Kings of Pastry is a truly thrilling and informative look at the somewhat secretive and incestuous world of French patisserie – specifically, the pastry- and candy-making portion of the quadrennial Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) competition among craftsmen in various disciplines. Acclaimed filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus (Don’t Look Back, The War Room) follow three competitors as they prepare and compete in this high-pressure contest whose winners will forever hold the highest distinction in their field. READ MORE
Utterly Charming from the cast to the story, The King Speech’s earns a majestic place among films. Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush and Guy Pearce make up a splendid cast. From the beginning, it is easy to see this film is an actor’s film. It is a clever film about Queen Elizabeth’s dad King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and his relationship with his speech therapist along the way. READ MORE
Seventy percent of the world’s cocoa, the essential ingredient in chocolate, is grown in West Africa, a region plagued by abusive child labor, forced labor and trafficking on cocoa farms. Click Here to Read More and See Trailer
The Pulitzer Prize winning play Topdog/Underdog written by Suzan-Lori Parks hit theatres recently at the Fremont Centre in Pasadena, California. The two-character play centers on the rivalry between African American brothers Lincoln and Booth who live in a run down efficiency apartment in New York City. READ MORE
Theatricum Botanicum kicks off its 2010 Summer Repertory Season with two offerings from the Bard. Artistic director Ellen Geer directs Hamlet, opening on Saturday, June 5 at 8 pm. Melora Marshall directs Theatricum’s one-of-a-kind, signature production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening on Sunday, June 6 at 3:30 pm. Both plays will run in repertory throughout the summer in the Theatricum’s 299-seat outdoor amphitheater, carved into the Topanga Canyon hillside.
Following the death of his father, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his uncle now occupies the throne and the queen’s bed. Spurred by the ghost of his father and surrounded by spies, Hamlet must avenge his father’s murder.
Fans of Shakespeare’s seminal revenge tragedy might want to think about seeing the Theatricum production twice: longtime company members Mike Peebler and Jeff Wiesen don’t just alternate performances in the title role – each also plays Laertes to the other’s Hamlet.
“Our actors are accustomed to playing multiple roles in numerous plays each season, and also to double casting – but with Hamlet we’re trying something new,” explains Geer. “It’s been a wonderful rehearsal period. Mike and Jeff work together like a dream, watching each other and listening to each other’s notes. They have set a wonderful tone for the whole company to emulate.
Disney held their ultimate fan event at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Tons of fan rocked out to bands who performed on the soundtrack before the main event/person everyone came too see walked on the stage…Johnny Depp. The superstar was greeted with no shorter of screaming fan from generation to generation. Tim Burton and all of the main cast was there too.
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, MCCN’s film critic has picked some of the best football movies to help mentally prepare you for the big game on February 7th. So get ready, get in the mood with our movie food matches by a comfort food critic and go through our list of football faves:
Brian’s Song
It’s hard to not cry during this touching and very true film. Starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams as Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers respectively. The film follows Piccolo as he becomes fast friends with Sayers before finding out that he is dying. Both Caan and Williams give great performances that stand out amongst their early work.-
Dinner: for old time sake a TV Dinner. Come on, transport yourself to the 70′s. No fuss just sit back and enjoy the movie. These days there are new spins to the classic meal.
We Are Marshall
Matthew McConaughey and McG the director combined deliver their best work of the 2000′s. The film follows the rebuilding of the Marshall football team after a devastating plane crash in which a majority of the team and coaching staff were killed. McConaughey plays the coach who volunteers to coach the team and attempts to console the campus after tragedy. Dinner: Traditional Mexican chili is simmered beef chunks, spicy and seasoned, served seperately from the beans.
Remember the Titans
Remember the Titans is a touching story about racial divide and the desegregation of a suburban Virginia high school. Denzel Washington leads a strong cast in this 2000 drama. Future stars Ryan Gosling, Kate Bosworth, and Hayden Panettiere make an appearance, but the true star is the touching story and the triumph of friendship over social divides. Dinner: Considering that the film centers on a college football team, go with milkshakes and hamburgers. Even Denzell Washington ate those foods to gain 40 pounds in Pelham 123.
