#FIRSTLOOK: WHAT TO WATCH JUNE 2020 – “DEFENDING JACOB”, “JEFFREY EPSTEIN: FILTHY RICH”, “LAST MOMENT OF CLARITY”, “ABE”, “JUDY AND PUNCH”, “SURVIVE THE NIGHT”, “HONEY BOY”, “QUEER EYE”, “BUFFALOED”, “DA 5 BLOODS”, “WHITNEY”, “STEALING SCHOOL”, “DATING AROUND” + MORE
The streaming options are limitless right now during this isolation period and our Team gather together some Series and Films that might be on your radar this month!
DEFENDING JACOB (APPLE TV+)
Based on William Landay's best-selling Novel of the same name, this eight-part Series stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery and Jaeden Martell as a family navigating the son being accused of a deadly crime. The suspenseful Series throws in a few twists where we realize very early the outcome, ...
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#COOKING: MACARONS RECIPE
Macarons. Happy Pride! To celebrate inclusion and diversity, we thought we'd finally conquer our fear of baking Macarons. These gave me major anxiety but I am pleased with the results first time out. Pride is about being fearless, being accountable and embracing yourself and all your flaws. While these weren't perfect and smooth, on the inside and taste wise, they were the real deal. We loved them and these festive treats certainly embody that spirit! To be a better baker means having a ...
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#NEWMUSIC: ALEX FREW – “GET OUT ALIVE”
We love new Canadian talent! Check-out this new Single from Alex Frew, GET OUT ALIVE.
About Alex:
Eighteen-year-old Canadian singer/songwriter Alex Frew is a swirling mix of emotions, yet unafraid to express the state of his mind. His sound speaks teenage angst that rings passionately over melancholy tracks, narrating a journey of wanting to be alone but needing to be in love. He may have "a lump in his throat" but the one thing that is clear is his unique way with words when it comes ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN” COMING TO DISNEY+
Originally scheduled for a theatrical release, THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN is coming soon to Disney+!
Synopsis:
Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant and Bob the dog. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him. Ruby is recently separated from her family in the wild, which causes him to question his life, where he ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “LITTLE VOICE”
From Producer J.J. Abrams, comes LITTLE VOICE, featuring the Music of Sara Bareilles, coming soon to Apple TV+!
Synopsis:
A love letter to the diverse musicality of New York featuring original music by Sara Bareilles, “Little Voice” is a story about finding your authentic voice—and the courage to use it. Brittany O’Grady, Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, Shalini Bathina, Kevin Valdez, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Chuck Cooper will star as the series follows Bess King, (O’Grady) a ...
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#COOKING: BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Banana Upside-Down Cake. My friend Michelle sent this one over, so I know this one is good. This Recipe was created by Jessie Sheehan and we made a few adaptations to it. It's basically an Pineapple-Upside Down Cake (see our Pineapple-Upside Down Cheesecake) but made with Bananas and even more caramel on-top.
Topping:
2-3 large bananas, sliced length-wise
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 tsp sea salt
Cake:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY” OPENS IN THEATRES JULY 17, 2020
With some movie theatres set to open as soon as this Friday, one Toronto-made production is set to ring-in a return to the cinemas!
Synopsis:
What if you saved a souvenir from every relationship you’ve ever been in? The Broken Hearts Gallery follows the always unique Lucy (Geraldine Viswanathan), a 20-something art gallery assistant living in New York City, who also happens to be an emotional hoarder. After she gets dumped by her latest boyfriend, Lucy is inspired to create ...
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#COOKING: CHEESY LATKES RECIPE
Cheesy Latkes. Our favourite place to get a Rösti (like a giant Latke) in Toronto, Mövenpick Marche recently ceased operations and we will miss them! We are left to our own devices and since we have creative freedom at home, we're doing these classic Potato Pancakes our way - with cheese. Latkes are popular among several cuisines including Jewish, German, Russian, Polish, Austrian, Hungarian and more. Serve these with a dollop of sour cream and smoked salmon, roast chicken or sausage if you ...
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#RECIPE: PERIWINKLES IN BLACK BEAN-CHILLI SAUCE RECIPE
Fried Periwinkles in Black Bean-Chilli Sauce. Periwinkles are a river snail, hence if you love mussels or clams, these will be up your alley! It's best to pluck the flesh out with a toothpick but so worth the work!
Ingredients:
2 lbs Periwinkles, cleaned
2 tbsps Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chillies, seeded and minced
2 shallots, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsps tapioca starch
1/4 cup chicken stock/water
2 tbsps white/cooking ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC”
Happy Bill & Ted Day! Don't forget to check-out this brand-new Trailer!
Synopsis:
Once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.
See the Trailer:
VVS Films release BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Friday, August 28, 2020.
(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)
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