Inception
Still haunted by Leonardo diCaprio's beautiful face, taking on gravitas with time, I find it difficult to know where to start with Christopher Nolan's hugely entertaining Inception. From the director of Memento and The Dark Knight, this dream-within-a-dream caper is...
Tilda’s Neck
Backlit by a throbbing, surging, overripe score from opera composer John Adams, and wandering stylishly through the mother of all Milanese mansions, Tilda Swinton & company offer much in the way of visual opulence, in the new Italian chick flick I Am Love. Tall,...
Bean There . . .
Verve fresh roasted coffee beans are electrifying our morning ritual. Pungent and toasty, yet completely free of that burnt charcoal finish that haunts many french roast beans—these are light, rich and deliver nuanced flavor. For $10ish for 10 oz, the French Roast...
Wine Trails – Passport Saturday, July 17
The scenic Santa Cruz Mountains viticultural region opens up its winery tasting rooms this Saturday for the July installment of the Passport tasting cycle. Over 40 wineries, each distinctive, each showcasing handmade premium wines and the ineffable terroir of this...
Toy Story 3
They're all here again, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie the cowgirl (Joan Cusack)), Hamm, Bullseye, Barbie, and of course Andy the boy who loves all of these spunky toys. In the third installment, Andy has grown up and is just about to leave for...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.