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'Queer Eye' Season 3, New 'Arrested Development' Amy Schumer & Jimmy Carr Coming to Netflix in March

 

Gid gawd! Netflix is going to make it hard to leave home in March. 'Winter's Bone,' 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and more are coming to the streaming channel.
-PJ Gach
  ^{Queer Eye Season 3 courtesy of Netflix}
Okay, February had lots of wonderful new shows and movies in Netflix. This coming month, Netflix has stuffed their programming with incredible new shows and movies. Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 2 the comedian will make you laugh, think and want to throw things. The show streams every Sunday. Where did the bands Heaven 17 and Duran Duran get their names? From the Movie Clockwork Orange. And it debuts on March 1. And the anticipated rock bio movie on Mötley Crüe, The Dirt debuts March 22.

Read Everything that's going Buh-Bye this March: Oh Netflix!

Want tear-jerking drama? How about Girl (BE) (March 15). It won a slew of awards from Cannes to Queer Palm. A transgender girl wants to be a ballerina, dad steps in to help her realize her dreams. Lots of romantic movies like Emily Blunt and Hugh Dancy starring in The Jane Austen Book Club (March 8)--romance and reading in California. Speaking of Jane Austen, catch Gwyneth Paltrow in Emma (March 1). Osmosis (March 29) an app decodes the mysteries of love in where else but Paris. And Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey: Season 2!
   ^{Motley Crue The Dirt courtesy of Netflix}
Netflix originals delivers movies about vampires,  people who travel to parallel universes, space time continuum hiccups,  and the animated series Love, Death and Robots (March 15). Speaking of things that go bump in the night, the third season of Santa Clarita Diet (March 29) should make people wonder about their neighbors....again.

 

There's lots of anime, comedy specials (Jimmy Carr, Nate Bargatze, Amy Schumer), military movies and more. Scroll down for the entire list of what's debuting this month...like Disney's Christopher Robin, The Legend of Cocaine Island, new Arrested Development, and a documentaries about losing, soccer, Formula 1 racing, and other cool subjects.

Netflix is debuting movies from India, Malaysia, Mexico, France, Japan, Korea and more countries too.

Scroll down for the complete list of everything that's debuting this March in Netflix.

Coming in March

On My Block: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
In the wake of a tragedy and Jamal's valuable discovery, the friends lean on each other like never before as they deal with the repercussions.

March 1
A Clockwork Orange
Apollo 13
Budapest (FR)-- NETFLIX FILM
Two friends quit their boring jobs to start a company that plans bachelor parties in Budapest. Their wives, however, have mixed feelings about this.
Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
In the world's toughest cricket league, every game is a battle. Can Mumbai Indians come together and bring home another trophy?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 
Disney's Saving Mr. Banks
Emma 
Junebug 
Larva Island: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A new season of hilariously zany adventures for larva pals Red and Yellow includes an invasion of their island!
Losers-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
In a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? Using sports as its guide, this documentary series examines the psychology of losing. 
Music and Lyrics 
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist 
Northern Rescue-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
After the sudden death of his wife, search and rescue commander John West relocates with his three kids to his rural hometown of Turtle Island Bay. 
River's Edge (JP)-- NETFLIX FILM
High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.
Stuart Little 
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind-- NETFLIX FILM 
Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story.
The Hurt Locker 
The Notebook 
Tyson 
Wet Hot American Summer 
Winter's Bone 
Your Son (ES)-- NETFLIX FILM 
After his son is brutally beaten outside a nightclub, a surgeon takes the law into his own hands and seeks vengeance against the perpetrators.

March 2 
Romance is a Bonus Book (Korea) (Streaming Every Saturday)-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A gifted writer who's the youngest editor-in-chief ever at his publishing company gets enmeshed in the life of a former copywriter desperate for a job.

March 3
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 2 (Streaming Every Sunday)-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
Hasan Minhaj returns with new episodes every Sunday, bringing his unique, unexpected comedic perspective to current global events and culture.

March 5 
Disney's Christopher Robin

March 6 
Secret City: Under the Eagle: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Journalist Harriet Dunkley finds herself enmeshed in a conspiracy while striving to clear the name of a former cellmate accused of murder.

March 7
Doubt 
The Order-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
Out to avenge his mother's death, a college student pledges a secret order and lands in a war between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic.

March 8 
After Life-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Struggling to come to terms with his wife's death, a writer for a newspaper adopts a gruff new persona in an effort to push away those trying to help. 
Bangkok Love Stories: Hey You!-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
A loving couple become rivals when Belle opens a fusion bistro next to her ex-boyfriend Kram’s traditional restaurant in Bangkok’s chic Ari district. 
Bangkok Love Stories: Innocence-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
From a teenage parkour enthusiast to a bawdy restaurateur, an eclectic group of characters find romance in Bangkok's glittering Silom district. 
Blue Jasmine 
Formula 1: Drive to Survive-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane -- both on and off the track during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing. 
Hunter X Hunter (2011): Seasons 1-3 
Immortals-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Driven by revenge, human-turned-vampire Mia sets out to vanquish Dmitry, a ruthless vampire leader who seeks an artifact that grants immortality.
Juanita-- NETFLIX FILM
Fed up with her life, Juanita leaves her grown kids behind and hits the road in search of a fresh start. 
Lady J (FR)-- NETFLIX FILM
When her love affair with a lustful marquis takes a sudden turn, a wealthy widow concocts a scheme to get revenge -- with help from a younger woman. 
Shadow-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
Haunted by a tragic loss, an ex-cop with a rare inability to feel pain strikes out on his own to catch offenders who've eluded Johannesburg police.
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
The Jane Austen Book Club 
Walk. Ride. Rodeo.-- NETFLIX FILM 
In the wake of an accident that leaves her paralyzed, a champion barrel racer is determined to get back on her horse and ride again.

March 12 
Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Jimmy Carr has gathered a selection of his very best jokes for the ultimate comedy special. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect gags and brutally brilliant one-liners, Jimmy’s new show distils everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by into one incredible stand-up special. Featuring clever jokes, rude jokes, and a few jokes that are totally unacceptable. Filmed at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, “The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits” launches globally on Netflix, Tuesday, March 12th. Carr is also the host of the Netflix original show, “The Fix.”
Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 6-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
Kaito and Risako hang out with their housemates while Yui and Aio try to decide their next steps. Nothing is certain except their bonds of friendship.

March 13 
Triple Frontier-- NETFLIX FILM 
Struggling to make ends meet, five former U.S. soldiers set out to steal millions from a drug lord's lair -- and end up with a target on their backs. 

March 15
A Separation 
Arrested Development: Season 5 B-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
As the Bluths continue to make a mess of their personal and professional lives, Michael again can't quite abandon the family that makes him miserable. 
Burn Out (FR)-- NETFLIX FILM
When his son's mom runs afoul of Paris's criminal underworld, a thrill-seeking superbike racer begins moonlighting as a drug courier to clear her debt.
Dry Martina (AR)-- NETFLIX FILM
An odd encounter with a fan and a tryst with that fan's ex-boyfriend leads a sexually adventurous singer on an escapade in Chile. 
Girl (BE)-- NETFLIX FILM
With the support of her father, a 15-year-old transgender girl pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. Winner of the Camera d'Or for best first film at this year's Cannes Film Festival as well as the Best Actor Prize for Un Certain Regard, the FIPRESCI International Critics Award for Best Film (Un Certain Regard) and the Queer Palm. The feature directorial debut of Lukas Dhont, the film was written by Dhont and Angelo Tijssens, and produced by Dirk Impens (Menuet). Girl stars Victor Polster and Arieh Worthalter.
If I Hadn't Met You-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Eduard, a husband and father who loses his family in a tragic accident, travels to parallel universes to seek a better fate for his beloved wife.
Kung Fu Hustle 
Las muñecas de la mafia: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Lucrecia, Brenda and Olivia are once again entangled in the world of the drug lords as Janeth and Martha are introduced to its dark dangers.
Love, Death & Robots-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
An animated anthology series presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher.
Paskal (MY)-- NETFLIX FILM 
Naval unit PASKAL is among the most elite special forces in Malaysia. But all bets are off when one of its own stages a hijacking. Based on true events.
Queer Eye: Season 3-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Fab Five hit the road and head to Kansas City, Missouri, for another season of emotional makeovers and stunning transformations.
Robozuna: Season 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Ariston, Mangle and the Freebot Fighters are back, but protecting their home gets tougher when evil Danuvia unveils a powerful robot named Dominatus. 
The Lives of Others 
Turn Up Charlie-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A down-and-out DJ plots to rebuild his music career while working as a nanny for his famous best friend's wild 11-year-old daughter.
YooHoo to the Rescue-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
Five cuddly pals from the magical land of YooTopia use teamwork and special gadgets to help animals in trouble and make new friends along the way! 

Info on 'The Dirt,'  comedy specials, time travel and more up next.

 

Fashion Has Lost Its King: Karl Lagerfeld Passes Away in Paris at the age of 85

Fashion icon, Chanel designer, photographer, film maker…the list is endless, Karl Largerfeld has died. 
-PJ Gach

   _{Via Vanity Fair}

Maybe you reacted like I did, when I  woke up to the news that Karl Lagerfeld had passed away early in the morning in Paris. Shock. Complete and utter shock. Karl Lagerfeld AKA Uncle Karl was (and it hurts to write ‘was’) a prolific whirlwind who designed for Fendi, Chanel and his own eponymous line. Lagerfeld was a photographer, film maker; let’s face it, anything he tried his hand on, he succeeded.

In a realm where most designers are exhausted by the complexities of designing a line for a season, Lagerfeld was overseeing three different lines at once. And at the same time producing commercials and god knows what.  It’s hard to believe that he’s gone.

To quote Vanessa Friedman’s New York Times 2018 article,  “There is no doubt that Mr. Lagerfeld occupies a singular space in the style universe. He is someone who has shaped the fashion industry as we know it (and our wardrobes as we know them), alongside names like Giorgio Armani and Rei Kawakubo, and is probably about as close to a living legend as exists in fashion.”

   ^{Via Harper's Bazaar}

Lagerfeld was born around 1935, I state 1935 because no one seems to be able to pin down the exact year. And like many people in fashion and the media, he was coy with details surrounding his birth year. It was agreed by biographers and friends that he was born Karl Otto Largerfeldt on September 10, 1933. His father Christian Ludwig Otto Largerfeldt was the managing director of Germany’s biggest condensed milk company. Largerfledt’s wife, Elisabeth Bahlmann was a lingerie saleswoman from Berlin, although some say that she was a violinist.

During World War II, the family, Christian, Elisabeth, Karl, and his sisters Martha Christine and Thea moved to the German countryside. Any details from that time are sketchy. Karl, a gift student, spent his time sketching and drawing. He decided to embark on a career in fashion—as an illustrator, and with his parents’ blessing, he moved to Paris.

Almost from the start Lagerfeld encountered success. In 1954, his sketch of a coat won a design contest from the International Woolmark Prize. Interestingly enough, a very young Yves Saint Laurent won a prize in the dress category. For much of their lives those two designers competed against each other constantly.

 

Lagerfeld moved from illustration to fashion design via becoming Balmain’s assistant. He then worked for Patou, Chloé, Krizia, Charles Jourdan, and Mario Valentino. In 1965, he came on board to Fendi. He started his own label in 1984, and came on board to Chanel in 1983.

By the time he started working for Chanel, the design house, which at one point was known for its innovation, had become as staid as its customers. Lagerfeld came in, and through his vision and his wit, turned Chanel once again into a design leader.  Chanel embossed snowboards became a thing---never mind that high school students and most snowboarders couldn’t  afford it, it became a hot item.

From decadently gorgeous runway shows –the Chanel superstore, space station etc., through reinventing the ubiquitous fringed Chanel suit into an an item of lust, Lagerfeld seemed to be prescient on what the next big thing would be.

 

No detail was ever to small to worry about to him. The documentary series 7 Days Out has an episode on a Chanel runway show. The crew built a giant garden complete with elaborate pergola etc., Whilst most people seated wouldn’t be able to see all the flora and the details, it was important for Lagerfeld that everything was perfect.

He had a wicked sense of humor. Lagerfeld turned his cat Choupette into a media star. Unlike other celebrities and designers, he seemed to get away with saying anything and everything. From attacking Angela Merkel to criticizing celebrities weight gain, people just shrugged it off with a “That’s Karl.”

He somehow acquired the moniker “Uncle Karl,” and it stuck when people talked or wrote about him. It was an affectionate and silly way to describe him.

I could go on about his endless thirst of knowledge. Many publications have stated that he was always reading, listening to new music and trying to absorb as much as he could.

He was brilliant, he was witty, and god was he talented. He will be missed.

Movie Review: "Broken Ghost' Dramatic Horror or Horror with a Slow Burn?

A family tries to get a 'do-over' in small town Montana, and things go very wrong in 'Broken Ghost.'
-Meghan Overbury
    ^{Film Mode Entertainment} 

In Broken Ghost, we follow the Day family as they’re in the midst of relocating to a new town to escape their daughter’s past. They manage to get a house for fairly cheap, as it was the site of some recent murders. Before long, they’ve started experiencing some strange occurrences, from TVs turning on in the middle of the night, to whispers coming from the attic.

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In addition to their potential ghost problem, Imogen (Autry Haydon-Wilson), or Grace, as she wants to be known, is struggling to keep her past a secret from her new classmates. One classmate in particular, Brandon (Devon Bagby), seems to be especially drawn to Imogen. He goes from being friendly to being a bully pretty fast, though his motivations seem fairly unclear. On top of all of this, Imogen is also visually impaired and seemingly yearning for more independence. Things aren’t so great on Imogen’s parents’ side, either. They’ve been through their fair share of problems, and seem closer to strangers than a married couple.
    ^{Film Mode Entertainment} 
Broken Ghost is a serviceable horror film for most of its runtime. Though it’s definitely more dramatic than scary, it plays on familiar horror tropes and does a good job of keeping the viewer invested in the characters. The film’s third act is where things start to get a bit weird. Without going into any spoilers, the tone of the film changes entirely, leading to more questions than answers.

Broken Ghost is undoubtedly a slow burn of a movie. It takes cues from recent atmospheric horror films like The Witch and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House. Whether that’s a good thing depends on how you felt about those movies; this genre is not for everyone. The atmosphere and cinematography in this movie are what really makes it work. This film looks sleek and high-budget, and the beautiful on-location shots of rural Montana just add to the appeal. Director Richard Gray (The Lookalike, Robert The Bruce) takes some chances with the film, most notably with blurry shots meant to be from Imogen’s point of view. The actors do a fine job, especially Scottie Thompson (Star Trek, Black List), whose portrayal of frustrated mom Samantha is one of the highlights of the film.

 

Whether Broken Ghost is for you or not depends on what you expect from it. This is not a movie for someone looking for a quick scare, loud noises, or nonstop action. It’s more of a drama than a horror film, but as a drama, it really works. While it doesn’t bring anything new to the genre, it’s entertaining enough, touching on themes of sexuality, family, and retribution. Some storylines are a bit problematic, but the film does enough right that these ‘wrongs’ don’t really matter so much. At its core, this is a movie about people, not about ghosts. And as Imogen herself says in the film, “People are way scarier than ghosts.”

Broken Ghost is distributed by Film Mode Entertainment and is available across all major digital platforms and VOD in North America.

Meghan Overbury is a writer and editor based out of Montreal, Canada. If she’s not at a concert, she’s probably neglecting sleep to watch Netflix, rereading books she’s read a million times, and trying unsuccessfully to do that adulting thing everyone’s always talking about. She can be found on Twitter @xxfearless.

Copy Critics' Choice Award Winner Rachel Brosnahan's Style

'The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel won three Critics' Choice Awards--Snag Rachel Brosnahan's stellar makeup style.
-PJ Gach
Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel won big at the Critics' Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Rachel Brosnahan who plays the titular charactor, won the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.  Alex Borstein who plays Susie won the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award, and the show picked up the Best Comedy Series award.

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And if you've seen this season (if not, go! Go watch!), Midge Maisel goes through more ups and downs then a merry-go-round. It's engrossing, and sometimes embarrassing, but always heartfelt and well written.  Watch and be prepared to laugh and cry, and get hungry. There are scenes in diners that make you want to eat. And eat!

For tonight's event, Brosnahan chose a white pantsuit done up with a bog bow from Carolina Herrera, silver Jimmy Choos and matching bag from the same designer and rings from Ana Khouri. Her makeup look was created by Makeup Artist Lisa Aharon for Revlon---love that smokey eye.

Here's exactly how Lisa created Rachel's look. Step-by-step directions and what products were used to give her that glowing style.

Lisa stated, "After prepping Rachel's skin, I buffed and blended Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation in Porcelain from the center of the face outward.  Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer in Banana worked seamlessly under the eyes and in the spots that needed a little more coverage.  Both are lightweight with a natural finish that I love.  To finish the complexion, I lightly dusted Revlon PhotoReady Candid Setting Powderkeeping it mostly in the center of the face and forehead. A cool rose tone is my favorite for Rachel's porcelain skin, so I used Revlon Powder Blush in the shade Rosy Rendezvous. I started on the apples of the cheeks and blended slightly under the cheek bone towards the hairline.  I then patted Revlon PhotoReady Insta- Fix Highlighting Stick in Pink Light to make the highpoint of the cheekbones radiate slightly."

How to get those incredible smokey eyes? Again, here's Lisa with all the details.
Lisa used the "ColorStay Brow Creator in Soft Brownhelped me define, shape and slightly fill in Rachel’s brows.  Filling in and sharpening the brows helps to frame the eye and guide where the shadow is placed next. Since the suit was clean and white, we decided to have fun with color on the eyes. I used Revlon ColorStay Crème Eyeshadow in Merlotas the base layer for a bold effect. We kept the shape a bit 60’s to complement the high ponytail.  To add dimension and brightness, I added the light purple shade of the Revlon Colorstay Looks Book Palette in Insider.  I used a blend of the light purple and pink shade from the same palette for the inner corner of the eye as well.   Revlon ColorStay Crème Gel Eyeliner in Black helped to intensify the lash line.  A few coats of Revlon Volumazing Mascara added both length and thickness to Rachel’s already beautiful lashes.  It’s long lasting so I can rely on it not to flake or smudge on a red carpet. "  

Lipstick is the finishing touch, and Lisa stated, "It’s been very dry in LA so I’ve been reaching for extra moisture where ever I can. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick has a rich amount of pigment but also delivers the hydration I needed for Rachel’s lips. After trying a few lighter shades, we landed on Bare Affair to complete her mod make up look."

_{Photo credits 1,2, 3, 4, 5}

How to Copy Lady Gaga's Golden Globes Gorgeous Updo

Lady Gaga wore cerulean blue hair to match her Valentino gown at the Golden Globes. Here's how to recreate that look.
-PJ Gach
Lady Gaga STOPPED the Golden Globes red carpet last night. Her custom Valentino gown was breathtaking. And the diamonds! Whoa, the diamonds! Gaga wore 100 carats of Tiffany & Co diamonds. That's a lot of sparkle!  The custom-made necklaces was created with 100 diamonds, and the pear-shaped pendant was a dazzling 20 carats.  

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What else was dazzling, and let's be honest, everything from head-to-toe Gaga was dazzling, was her hair. Gaga had her hair colored to match her gown (clever idea), and her updo by  Frederic Aspiras, Lady Gaga’s Personal Master Hairstylist, rocked! 

Aspiras used  Joico and ghd hair products to do the 'do. Here's how he created the color and the style.

To make her hair cerulean blue, " I used Joico Blonde Life Powder Lightener to create the brilliant blonde. For color, I used  Joico Color Intensity in Sky and Rose, mixed with the Clear Mixer to create Cerulean Blue."

Here's the step-by-step directions on how to get that updo!
Aspiras states, "To style, I used Joico Blonde Life Brightening Veil throughout.  I then combed through the hair with the ghd detangling comb.   Next, I used a ghd natural bristle radial brush size 1 and ghd air® hair dryer on High heat and med speed to dry the hair. Then,  I ran the ghd platinum+ styler throughout the hair to create a smooth finish and sprayed Joico Body Shake Texturizing Finisher throughout."

"I used a ghd oval dressing brush to sweep the hair up into ponytail and wrapped a d twist hair into a half bun, leaving the end of the hair out and parted to each side of her head. I then wrapped the ends of the hair around the ghd curve® soft curl iron to create long lasting curl.  I finished by spraying Joico Humidity Blocker Finishing Spray."

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Happy Thanksgiving!

 Wishing you a happy, joyful and tasty Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with fun, good conversations, and of course, food!

 

Burn Calories Running in Poppin's FREE Turkey Trot (5 or 10K) at Central Park Thanksgiving Morning

What better way to prep for a big Thanksgiving meal than to run beforehand! And Central Park is gorgeous now.
-PJ Gach

Get some exercise in Thanksgiving morning and enter PopIn's Turkey Trot. The 5K or 10K (your choice) race starts at 9 am over at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park.  Organizers would like everyone to be there no later than 8:45 in the morning. The race should be over by 11:45 am. The race is open to all and it's free. You can read the details of the race here. 

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To register for the race, download the PopIn app (if you haven't already) because you'll need to scan yourself in and out of the race tomorrow. 

PopIn's app is free. If you haven't tried it yet, check it out. You can visit tons of gyms and health clubs in the area via the app. You only pay for the time you use at the gym. If you work out for 20 minutes, you only pay for 20 minutes, not a month's membership. If you don't already have  the app, download for ios here or android here. Want more info on PopIn....click here!

Cauliflower & Pumpkin Side Dishes Perfect for Thanksgiving (Friendsgiving) & All Winter Long

Vegetarians and meat eaters will love these cauliflower and pumpking side dishes.
-PJ Gach

  Courtesy of Lynx Grills

Scrambling around trying to come up with a side dish that will please everyone? Want something that showcases the trendiness and tastiness of cauliflower? Love the color of roasted pumpkin? Well, hello there! Executive Chef Andres from Lynx Grills has two recipes that will wow even the pickiest eaters. 

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Cauliflower Patties made on the on the ASADO COOKTOP 
Courtesy of Lynx Grills

Courtesy of Lynx Grills

Ingredients:
1 head of Cauliflower
2 Large Eggs
¼ Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
½ tsp Garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Vegetable Oil Spray
Directions:
Preheat Asado on high for 30 minutes.
Cut cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mash the cauliflower and stir in cheese, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Form 1-inch patties with the cauliflower mixture and spray the Asado cooking surface with vegetable oil.
Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Serve while hot and enjoy!

Almond & Thyme Roasted Pumpkin on the NAPOLI OUTDOOR OVEN
Courtesy of Lynx Grills

Courtesy of Lynx Grills

Ingredients: 
2 pounds fresh pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup Onion, cut in medium cubes
2 Tbs olive oil
1⁄2 Tsp salt
1 Tsp fresh ground black pepper
½ Tsp ground cumin
¼ Tsp paprika
½ tsp Thyme leaves, fresh
2 Tbs Sliced Almonds + more for garnish 
Directions
Pre-heat your Napoli oven on low for 30 minutes with door on.
Mix pumpkin, onion, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, thyme and almonds in a large bowl.  
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft and brown on the edges.  
Serve and garnish with sliced almonds.
Serves 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

 

This Is How to Take the Perfect Foodie Shot for Social Media

Three-quarters of middle-aged Brits are happy to snap a photo of their meal for social media, according to research.
-SWNS Digital
Despite being considered a habit of younger generations, a poll of 2,000 adults has found those aged 35-55 are often uploading images of their food to Instagram or Facebook.

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Overall, 48 per cent of adults are happy to post a picture of their dinner online, with Italian food considered the most photo-friendly cuisine.

It was followed by Chinese, Indian and American, with stylish Japanese sushi placing fifth.

Julie Daniels, head of Meerkat Meals at comparethemarket.com, which commissioned the research, said: “You don’t have to scroll far before you’re hit with the culinary delights of your friend’s latest restaurant visit.

“It appears that the picture-perfect phenomenon is here to stay, with Brits going to new lengths to get the perfect shot.

“From checking out a restaurant’s interior to finding the perfect lighting and angle, it’s become a largely accepted part of dining out as Brits compete for bragging rights online.”

When it comes to creating the perfect food selfie, 70 per cent of diners said the most important factor is the restaurant’s lighting, with natural light trumping candlelight and brightly-lit settings for the ideal shareable snap.

Other key components for a selfie-sational food shot include the food’s placement, the crockery and the presentation, as well as the restaurant’s interior.

Food influencer Food Feels has created a guide to the ultimate grub shot, saying: “It comes as no surprise that Brits are looking to create the perfect food selfie as it has become the norm to reach for our phones as soon as our meal arrives at the table.

“Creating a perfect culinary picture can take a lot of skill and practice but there are some simple tips and tricks to follow so diners can tuck into their meal while it’s still hot.”

Food Feels top ten tips on how to take the perfect foodie shot are after the jump.

Veteran's Day 2018: Thank You for Your Service

 via Home for Heroes

Thank you for your service. To all past and present servicemen and women who defended democracy everywhere, thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for all that you have done, and all that you do.

Victoria Beckham (Of Course!) Mila Kunis, Chrissy Teigen & More of the E! People’s Choice Awards Best Dressed of the Night

The PCA AKA the E!People’s Choice Awards is now in November!
-PJ Gach
The People’s Choice Awards always kicked off award season. Not this year! Now the 44^th Annual People’s Choice Awards has a new name; the E! People’s Choice Awards. And it’s now held in November! Like tonight, November 11, 2018. Instead of Los Angeles, the event was held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. Some things stayed the same; gorgeous red dresses and awards that voted on by the public, not the industry.

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John Legend, Nicki Minaj (who won female artist and album of the year awards, Rita Ora, and Lady Gaga performed.

Chadwick Boseman won the Male Actor of 2018, for his role in Black Panther. Danai Gurira won Best Action Movie Star for her work also in Black Panther. James Charles won Beauty Influencer of 2018, and Avengers: Infinity Wars won the Action Movie Award. To see the entire list of winners, click here.

Let’s get to the fun stuff, who wore it best on the E! People’s Choice Awards.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham won the  first ever Fashion Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards. “I aways told myself, dream big, and then dream even bigger,” she said on stage. “For all of the women who have been doubted or doubted themselves, this is for all of us.” Naturally, she wore on her very smartly tailored suits.

Aisha Jade

Celebrity Big Brother star, actress and blogger Aisha Jade wore an embroidered sheer dress with a deep vee. Her pastel bag is from The Daily Edited.

Erin Lim

E! correspondent and host of The Rundown wore a beaded, feathered gown that’s glittery goodness.

Mila Kunis

In stark contrast to all the sequins, feathers, beading and glitter, Mila Kunis wore a sleekly cut, spaghetti strap midi dress by Perry, and beaded Louboutins. Her movie, The Spy Who Dumped Me won the Comedy Movie of 2018 award.

Amber Valletta

Model Amber Valletta looked radiant in a red Victoria Beckham red cocktail dress.

Read A Tribute to Princess Diana Through Her Jewelry

Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen’s just launched a line of housewares for Target, her second collab with Revolve has just dropped, and she’s working on other stuff too. She looks fab in a beaded mock wrap mini.

Susan Kelechi Watson

This Is Us actress Susan Kelechi Watson brought uber glamour with her feathered cocktail dress from Georges Chakara.

Scarlett Johansson

Does Scarlett Johansson ever look bad? I think the answer is nope. She wore a Versace bustier paired with a big belt and slim pants. Want that outfit. Johansson picked up the Female Movie Star of 2018 for role in Avengers: Infinity War.

La La Kent

Vanderpump Rules cast member La La Kent wore a Steven Kahlil sheer and beaded gown.

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy’s new movie, Will You Ever Forgive Me has rave reviews and packed theaters. Tonight, she picked up the People’s Icon of 2018 award. Love the black and white duster.

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Glossier Opens First Flagship Store in New York City on November 8th

Two floors to play in! That's right, Glossier's new flagship store will have lots of room and lots of products to check out.
-PJ Gach
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Perhaps the newest tourist (and locals) destination will be Glossier's first ever flagship store. Located on 123 Lafayette Street, it has two floors (look at the photo of those stairs) and it's big; like 3,000 square feet big. See below, the original annoucement on Instagram.

Read Kiehl's Popup Shop Is an Interactive Wonderland of FUN

The store has been designed to maximize customers shooting images for Instagram. There will be lots of selfies and produc shots going on from morning to night.

The store opens up to the public on November 8th. Just look for the lines around the block.

Ballet Hispánico in collaboration with The Apollo Theater presents CARMEN.maquia December 7 & 8

Ballet Hispánico's Carmen.maquia has elements of Flaminco and Spanish paso doble in the ballet.
-PJ Gach
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Carmen.maquia by Gustavo Ramírez Sansanoon was first created for and performed by the Luna Negra Dance theatre of Chicago, Ballet Hispánico premiered the full-length narratice dance at the Apollo in New York CIty in 2014. For two nights, December 7 & 8, Ballet Hispánico returns to the Apollo to perform this sensuous, athletic ballet.

Read DOC NYC Returns to New York on November 8

Tickets start at $10! Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro stated in a press release, "We are thrilled to return to the Apollo Theater with Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's CARMEN.maquia. We are committed to making dance accessible to all audiences with multi-cultural marketing efforts and low-cost ticket prices. We are happy to partner with the Apollo, once again, to make this goal come to fruition."

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 "In 2012, the Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano gave Bizet's 'Carmen' a dramatic and stylish contemporary dance makeover... Forget that flaming red dress," stated Brian Schaefer in his review in The New York Times. "This version of the Gypsy seducer's tragic tale takes place in a bleak, modernist black-and-white world, where contemporary ballet flirts with flamenco and paso doble."

Carmen.maquia is a contemporary ballet inspired by Picasso and Georges Bizet's orginal Carmen. The music for the ballet is taken from various works of Bizet and the Carmen Fantasy by Pablo de Sarasate.

Pick up tickets in person at the Apollo Theater box office (253 W. 125^th Street), or online.

 

A Tribute to Princess Diana Through Her Jewelry

Prince Harry and Prince William inherited Princess Diana's jewelry collection; she hoped they would give it to their wives.
-PJ Gach

In Princess Diana's will, she ensured that both of her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry would inherit her jewelry. It was left to the two of them to pick particular pieces close to their hearts. The idea behind this bequest was that in the future, they would in turn gift their wives with her jewelry. It's a way of keeping Princess Diana's memory and love alive.

Read Hunter Boots--Worn by Princess Diana and the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle) Is Having a BIG SALE

Prince William gave Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, Diana's sapphire engagement ring. He also gave her the matching earrings (she wears them quite a lot). 

When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, he gave her Diana's aquamarine ring set with diamonds in the band. Eagle-eyed jewelry watchers noticed that Meghan wore the ring at her wedding reception. 

Both the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex wear the late princess's jewelry almost daily. During Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex's recent tour of New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Tonga, Meghan wore Princess Diana's butterfly earrings every day.

While we can't ask either Duchess if we could borrow a gem or two, you can purchase gorgeous lookalikes, hommages if you will of Princess Diana's jewelry.
  
A copy of the famous aquamarine ring can be yours for $499.99 from Super Jeweler. Set in white gold, the heat-treated emerald cut aquamarine has 22 sparkling diamonds on either side of the stone.
Dream about wearing the same earrings that Kate Middleton and Princess Diana wore? Super Jeweler makes their version, the 2 carat emerald cut sapphire and halo diamond dangle earrings in 14 karat white gold, for $899.99.

They also have an hommage to the same gold wire bracelet that Princess Diana wore, and is being worn now by Meghan.
If you've been thinking about getting your own "royal jewels" collection, take a look at Super Jeweler.

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'Fire On the Hill' & 17 U.S or North American Premieres During DOC NYC: Kicking Offf November 8

Documentaries: long and short from all over the world can be seen during DOC NYC.
-PJ Gach
  Fire on the Hill courtesy of David Magdael and Associates, Inc.

DOC NYC is back! Documentaries, long and short are playing in movie houses across New York City starting on November 8th, and running through November 15. DOC NYC showcases both established and upcoming documentarians. Look for memoirs, humor, reportage and more during the event.  You'll find music in the premieres of  16 Bars--featuring Todd Thomas AKA Speech from Arrested Development  and  The 5 Browns: Digging Through the Darkness, the story of 5 piano virtuosos and their family, The Artist and the Pervert--the story of composer Georg Fredrich Haas and sex-educator Mollena Williams relationship and more.

Read All the TV Shows, Documentaries & Movies Coming to Netflix in November

Fire on the Hill tells the tale of modern Black cowboys in Compton, California. Hillbilly, a deep look into Applachia, The Insuffrable Groo--about a man who makes awful movies, and has fans like Napoleon Dynamite’s Jared Hess and Jack Black. Also showing during the fest is Jane Fonda in Five Acts, Quincy, Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.

These are just a few of the many, many long and short form docs that will be showing during the festival. For the full list of films and the schedule, click here. To purchase tickets, click here.

How to Find Black Friday & Cyber Monday Steals, Flyers & Deals

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are coming up quickly. Here's how to find the best deals and save money.
-PJ Gach

Some Black Friday & Cyber Monday shoppers seem psychic; they know ahead of time where all the great deals and steals are. How do they know way ahead of Friday, November 23rd what the Black Friday sales deals and steals are?  They're reading the Black Friday websites and suscribe to their newsletters.

Read: How to STOP Thinning Hair

I've been using the Black Friday websites for awhile now and have gotten stellar deals on electronics, clothing and more. These sites manage to acquire the Black Friday sales circulars and Black Friday ad scans, and publish them as soon as they get them. Now, you can budget ahead of time and shop smart on Black Friday.

The sites break down sales into categories: electronics, home, jewelry, kids, fashion, beauty, and well, anything you can think of. They'll also mention rebate, coupon deals and other ways to save money and shop smart.  Since it's more fun to share, I'm passing the information onto you.

What I've done, and am suggesting to you, is to subscribe to these site's newsletters. The moment they get an ad scan or an ad leak, or get news on an incredible sale, they email that info to their subscribers. And yes, they've got the 411 on Cyber Monday sales too,

BFAds.net has already published Macy's 2018 Black Friday ad scans.

GottaDeal has a Black Friday section. You'll find info on shipping deals, ad scans and more. They've got the deets on Amazon's holiday shipping right now.

BlackFriday.com  has ad scans, leaked sale news and more. Up on their site right now are Kohl's, Target's and other stores Black Friday ad scans.

TheBlackFriday.com has a ton of Black Friday ad scans on their site right now.

BestBlackFriday.com has Petco, Walgreen's and lots of other holiday sale scans too.

Following Up: Product Testing No7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum

Does the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum really erase wrinkles and fine lines quickly?
-PJ Gach

A couple of weeks ago, I attend the launch of the new No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum. It’s supposed to be the new hero product of the line. Four different clinical trials run by four different universities came back with great results. Women who used the product found that fine lines and wrinkles were disappearing from their skin in about a month. Prolonged usage made it seem as if the serum was turning back time.

Read How to Stop Thinning Hair

After the launch, I wrote an article about it. In the piece, I stated that I would give it a whirl and report back the next week. Not seeing a difference in my skin in a week, I decided to keep using it, and then report back.

I was told at the launch that I could incorporate the serum into my daily skin care routine, so I did. Presently, I’m washing my face in the morning with Golden Door Hydrating Cleansing Milk, $38.99, HSN, using Rituals Rich & Eye Cream, $40, Rituals, and Jane Iredale Beauty Prep Face Moisturizer, $45, Jane Iredale. Both the Golden Door cleanser and the Jane Iredale moisturizer have an uplifting citrus scent; you need that in the morning. Before applying the creams, I use the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum, $41.99, Walgreens.com.

At night, I’m cleansing my face with IT Cosmetics Bye-Bye Makeup 3-in-1  Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, $38, Sephora. I love this stuff; it dissolves makeup instantly, even takes off waterproof mascara. It leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh.

Since I’ve been using the No7 Line Correcting Booster Serum for almost three weeks now, I’ve been staring in the mirror, looking for changes. If there are changes, they’re very small. Luckily, or not, I have good skin, it’s resilient. I have a few fine lines around my eyes, the beginnings of the “11”marks between my brows, and very few lines on my forehead. I do have lines around my mouth—from smoking---I know, I know—So, if there are changes happening, I haven’t seen them yet. According to the studies, visible changes seem to set in around the second month of usage. I’m going to continue using the No7 serum and will report back.  I was sort of hoping that I would see more of a change in three weeks, as some users in the trials did report that.

About the bottle. It’s made to resemble a syringe. Not sexy. When you first start using it, you have to apply pressure to get it to release the serum. My bottle leaks serum, so there’s always a tiny puddle by the top. And to be really annoying, it’s best to have the bottle stored standing up. On its side, the puddling continues.

Should you buy it? Like most skin care products, you need at least 30 days of usage before you see a change. Any sort of change.  Damage didn’t occur overnight, and reversing it does take time.

https://www.thequeenofstyle.com/quee/2018/10/better-than-botox-no7-laboratories-new-no7-line-correcting-booster-serum-erases-lines-in-one-week.html

Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns to The Hayden Planetarium on Monday for a Cool Lecture

Astronaut and author Scott Kelly will be giving a talk at New York City's Hayden Planetarium.
-PJ Gach
Astronaut and author Scott Kelly will be appearing at the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium this Monday, November 5th for an after hours lecture.

Read: How to Get Into New York City Museums for Free

Joining him onstage will be John Logsdon, author of The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration. Kelly's lecture, Infinite Wonder, takes its name from his latest book. Kelly will be showcasing the book and the incredible images he took while out in space.  Kelly's lecture is part of the planetarium's Frontier Lecture series.

Yes, you can have him sign your book after the talk. Tickets are $15 ($13.50 seniors, students); $12 Members. Click here to purchase tickets online.

The Hayden Planetarium's entrance  at 200 Central Park West, use the 81st Street entrance for the lecture.  For more information on the planetarium and it's programs, please visit their site.  

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Don't Forget to Turn Your Clocks BACK Tonight! Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday---So, you have to turn your clock back an hour tonight.
-PJ Gach
Yes, it's winter! Daylight Savings Time AKA Summer Time ends on Sunday. That means when you wake up on Sunday, you'll have an extra hour of sleep. It also means that it gets darker earlier...ugh. Set your clock back before you go to sleep.

A way to remember it is you "fall back" in the winter, and then "spring forward" in the spring. There are places where Daylight Savings Time isn't observed. Countries near the equator, Asia and Africa, Argentina, Belarus, Iceland, Turkey, Morocco, Saskatechewan, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe are all not following it.

This year is the 100th year that it's being observed.

While many states in America have proposed laws so that they don't have to follow it, unless Congress changes federal law, we're stuck with it.

Sigh.

Like the clock?? I think it's nifty! Found it on Amazon, and it's only $16.99. Cute clocks decor is the only bright spot. Sigh,

Meghan Markle Stole, Ahem, "Borrowed" Prince Harry's Jacket + It's So Cute

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex wore Prince Harry's puffer on their walk in the Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua in New Zealand.
-PJ Gach

Let's be honest, women love borrowing their boyfriend's or husband's jackets, sweaters and shirts. They're comfy and smell like him. On their final days in New Zealand, Prince Harry and his adorable wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex toured the Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua. Meghan borrowed Prince Harry's Norrøna puffy jacket. She turned up the cuffs and paired it with ankle-length black pants and black flats.

Read Meghan Markle's Wedding Gown Style for Under $50??

Here's the jacket by itself:
It's the Lofoten lightweight down jacket, $369, Norrøna.com. The jacket comes in five colors: black, blue, red, green and aqua. The women's version is also, $369 on Norrona.com,  and comes in pink, white, yellow and blue.

Buy one for you and one for your favorite guy.

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Say Buh-Bye Paddington Bear! Here's What's Leaving Netflix This November

Netflix is making time management difficult! Here's what you need to binge now before they're off the streaming network.
-PJ Gach

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Every month Netflix releases binge-worthy films and series. And every month, they do some dusting and cleaning and get rid of shows. Here's what's leaving this month.

Read Trevor Noah's Special, Scary Movies & More Debut This Month on Netflix

Leaving 11/12/18

Anna Karenina

Leaving 11/16/18

Paddington

Leaving 11/17/18

Undercover Boss: Seasons 1-5

Up next---Don't look for these movies!

Over 40 Netflix Films & Orginal Series Are Debuting This November

Netflix's November is more stuffed with goodies than a Thanksgiving Turkey.
-PJ Gach
   Netflix 

Netflix is debuting over 40, really, I lost count at 45, Netflix movies and original series this month. If Netflix was a Thanksgiving turkey, it would explode in the oven. House of Cards IS BACK! Even though Halloween is over, Netflix is letting you get your screaming-close-your-eyes-freak-out on with Cloverfield, Sabrina, Bram Stoker's Dracula, From Dusk Till Dawn,  and more.

The NYC Marathon's This Sunday: Watch It Live Via TV, Apps and More

John Leguizamo's  John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons  starts its run on November 5th. Kat Williams, Jeff Ross and Dave Attel  have comedy special, and Hasan Minhaj's Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj is a weekly comedic/political show.

Super Drags, you might have heard about the kerfluffle about this new animated series; is about crime-fighting drag queens.  Say yass! First run in Brazil,  Rupaul's Drag Race Superstars voice the show for the English speaking audience. They are  Lady Eliza - William Belli, Champagne - Trixie Mattel, Scarlet - Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Lemon - Ginger Minj.

There's also romcoms like The Holiday Calendar, The Break Up, prince and princesses going undercover. Documentaries on Orson Welles, Richard Nixon, yummy cooking shows like The Great British Bakeoff: Season 6--hey, I can't bake, but I love to watch bakers.

Lots of stuff for kiddos too. View the entire list and plan to binge, binge, binge watch!

Avail. 11/1/18

Angela's Christmas-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Bring It On: In It to Win It
Cape Fear
Children of Men
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Cloverfield
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Doctor Strange (2007)
Fair Game - Director’s Cut 
Follow This: Part 3-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
BuzzFeed reporters research sexbots, superbug snipers and more in the third installment of this documentary series.
From Dusk Till Dawn 
Good Will Hunting 
Jet Li's Fearless 
Julie & Julia 
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1 
National Lampoon's Animal House 
Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow 
Planet Hulk 
Scary Movie 2 
Scary Movie 3 
Sex and the City: The Movie 
Sixteen Candles 
Stink! 
The English Patient 
The Judgement-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL 
After a traumatic incident at a party makes her a target of gossip and derision, a young college student tries to change her school's toxic culture. 
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin 
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep 
Transcendence 
Vaya
  Netflix

Avail. 11/2/18

Brainchild-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
From germs and emotions to social media and more, it’s the science of your world explained in a way that's refreshingly relatable. 
House of Cards: Season 6-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
With Frank out of the picture, Claire Underwood steps fully into her own as the first woman president, but faces formidable threats to her legacy. 
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's shifting ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies. 
The Holiday Calendar-- NETFLIX FILM
A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future -- and pointing her toward love.
The Other Side of the Wind-- NETFLIX FILM
A completion and restoration of Orson Welles's unfinished film, this satire follows the final days of a legendary director striving for a comeback. 
They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
This engaging documentary explores Orson Welles's unfinished film, "The Other Side of the Wind," which he worked on for a decade before his death. 
Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Season 4-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
With her sunny attitude, Poppy leads her friends in rescuing Mr. Dinkles, supporting Guy Diamond's new invention and teaching Smidge to be helpful.

Scary movies, outlaws, period dramas and more up next

Kiehl’s Gifting Workshop Popup Shop Launches Monday, November 5th!

Give the gift of great skin care and healthy skin with a little something from Kiehl's Gifting Workshop.
-PJ Gach

Yes, the holidays are coming!!! This holiday season, Kiehl's is opening up their first ever popup shop; think of Kiehl's as holiday elf, or helping hand for holiday gifting and wrapping.

Read Every Free & Low Cost Admission Day for New York City (Yes, All 5 Boroughs!) Museums

Located at in the heart of Soho, 513 BroadwayNew York, NY 10012 (click here for map & directions), the popup shop is going to be the holiday destination. Why? 'Cause it's an immersive event. Come in and play! There's the Kiehl's "Snow Globe," and a window display that lets you be part of their holiday campaign. The store's art and characters are created by artist Andrew Bannecker, the designer of Kiehl’s Holiday 2018 collection.

Create a custim gift by visiting each of the different stations of the workshop to build their perfect gift out of a select assortment of Kiehl’s products. Go ahead and mix and match products. Pick your gift box, tissue paper, shred, accents like stickers, ribbons and gift tags for a fully customized gift.

On the run, visit the Kiehl's-on-the-Go wall. Fill up a travel bag or tin with travel-sized Kiehl's products. Buy four travel-sized products and you'll get a 10% discount.

Personalize the label of a Kiehl's Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, and other Kiehl’s jar products.

You can also pick up pre-made gift sets from Kiehl’s 2018 Holiday Collection, including the three sets in the Kiehl’s x Andrew Bannecker for Feeding America collection. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits, up to $100,000, will benefit Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. This donation will help provide 1,000,000 meals to families this holiday season.

Oh yeah, you don't have to drag the gifts home with you; Kiehl's offers ground shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for purchases of $75 and more.

Where to Watch the New York City Marathon

The annual New York City Marathon is THIS Sunday, November 4th: Be prepared!
-PJ Gach
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Every year during the New York City Marathon, runners shed approximately 26 tons of clothing along the route. Yowza! This year, the marathon is Sunday, November 4th. Want to watch it up close and cheer on the runners, I've got that information for you. Want to know the route of the New York City Marathon, got that too. And if you'd rather be inside, sipping a cocktail (or beer) and watch it on TV, I have the NYC Marathon stuff for you too.

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The New York City Marathon was first organized back in 1970. There were 126 male entrants, and one female entrant. Only 55 men made it over the finish line. The entry fee was one dollar. By 2013, there were 50,530 finishers. The marathon is organized every year by the New York City Road Runners.  The marathon's route goes through all of New York City's five boroughs. It starts in Staten Island AKA the forgotten borough,  and ends in Central Park, a total of 26.2 miles. If you wander over to Central Park now, you'll see bleachers and more are being constructed; everything's getting ready for the big day.

There will be street and bridge closures. Click here for street closure information, and click here for bridge and road closure information.

Watching the race on TV

In New York City: WABC-TV, Channel 7 is showing the race as a live broadcast and on their ABC app and site, ABC7NY.com. Tune in from 7am to 2pm.

Nationally: You can watch the race on ESPN 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and it will also be live streamed on the WatchESPN app.

New York City Marathon Map, where to watch and more up next.

Hunter Boots--Meghan Markle LOVES Them--Are On Sale Now

Hunter Boots, worn by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, Princess Diana and a ton of celebs is having a sale!
-PJ Gach
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Hunter Boots are a cold and bad weather staple. Hunter Boots are both classic and trendy. How? Rihanna, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, Alexa Chung, Kate Moss and Princess Diana all have worn and loved their boots. Right now, Hunter Boots is having a mid-season sale. Yay! Take 30%  off on clothing, boots and accessories for men, women and kids. Click here to see the sale.

Read: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Look Too Cute!

Hunter boots was founded in 1856, holds two Royal Warrants of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh AKA Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. The boots have long been beloved by English gentry and the royal family. When Princess Diana was photographed with Prince Phillip shortly after announcing their engagement, suddenly everyone wanted that iconic green boot!
   Princess Diana wearing the Hunter Original Tall Boot in Olive, $150.

Their style has stood the test of time; as they're regularly spotted on celebs doing everything from running errands to attending Glastonbury.
   Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex is wearing the Hunter Original Tall Boot in Black, $150.

Why not head on over to Hunter Boots and do a bit of virtual window shopping? Better yet, snag one of their iconic and very useful items that are on sale!