic Church should be won. I was a little surprised how much I enjoyed this movie, but it reminded of a little-seen 2016 movie called The Journey, a two-hander starring Timothy Spall and Colm Meaney as two sides of the war in Northern Ireland trying to come to an accord while driving to the airport from talks that have fallen apart. I’ve long been a fan of Pryce but playing the Argentine cardinal who would become Pope is a fantastic role that allows him to show so much more depth as an actor, but we also learn a lot about Pope Francis’ past and the regrets he has about his involvement with the government’s anti-religious actions. Hopkins is also great, and for a movie that’s mainly two men talking, it’s perfectly captivating.

Although it’s been out for a while now and has already been losing theaters, I also recommend checking out Marielle Heller’s It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers, if it’s still playing anywhere near you, because it’s a really wonderful story about a journalist whose spotlight of Mr. Rogers turned into a way that he can find redemption in his own family issues.

I’ve actually seen a lot of the other movies opening in limited release this weekend, including the doc WHAT SHE SAID: THE ART OF PAULINE KAEL (Juno Films), which opens at New York’s Film Forum on Wednesday. If you’re even remotely interested in film criticism and its origins through the story of one of the most respected and beloved critics, you definitely should check this one out. I haven’t seen it since Doc-NYC back in 2018

As mentioned in my write-up of Clemency above, I wasn’t nearly as crazy about Destin Daniel Cretton’s JUST MERCY (Warner Bros.), which is a different movie with similar elements, this one starring Michael B. Jordon as Bryan Stevenson, a young civil rights attorney who is trying to free a wrongly-convicted Death Row inmate, played by Jamie Foxx. Cretton’s good luck charm Brie Larson (they first teamed for Short Term 12) is also in the movie, but I don’t feel she’s nearly as good, and there was just something about the movie that really didn’t click with me. Even so, it will also be nationwide on January 10 and maybe I’ll try to give it another chance before then.

I was semi-excited about Donnie Yen’s return in the title role of Wilson Yip’s grand finale, IP MAN 4: THE FINALE (Go USA Films), which has the martial arts master who trained Bruce Lee (and whose first name, I only just realized, is “Man”) comes to San Francisco in the late ‘60s to back up his pupil’s desire to teach non-Chinese martial arts. Along the way, he gets into issues with the local martial arts masters as well as the Marines, who believe that Japanese judo is the only proper martial art. As with some of the other movies in the series, this one is mainly good for Yen’s performance and his martial arts scenes, although Kwok-Kwan Chan is also excellent as Bruce Lee in one particularly good fight scene, and there are a few others as well. My main issue with this, as with may martial arts film from China, is that the American actors are written terribly and the performances they’re giving (particularly by regular offender Scott Adkns) are just terrible. It’s a classic case of over-villifying the non-Asian characters to the point of them being a joke, and there are few surprises about who is going to win in most fights. It’s been a while since I’ve seen the other chapters, and martial arts fans will probably like parts of this, but it’s not a particularly good movie when all is said and done.

A movie I liked quite a bit more is François Girard’s historical drama THE SONG OF NAMES (Sony Pictures Classics), produced by Robert Lantos (Barney’s Version), another terrific Canadian film that deals with Jewish issues. It stars Tim Roth as Martin Simmonds, a young British man whose family took in a Polish Jew named Dovidl, who was also a violin virtuoso, to live with them just before the start of WWII. The night of Dovidl’s anticipated 1951 live concert debut in London, he vanishes, and years later, Martin, starts to track down his old friend to find what happened to him. It’s a pretty amazing movie, partially due to Roth’s performance, but also the two young actors playing Martin and Dovidl, since so much happens in the past. Like much of Sony Classics’ output, this will probably appeal more towards older audiences, but it’s another original story set during the period of the Holocaust that puts its own spin on the times with the musical element, which plays such a large part in the film. (Clive Owen plays the older Dovidl, but it’s a fairly small role compared to the others.)

I’m very excited that The 21st Annual Animation Show of Shows (ACME Filmworks)is returning to the Quad Cinema on Christmas Day, and while I was hoping to write something more extended about this, I just haven’t had the time. There’s an amazing line-up of films from a lot of different countries including Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Belgium and more, but there’s also a couple doc shorts about the filmmakers among the films. The Czech Republic film Daughterwas recently included on the Oscar shortlist for animated shorts, but otherwise, it’s a fairly strange mix of films, including the very disturbing Kids.

I haven’t seen Wayman Boone’s horror film Apparition (Vertical Entertainment), starring Mena Suvari and Kevin Pollak, but apparently, it’s another horror movie involving an APP that connects to the user to the dead. It’ll open this Friday.

A few other things on Netflix over the next couple weeks including John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch special, which looks like more quirky fun from one of my favorite stand-up comics. That opens on Christmas Eve i.e. today, while a couple new series begin on Netflix on New Year’s Day, The Messiah(starring the wonderful Michelle Monaghan) and Spinning Out.

I decided to take a much-needed break from the repertory stuff this week, but we’ll see what happens with that going into the New Year, and I’ll have my annual Top 25 to share with you all next week!

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The 10 best hairstyles for footballers

Football players are modern gladiators, otherworldly beings who plunge into battle week after week screaming, "Are you not entertained?" With every well-placed tackle and scorching pass. It is no surprise that footballers tend to boast about their personal style. Already armed with headgear and more tattoos than silverware in the trophy cabinet of Real Madrid, the last stop for a football player to show how tall he is of us mortals is his haircut.

Here's a look at some of the best footballer hairstyles and, if you've got the confidence to pull them, then we've got tips from Justin Carr, English football's hairdresser and ambassador of the head & shoulders shampoo brand, as you style can get yourself.

Hector Bellerin

The fashion fans, who have no interest in football, will recognize Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin. The Cavalier Spaniard is regularly in the front row of London Fashion Week, where his renaissance-like hairstyle fits well. It's long. It is immaculately conditioned. And it fits perfectly with his extrovert streetstyle.

Choosing the look is not just about getting your hair out, Carr says. You have to trim it often if you want it to be as tasty as Hector. "Once you get split ends, it inhibits growth and it will not grow that fast," explains Carr. "It will only feel brittle and dry."

If you have the required length, give yourself 10 more minutes in the morning. "For styling, blow-dry it to get the little fool, and use some salt spray to hold on. All this hot air means that you need a heat-protection spray and also buy a serum to tame and keep the ruffle healthy. "

David Beckham

David Beckham's hair has gained almost as many pillars as his athletic ability. The footballing fashion legend is a man so well composed that he even has his own award-winning brand of care and his cuts are constantly changing, but consistently go online. Becks opted for this short and choppy cut when he hit the Royal Wedding in 2018, and it's a great, easy-to-manage cut to consider for the summer.

"Since Beckham came out with this cut, many more people have asked for this style," says Carr. Ask for a short back and sides with just a little length at the front. Your hairdresser should complement the texture by selective cutting of the hair. It should also be nice on the sides[verjüngt] be, with a fairly high fade and kept square. Do not use a lot of product, but keep it nice and natural with a quick blow-dry and some sea salt spray to keep it. "

Cristiano Ronaldo

The crisp, close cut by Cristiano Ronaldo is probably the greatest player of all time (we'll see each other later) and fits in perfectly with his involvement in the sport. The main point of interest of this style lies in the dividing line, which would have been carved by a trimmer to Carr.

"He has such a strong jaw approach that the heavy cut just works. Fade it up high, short on the sides and then flick it back on top. He has darker hair, so taking a pomade to get the wet shine does not take the color of the paint. "

Dele Alli

Tottenham Hotspur and English midfielder Dele Alli are a little cheeky-chappy and it makes sense that his hair, cut by Carr, is as carefree and playful as the man himself.

"It's just a nice little rejuvenating effect, with the highlights above that help highlight its skin tone," says Carr. "Highlights work especially well with Afro hair and we have only made the tips to make it more natural.

"Ask for a low cone angle. Then a number two around the pages. Make it nice and sharp at the front. Give him a pair of scissors everywhere. Be sure to keep the beautiful round shape as you do not want it to be boxy – it's not a flat top. In the morning you just have to comb it out and give it a nice texture with a curling cream and make sure you condition it. "

Harry Kane

England superstar Harry Kane is an undisputed master of the game, a player with a royal touch on and off the field. And his cut is just that – a classic Haistil for a king. Carr agrees, "It really fits Harry's personality and his face shape. He is not too short on the sides, which helps to keep him clean and simple and fits well into his beard.

"Ask for a pair of scissors over the crest on the sides, not too short, and a bat cut up to give some texture. For styling, blow-dry it in one direction. You can see it's going right. And then you would blow-dry the underside of his hair on the temple line to bring it down and make that beautiful farewell.

"Then use a tone. His hair is really blond, so you do not want to overwhelm it with a greasy product like a pomade, as it takes away the color. You can even just use a hairspray. "

Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba, Manchester United's midfield maestro, is not a blushing wallflower tail, and when it comes to his hairstyle, you never know what bold look Pogba will achieve next Saturday. Whether it's a fire emoji carved into his hair, or a bright blue and yellow Iroquois, Pogba is here to entertain.

"He has the confidence to play in front of millions, and that confidence makes him tear down every haircut he can think of," says Carr. "Some people would not be able to do this for their job, but if you have a job where you can wear those styles, do it. It shows self-confidence.

"You will need a good barber who can make designs in your hair. It's best for her to work with these designs to create a picture. Just remember to keep it moist because the cut on the sides is so short. "

Gareth Bale

The growth of hair can be a dirty business. Thank God for Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale, who shows us what we can look forward to when long hairstyles realize their full potential.

It would take at least a year and a half to get to that length and be able to tie it in a bun, says Carr. "Go to the hairdresser every two months to help with hair growth, and cut away the split ends so the hair can grow."

Despite the wait, Carr notes that long hair is a great option for men with smooth, ramrody hair like Bale. "Long hair is easier to care for when you have straight hair. Sometimes men with straight hair struggle to style it when it's short, but here you just have to put it in a loose bun and hang it on your back. "

Leo Messi

Argentine megastar Lionel Messi has come a long way follicularly speaking since his first days in Barcelona. This platinum ball was when the star on the field and on his bone was at the top of his game.

"You can see that someone has taken the time and effort to get that color because it's not easy to get," says Carr. "Go to someone who is fully qualified and who paints every day. They will go through the process of bleaching and then, after using a silver toner that will bring it down and get rid of the oranges or yellow you do not want.

"Sometimes you can not do it all at once because you do not want to damage or stretch your hair. A color technician will know by the strength of your hair and checking its elasticity, whether you need more than one. "

Sergio Ramos

While Real Madrid center-back Sergio Ramos may not be the cleanest player when it comes to his on-field play, his hair is as fresh and tidy as it gets. "Ramos has great hair," Carr says. "The beard also helps a lot. Without the beard it can look too clean and make you look very young. We do not want to call anyone a schoolboy.

"Wear this look with less product and it will naturally fall off and create an undercut feel. While, if you put more product into it to uphold it, it feels like a pompadour or a high quiff fading around the back and sides. You'll probably have to go to the hairdressers once a week, do not trim the top each time, just keep the pages neat. "

Neymar

Like Pogba, Paris Saint Germain striker Neymar is a man who is constantly changing his hair from smooth and pointed to more natural curls like Dragonball Z. "It inspires people to change their hair and make stylists freedom," says Carr.

Keep in mind that changing your hair all the time can dramatically increase your chances of harm. "The blonde is not the right way to the roots, so if you do not go all the way, it could damage the top layer, but then, after chopping it off, regrowth will not damage the follicles."

On the sides, it is a razor-sharp, bleached blur that dramatically contrasts the curls on the top. It's intentionally chaotic, so do not choose something stronger than a sea salt spray.

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The 10 best hairstyles for footballers

Hector Bellerin

David Beckham

Cristiano Ronaldo

Dele Alli

Tottenham Hotspur and English midfielder Dele Alli are a little cheeky-chappy and it makes sense that his hair, cut by Carr, is as carefree and playful as the man himself.

Harry Kane

"Then use a tone. His hair is really blond, so you do not want to overwhelm it with a greasy product like a pomade, as it takes away the color. You can even just use a hairspray. "

Paul Pogba

Gareth Bale

The growth of hair can be a dirty business. Thank God for Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale, who shows us what we can look forward to when long hairstyles realize their full potential.

Leo Messi

Sergio Ramos

Neymar

On the sides, it is a razor-sharp, bleached blur that dramatically contrasts the curls on the top. It's intentionally chaotic, so do not choose something stronger than a sea salt spray.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Gemma stuns with low score

It was an unexpected night for Strictly Come Dancing fans on Saturday, as the series first ever paso doble-thon meant a serious shake up for the usual scoring.

For actress Gemma Atkinson, it was difficult to carry over her amazing momentum from last week in Blackpool, where she scored 38 points.

After performing a sleep-inspired Samba with partner Aljaz Skorjanec, the judges were left less than impressed, resulting in a score of 25.

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Shocking: Actress Gemma Atkinson struggled to deliver in Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing, after wowing in Blackpool last week

After scoring their first tens last week, the pair were taking on the challenging samba to The River of Dreams by Billy Joel.

Aljaz got a taste of Gemma's fighting spirit by heading to her boxing club in the VT, though their 'fight' didn't go to plan as they both began dancing in the boxing ring!

Unfortunately, the night-time dance, complete with an opening in bed, divided the judges, with Craig calling the dance 'haphazard and unfocused' and Darcy saying 'it never woke up for me.'

Shirley meanwhile, joked that the pair looked 'as snug as a bug in a rug in the bedroom scene. You looked like you didn't want to get up!'

A bit tired: In a sleep-inspired Samba, Gemma and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec attempted to carry over their momentum from last week, but sadly fell short

Jazz-tastic: The couple performed a Samba to The River of Dreams by Billy Joel, with joking scenes of them pretending to fall asleep

Unfocused: The judges were less than impressed by the overall performance, with Dacry Bussell saying: 'it never woke up for me'

Touch: Gemma overall scored 25 points, which increased to 28 after the paso doble-thon, but still left the star bottom of the leaderboard

Meanwhile actor Joe Mcfadden stunned fans when he topped the leaderboard for the first time, performing a fast-paced quickstep to Jumpin’ Jack by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

The pair were looking to continue their solid performances, after scoring 34 in Blackpool last week with an 80s-inspired Salsa.

After heading to The Shard to get a feel for dancing at dizzy heights, the couple flew around the dancefloor in an opening dance made to look as if they were jumping around the scaffolding of a big city skyscraper.

Surprise! Actor Joe McFadden was the surprise star of the night, finished top of the leaderboard after a speedy quickstep

Vintage: The couple performed the routine as if they were two workmen on top of a skyscraper, opening the show with a non-stop routine

They got it! The judges were certainly impressed with the performance with head judge Shirley Ballas calling the dance 'superb'

Fabulous: The dynamic duo scored a total of 38 points, their highest score to date, as Bruno Tonioli joked 'you can come and build my extension anytime'

On the up: Joe and Katya have scored consistently high over the past few weeks, and have been pinned as one of the favourites to make it to the final

The judges were overall pleased with the actor's performance, with Shirley calling his routing 'superb', and Bruno joking 'you can come and build my extension anytime!'

With a score of 38 points, the couple's highest to date, they sped to the top of the leaderboard almost as fast as their dance.

It was another dramatic night on Strictly, as at the top of the show host Tess Daly baffled fans with a bizarre ensemble.

Rocking a fuschia pink minidress with a matching cape, the blonde beauty left fans baffled by the look, with one tweeting: 'OMG i've just noticed Tess's dress. What on earth??'

Pretty in pink: Host Tess Daly left fans baffled by her bizarre fuschia pink ensemble, donning a matching cape and minidress

Bizarre: Fans took to Twitter to joke about the star's look, with one even calling her a 'pink Batman'

Dynamic duo: Tess co-host Claudia Winkleman rocked a black sequinned gown as they opened Saturday's show

As Alexandra Burke and her partner Gorka Marquez took to the floor after Joe, the singer was looking to channel her love of dance into THE dance of the love, the rhumba.

Scoring 39 last week, the stakes were high for the couple as they dance to the Beyonce ballad Halo.

In the VT, Alexandra reminisced about her X Factor performance with the legendary songstress in 2008, so to help her connect with the dance, Gorka invited her boyfriend Josh along.

Dancing beau: Alexandra Burke received a helping hand in training this week as she practiced her rhumba with boyfriend Josh

Touching: Alexandra felt a sense of deja vu from the performance, as she danced to Beyonce's Halo after performing with the legendary songstress in 2008

Mixed: Unfortunately Alexandra and her partner Gorka Marquez received a mixed reception from the judges, scoring only 32 points after topping the leaderboard last week with 39

At risk: Despite the pair winning the paso doble-thon, they still finished fourth on the leaderboard

Despite the emotional dance, the panel gave a mixed reception, with Bruno calling it a 'drama set to music,' with Craig disagreeing, by calling the routine a 'technical display.'

As the notoriously fussy judge was booed by the crowd, he bit back by saying : 'It's only my opinion every one!'

The couple scored 32 points in total, with only a seven from Craig.

Mollie and AJ were up next, dancing a Quickstep to The Baseballs’ version of Umbrella.

After speeding round the floor to a doo-wop version of the Rihanna classic, the judges all commented on Mollie's overall improvement.

Darcy noted that the dance was 'very good, confident and assured,' with Craig noting the singer was making 'so much progress!'

Sweet: Mollie King and AJ Pritchard performed a doo-wop inspired quickstep to a version of Rihanna's Umbrella

Improving: As the judges praised the performance they all noted that Mollie was consistently improving throughout the competition

Are they? As Mollie and AJ continued to fuel speculation about their relationship status, Darcy noted the routine was 'very confident and assured'

After scoring 31 points, their highest to date, as well as their first nine of the series from Bruno, the couple were overjoyed, with AJ sweeping Molly off her feet.

Things took a surprising turn when all the professionals and celebrities chanted for the possible couple to kiss.

Despite failing to do, the pair's chemistry was apparant as even Claudia said 'AJ come on!'

YES! The pair seemed delighted with a score of 31, receiving their first ever nine from Bruno

Kiss! The pair were left red-faced as the Strictly pros and celebrities chanted for them to kiss, unfortunately failing to do so

Eastenders star Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova were next to perform, dancing a beautiful waltz to With You I’m Born Again by Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright.

Taking to the floor in a dance that resembled a scene from a Hollywood romance, the judges were swept away by the performance.

Shirley said: 'You took me back in time, it was a stripped back version of a classic waltz,' while Bruno called the dance 'simple but so effective,' resulting in a score of 34 points.

Classic: Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova took viewers back to the scene of classic Hollywood film for their romantic waltz

Simple: The judges praised Davood for the elegant routine, stripped back after their mile-a-minute paso doble in Blackpool

On the up: The pair had a score of 34 points, finishing third on the leaderboard after the paso doble-thon

As Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice took to the floor next, they were looking to bounce back after surviving the dance-off.

Taking on the challenging Argentine Tango to Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera, the couple went to see dance champion and former Strictly pro Vincent Simone ahead of their performance,

The judges were blown away by the sensual dance, with Craig saying: 'I wish I could dance like you! Your leg action is a little bit placed, but wow!'

Shirley struggled to contain her emotions after the dance calling the routine 'outstanding!' resulting in a score of 38 and joint top position on the leaderboard.

Survivor: Debbie McGee came back fighting after being in the dance-off last week with an intricate Argentine Tango

Sensational: The judges were once again wowed by Debbie's performance, which looked as if it had been pulled straight from Buenos Aires

Felt it: Head Judge Shirley could not contain her emotions after the dance, resulting in a final score of 38 for the couple

The final couple to take to the floor was Susan Calman and her partner Kevin Clifton.

After finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard in Blackpool, the pair were out to win the judges over this week with an American Smooth to Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin.

After a cheeky dance based aboard a vintage cruiseliner, which included a light-hearted kiss between the dynamic duo.

All aboard: The final couple Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton performed an American Smooth on the deck of a vintage cruiseliner

Flying high: Despite an energetic routine, the judges noted a lack of technical quality in the dance, while praising it's entertainment value

Sailing home? Scoring a total of 21 points, the pair finished bottom of the leaderboard for the second week in a row

While the judges agreed that the couple were entertaining, Craig picked up on several technical issues, and Darcy noted the routine needed 'much more technique.'

Bruno jokingly said: 'I thought I was going to have to scream 'iceberg ahead!' You do a charming turn, people love watching you, but technically you are not quite as advanced as you could be at this stage.

Finishing bottom of the leaderboard with 21 points, it was all to play for going into the paso doble-thon.

Challenging: All seven couples then took to the floor at the same time for the paso doble-thon, with the judges ranking their performances with scores of one to seven

No mistakes: Ahead of the dance, Shirley noted that the couples were not allowed to do any lifts in the performance, and should not bump into each other

As the seven couples took to the floor at the same time for the Spanish-style routine, the judges ranked them with scores of one to seven.

Bruno said that 'some were crispier than others, but avoiding any accidents, you all did a great job!'

Finishing in seventh place was Susan and Kevin, Mollie and AJ finished in sixth place, Gemma and Aljaz finished in fifth place, Davood and Nadiya placed fourth, Debbie and Giovanni placed third, Joe and Katya finished in second place.

First place, and the maximum seven points, went to Alexandra and Gorka, which saw them finish in fourth place on the final leaderboard.

Topping the leaderboard after the paso doble-thon was Joe and Katya, with Susan and Kevin placing at the bottom.

Fans will have to wait until Sunday's results show to see who will be eliminated, ahead of the musicals-themed quarter final week.

Tough: Susan and Kevin struggled with the dance, finishing last with only one point

Strong: Despite wowing earlier on, Debbie finished in third place with five extra points, placing second on final leaderboard

Change it up: Alexandra and Gorka won the paso doble-thon, but due to a weak rhumba earlier on only placed fourth on the final leaderboard

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SALTA & SPICE

It happened over dinner in Agozar! on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Just like any good Film Noir.

We were out with my Argentine cousin Steffi and her husband and had just tucked into a platter of spicy chicken empanadas, along with an array of other lip-tingling starters. I don’t know what made me say it – two cocktails down with an on-trend jalapeno spike, or the simple human urge to confide – but I blurted: “These empanadas are tastier than the ones I have eaten in Buenos Aires.”

Time did an emergency break stop. Steffi’s habitually sunny face snapped shut, and the atmosphere switched from fiesta to fucked-off faster than you could say ‘Mojito.’ “ I don’t think so,” she whispered curtly, eyes narrowed. Conversation shifted to more neutral ground for the rest of the meal. My comments soon went viral on our family Whatsapp group, and three months later I am still waiting for them to drop the subject.

The moral to this story is: never tell an Argentine that someone else does it better. A few blogs back I may have mentioned that Italian gelato is the best in the world. Fairly safe territory you would think but my husband told me I was taking a big risk putting Argentina in second place. In this instance, I was actually comparing a chicken empanada (not the traditional beef variety) with the Buenos Aires equivalent, and to be fair once any empanada takeaways stray from the original recipe, things can get a little shall we say, bland. In fact, few can do empanada fast food in a country you thought would have nailed it.

What I didn’t realise, so little had I travelled around Argentina, was that I was judging this spicy Cuban delicacy against just one style of empanada. Let’s call it the Pasty of the Porteno. Beef, olives, egg and a smattering of herbs and cumin.

But my perspective broadened when I visited Salta this Autumn. Salta and neighbouring Jujuy are the Northern most provinces of Argentina. The air is thinner there, and the altitude higher. Step outside the city walls, and walk straight onto the set of a spaghetti western. Desert, cactus and dust. A world away from the 1930’s elan of the capital: more grounded, spiritual, visually stunning - and most certainly poorer.

Salta isn’t parrilla country. You are more likely to be offered llama than steak. Not surprising given it’s proximity to Bolivia and Peru, the classic local dishes are tamales and humitas, not morcilla and provoleta. But the biggest difference here is their use of spices. They actually have a spice market in Salta where Buenos Aires society recoils in fear at the mention of a red pepper.

We ate our first Saltena empanadas in Quebrada de Humahuaca, a town of dusty beauty in a dramatic desert setting three and a half thousand feet above sea level. This was day two of our trip, and the night before we had eaten our first ever disappointing Argentine steak. A restaurant where they were disinfecting the glass door as we entered and mopping the floor as we were sitting down. The state of the bread rolls should have had us guessing how it would end. But that was yesterday and today we were full of hope and high on little oxygen.

The steps up to the restaurant had left me bewilderingly short of breath and light headed, thanks to what I was reliably informed later was mild altitude sickness. They served empanadas to start, which were pleasingly spicier than the norm, but nothing to write home about (and only written about here to keep the narrative thread going). This was followed by llama stew (sometimes you just eat stuff for the experience), and then a dessert that tasted better than it looked – cayote jam and goat’s cheese. The cayote plant is native to the region so don’t expect to see it in Sainsbury’s or Walmart any time soon. It tasted pleasant and sweet but the fruit flavour was non-specific.

By day three in the North, we finally started to get our food choices right. First up - and you will gasp at this in the land of the cow on a spit - we found perhaps one of the world’s best vegan rstaurants. The guidebook write up said we should be prepared to wait ages for our food in Chirimoya, but as it turned out, we didn’t wait that long, and it didn’t matter anyway. The atmosphere was like a day spa but with seductive food aromas instead of aromatherapy oils. We whiled away a stress-free couple of hours drinking freshly blended fruit juices and working our way through a platter of Pico lo Macho – their vegan interpretation of the classic Bolivian stew.

And second and most significant, we ate the best Saltena empanadas, and (I am happy to stake my reputation on it), the best empanadas I have ever tasted. They are served in La Criollita, a restaurant straight out of the 1940s, with caricatures of famous Argentine crooners and comedians on the walls and a proprietor straight out of ‘Allo ‘Allo. The empanadas were hot little parcels of yum and left a pleasing chilli hum on our lips, while the humidas and tamales we were then emboldened to order were simple yet moreish. Ambrosia in a cornhusk.

If you never make it to Salta, you can get a taste of it by trying out my recipe for Saltena Empanadas, and relive the oasis that was Chirimoya with my version of their Pico lo Macho. I liked the idea of the jam and cheese dessert in Humahuaca, so have finished here with a dish that replaces the elusive cayote jam with home made membrillo, (the classic Argentine quince ‘cheese’) and goat’s curd whipped with crème fraiche. As my Auntie Grace would say, if you don’t like it then Hasta Luego!

Saltenas Empanadas

Worth doubling this recipe, (my version of Enrique Zanoni’s recipe from Argentinian Street Food) if you are having a party. Easy to hold in one hand with a glass of wine in the other, though they do benefit from a dip in the accompanying tomato salsa, which could make a small plate necessary. Makes 8-10 empanadas.

Ingredients For the dough:

500g plain flour

2 tsp salt

80-100 ml sunflower oil

For the filling:

1 tblspn sunflower oil

250g rump steak, chopped into very small cubes

1 sliced red onion

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tblspn Mexican ancho paste

1 tsp paprika

3 hard boiled eggs, chopped

1 potato, peeled and chopped into small cubes

Grated zest of ½ a lemon

For the tomato Salsa:

3 medium tomatoes

1 onion, finely chopped

1 small red finger chilli, diced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp dried chilli flakes

1 tbsp cayenne pepper

60ml extra virgin olive oil

How to make:

Pop the potatoes into some boiling salted water and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove the potato and put to ones side, then add the rump steak to the boiling water and cook for 3 mins. Drain and set aside. Saute the chopped onion in the oil on a low heat until softened and slightly caramelized, around 10 mins, then add the meat, the spices and the potato. Take off the heat, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and set aside while you make the dough. If you wish you can cover this and keep it in the fridge for several hours to develop the flavours.

For the dough: Add the sunflower oil and 180g water to the flour and salt in a bowl. Mix until it has come together and then turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic (this is not flaky pastry you are making but a robust casing). Wrap in clingfilm or foil and rest for two hours.

While the dough is resting, make the salsa. Grate the tomatoes into a bowl, discarding the skin. Mix in the remaining ingredients and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and, using a 14cm round pastry cutter, cut the dough into rounds. Spoon a tbpn of the steak and potato mixture into the middle and top with a little boiled egg. Moisten the edges with a little water, then fold into a half moon shape and seal the edges. Then fold the edge of the empanada into a series of little pleats (see photo) to give it the classic decorative edge. Repeat with the remaining empanadas.

Fill a wok with a litre of sunflower oil and heat to 180C or until a cube of bread turns brown and crisp in the oil. Carefully add a few empanadas at a time to the oil and fry for about 5 minutes, turning if necessary, until they are browned. If they are starting to brown too quickly, turn the heat down a little.

Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm with the salsa for dipping.

Vegan Pico lo Macho

This dish is a simple process of cooking, chopping and layering.

If you stick to the overall rule of mixing cooked, ambient and raw vegetables together, then you can pretty much make up your own combinations here. The real wow factor of this dish are the fried quinoa patties. If you are not vegan, you can substitute the tahini paste for a whisked large egg as a binding agent. Serves 4.

Ingredients

300g padron peppers

500g small new potatoes

1 large red pepper

1 large or 2 mall ripe avocadoes

Juice of 1 lime

1 large red onion,

raspberry vinegar

200g quinoa

tahini paste or 1 whisked egg

4 tomatoes, and 10 cherry tomatoes

250g chestnut mushrooms

25g olive oil

300ml olive or sunflower oil

How to make:

Boil the new potatoes in plenty of water and some sea salt until they hold their shape but you can easily pass a knife through them. Toss in a little olive oil and set aside.

Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the packet, then cool. Mix with the tahini paste and form into small flattened discs.

Char the red pepper and pardon peppers on a griddle until the skin blackens. Chop up and de-seed the pepper and toss the padron peppers in sea salt.

Cut a large red onion into rings and soak in enough raspberry vinegar to cover. Chop the tomatoes. Chop the mushrooms and fry in the olive oil until the juices start to run, then set aside (don’t discard the juice). Chop the avocadoes and toss in the lime juice.

Heat the olive or sunflower oil and fry the quinoa patties on both sides until golden. Drain on kitchen paper.

To assemble: Layer the vegetables, contrasting colours and textures and pouring the mushroom juices all over, on a platter, then dot the quinoa patties all around. If you wish, garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Membrillo and Whipped Goat’s Curd.

One of my abiding childhood memories was of my Auntie Joan bringing over tins of membrillo when she visited us in London. Quinces are only in season for about a month here – mid October to mid November –but if you can find them, and work with them (they are unsympathetic to peel and chop as this picture shows) then this paste-like jam is easy, if not quick, to make.

Makes enough for 18-20 slices.

Ingredients:

For the membrillo:

3 Quinces, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks

1 large bay leaf

1 vanilla pod, split

Caster sugar (amount to be determined by quanitity of cooked quince).

To serve 4: 100g goat’s curd (you can buy this at Wholefood Stores or use cream cheese as a substitute); 2 tbpn crème fraiche.

How to make:

For the membrillo. Pop the quince chunks into a saucepan and cover with water. Add the split vanilla pod and the bay leaf. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for around 40 minutes or until the quinces are soft enough to slide a knife through easily.

Drain the liquid from the quinces, discard the vanilla pod and bay lead and liquidise in a food processor. Measure the quince puree back into a saucepan (should yield about 3 cups) then add the same quantity of caster sugar as you have quince puree. Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally for about 11/2 hours, until the pale yellow puree has gone a dark pink.

Heat the oven to 100C. Pour the cooked paste into an 8in pie tin which has been greased and lined with baking parchment. Continue to cook in the oven for an hour. Remove from the oven and cool. At this point you can cover and refrigerate if you wish.

To serve: whip the goats curd with the crème fraiche and smooth a generous tsp onto each plate. Add a slice of membrillo and enjoy.

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I am TIRED of this website talking 24/7 about Shakespeare let’s talk about something else like Cervantes... like GOD Don Quijote is comedy gold. Sancho Panza’s sayings? The fact that he goes drunk on Respect Women Juice defending Dulcinea and getting his ass kicked by random people? Imagining magic windmills and fighting sheep (and getting his ass kicked by shepherds)? All hilarious. Give me headcanons about the priest and the barber who always followed Don Quijote and tried to stop him into getting in more bullshit or historical analysis about that time Cervantes was so incensed by a fanfic writer he wrote an entire sequel why let English speakers have all the fun Spanish classics are fun too

#granted I read a more modern version because the actual book is quite heavy #it's still hilarious and very smart #don quijote #don quixote #Argentine classics are good but more dramatic #so I don't think a José Hernández fandom would work so well #spanish #español

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Weekend Warrior Extra: What to Watch Over the Holidays

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KNIVES OUT (Lionsgate)

BOMBSHELL (Lionsgate)

LITTLE WOMEN (Sony)

CLEMENCY (NEON)

UNCUT GEMS (A24)

THE TWO POPES (Netflix)

In case you don’t want to go out in the cold this week, you can also stay home and watch some of the great films now on Netflix. While I assume you’ve already seen The Irishman and Marriage Story, I hope you’ll also check out this wonderful two-hander written by Anthony McCarten (Darkest Hour), which explores the relationship between Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins) and his successor Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce), as they try to get along even though they don’t see eye-to-eye on how the Catholic Church should be won. I was a little surprised how much I enjoyed this movie, but it reminded of a little-seen 2016 movie called The Journey, a two-hander starring Timothy Spall and Colm Meaney as two sides of the war in Northern Ireland trying to come to an accord while driving to the airport from talks that have fallen apart. I’ve long been a fan of Pryce but playing the Argentine cardinal who would become Pope is a fantastic role that allows him to show so much more depth as an actor, but we also learn a lot about Pope Francis’ past and the regrets he has about his involvement with the government’s anti-religious actions. Hopkins is also great, and for a movie that’s mainly two men talking, it’s perfectly captivating.

I’m very excited that The 21st Annual Animation Show of Shows (ACME Filmworks)is returning to the Quad Cinema on Christmas Day, and while I was hoping to write something more extended about this, I just haven’t had the time. There’s an amazing line-up of films from a lot of different countries including Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Belgium and more, but there’s also a couple doc shorts about the filmmakers among the films. The Czech Republic film Daughter was recently included on the Oscar shortlist for animated shorts, but otherwise, it’s a fairly strange mix of films, including the very disturbing Kids.

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