I remember the first day of class at S.C.A.D. (Savannah College of Art and Design) and the instructor asked the class to introduce themselves and tell who were their favorite directors. Spielberg…Scorsese…Coppola…George Lucas (he hadn’t made Episodes I-III yet) were of course the general consensus, when it came to my turn I announced John Carpenter as my choice. The instructor looked at me perplexed and quizzically asked why? I simply responded…Escape from New York.
Of course those other guys are exceptional directors, but they have typically had the budgets and studios to do what they wanted, whereas Carpenter was usually producing box-office hits on a shoe-string budget and some how pulling these really cool movies out of his ass.
When I was growing up VHS/Beta rentals had not yet been introduced so HBO was the only game on the block, Showtime came along later and I remember at that time HBO would not show “R” rated movies until after 8pm. I had a babysitter whom I had made an arrangement with; she could have her boyfriend over without me telling mom and dad, but I got to watch whatever I wanted on HBO. The first time I saw Halloween was on HBO. It scared the living P-Jesus out of me, not the actual scenes of violence but that white mask fading in from the darkness and that creepy cool-ass music. I was hooked, now I realize that Halloween is a mediocre horror film at best, but I didn’t have those skills when I was younger to analyze the film and I think the only reason Halloween has remained so close to my heart as well as others, is for the nostalgic aspect of when I first saw it. Even with all of its flaws, good or bad, it is a classic and part of our culture. And another piece of trivia, it was Jamie Lee Curtis’ (the Activia Lady) film. Maybe she should have offered some Activia to Michael, get him regular and everything turns out fine.
Flash-forward to 2007 Rob Zombie’s reimagining of Carpenter’s Halloween is released. I realize it is a reimagining so it should be judged independently, on it’s own. I had seen House of 1,000 Zombies and The Devil’s Rejects and had determined Zombie wasn’t for me, but I saw his release of Halloween, just because of my love for the original, as I’m sure it was for many. I thought the first-act was pretty descent giving Michael Myers a background and developing his character but the third-act completely lost me, especially the scene where Michael gouges out Dr. Loomis’s eyes and a few scenes later Dr. Loomis re-appears with eyes in-tact. At least Zombie was smart enough to use the original theme in his release, that theme is as much a character of the film as Michael Myers himself. Can you imaging watching Jaws without the shark’s theme.
The only reason I bring all this up is because I recently tried watching Zombie’s release of Halloween II, which starts out as a reimagining of the 1981 original and then I realized it is the sequel to his Halloween release in 2007. It was one of the most violent movies I have ever seen, now I appreciate a good scary-horror flick but this was more like a snuff film. It is amazing how a white mask fading in from the darkness with a knife scarred me to now having to see someone violently stabbed 10 times to get the same. I was told that Halloween was going to be re-made one way or another and if Zombie didn’t do it someone else would, I wish they would have let someone else.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Big Bang Lobby Loop
Just finished editing the Lobby Loop for The Big Bang opening this week at the Ocala Civic Theatre.
The Big Bang Lobby Loop
The Big Bang Lobby Loop
Lunch at Bakers and Cooks
I consider myself a professional eater, especially where hamburgers and chesse burgers are concerned. Until yesterday I was convinced Brick City Cafe and Chilis had the best burgers and my world was not only rocked but knocked off it's axis when I tried the 8oz Black Angus Burger at Bakers and Cooks restaurant in Downtown Ocala. It was the best burger I have ever had in my life, I'm not being a Drama Queen about this, seriously it was nothing short of amazing and to top it off, I had the Ghiradelli Brownie, served with real cream in a martini glass. If you get a chance you should check them out for breakfast or lunch (served 8-2) you will not be disappointed. They have a challenge; eat three of the Black Angus Burgers in one setting, get the next three free, a challenge I plan on accepting and winning.
Bakers and Cooks
128 SW Broadway Street - Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 789-6020 www.bakersandcooks.com
OMELETS & BENEDICTS
are offered with potato salad or house potatoes
our house potatoes are a mix of baby red and yukon gold potatoes with sweet garlic confit, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and hungarian paprika
say cheese, blend of swiss, american, & cheddar.
heart healthy egg white omelet with spinach, mushroom, swiss served with fresh berries.
oy vey smoked salmon, sliced red onion, chive cream cheese, and fresh dill.
omelet du jour.
Turn a mini omelet into a sandwich on an artisan roll
eggs benedict the classic, on english muffin bread.
veggie benedict eggs,marinated artichoke hearts & sauce choron on english muffin bread.
FRENCH TOAST & BREAD PUDDIN
creme brulee french toast french brioche, honey, NEILSEN-MASSEY'S VANILLA BEAN PASTE, and egg battered, grilled and served with warm apricot & maple syrup and fresh berries.
traditional texas toast with powdered sugar, dollop of sweet cream butter, and warm maple syrup.
peach bread puddin'with a side of applewood bacon.
POTPOURRI
real steel cut oatmeal naked.
with brown sugar & butter and/or fresh berries.
yogurt and berries vanilla yogurt with fresh berries in a martini glass with fresh mint.
mac & cheese penne, aged cheddar, blue cheese, gruyere, cream, fresh thyme, bacon bread crumbs, white truffle oil.
soup du jour.
FRESH BAKED GOODS AND SIDES
daily fruit breads and pastries price varies according to item
potato salad or house potatoes
fresh berries
thick cut applewood smoked bacon
BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
are offered with potato salad or house potatoes
a mini garden salad may be substituted for an additional 1.5
the burger 8 oz black angus burger with cheese with over easy egg.
the loaded burger our burger with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, pickled hot peppers, and american cheese.
bite size burgers 3 smaller versions (each patty is 3 oz) of our black angus burgers.
or loaded mini burgers.
the elvis creamy peanut butter, sliced banana, and bacon sandwich, egg battered and grilled served with a side of nutella dipping sauce.
grilled cheese a classic on texas bread with american cheese.
Bakers and Cooks grilled cheese french brie with honey, sliced green apples, and dijon mustard.
the monte cristo carved, roasted turkey, black forest ham, swiss cheese, egg battered and grilled, and paired with star anise and peppercorn scented blackberry jam.
1 pound, YES! 1 pound, applewood smoked bacon sandwich on artisan roll and prepared with sliced seasonal tomatoes, rocket lettuce, and cracked pepper aioli.
FROM THE GARDEN
house made dressings: mustard vinaigrette, bistro red wine vinaigrette, mustard & guinness stout, raspberry vinaigrette, or blue cheese
the salad seasonal greens, raspberry onion, pecans, marinated kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes.
bistro salad greens on a seasoned crouton with bacon lardoons, cherry tomatoes, raspberry onion, and crispy fried egg.
irish salad potato salad on mustard & guinness stout dressed greens.
turkey salad seasonal greens, pecans, berries, raspberry onion, dried cranberries, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and carved turkey breast.
SWEET AND YUMMI
bread puddin traditional bread puddin, peach sauce, vanilla bean whipped cream.
crystallized ginger ice cream.
rice pudding cake with spiced apricot & ginger sauce.
creme brulee with fresh berries andwhipped cream.
chocolate & hazelnut mousse with whipped cream.
fresh berries with lemon zest and creme fraiche.
HOT DRINKS
cattle dog premium coffees/assorted hot Bakers and Cooks private label teas.
espresso.
caffe au lait - coffee & steamed milk.
cappuccino - a single shot espresso & steamed milk with foam "cap".
hot chocolate (rimmed with crushed peppermint) with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. or with marshmallow whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
COLD DRINKS
fresh orange juice
iced tea or home style lemonade
perrier sparkling water
assorted boylan sodas
coca cola & diet coke
red birch beer float.
Wine and beer may be served after 11 AM.
No reservations can be accepted between 8AM and 2PM. Groups may make reservations for 7AM or after 2PM
Bakers and Cooks
128 SW Broadway Street - Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 789-6020 www.bakersandcooks.com
OMELETS & BENEDICTS
are offered with potato salad or house potatoes
our house potatoes are a mix of baby red and yukon gold potatoes with sweet garlic confit, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and hungarian paprika
say cheese, blend of swiss, american, & cheddar.
heart healthy egg white omelet with spinach, mushroom, swiss served with fresh berries.
oy vey smoked salmon, sliced red onion, chive cream cheese, and fresh dill.
omelet du jour.
Turn a mini omelet into a sandwich on an artisan roll
eggs benedict the classic, on english muffin bread.
veggie benedict eggs,marinated artichoke hearts & sauce choron on english muffin bread.
FRENCH TOAST & BREAD PUDDIN
creme brulee french toast french brioche, honey, NEILSEN-MASSEY'S VANILLA BEAN PASTE, and egg battered, grilled and served with warm apricot & maple syrup and fresh berries.
traditional texas toast with powdered sugar, dollop of sweet cream butter, and warm maple syrup.
peach bread puddin'with a side of applewood bacon.
POTPOURRI
real steel cut oatmeal naked.
with brown sugar & butter and/or fresh berries.
yogurt and berries vanilla yogurt with fresh berries in a martini glass with fresh mint.
mac & cheese penne, aged cheddar, blue cheese, gruyere, cream, fresh thyme, bacon bread crumbs, white truffle oil.
soup du jour.
FRESH BAKED GOODS AND SIDES
daily fruit breads and pastries price varies according to item
potato salad or house potatoes
fresh berries
thick cut applewood smoked bacon
BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
are offered with potato salad or house potatoes
a mini garden salad may be substituted for an additional 1.5
the burger 8 oz black angus burger with cheese with over easy egg.
the loaded burger our burger with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, pickled hot peppers, and american cheese.
bite size burgers 3 smaller versions (each patty is 3 oz) of our black angus burgers.
or loaded mini burgers.
the elvis creamy peanut butter, sliced banana, and bacon sandwich, egg battered and grilled served with a side of nutella dipping sauce.
grilled cheese a classic on texas bread with american cheese.
Bakers and Cooks grilled cheese french brie with honey, sliced green apples, and dijon mustard.
the monte cristo carved, roasted turkey, black forest ham, swiss cheese, egg battered and grilled, and paired with star anise and peppercorn scented blackberry jam.
1 pound, YES! 1 pound, applewood smoked bacon sandwich on artisan roll and prepared with sliced seasonal tomatoes, rocket lettuce, and cracked pepper aioli.
FROM THE GARDEN
house made dressings: mustard vinaigrette, bistro red wine vinaigrette, mustard & guinness stout, raspberry vinaigrette, or blue cheese
the salad seasonal greens, raspberry onion, pecans, marinated kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes.
bistro salad greens on a seasoned crouton with bacon lardoons, cherry tomatoes, raspberry onion, and crispy fried egg.
irish salad potato salad on mustard & guinness stout dressed greens.
turkey salad seasonal greens, pecans, berries, raspberry onion, dried cranberries, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and carved turkey breast.
SWEET AND YUMMI
bread puddin traditional bread puddin, peach sauce, vanilla bean whipped cream.
crystallized ginger ice cream.
rice pudding cake with spiced apricot & ginger sauce.
creme brulee with fresh berries andwhipped cream.
chocolate & hazelnut mousse with whipped cream.
fresh berries with lemon zest and creme fraiche.
HOT DRINKS
cattle dog premium coffees/assorted hot Bakers and Cooks private label teas.
espresso.
caffe au lait - coffee & steamed milk.
cappuccino - a single shot espresso & steamed milk with foam "cap".
hot chocolate (rimmed with crushed peppermint) with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. or with marshmallow whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
COLD DRINKS
fresh orange juice
iced tea or home style lemonade
perrier sparkling water
assorted boylan sodas
coca cola & diet coke
red birch beer float.
Wine and beer may be served after 11 AM.
No reservations can be accepted between 8AM and 2PM. Groups may make reservations for 7AM or after 2PM
Jays Bridal Expo 2010
This past January 17th, 2010 we attended Jay's Bridal Expo at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Center in Gainesville, FL. As always we met some great people, there were a lot of out-of-town weddings and weddings not until 2011. We got some great footage of the various vendors that were there, Unfortunately, I could not get a shot of a few of the tables because every time I tried to get a shot, they were swamped with people. My dear Jaye McCarthy, who was with Goldenhills Country Club was one of those people, in fact they were so busy they ran out of food, which bummed me out I was eyeballing their Alfredo Pasta.
Jays 2010 Bridal Expo
Jays 2010 Bridal Expo
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