Movies and food go together like peas and carrots. We’ve got 5 great flicks that celebrate food and satisfy a craving for a good time. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G, 1971) Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson The original and the BEST—and just a little bit creepy. But that’s […]
Sometimes the best motivation to get moving is found after an afternoon or evening on the couch. Exactly how many calories are in a bucket of popcorn, again? Try these flicks for a little physical inspiration: Run, Fat Boy, Run (2007, PG-13) Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Hank Azaria When Dennis jilts his pregnant fiancée […]
Libertyville-based chef Paul Caravelli served up gourmet meals and a sense of humor on ABC’s new hit show “The Taste.” Paul made his mark as one of the seven semi-finalists on “The Taste,” and if you were watching, it was impossible to miss this fan-favorite. With his bright red hair, mouth-watering dishes and constant cracks […]
Danni Allen, the 26-year-old advertising account coordinator from Wheeling, left “The Biggest Loser” 121 pounds lighter and $250,000 richer. As a member of Jillian Michaels‘ white team, Danni had a rocky start on the Ranch. Her team members were eliminated one by one each week, leaving her to fight for herself against the larger red […]
Reality TV is an idea you either love or hate, but perhaps there’s value you haven’t yet considered. If you need to be assured that… You have great friends… Watch any of “The Real Housewives” franchise—even if your friends do talk about you and lie to your face, at least they’re doing it in front […]
What’s your next big idea? If it’s to kick back and watch a movie, we’ve got a few great suggestions that highlight the wonder, hilarity and success of invention. Apollo 13 (1995, PG) Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris Necessity is the mother of invention in this case—marvel at how […]
Short of plane tickets and hotel reservations, there’s no escaping the cold weather. If a trip isn’t on the agenda, you can always curl up with a bucket of popcorn and snuggle with your sweetie. Here are five great sandy destination flicks to keep you company: Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008, R) Jason Segel, Kristen […]
Forget those five pounds—you promised your friend you were going to read that book, the one she recommended to you every time you see her. I recommend books to friends all the time, and now it’s my turn to listen to them. Here are some of the “must read” books I haven’t read yet. What […]
Chicago is set to be the backdrop for TruTV’s original show, “Hardcore Pawn: Chicago.” Though the show has been compared to the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars,” the focus of this show is the drama and personal stories of both the customers and the store owners. The producers must have known they struck gold when they […]
Chicago is set to be the backdrop for TruTV’s original show, “Hardcore Pawn: Chicago.” Though the show has been compared to the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars,” the focus of this show is the drama and personal stories of both the customers and the store owners. The producers must have known they struck gold when they […]
