The bartender adds a scoop of ice cubes to the rocks glass, following with Tanqueray gin poured up to the halfway mark. He tops that off with tonic water and adds a lime wedge, spearing a straw into the glass for his mic drop. https://youtu.be/BJvWH4fHCxw Video by Hanna Toeniskoetter And there his creation sits, sparkling,... Continue Reading →
The origins of some of these National Whatever Days/Weeks/Months are a bit hard to trace. September was deemed National Piano Month, though, by the National Piano Foundation in 1991. So there. Sure, it seems as if you just finished or got through putting up your decorations from World Piano Day, March 29 (or March 28... Continue Reading →
Billie Jean, writer Lauren Gunderson’s play about tennis legend Billie Jean King, had audiences cheering during its debut at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in July. Gunderson’s script portrays significant events in King’s life on and off the court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xK3dST8PEE&pp=ygUQYmlsbGllIGplYW4gcGxheQ%3D%3D Reviews have praised the production’s quick pacing, comparing it to a fast-paced volley in a tennis match.... Continue Reading →
Dracula is revered as one of the founding fathers of modern horror, along with his buddies Frankenstein and the werewolf. The cape-wearing, fang-bearing bloodsucker has sunk his chompers into every medium of entertainment, even transcending the horror genre. This blog aims to briefly discuss the legacy of Dracula, from novel to film to stage. Bram... Continue Reading →
When a novel is adapted for film, there is one almost-certainty: Someone saying, “The book was better.” While the phrase can be used sincerely, it’s most often uttered by someone trying to impress a date by pointing out that they, unlike the common rabble, read books. And that this makes them more attractive as a... Continue Reading →