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Reeder’ Movie Reviews: Dune: Part One
The risk of the project was destined to match the scale of journalist-turned-author Frank Herbert’s Dune. Denis Villeneuve’s conception has arrived in theatres (and HBO Max), and its sequel has already been greenlighted by Warner Bros. After two viewings, his intentions have become more clear and convincing. Continue Reading Reeder’ Movie Reviews: Dune: Part One
Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Last Night in Soho
“I’ve got this kind of gift. I can see people, places. Things others can’t.” Eloise (a wide-eyed Thomasin McKenzie) can, indeed, have experiences denied to others, especially when it comes to swinging London of the 1960s, her obsession. In Edgar Wright’s psychological thriller, her gift becomes a nightmare. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: Last Night in Soho
Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The French Dispatch
A movie review of The French Dispatch. Continue Reading Reeder’s Movie Reviews: The French Dispatch
Ever had beer soup? Bach did. And you can too!
There’s a recipe for just this baroque-era staple included in The Little Bach Book by the Oregon-based tenor, Bach specialist and book designer David Gordon (Lucky Valley Press, 2017). Only 160 pages, including maps, glossary, timeline, recommendations for further reading and, yes, recipes, Gordon’s little book reveals the magnificent Johann Sebastian Bach as a man of his time, a hardworking family man whose daily life included a great deal of beer. Continue Reading Ever had beer soup? Bach did. And you can too!
Guinness Stew, Sauerkraut Roast, And Soft Pretzels: NWPB Staff Recipes For Oktoberfest
Every beer tent at Oktoberfest in Munich has its own take on traditional food. So here are a few (non-taditional) offerings from the NWPB tent, submitted by NWPB staff. Continue Reading Guinness Stew, Sauerkraut Roast, And Soft Pretzels: NWPB Staff Recipes For Oktoberfest
How A Royal Wedding Turned Into The Biggest And Best Beer Festival On The Planet
The steins of beer. The plates of roast pork and chicken, sausages and dumplings. The brass bands. The throngs of people, many of them in traditional Bavarian dress. Dirndls or lederhosen, anyone? That’s how you probably identify Oktoberfest today. However, in the beginning, it had a very different feel. Continue Reading How A Royal Wedding Turned Into The Biggest And Best Beer Festival On The Planet
