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Kathryn RambeauR e a d y t o W e a R & I n t I m a t e a p p a R e l
Artist’s SpotlightV i n c e n t G i a r a n n on y c s t y l e s h y p e R R e a l I s t I c o i L P a i n t i n G SThe Art of Food
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Kevin Mutch Dustin Schoof
Monte A. MelnikKevin Shields Ashley Dohe
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Jack PaulusBurns GroupAlexander M
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Where the edge of NJ meets the northern fringe
of downtown Easton, you wind up the College Ave / Cattell
Street switchback that carries you past Lafayette College.
Here where you can find views of downtown and into
Western NJ just a touch further northeast, you are in the midst
of a scrumptious sampler of historic architectural styles.
Romantic tudors, stone castle-like mansions, brick and stucco-covered framed homes,
elaborate clapboard and decorative shingle Victorians
dot the hill. Turn of the century Industry magnates would ‘outdo the Joneses’ as they funnelled their wealth into
their magnificent show-homes.
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College HillSloping down from the 700-foot high Chestnut Ridge,
and overlooking downtown Easton is the elegant neighborhood of College Hill.
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College Hill a n a R c h I t e c t u R a l l y h I s t o R I c N E I G H B O R H O O D
L a f a y e t t e A r c hThe Lafayette Arch, at the base of College Hill, is constructed of stones from the Traill Green Observatory,
which was once part of the Lafayette College Campus. The observatory itself was built in 1864, by faculty member, trustee, and prominent local physician, Dr.Traill Green.
In 1914, the observatory was moved, then in 1929 torn down to make room for Colton Chapel. The arch was a gift of the Class of 1929, both commemorating the bygone observatory, and creating a welcoming gateway to the college campus.
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Famous local architects such as William March Michler and New York’s Stanford White (200 High St – now Lafayette College McKelvy House) were commissioned to design show homes – many strove to exude more power and style than the last.
Over the course of mid 19th century and into the early 20th century manufacturing kings such as Arnold Frederick Gerstell (Alpha Cement), William R. Haytock (silk mills), and Howard Rinek (cordage company - ropes and belts), plus well-heeled professionals such as Easton Hospital Chief Surgeon Dr John H.
Updegrove chose this scenic site for their regal homes.
Oakhurst – which is now Lafayette College’s McKelvy house featured elaborate Italian gardens when it was the home of John and Marguerite Eyerman. At the site of the former Rinek estate on the eastern edge of College Hill (near its cliff ), a stone powerhouse station still stands (now a garden shed) that was rumored to have been designed by Mr. Rinek’s buddy Thomas Edison. The Rineks had elaborate English gardens and some remnants of the stone terraces are still evidenced on the property.
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Lafayette College purchased land in 1832 on what it
then called Mount Lafayette and moved the campus
to that site a few years later. The campus spills into
the shady tree lined streets surrounding the college,
and over time the neighborhood became known as
College Hill.
With an abundance of historical dwellings ranging
from the 1830’s -1940’s the College Hill neighborhood
is rich in architectural character.
The College Hill Residential Historic District is
notable for its association with the prominent late
19th and early 20th century industrial and merchant
class, professional and working middle class families
of Easton during the city’s period of major industrial
economic growth. The well maintained homes of
College Hill are spectacular examples of the periods
and form one of the most extensive collections of
mid to later 19th and early 20th century styles of
architecture in the region.
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In 1992 College hill was listed on The National
Register of Historic Places, which is the official list of
the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.
A model of egalitarian residential planning, the
neighborhood showcases a mixture of grand
mansions and simpler homes beside one another.
Real estate in this coveted neighborhood is not
beyond reach and is of superior value to some of the
places one might consider relocating to from larger
areas surrounding NYC and Philly.
An in-depth exploration of this charming of this area
is worth investigating and highly recommended.
You can book a stay at The Lafayette Inn (ca. 1895), a Bed & Breakfast that is a restored Georgian mansion. The Lafayette Inn is located within the Historic District at:
525 W. Monroe Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 6 1 0 - 2 5 3 - 4 5 0 0
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Nevin Park
So what’s ‘new’ in College Hill? The fountain! Nevin Park, which cascades from the heart of College Hill down to 611 and the edge of the
Delaware River once housed a lovely iron fountain. During the Depression it could not be properly
maintained and ultimately was melted down for war munitions. Left with an unseemly ‘beehive’ rockpile
structure in its wake, this was motivation enough for the College Hill Neighborhood Association to raise the $115,000 required to reinstate an iron fountain replica that was installed just this year. The city of
Easton donated an additional $44,000 and now the 3500 pound iron replica of the original fountain again
flows. It is local dedication and drive like this, that continue to move the College Hill neighborhood
and for that matter – the entire city of Easton Pennsylvania, forward.
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For more info about this area: EastonCHNA.org
http://sites.lafayette.edu/ksat-auctionEaston Public Library’s Henry Forster Marx room: eastonpl.org
njFringe.com - my blogEllen Shaughnessy is the broker of Free Bridge Realty, in Easton PA
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View from St. Anthony’s Nose (Cliff ) -north of Easton, PA, looking north up the Delaware River toward Martins Creek. Marble Mountain is straight across the river in New Jersey.
Photographs by Maria Cristina Montiel © 2014
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George Gollub Park : Saint Anthony’s Nose
The beautifully wooded Gollub Park is home to a rock outcrop with an amazing panorama. Located on Paxinosa Road, atop College Hill and at the southeastern end of Forks Township, George Gollub Park is a nature preserve trail offering spectacular views of the Delaware River. Both hiking and walking can be accomplished on this woodsy trail, which provides the nature enthusiast with a wonderful experience of sight and sound. An easy walk through the scenic neighborhood of College Hill will get you to the entrance of the park. Then a short hike on the well-maintained trail takes you to the overlook, where you can stop to enjoy the vista overlooking the narrows of Easton and Phillipsburg NJ. Towering over Route 611, this high point is known as Saint Anthony’s Nose.
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Photograph by Maria Cristina Montiel © 2014
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Vincent Giarrano
“My paintings are about real life
in New York City. The city has this incredible energy and intensity, and my work is about getting as close
to that experience as I can.”
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Contemporary Realist painter Vincent Giarrano’s paintings explore the dynamic between people and
the unique New York City environment.
“I lived in NYC
for several years, but I wasn’t painting then. As soon as I started
going back, it hit me how vital the city was to me. It was a major
reconnection. Once I started painting it, I realized how it had helped
me mature and how it taught me about life. I knew immediately, it’s
what I needed to paint.”
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Vincent paints women candidly in quiet, interior
moments when it feels like no one is looking.
It’s these personal moments in the daily lives of women as they make their way through vibrant New York City that fascinates the artist.
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Vincent Giarrano started drawing at an early age, teaching himself by studying other artists. Following his degree in Fine Art from State University, New York, 1982 and his Masters in Fine Art from Syracuse University, 1985, he chose to pursue a career in illustration working, amongst others, for the large publishers DC Comics and Marvel Comics.
About ten years ago, Vincent transit ioned back to f ine ar t and found that this was what he real ly wanted to do. He loves painting subjects that relate to real life experiences, wanting his paintings to reflect true moments of life. Capturing the quality of light in a scene is a l s o a n i m p o r t a n t e l e m e n t f o r h i m ,
especially the way in which it can enhance the mood he is portraying in the painting. He tends to work in series, choosing a subject that interests him and exploring it
thoroughly to develop its full potential, something that his collectors react to very favorably.
Recently, Giarrano had paintings in the national portrait museums of
Washington DC and London and at The Fort Wayne Museum of
Art in Indiana.
Vincent Giarrano has several prestigious awards to his credit, and has had numerous
solo and group shows. He shows his work with galleries across the US, UK and Paris.
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“One of my
favorite
subjects for
painting is
the fashion
industry. I see
clothing as
an incredibly
classic subject,
yet it’s also
extremely
contemporary.
This is a recurring
theme in my
work; our
history, but
also where we
are now.”
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Vincent Giarrano © 2014
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Oil Painting, 28” x 42”
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“My work is
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exploring
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the
relation b
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people an
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this incre
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man-made
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“ON THE ROAD WITH THE RAMONES”.Throughout the remarkable twenty-two-year career of
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An interview with Monte A. Melnick by: Dustin schoof
RAMONES Paint ing by : Chris P. Jones © 2014
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Melnick, already an established musician, says he “hated” The Ramones the first time he heard the band - then a three-piece, with Jeffrey Hyman on drums, Douglas Colvin on bass and vocals and John Cummings handling guitar. Tommy, originally set to be their manager, went from musical coach to permanent drummer after the trio’s search for a permanent stickman failed to yield results.
“I came from a group of three-part harmonies,” Melnick says.
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Their early releases, “Ramones,” “Leave Home,” “Rocket to Russia” and “Road to Ruin,” and “End of the Century,” would become the blueprints for which countless other punk rock bands would follow. Johnny’s three-chord, machine gun riffs were augmented by
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As the former manager of The Ramones, Monte Melnick is the remaining link to the band who defined New York City punk rock.
Thomas Erdelyi, better known as Tommy Ramone and Melnick’s friend since junior high school and the group’s original drummer, died in July. But Melnick’s voice does waver when he starts to reminisce about the four men who revolutionized punk rock.
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Hills, New York, to punk revolutionaries..“Even if you don’t know how to read, you can
just enjoy the pictures,” Melnick says, laughing.
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Joey’s lower register and ‘60s pop-inspired melodies. Together, it was the musical equivalent of the big bang - though, over time, personal differences would erode their offstage friendship.
“They realized that the music and going on stage and recording albums the music was more important than hating each other and punching each other,” Melnick says.
Before “I Wanna Be Sedated,” “Blitzkrieg Bop” and other classics would become the learning tools for generations of guitarists; The Ramones struggled to gain the attention of FM rock radio. Not until after The Ramones retired in 1996 that national fame and recognition would find them.
“They kept on looking for hit producers. They thought ‘Let’s try something different, let’s try to get played on the radio more’,” says Melnick.
One venue that did accept The Ramones early on was the former CBGB club in Manhattan. The club would becoming a breeding ground for the late 1970s punk, and eventually New Wave, movements with The Ramones emerging early as a popular attraction, along with Talking Heads and Blondie. Melnick says the environment of CBGB fostered creativity.
“They worked really hard … In the beginning there were a lot of people who didn’t like it,” Melnick says. “We were lucky CBGB was there. Most clubs wanted Top 40 bands to play … (Owner) Hilly Kristal wanted bands to go in there and play and do what you wanted and experiment. They were very lucky to have a club like that in New York.”
“In the beginning, everyone watched The Ramones and The Ramones watched other bands.”
But it was not just other punks who packed the small East Village club who were enthralled and enamored by The Ramones. The band’s influence would spread over the ensuing years, inspiring punk rock movements and bands around the world.
“They had to work a few years to develop in that state. It was nice to get into the studio and bang (an album) out pretty quick,” Melnick says. “They had no money. They went in, bing-bam-boom
a n d . . . recorded really fast
and felt happy they were doing something which they thought ‘This is good’.”
Melnick says it wasn’t until the band’s final years that its members started to realize just how much of an impact they had made. “They were playing Lollapalooza and the guys in Metallica were coming over and treating The Ramones like big stars,” Melnick says.
Validation came on when The Ramones were inducted by Pearl Jam singer Eddier Vedder, who had become close friends with Johnny
over, of all things, a shared love of baseball, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pop-punk band Green Day, graduates of The Ramones school of songwriting, tore through fiery renditions of “Teenage Lobotomy” and “Blitzkrieg Bop.”
Joey Ramone or Dee Dee Ramone were not there to witness the historic moment. (Joey died in 2001; Dee Dee the following year.)
“Bands like Green Day are an evolution of The Ramones,” Melnick says. “Most of the bands when they form, they want (success) …
Of course (The Ramones) wanted that.”
One could argue The Ramones are bigger now than when they were still touring and cranking about new music. It is nearly impossible to walk the streets of New York City without spotting a Ramones T-shirt. Their music has been used in commercials and in video games. In 2011, The Ramones were awarded a
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Their self-titled 1976 debut album finally achieved gold status this year - more than three decades after it was released.
A Ramones biopic in the works, with Martin Scorsese reportedly at the helm.
“I have a joke that The Ramones are so big now, if they were this big when I was working for them, I would’ve gotten a big raise,” Melnick says, laughing.
Melnick says his biggest regret is that its original members did not live long enough to finally see the pop cultural fruits of their labor.
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“It’s a shame they couldn’t see all
that stuff happening,” Melnick says.
“I think what happened is all the kids
who were listening to them growing
up, these kids got into positions to
do something, to put them in TV
commercials, put them in a movie …
It boggles my mind. They should have
given them Cadillacs.”
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eastOnpop behind the scenesw/ Barb Morrison @ Midnight Studios
eastOnpop was invited into Midnight Studios
to meet Blondie’s Producer Barb Morrison, who is
currently colaborating with Lehigh Valley’s own
award winning Sound Engineer, Andrew Chervak
at Midnight Studios in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Barb is singing in the sound booth on the left, while
on the right is Andrew on the the mixing board.
That very evening, they started sketching out an
original compostion, which within an incredibly short
amount of time, evolved from a simple concept, into
something that could be heard playing on the radio!
It was such a pleasure to witness these two creative
musical talents in action and be able to capture a taste
of the magic to share with our eastOnpop fans!
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Rick Delgado has been playing music for over 25 years. Since starting on piano at age three, Rick’s only goals were to seek out as many instruments as he could and learn them, love them, and settle down with them in his dream home with a white picket fence. His favorite instrument to play is the drums and although he performs live on an acoustic guitar his love for drumming shows within his intense rhythmic live looping skills.
Shane Reimer has been playing guitar since the 6th grade. He originally started on the drums but realized that all four of his limbs didn’t work together
in unison. He decided to stick with two limbs and a guitar instead and he quickly fell in love with
the six stringed beast. Shane performed live in multiple bands throughout his college
career at Shippensburg University and even spent a short time playing bass
in one of the bands.
You can check Rick and Shane out online @ www.facebook.com/publicdisplaysofrejection
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After college he continued his music career and went to New York City to study audio engineering, which greatly helped his production skills. With his well-rounded influences in music Shane learned many tips and tricks of the trade for production and he also excelled in his lead guitar capabilities.
One night in the summer of 2012 Rick Delgado and Shane Reimer crossed paths and met each other through a mutual friend. What had started as a friendly jam session quickly turned into something much more involved thus beginning the era of “Public Displays of Rejection”.
What began as a trio including acoustic and electric guitar as well as a bassist they conceived the name PDR.
Soon after they formed a full band but after an unsuccessful experience with multiple drummers and their bassist deciding to taking a different route in life the two original members, Rick and Shane, were back at square one. With a world filling up with over-popular DJs and what at the time seemed like a lack of support for live music their acceptance of rejection was futile. They each felt rejection was a natural causeway to acceptance of ones self and felt it was a necessary evil to appreciate the good things in life thus giving meaning to the name Public Displays of Rejection.
With many gigs under their belt and many more to come they have only begun to scratch the surface of what Public Displays of Rejection can accomplish and to them...Rejection has never felt nor sounded so good.
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Corked has a very strong exterior
presence. Located on the
ground floor at 515 Main Street in
Bethlehem, it’s look is dark and masculine
making good use of dark woods and slightly tinted
glass. Permanent is another term that comes to mind.
Though from its look one might think Corked’s been in operation
for years, in fact, the restaurant will soon mark its one-year anniversary.
Once through the exterior doors patrons find themselves in a pass through
vestibule, full of light, despite the dark exterior look. When you go, be sure to
pause and look left before entering the main dining area, you’ll notice Corked’s
signature iconography. As an artistic expression, it alone is worth the visit.
Inside the restaurant invokes a sultry style. Both wide and deep, and if left in less capable hands,
the restaurant could easily have felt cavernous, but instead is smartly organized into several dining
areas. Luxurious booth seating line both sides of an interior half wall with traditional table seating in
three distinct dining rooms. A long gorgeous bar lines the left front side while an open style kitchen
is perfectly located to the right and rear of the restaurant. The space, outfitted with triple mint floor
and wall coverings, and accessorized with simply stunning lighting, the restaurant gives off an
air of expensive sophistication and sets the stage
for an equally impressive menu.
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Corked has a very strong exterior
presence. Located on the
ground floor at 515 Main Street in
Bethlehem, it’s look is dark and masculine
making good use of dark woods and slightly tinted
glass. Permanent is another term that comes to mind.
Though from its look one might think Corked’s been in operation
for years, in fact, the restaurant will soon mark its one-year anniversary.
Once through the exterior doors patrons find themselves in a pass through
vestibule, full of light, despite the dark exterior look. When you go, be sure to
pause and look left before entering the main dining area, you’ll notice Corked’s
signature iconography. As an artistic expression, it alone is worth the visit.
Inside the restaurant invokes a sultry style. Both wide and deep, and if left in less capable hands,
the restaurant could easily have felt cavernous, but instead is smartly organized into several dining
areas. Luxurious booth seating line both sides of an interior half wall with traditional table seating in
three distinct dining rooms. A long gorgeous bar lines the left front side while an open style kitchen
is perfectly located to the right and rear of the restaurant. The space, outfitted with triple mint floor
and wall coverings, and accessorized with simply stunning lighting, the restaurant gives off an
air of expensive sophistication and sets the stage
for an equally impressive menu. Photographs by Maria Cristina Montiel © 2014
Written by: Joseph D. Kinslow
The Art of Food
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T H E Q U E S T I O N S JDKAs you know I recently dined at Corked and was struck by so many positive experiences, several before I even opened the door from the street. Your place is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I’d immediately assumed you’d worked with an experienced interior designer and architect, but I understand that’s not so. Tell our viewers what role you played in the restaurants exterior and interior design choices. Who’s responsible for the stunning look and feel of the restaurant and bar?
GIUSEPPEI spent every day here during construction. I was the designer, general contractor & now I’m the chef/owner. I had the vision no one else could see. I knew what I was trying to go for and pieced it together over a course of a year. Morning, day & night I would sit in the space by myself thinking “how is this place going to look?”… “Will everything match & flow right?”
T H E S TA F F
Throughout our visit I was struck by
how attentive and professional the entire
restaurant staff were. Never overly close,
someone was always a quick glance away.
It seemed we had to barely make eye
contact and someone was at our side
asking how they could be of service.
T H E F O O D
Though we planned to order off the menu and had spent some time making choices, Joe the chef/owner stopped by and asked if we’d allow him to bring out a selection of dishes. Instinctively believing that to be the better choice, we obliged.
What followed was a visual and taste orgy of expertly prepared and inventively presented foods.
● shrimp cocktail (4 intertwined large perfectly cooked shrimp on a bed of raw cucumber slices flanked by dollops of house made cocktail sauce) ● shucked oysters
● grilled and seasoned bone marrow (long cut, mushroom gremolata, oyster mushrooms, toast)
● seared sea scallops (beet risotto, sweet carrot sauce, curried root vegetable)
● medium rare rib-eye steak (carrots, green beans, potatoe wedges)
An Interview with Giuseppe (Joe) Grisafi, Chef/Owner of Corked Wine Bar & Steak House by: Joseph Kinslow
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JDKWhat’s in a name? Why Corked?
GIUSEPPE“Corked “ means spoiled wine. We choose it because CORKED is a place to come and spoil yourself. Eat, sip on wine, have a one of our 24 draft beers, forget about life and have a great time. We’re proud to say our wine bar features “Napa Technologies” wine machines, which keep all our reds at the proper temperature so they are never “corked”.
JDKCorked has an very impressive wine menu. Are you a wine lover?
GIUSEPPEHonestly I’m not a big drinker. I’ll enjoy a nice glass of Cabernet with a great piece of meat on occasion. I leave the wine list up to our beverage director. LOL!
JDKBethlehem is located essentially in the middle of the Lehigh Valley, what does Corked offer day trippers from NYC or Philadelphia that differs from your competitors? What makes your restaurant unique?
GIUSEPPE“CORKED” is a Wine Bar & Steak House. We are the ultimate culinary destination. Everything on our menu is prepared daily by our chefs. We offer over 32 wines by glass all available in a 1oz, 2.5oz or 5oz pour. We offer wines by glass that many restaurants do not.
Our temperature controlled wine machines allow us to do so, keeping all the wines at proper temp. Not only do we have a great menu & wine selection we also feature 24 draft beers. So in a nutshell, we are the ultimate destination for all winos, beer connoisseurs & foodies.
JDKDoes your educational background correlate to your decision to envision, design, and operate a restaurant?
GIUSEPPEI’ve grown up in this business. I was given an apron when I was 12 & taught by my dad, an experienced restaurateur (he bought, fixed & sold several restaurants. I’ve been in this industry from a very young age.
JDKHow long has Corked been open?
GIUSEPPECORKED opened October 20th 2013 so essentially one year.
JDKIn today’s economy what’s the most difficult challenge to ensure a restaurant is profitable?
GIUSEPPEThe art of “budget” -Controlling food & labor costs are the two most crucial parts of restaurant ownership. There’s a lot that goes into running a 240 seat restaurant. Payroll is high & the cost of superior ingredients has never been higher,
JDKWhat inspired you to become a chef/restaurant owner?
GIUSEPPEI love the pressure. Running a successful restaurant is a challenge everyday; keeping everything fresh, lively, and exciting day in & day out. I also love pleasing people. It puts a smile on any chefs’ face when someone raves about their experience.
JDKDo you have formal culinary training? If so, where?
GIUSEPPESelf taught.
JDKWhere did you find all the gorgeous restaurant staff?
GIUSEPPEHiring is a process. We look for knowledge before looks, it just so happened to work out I found both.
JDKYou’re scheduled for
the electric chair. What’s your last meal?
GIUSEPPEBlackened Pan Seared Rib Eye Steak on bone, lobster tail.
JDKWhen you’re at home or someone else cooks for you, do people feel pressured to cook something fancy?
GIUSEPPENot at all… Sometimes people will joke and say “hope its up to your standards”
JDKWhat’s a typical dinner at home (assume you have company or family at the table)?
GIUSEPPESteak, fish, pasta, salad, vegetables & some sort of dessert.
JDKIf cooking just for yourself, what’s your go to dish?
GIUSEPPEPan seared steak or braised short ribs if they’re around.
JDKYou know I sampled so many dishes on my visit that I didn’t quite make it to the dessert menu. What indulgences does Corked’s dessert menu showcase and are all desserts made fresh?
GIUSEPPEJust as our main menu is seasonal, our dessert menu also changes. We tend to follow the season. Come back in & you can try some of our pastry chef ’s desserts, they are all made in house.
JDKI can’t stop thinking about all the incredibly “high design” that is Corked. From the choice of flooring to banquettes, wall coverings, tiles, fabrics, ambient lighting, everywhere one looks, I was shocked to learn you didn’t employ an interior designer or architectural firm to create the look and feel. You know, the truth is, a person is blessed to be able to excel at one creative outlet and do it well. Chef, perhaps, owner, I understand, but chef, owner, designer, and general contractor, it’s all a bit mind boggling...
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To what
do you
attribute that?
GIUSEPPE
Desire: “thinking outside
the box”, challenging myself to
do something different & just figuring
out how to be different. Thank you for the
complement. I can do it all, and after this project I
can do anything. Where there’s a WILL, there’s a WAY.
JDK
I’m super intrigued by the Corked iconography just to the left as
one steps inside the exterior door but before entering the reception
area. What can you tell our viewers about how that design came to be? It’s
very strong, unique, even Olympic-ish. There must be a story about its origin
through to final design. Can you share?
GIUSEPPE
You got me.. LOL! I visited Las Vegas before putting the final touches on CORKED, I’m a
huge fan of Gordon Ramsay. I loved his Steak House in the Paris casino; I love everything
he touches & his style. So the colors are similar. I wanted an upbeat, energetic, City vibe
restaurant and that’s what I created with my own touches.
JDK
When will you open a restaurant in Easton? There are many foodies in Easton who’d
reward you for your dedication and devotion to offering a fresh and sophisticated dining
experience 10 miles closer to NYC.
GIUSEPPE
I have no clue right now.
JDK
Please don’t rule that out!
Photographs by Maria Cristina Montiel © 2014
Written by: Joseph D. Kinslow
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Growing up in my grandfather’s art gallery and
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As the rivalry between the industry’s big two, DC (owned by Warner Bros.) and Marvel (owned by Walt Disney Co.), spills out of the printed page and into competing for prime weekend real estate, fans looking on from the sidelines are left wondering: os over saturation good for business?
Warner Bros. recently announced they have films based on DC characters planned through 2019. But only one, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” has been confirmed and is currently in production (though audiences will not see it until 2016). Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson continues to tease a “Shazam” film coming down the pipeline, but the magic word has not been spoken by DC or Warner Bros. Then there is the long-gestating “Justice League” flick, which “Batman v. Superman” will set up.
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios has been growing and expanding the scope of their cinematic universe. The risks they have taken have paid off, with “Guardians of the Galaxy” - a big-budget gamble adaptation of a relatively under-the-radar rotating roster of intergalactic heroes without the built-in recognition of Iron Man, the Hulk or Captain America - surpassing “Transformers” as the summer’s biggest box office hit.
Earlier in the year, the Russo brothers’ “Captain America:
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By the end of the year, 11 of the films released in 2014 were based on
existing comic book properties and characters.
And there are more on the way.
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The Winter Soldier” mixed socio-political commentary with white-knuckle action pulled in close to $260 million domestically.
And the juggernaut that has become Marvel Studios is not slowing down, at least not anytime soon.
“Ant-Man” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” will arrive in 2015.
“Dr. Strange” is also in the works. So is a third outing
for Captain America (slated for a 2016
release) and an announced
sequel to “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
There are also rumblings of a Captain Marvel and Black
Panther receiving their respective solo films. But is the high stakes competition too much?Comic book fans are a vocal lot. But we also want to
pay for quality. After all, wasn’t “Elektra” punishment enough?Comic books can stretch the limits of imagination.
But a dollar stretches only so far.Christopher Nolan’s darker, rebooted Batman trilogy
proved that putting an actor in a recognizable costume and in front of a camera is not enough.
The thought of seeing Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman standing side by side on screen is enough to give fans the sort of giddy excitement on a nearly orgasmic level. But the amount of variables working against Zack Snyder’s ensemble film has many fans cautiously optimistic about the direction “Dawn of Justice” is headed.
If the rate at which comic books are adapted and spit back out as glossy, studio tentpole behemoths and collectible drink cups, eventually, something will have to give.
Interconnectivity and continuity among studio franchises are appareling, but potentially hazardous, bedfellows.
But it can be done. Just as leave the rubber nipples out of it.
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After exploring the pubs, shops and rich history of downtown Easton, husband and wife team Ben Forsee and Sarah Hinsch, fell in love with the charm and walkability of downtown Easton. They moved to Easton last fall and began their search for the right place to open their business.
Sarah- a Certified Health and Wellness Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC, first visited the Easton Farmers Market in the summer 2013 and then made several visits to surrounding farms thereafter. She realized Easton was the perfect place to call home both for her family and business.Sarah and Ben opened Greenmouth Juice Bar + Café in May of 2014 at 526 Northampton St., in a charming historic building beside neighbor Easton Yoga.
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On the menu you can find cold-pressed juices, smoothies, fresh-squeezed lemonades, La Colombe coffee, Numi teas, espresso drinks, as well as baked goods and hearty salads of kale and quinoa.
W h e r e d i d t h e n a m e G r e e n m o u t h c o m e f r o m ?
Sarah says-
“We introduced green juice to our 8 month old daughter and every morning she would have a “green mouth” – hence our inspiration.”
Greenmouth began from a dream to help people transform their lives through conscious nutrition by making wholesome organic foods accessible to those on the go. The mission of Greenmouth is to help educate and spread the word of
incorporating juicing with our own organic recipes to help you find a healthier way of living. Owner, Sarah has studied nutrition for over 10 years and healed herself through food.
She adopted and practices the words of Hippocrates – “Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food”
Sarah Hinsch speaks of her lifestyle and nutrition philosophy:
-“At Greenmouth, we believe life is about balance. We whole-heartedly believe in the 80/20 rule of eating/living and enjoying this beautiful world we live
in. We trust our instincts, following our stomachs and our hearts. 80% of the time we’re eating organic whole foods, most of which are grown locally and cooked at home. The other 20% you’ll
catch us around town wholeheartedly enjoying a beer at the local pub or at the local bakery indulging in a tasty treat.
Whether you make juicing and eating organic whole foods a lifestyle or just supplement with whole food and juice, we think you’ll notice a difference in how you feel and look as well.”
Greenmouth Juice Bar + Café
supports local farmers. In fact, owner
Sarah started connecting with many
of them before she even moved to PA.
“I needed to ensure we had farmers able and willing to partner with me who shared my vision. I knew that I wanted to open a café, but I needed to be part of the revolution of buying
locally, which most restaurants simply cannot do because the logistics are too complicated. As complicated as buying from many different purveyors/farmers is, we are determined to be a café that brings local food to our customers as often as we can.
You can find out more about
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Over the past two decades, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem has delighted almost one million guests from near and far with its mix of unique gift ideas, old-world charm and holiday cheer. This year the festival will celebrate 20 years of holiday
magic with a six-week run that features more than 125 vendors each week, more than ever before.Recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the top holiday markets in the world, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
features aisles of handmade works by the nation’s finest artisans, live holiday music, delicious food and more. Be sure to stop by the glassblowing booth where beautiful ornaments are usually being made.
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First I’m going to go with the always popular:
Zombies:5. Dead Set (TV) (2008)
Dir. Yann Demange
Delightfully cynical comedian, Charlie Brooker came back with a bang after his unpopular and underrated mini-series, Nathan Barley with this extremely clever satirical comedy/horror series. Dead Set follows a group of people living in the confines of the Big Brother house, while a zombie outbreak occurs outside.They must try and escape the house and survive the hordes of flesh eating monsters as well as the military and other survivors. It’s always good fun to see zombified versions of celebrities being torn to shreds.
4. Return of The Living Dead (1985)Dir. Dan O’Bannon.
Ever wonder where the phrase “Braaaains”
came from in the zombie dictionary? Well here’s the answer, it was this film! Dan O’Bannon, who unfortunately passed in ‘09, directed only three movies and this was his biggest success. He did write plenty of excellent shit though. This takes place in a medical supplies centre where two bumbling employees accidentally release a chemical into the air, causing the dead to come
back to life.Several friends and punks get trapped between the med centre and a local mortuary as the fight off the undead. Despite being a comedy, this probably has the scariest zombies out there. They are completely unkillable, very intelligent and can even talk! Pretty much all zombie-pop culture references come from this film!
3. In The Flesh (TV) (2013 - Present) Dir. Various.
Another piece of absolutely spectacular British
tv here, this time in a straight up horror/drama. 4 year after the dead came back to life as blood-thirsty zombies, the government slowly integrates them back into society as they start becoming human again, only unable to eat
regular food and surviving on government issued food.They are accepted by some and hated by others and tensions are soon on the rise as the army try eliminate the remaining zombies. Treated like a message against racial inequality, this not only packs a brilliant emotional punch, but offers something entirely new to the genre and is extremely effective.
2. The Battery (2012)Dir. Jeremy Gardner.
Jeremy Gardner directs, writes and stars in what I consider to be the best zombie film in years.
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Two baseball players are partnered together in a zombie ridden world and they fight their way through the back roads of New England to a potential safe camp. That is if they don’t kill each other first!This is one of the most realistic zombie films out there, focusing more so on the drama and survival situations rather than constant running around shooting and killing every zombie they see, I think that gets boring fairly fast. These days, especially in the rapidly declining zombie series, The Walking Dead. This has a 40 minute scene set in one location and it’s some of the most riveting shit I’ve ever seen in a zombie film. A must see this season.
1. Braindead (Dead Alive) (1992)Dir. Peter Jackson.
Of course, no zombie list is complete without the inclusion of the goriest one ever made, New Zealand comedy horror, Braindead. Would you believe this was made by Peter Jackson? Not many younger folk know that, purely from growing up in the last 13 years with just his Lord of The Rings & Hobbit blockbuster films. He started off making extremely gory, trashy horror flicks and I’d pay good money and probably one of my bollocks just to see him return to this style of film making! I digress... After a young man’s mother is bitten at the zoo by a Sumatran rat-monkey, she inherits a deadly virus that turns the whole town into flesh eating monsters. Leaving it up to him, the love of his life and the surviving community to slaughter them all with hedge clippers, toilets, blenders, garden tools and most famously, a lawnmower, in order to rid the town of this evil! It doesn’t get more gory or fun than this!If zombies aren’t your thing then fear not!
Because there’s murdering’s a-plenty in this next sub-genre.
Serial Killer:5. A Horrible Way To Die (2010)
Dir. Adam Wingard.
Before Adam Wingard blew everyone away with his jet-black slasher comedy, You’re Next, he made a load of rarely seen indie-horrors, one of them stood out as one of the finest horrors in a long time, of course that was A Horrible Way To Die. A young woman dealing with the trauma of finding out her ex-boyfriend was a deranged serial killer finds solace in a new man she met in group therapy, while her ex-boyfriend evades police custody and is murdering his way back to town to find her. Brilliantly made,
genuinely tense and realistically disturbing, this underseen and underrated gem is an absolute cracker of a choice for an evening of fright.
4. Tony (2009) - Dir. Gerard Johnson.Another modern hidden gem here. It plays more like an intense drama than horror but it is seriously grim. Tony is a quiet, lonely, mild mannered man who loves to collect violent 80’s action films and wanders the streets in search of love.But finding love proves difficult as he is a brutal serial killer, preying on junkies, gay men and possibly children? The realism in this film just adds to the darkness, it’s never over the top, just deranged and almost fly on the wall-esque. It works brilliantly and will leave your skin feeling dirty.
3. Maniac (2012) - Dir. Franck Khalfoun.
I can imagine some horror fanatics are shitting themselves at this point because I’m choosing the Maniac remake over the original 1980 version, and the reason for that is very simple; It’s much better. I love the original but the remake got a lot more personal into the killer’s life and was just a better made film over all!It follows an abused and mentally damaged man named Frank who stalks women at night and scalps them for his collection of hair pieces that he puts on mannequins to substitute his mother. A real charming man... This is told from a first person perspective and is littered with terrific references to the original. One of the rare occasions where a remake is fantastic and even more rare when it’s better than the original! I’m delighted that Elijah Wood has
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taken the independent route of his career and not fallen into the hands of Hollywood. He’s been chucking out some of the darkest and most impressive roles of his career, that I doubt would have been possible had he been stuck doing Hollywood blockbusters. It’s refreshing to see one get free!
2. Angst (1983) - Dir. Gerald Kargl.
This German masterpiece was light-years ahead of it’s time, demonstrating the first and from what I can remember, the only use of a revolving snorri-cam. A man who murdered an elderly woman is released from prison, seemingly a changed man, until his blood lust can’t be contained. He frantically breaks into a house in the middle of the woods in a desperate attempt to find somebody to kill, setting off a horrifically violent series of
blackly comic events. Pretty much invisible, this film gets very little attention and is difficult enough to find without hunting for a copy online. It’s also under the name Schizophrenia and I believe only on Blu ray in France, so it’ll require an import, but it’s definitely worth it!
1. Henry: Portrait of A Serial Killer (1986) - Dir. John McNaughton.
Probably the most shocking and memorable serial killer film ever made, banned for many years by the producers themselves and finally released in 1991, this caused outrage all over America and paved the way for brutal, no holds barred & consequence free serial killer films. Loosely based on the real serial killer, Henry Lee Lucas, it follows Henry, a lone serial
killer who decides to recruit his roommate Otis to go help him heartlessly butcher innocent people whenever they can.But when Otis’ sister moves in with them, it brings out Henry’s softer side as he begins to develop feelings for her, causing tension between himself and Otis as well as making it difficult to get away with his murders. Michael Rooker’s outstanding performance, the brutal violence and the eerie score all compliment each other in this horror masterpiece. A must see for any occasion. This next sub-genre will be beneficial for the indecisive crowd out there!
Anthologies:
5. The Signal (2007) - Dir. David
Bruckner, Dan Bush & Jacob Gentry.
Told in three parts from three perspectives and somewhat reminiscent of Charlie Brooker’s, Black Mirror, The Signal follows a group of people who are trying to survive against psychotic and mentally deranged lunatics who have been affected by a mysterious signal that has taken over televisions, phones and radios. Each story is interconnected by a different transmission that goes out. The over all feeling is an intense horror-thriller but each chapter becomes it’s own genre; The first is a typical, gory zombie horror, the second is a very odd, dead-pan, dark comedy and the third is a post-apocalyptic love story; each directed by different people. While this is at heart the one story over, it’s the dramatic differences in each tale that give it it’s anthology feel.
4. The ABCs of Death (2012) - Dir. Various
One of the best horror anthologies out there, but unfortunately executed badly. While over all this film is fucking garbage, there is some great shorts among some atrocious ones. The idea is that 26 horror directors were all given one of the 26 letters of the alphabet and with that letter they had to make a short film about death. They were given 100% creative freedom otherwise, meaning they could be humuorous, gory, animated or dramatic, it didn’t matter once it adhered to the main rules - Involve the assigned letter and include death. Because so many of these are shit, I’ve decided to just highlight the ones I
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think are great and should definitely be seen - A, D, I, J, L, O, P, Q, R, T, U, X & Y. - I know half might seem like a lot to like considering I said the over all film was garbage, but trust me, if you see the other ones you will understand, they’re so bad they weigh the whole film down! Just get your hands on these ones and you’re sure to have a good viewing!
3. Body Bags (TV) (1993)Dir. Tobe Hooper & John Carpenter
Two masters of horror, Tobe Hooper and the immeasurable John Carpenter banded together to make a trilogy of horror shorts which originally aired on TV before finding it’s home on video, where it grew in popularity.John Carpenter plays The Coroner who works in a morgue. Each body that lies on the table tells a different horror story of how they ended up there. The first revolves around a serial killer, the second about a hair transplant gone terribly wrong and the third is about a baseball player. Each story brings elements of horror, sci-fi, thriller and comedy. I can imagine this might have inspired the terrific horror series, Masters of Horror, which both Tobe Hooper and John Carpenter have horror stories on.
2. V/H/S/2 (2013) - Various.
After what I can only describe as a disappointment, V/H/S. V/H/S/2 blew most of the problems with the first film out of the shitter! Creating a properly consistent collection of shorts, one of which and my personal favourite, was directed by the absolutely
LEGENDARY director of The Raid and The Raid 2, Gareth Evans.While the main story arch (Connected with the arch of the first film) was weak and the opening short film was a disappointment, the three to follow were absolutely excellent. All cleverly made, utilizing the incredible GoPro cameras in each short, bringing out the best in first person zombies, Satanic cults and old school aliens. As much as I loved the zombie and aliens ones, it’s Evan’s Satanic cult short that absolutely blows my mind; and I’d be definitely eager to see him return to it.
1. Trick ‘r Treat (2007)Dir. Michael Dougherty.
Possibly the best anthology film to come out in years and one I absolutely implore people to watch this again next Halloween night! (After trick or treating and before drinking yourself into oblivion). This is one of the few films that really captures the Halloween spirit. There’s so many genre’s and types of horror films that are of course great, but not exactly relevant on that day.This is a real Halloween film, the best since Idle Hands I think! Which is of course, tremendous fun! Several stories intertwine on Halloween night, to the point of literally crossing over by simply just having moments occur in the background from other stories, to actually having the characters interact. A school teacher who moonlights as a deranged serial killer, a bunch of kids who decide to pull a mean prank, a college cheerleader who may have found her perfect man and a woman who hates Halloween being forced to put up with her husband who absolutely loves it. A terrific blend of spooky fun. Exactly what Halloween
should be about! Also keep your eyes peeled for a sequel coming next year!No horror movie binge is complete without bringing in the absolute classics. This could almost serve as my top 5 favourite horrors but it’s a difficult list to complete, so these will just serve as a prime example of some of the best I’ve seen.
Classics:5. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(1974) Dir. Tobe Hooper.
Five friends take a mini-van to the country side to visit their grandparent’s house, only to be stalked and hunted by a lunatic wielding a
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chainsaw and wearing a mask made of human flesh and his family of cannibalistic grave robbers.Banned in the UK & Ireland until 1999, this masterpiece originally wanted to get a PG rating in the US... they thought but not showing the violence on screen, having no nudity or strong would be able to make that happen. Well they were absolutely fucking wrong! The fact most of the violence is left up to your imagination just makes it all the more horrifying, the events that take place. Very loosely based on the real life serial killer, Ed Gein, who would often rob graves and make items out of human body parts. Still to this day one of the most effective and terrifying horror films ever made. Unfortunately the lead star, Marilyn Burns passed away back in early August. One of the finest horror scream queens out there.
4. Dawn of The Dead (1978)Dir. George A. Romero.
Ten years after the horrifying events that took place in Night of The Living Dead, George A. Romero revisited the world of the undead in this groundbreaking sequel. The zombie epidemic is spreading rapidly through Philadelphia, two SWAT team members, a new reporter and his TV executive girlfriend escape the hordes and seek refuge in a large shopping mall.Without a doubt the most popular zombie film ever made, an absolute stepping stone for the genre that inspired basically every zombie film you know and love! It was so popular, that Lucio Fulci’s Zombie Flesh Eaters, was called Zombi 2 in some territories, the seem like a sequel to this film and draw a bigger audience. It’s a beautiful reminder of just how violent the 70’s was. Laden with gore from start to finish, it’s
no wonder this received X ratings left and right! Somewhat tame by today’s standards but light years ahead of it in quality. This is definitive zombie masterpiece.
3. The Evil Dead (1981) - Dir. Sam Raimi.
The original cabin in the woods movie which has now turned into one of the most popular horror franchises of all time and even managed to do a brilliantly flawed remake! Five friends travel to an isolated cabin in the woods, where they find a mysterious book of the dead. After they listen to a recording found there, they accidentally unleash a demonic possession that takes over the cabin, the woods and each other. Chopped and butchered over the years, still holding an NC-17 rating in the US and banned in numerous countries for some time, this low budget, independent work of art truly earns it’s place among the best of all time. Possibly one of the biggest influences for film-makers, including myself, with it’s absolutely revolutionary tactics for creating the most horrific of scenes and bringing out the most creative filming techniques that are still used to this day, as well as being horrendously gory and terrifying. I don’t know any horror fan that doesn’t have this in their collection... unless they haven’t seen it which is just shocking!
2. The Thing (1982) - Dir. John Carpenter.
While many consider Halloween to be John Carpenter’s masterpiece, this to me is his greatest achievement. A group of scientists working in the Antarctic are infiltrated by a
shape-shifting alien that assumes the identity of whoever it kills, turning the crew against each other and fighting for their lives. This violent sci-fi horror is still miles ahead of other films released today, especially with special effects. Rather than cheap out and go for embarrassingly bad CGI like it’s atrocious prequel, decided to do, this put time and effort into creating someone of the most incredible practical effects ever used in horror. If ever I get into the typical Practical FX vs CGI argument, I ALWAYS use this as my prime example as to why it’s always going to be better. I enjoy CGI in moderation, but when you see someone running away from a massive cartoon, it’s in no way scary. But in this, they’re actually being chased by real models and you feel they’re in some way in danger. Brilliantly written, directed and acted to perfection, this sci-fi horror masterpiece plays out like a western, much like nearly every Carpenter script, when ya think about it! Un-missable.
1. The Shining (1980) - Dir. Stanley Kubrick.
And finally we have my all time favourite horror. Is it an obvious choice? Yes. Do I care? Not a fucking little bit! Say what you want about Stanley Kubrick, but there’s no denying the fact he was legitimately a genius. He’s made some of the most mind blowing and profound films of all time and of course, the most atmospheric and visually striking horror film ever made.
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter to act as caretakers until spring, but an evil spiritual presence begins to drive the father
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into madness and influence him into committing acts of violence while his psychic son has horrific visions of the past and future. This film improves with every watch and opens up to so much interpretation that a documentary about the theories people have come up with for the film has been made about it. Despite never reading the book, I’m aware this defers quite a bit from the source material. Apparently, Stephen King himself once said that this film was one of the worst adaptations of one of his books that he
had ever seen, but was one of the best horror films he had ever seen. Some would consider that a compliment, others an insult; I just considered it to be perfectly accurate! Acting, music, tone, atmosphere, cinematography, colour and effects are all absolutely 10/10. An utterly chilling and perfectly frightening film for a cold and spooky night.I could literally go on for hours about all of the essential horror movies to watch this season but there’s simply not enough hours in the day!
T h e r e are plenty here I unfortunately had to leave out, John Carpenter’s
Halloween goes without saying really. David Cronenberg’s body
horror masterpieces Videodrome and The Fly as well as his supernatural
classic, The Dead Zone. Renny Harlin’s forgotten supernatural prison horror,
Prison. Toby Wilkins’ “The Thing” inspired body horror, Splinter. Ben Wheatley’s
pagan hitman horror masterpiece, Kill List. Adrian Lyne’s monumentally brilliant psychological horror, Jacob’s Ladder. The
new wave of French extreme cinema films, Switchblade
Romance, Inside & Martyrs. And finally, the best found footage
film since [.REC], Elliot Goldner’s hidden gem, The Borderlands.Every single film mentioned above, I give the highest recommendation! I hope you enjoyed this list and plan to dig out these excellent films on a chilly evening.
Enjoy!
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Whenever I tell people about my travels to Colombia, I inevitably get the same question... “Is it safe?” I try not to roll my eyes and respond, “In a word, Yes.” Colombia has the fastest growing and most stable economy in South America. The government has been investing heavily in infrastructure, and the kidnappings and drug cartels of the 80’s and 90’s are ancient history. When visiting Colombia you can feel the energy and excitement. People are happy, education is accessible and opportunity abounds. In the cities there is electricity in the air. That’s not to say that everything is perfect, but it certainly seems to be headed I the right direction.
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Colombia, only a five hour flight from NYC, is a beautiful country in the northwest corner of South America with soaring mountains, pristine coastlines on the Pacific and Caribbean, and some of the lushest countryside you’ll ever see. No disrespect to Ireland, but I’ve never seen so many shades of green!
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My most recent trip there included a few days in Colombia’s coffee country, known as the Zona Cafetera. The three principle cities that form the “coffee triangle” are Manizales, Pereira and Armenia. I made my home base in Manizales, the San Francisco of Colombia, at 7,050 feet above sea level. The nickname comes from the mountainous terrain and steep streets. The main drag runs along the ridge of the Cordillera Central, one of the ranges that constitute the Andes Mountains. The cross streets fall precipitously away on either side, making for amazing vistas and white knuckle taxi rides. A much more relaxing way to get around is the cable car system. For only 1,500 pesos (about 75 cents) you can glide over the city from ridge to ridge in a cozy enclosed cable car and take in the sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and the city below. A five minute ride on El Cable can save a 40 minute drive through the city’s twisty-turny jumble of insanely steep streets. It’s truly an amazing piece of modern efficiency that almost seems out of place in a city where you can still see cows grazing in people’s yards.
While Manizales was a fine place to hang my hat for a couple days and get my bearings, the true allure of this region is all about getting out into the countryside. There is so much to see and do. Crazy single track mountain biking, killer hikes through the cloud forest, horseback riding, hot springs and mud baths, zip lining and some of the best bird watching on the planet. I know bird watching doesn’t sound so exciting, but in one afternoon I saw toucans, parakeets, six varieties of hummingbird and a pair of eagles without even trying. You have to admit, that’s pretty cool. On another day we went on a 5 hour hike through an almost surreal landscape of 200 foot tall palm trees reaching up into the clouds. Absolutely stunning.
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And then there’s the coffee. Colombia is the third or fourth largest producer of coffee in the world, and arguably grows some of the best tasting stuff on the planet. It’s all Arabica, more flavorful and less bitter that the Robusta bean grown elsewhere. I won’t bore you with the finer points of the coffee culture... You’ll have to come down here and see it for yourself. There is no shortage of first class haciendas and coffee farm tours. In these parts most of it is still grown the old fashioned way on small family farms pitched on steep mountain hillsides and picked by hand. The image of Juan Valdez and his trusty mule loaded down with sacks of coffee is part of everyday life here. In town, men with dusty boots, cowboy hats and machetes strapped to their sides are the norm. It’s a place where tradition is important and people help their neighbors.
So is Colombia safe? I can only speak from my experience.
People smile, say hello and are quick to lend a hand. I never felt the least bit uneasy. Even the cab drivers in the larger cities are friendly... Never once did they try to rip me off, and I look unquestionably like a gringo with a capital G. But far more than being safe, it’s fun. Tourism is in its infancy here. Now is the time to go and have an authentic experience before the mainstream discovers it. And if you love coffee and the outdoors, it’s the perfect destination.
Porterra Travel specializes in small group tours to
Europe and the Americas. The next trip to Colombia is 9 days from January 24 to February 1 and visits
Bogotá and Villa de Leyva. $1399 includes air, hotels and transportation. For more information and
other Colombian options visit www.PorterraTravel.
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Aries (March 20 – April 19)With all of the self-work you have been doing recently, it’s no wonder you are
beginning to see the fruits of your labor, Aries! It is wise to continue on this path of clarity and allow yourself the freedom to remove yourself from that which no longer resonates with
your entire being. As these karmic patterns are released, you will
begin to see
things in a different light; attract new
opportunities and positive energy – all that your heart has been yearning for
is coming your way.
Taurus (April 19 – May 20)Some time for self-reflection is needed, Taurus. There is an old saying, “...too many irons in the fire…” – so choose
one idea to work with and develop before making any other decisions
relative to the seeds that have been planted. It would be beneficial to incorporate into your daily life or
routine the practice of grounding and centering yourself. This practice will
assist you on many levels and may also be one of the first steps leading you in the direction of creating the space for more structure and discipline that is
called for at this time.
Gemini (May 20 – June 21)The horizon is glistening upon beams of abundance for you, Gemini. There are many forms in which abundance may take shape and in this instance
you may feel as though all of the pieces of life’s puzzle are coming
together for you – for the better. Thus, it is a good time to make
long term plans based
on the changes that are taking place
within and around you. Remember to create a shield of protection around yourself as the sun rises and sets
each day.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)It is time to release that which you have
been holding onto, or quite possibly that which has been holding you back – healing this aspect of yourself will assist you in moving forward, Cancer.
There is an opportunity for self-employment, which will flourish with success. As
your actions become aligned with
your intention, remember to allow your intuition to guide your path. Take a few
moments each day to spend some time outside in reflection; this will help to re-establish your connection with nature
as well as your higher self.
Leo (July 22 – August 22)There has been a lot of movement
of energy within the heart’s center – reconfirming that change is happening
and comes from within. It is time to take a deep breath and gather the strength that is
needed
for this transformation that
is occurring, Leo. Focus your attention on the many blessings that surround you and remember to have gratitude for all that has brought you to where you are today. By remaining in the
present you are prepared to welcome the inflow of abundance that is heading
in your direction!
Virgo (August 22 – September 22)Your quest for spiritual knowledge has
brought a better understanding of yourself and others – this has enabled
you to see things with a different perspective. There are times in our lives when we feel there is a need to move away from negativity and surround
ourselves with positive energy, now is one of those
times for you, Virgo. To commemorate this new beginning, travel to a place
where you feel resonates with your new level of awareness and
understanding. Allow joy and laughter to become a part of this journey.
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Libra (Sept 22 – October 23)
You may receive some challenging information, Libra, but remember the challenges we may face are ways to help us learn, grow and come into our own. You are at a place now in
life where you are able to help those around you to heal including yourself.
It would be beneficial to be aware of your reactions to others at this time. Also, sometimes others are not able
to receive the truth so directly in situations – so, remember,
“it’s not what you say, but how you say it.”
Scorpio (October 23 – November 22)Although everything may have seemed to be at a standstill, the inner-workings of time and space are now moving in a forward motion. You have the focus and direction to assimilate this new energy
that you are currently
experiencing. As many things will begin to shift for you, Scorpio, remember to not take yourself or life to seriously
and have fun along with fulfilling your responsibilities!
Sagittarius
(November 22 – December 21)You’ve come to a crossroad and a
decision needs to be made, Sagittarius. Ask for assistance in choosing a direction while listening to your
heart and following your intuition. There are lessons in all that we
experience in life. So, remember to take with you the knowledge and wisdom
gained, but leave the rest behind – as this practice will assist you on your life’s path as well as others. Reserve some time to focus on yourself, utilize your
creative energy and observe your true self rise to the surface!
Capricorn (December 21 – January 20)
Many paths lie before you, Capricorn, so spend some time in meditation to seek the answers to the questions you have.
Remember, it is important to ask the ‘right’ questions. You may receive answers in
the form of a thought, impression, vision, or dream – or even possibly through an encounter with someone on your much-needed vacation! The answers may not
come right away but, by actively searching, you are sending your intention out into the
Universe to receive.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 19)There is something that will be brought
to your attention at this time that you had previously been unaware
of. Trust in the intuitive feelings you are experiencing – as this will assist in bringing the truth to light in this
situation. The energy surrounding you seems to be a bit scattered, Aquarius; thus, by bringing your focus back to center and letting go of distractions,
you will become more grounded and be able to move forward with both a sound
mind and open heart.
Pisces (February 19- March 20)Since when have you been one to not
follow your heart, Pisces?
Well, it may be a good idea to
take a step back and reevaluate your intentions
as well as the intentions of others. It’s best to not allow others to coerce you into making a decision, as you already
know in your heart what the right choice is. Incorporate into your daily routine taking the time for self-care, as this will assist you on your life’s
path and may even strike a chord with those around you – watch as they
begin to follow your lead!
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