Moments in Time
On Aug. 12, 2014, actress Lauren Bacall — whose debut film in 1944, To Have and Have Not (also featuring future husband Humphrey Bogart), brought her nearly instant fame — died in New York City at 89. Bacall’s notable career spanned almost seven decades and included The Big Sleep (1946), How to Marry a Millionaire...
4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for August 2, 2024
Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This edition includes many quirky independents as well as a release or two from bigger distributors. There is plenty to choose from, so if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to check out one of these titles!BIG NEW
RELEASES!
BOTTOM FEEDERS: A 20-year-old from rural Pennsylvania struggles to see a positive outlook for his life, especially living with his infantile father. He gets a brief break from this toxic relationship and financial woe when a childhood friend returns home for the holidays with his wealthy...
Coming to a theater near you
It’s almost the end of the summer, which means that movie studios are gearing up for the fall season. As such, the next couple of weeks feature titles that aren’t quite being screened early enough for this reviewer to cover (this doesn’t necessarily mean that the pictures themselves are bad, but some aren’t getting quite as big of a marketing push as efforts from June or July). So, it seems like a good time to have a look at what is coming soon to theaters. As always, please remember that releases can change rather suddenly, so one or two may bounce to another date.Aug. 2 sees the arrival of a live-action adaptation of a beloved children’s...
Reinventing leftovers
Turn your suppertime surplus into a savory galetteIn a world where food waste is a growing concern, finding creative ways to use leftovers can be both economical and exciting. Imagine transforming yesterday’s dinner into a delightful new dish with a flaky, buttery crust that elevates even the simplest ingredients. Welcome to the magic of the galette — a French culinary gem that will make your leftovers the star of a new meal.
In French, “galette” is a term used to describe various freeform pies made with only a bottom crust. Traditionally, these can be sweet or savory, often filled with eggs, vegetables or fruit. A galette is a perfect way to creatively use up leftovers, like...
Flying with a pet: Preparation is key
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My family is taking a vacation to Orlando in three months, and we want to take our Bichon Frise, "Arabelle," with us. She is a small-medium size dog. Can we take her aboard the plane as an emotional support animal, or do we have to pay? — Carol in Minneapolis
DEAR CAROLE: You’ll have to pay for Arabelle to accompany you on the aircraft, and I recommend you book as soon as possible. Airlines offer limited space for small and medium size pets to ride in the passenger cabin with you.
Since a 2020 ruling by the Department of Transportation, only trained dogs that perform specific tasks to aid a person with a disability can be classified as service dogs. Most...
DEAR CAROLE: You’ll have to pay for Arabelle to accompany you on the aircraft, and I recommend you book as soon as possible. Airlines offer limited space for small and medium size pets to ride in the passenger cabin with you.
Since a 2020 ruling by the Department of Transportation, only trained dogs that perform specific tasks to aid a person with a disability can be classified as service dogs. Most...
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