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Posted on April 14, 2009April 15, 2009

The Kitty Packard Pictorial Website of the Week: TCM

How could we not? Today TCM celebrates its crystal anniversary:  15 years as television’s foremost platform for all things classic film. For all of us classic movie fans out there, there really aren’t enough words to express our gratitude that TCM exists—I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that it has cheered many a gloomy … Continue reading The Kitty Packard Pictorial Website of the Week: TCM

Posted on January 8, 2009June 19, 2009

Beeker. The Muppets. Memories. Oh, the memories.

Any time the Animal has to shut up a crowd, you know the act’s gotta be bad. Welll… here is the one and only Beeker doing his rendition of Barbra Streisand’s Feelings, circa nineteen seventy-something-or-other. And it still absolutely tickles my funny bone to no end. (p.s.: this clip courtesy J&B Blended Scotch Whiskey.) Continue reading Beeker. The Muppets. Memories. Oh, the memories.

Posted on January 6, 2009January 7, 2009

Graham Greene – Tonight on TCM

My TV is rarely tuned to any other channel (save for CNN and BBC) and tonight is just another in the long ledger of reasons why life is simply better with TCM in one’s life. Tonight their lineup features the work of one of the 20th centuries most important writers, Graham Green. Author, screenwriter, playwright … Continue reading Graham Greene – Tonight on TCM

Posted on December 16, 2008December 16, 2008

Oscar Host 2009: Hugh Jackman

There was quite a bit of hubub today across the wires following the announcement that Hugh Jackman is to host the 81st Academy Awards in February. That’s right … Mr. Sexiest Man Alive himself. He sings, he dances, he’s a trained theatre professional and a solid actor in his own right … the fact that … Continue reading Oscar Host 2009: Hugh Jackman

Posted on November 25, 2008November 25, 2008

’80s Nostalgia: Alice in Wonderland, a la 1985

My, my, my. The glories of the Internet are now fully manifest. Today I came face to face with a most cherished childhood memory. I am sure there are a lot of you out there who remember this: the 1985 TV miniseries of Alice In Wonderland featuring insanely star-studded roster of entertainers. I remember watching this snuggled … Continue reading ’80s Nostalgia: Alice in Wonderland, a la 1985

Posted on November 25, 2008

'80s Nostalgia: Alice in Wonderland, a la 1985

My, my, my. The glories of the Internet are now fully manifest. Today I came face to face with a most cherished childhood memory. I am sure there are a lot of you out there who remember this: the 1985 TV miniseries of Alice In Wonderland featuring insanely star-studded roster of entertainers. I remember watching this snuggled … Continue reading '80s Nostalgia: Alice in Wonderland, a la 1985

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Cocktails with Nick

“The French 75”

1 1/2 oz gin
1 sugar cube
1 1/2 oz lemon juice
4 oz Champagne (Brut, if possible)
1 slice orange
1 maraschino cherry (optional)

Combine gin, sugar, and lemon juice. Shake well. Top with champagne. Stir well, garnish, and enjoy!

Repeat responsibly... :)

“The Knickerbocker”

50ml gin
Large dash of dry vermouth
Small dash of sweet vermouth

Combine gin and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
Mix well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Repeat responsibly... ;)

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