Food and Travel Challenge binge-ing on things Anthony Bourdain
READ:
The Nasty Bits
Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones
by Anthony Bourdain
Essays, Food | Published: 2007 | Goodreads | my rating: tba
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide
by Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever
illustrated by Wesley Allsbrook
Travel, Memoir, Food | Published: 2021 | Goodreads | my rating: tba
WATCH:
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005-2012)
Adventure, Reality-TV | imdb | my rating: tba
Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, traveler, visits places all around the world sampling various foods.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
Director: Morgan Neville
Documentary | imdb | my rating: 5
A documentary about Anthony Bourdain and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel.
Enjoyed learning about the other parts of Bourdain's life apart from food and travel.
Spotted this artist on Market Street, downtown San Francisco, doing a Bourdain piece on cardboard.
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* header image source (here) illustration by Gel Jamlang
Lovely Books and Things
My Weekly Books and Films Update
Linking up with: Sunday Post (details) Mailbox Monday (details)
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Spotting jigsaw puzzles (with @karenpuzzles) in the reality tv show, The Circle.
2. Virtual Jane Con weekend, May 1-2 - see Jane Austen themed presentations (here)
3. Walking up the mosaic steps at Moraga and 16th Avenue and admiring red tailed hawks flying overhead - check out the article, San Francisco’s mosaic staircases turn forgotten places into colorful art: The California city is the hilliest in the U.S., with more than 600 public stairways, some of which are decorated with beautiful mosaics by Sharon McDonnell (here)
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Bought: Book of the Month
The Last Thing He Told Me
by Laura Dave
Thriller, Mystery, Reese Book Club | Published: 2021 | Goodreads
Library:
Stairway Walks in San Francisco
The Joy of Urban Exploring
by Mary Burk, Adah Bakalinsky
Guidbook, San Francisco | Published: 2018 | Goodreads
Freebies: from Free Little Library
The Nasty Bits
Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones
by Anthony Bourdain
Essays, Food | Published: 2007 | Goodreads
The Bloody Chamber
by Angela Carter
Short Stories, Fairy Tale Retellings, Horror | Published: 2006 | Goodreads
Freebies: from Amazon Kindle (free for a couple days)
Monet and Oscar
by Joe Byrd
Historical, France | Published: 2021 | Goodreads
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Virtual Author event: hosted by TW Book Club
Check out their instagram for future free author events (here)
Water, Wood and Wild Things:
Learning Craft and Cultivation in a Japanese Mountain Town
by Hannah Kirshner
Travel, Memoir, Food, Recipes, Japan | Published: 2020 | Goodreads
Virtual Author event: hosted by Booksmith
Check out their calendar for future free author events (here)
A conversation between:
Goodbye, Again
Essays, Reflections, and Illustrations
by Jonny Sun
Essays, Memoir | Published: 2021 | Goodreads
The Best Girls
by Min Jin Lee
Short Stories, Horror, South Korea | Published: 2019 | Goodreads
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AND watched: online
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Director: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, John Ripa
Screenplay: Qui Nguyen, Adele Lim
Story by: Paul Briggs, Don Hall, Adele Lim, Carlos López Estrada, Kiel Murray
Qui Nguyen, John Ripa, Dean Wellins
Stars: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan
Animation, Action, Adventure | imdb | my rating: 4
In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon.
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Lovely Books and Things
My Weekly Books and Films Update
Linking up with: Stacking the Shelves (details) Sunday Post (details) Mailbox Monday (details)
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Invited to enjoy a borsht meal during Hanukkah :-)
2. Christmas cards - both sending and receiving (want one? email me with your mailing address)
3. The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian at Marin Theatre. Loved the holiday theme with favorite characters from Pride and Prejudice.
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Library:
Kitchen Confidential
Adventure in the Culinary Underbelly
by Anthony Bourdain
-Food, Memoir | Goodreads
WANTED to learn more about Anthony and his foodie experiences.
Other things book related:
As I am always taken with miniature things, I loved this holiday video from Chronicle Books. Enjoy!
AND watched: on DVD
Remember The Night (2013)
Director: Mitchell Leisen
Writer: Preston Sturges (original screenplay)
Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi
-Comedy, Drama, Romance, Christmas | imdb | my rating: 4
A shoplifter and her prosecuter fall in love, creating tensions in their family lives.
FOUND this a sad story in the end.
AND watched: in theatre
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Director: Josie Rourke
Screenplay: Beau Willimon
Based on book: Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy
Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie
-Biography, Drama, History | imdb | my rating: 5
Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
GREAT costumes and location scenes. Interesting to see how both queens handled their lands.
AND watched: for Fall Film Challenge - six degrees from Kevin Bacon (here)
First Man (2018)
Director: Damien Chazelle
Screenplay: Josh Singer
Screenplay/based on book by), James R. Hansen
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke
-Biography, Drama, History | imdb | my review: 4
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Connection: Ryan Gosling starred with Bacon in Crazy Stupid Love
The astronaut perspective was main focus in this film. We get the inside scoop on Neil and his family.
TREATED to a special screening with guest appearances including writer, Josh Singer.
AND watched: in theatre (live)
Dear Evan Hansen
Director: Michael Greif
Book by: Steven Levenson
Music & Lyrics: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
at the SF Curran Theatre
-Musical | my rating: 5
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.”The New York Times calls it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”
DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent)
THIS contemporary pieces ties in technology and a serious topic to a kind of extreme. Lots to ponder after watching and enjoying this show.
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Acclaimed chef, writer and television personality, Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose (Kill The Poor) return for the follow-up to their #1 New York Times bestseller GET JIRO from Vertigo.
In GET JIRO: BLOOD AND SUSHI, Bourdain and Rose examine the origins of the mysterious Jiro and what made him into the chef he has become. Born the heir to a Yakuza crime family, Jiro never longed to travel the criminal path laid out before him, but instead chose to secretly study the rich culinary history of his homeland, something that would have significant repercussions if discovered by his gangster father.
As Jiro's interest in the culinary arts deepens, his ability to keep his artistic and criminal worlds separate becomes too great, triggering a great personal loss that will forever change Jiro's path.
My two-bits:
Although I did not read the first in this series, I enjoyed this backstory.
Nice combo of food (Japanese and Italian), yakuza and a rebellious protagonist.
I liked the artwork and the incorporation of tattoo art. Got the vibe of a fast-paced Japanese pulp story. The bit of romance was a good dosage as well.
Stacking the Shelves
hosted by Tynga's Reviews (details)
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!
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UNBOXING:
BOOK OF THE MONTH (details)
If you’re an avid reader, one thing is for certain: if you only shop the “bestseller” lists, you’re going to miss many of the best stories. That’s why we work hard to bring you the gems: well-written, immersive stories that transport you, give you thrills, and tug at your heartstrings. The books that are truly worth reading.
JUNE Box includes:
- Modern Lovers by Emma Straub
- Postcard with Modern Lovers theme
- BOTM bookmark and note
- BOTM tote bag
- Sunglasses
=====> Decided to try another monthly book subscription. This first box included extra goodies in the box, but I think normally just the book you select is delivered.
Modern Lovers
by Emma Straub
-Humor, Contemporary Amazon | Goodreads
From BEA:
GOT some Romance...
Under the Boardwalk by Amie Denman
-Romance (clean) | Amazon | Goodreads
Kiss Me In Christmas by Debbie Mason
-Holiday, Romance | Amazon | Goodreads
The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev
-Romance (Indian American) | Amazon | Goodreads
GOT some Thriller...
The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
-Thriller, Mystery | Amazon | Goodreads
GOT some Women's Fiction...
All The Time In The World by Caroline Angell
-Women's Fiction | Amazon | Goodreads
All In by Simona Ahrnstedt
-Sweden, Romance | Amazon | Goodreads
Britt Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
-Sweden, Contemporary Fiction, Humor | Amazon | Goodreads
OTHER things book-ish:
Sweet Progress Summer Box Swap (details)
#SPBoxSwap @Akaleistar @Mrs_AOK
signups end July 6
AND watched: in theatre
Zero Days (2016)
Director/Writer: Alex Gibney
Starring: politicians, CIA, NSA
-Documentary | imdb | my rating: 5
Documentary detailing claims of American/Israeli jointly developed malware Stuxnet being deployed not only to destroy Iranian enrichment centrifuges but also threaten attacks against Iranian civilian infrastructure. Adresses obvious potential blowback of this possibly being deployed against the US by Iran in retaliation.
=====> One of those interesting must see eye-openers!
Finding Dory (2016)
Director: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane
Originat story/Screenplay: Andrew Stanton
Screenplay: Victoria Strouse, Bob Peterson, Angus MacLane
Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence
-Animation, Adventure, Comedy | imdb | my rating: 4
The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
=====> Along with the family love focus, this story also gets you thinking of perseverance and achieving goals despite disabilities.
Roadies (2016)
tv series, season one
Creator: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Luke Wilson, Carla Gugino, Imogen Poots
-Comedy, Drama, Music | imdb | my rating: 4
A road crew helps with a rock band's major multi-city tour.
=====> Watched an advanced screening of the first two episodes. It was fast-paced and an interesting look at the scene behind-the-scenes.
Currently flipping through: from the library
Get Jiro!
Blood & Sushi
by Anthony Bourdain, Joel Rose, Alé Garza
-Graphic Novel, Food Amazon | Goodreads
Acclaimed chef, writer and television personality, Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose (Kill The Poor) return for the follow-up to their #1 New York Times bestseller GET JIRO from Vertigo.
In GET JIRO: BLOOD AND SUSHI, Bourdain and Rose examine the origins of the mysterious Jiro and what made him into the chef he has become. Born the heir to a Yakuza crime family, Jiro never longed to travel the criminal path laid out before him, but instead chose to secretly study the rich culinary history of his homeland, something that would have significant repercussions if discovered by his gangster father.
As Jiro's interest in the culinary arts deepens, his ability to keep his artistic and criminal worlds seperate becomes too great, triggering a great personal loss that will forever change Jiro's path.
=====> Just started getting into Anthony Bourdain for food and travel and found this gem. Now, I need to get book one in this.
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