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Behind the Scenes: HBO’s ‘Treme’
The complete HBO series Treme’ is now out on Blu-ray if you’re interested. Maybe you’re not a fan of this show about New Orleans, and sadly enough, you really wanted to be. Because you, like so many others, were so hooked on its predecessor, … Continue reading
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Tagged David Simon, HBO, John Goodman, Kermit Ruffins, Li'l Dizzy's Cafe, Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans, slavery, travel, Treme, Wendell Pierce
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‘The Help’ missing a key ingredient
With Oscar just around the corner, I decided to see another Best Picture nominee I hadn’t gotten to: The Help. Besides, I’d heard about the chocolate pie that was central to the story, and I wanted an excuse to bake … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Allison Janney, chocolate pie, desserts, In the Heat of the Night, Jim Crow, Oscars, race relations, segregation, Sidney Poitier, The Help, The Wire, Wendell Pierce
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