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Tinsel & Tine
www.tinseltine.com
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Tinsel & Tine (Reel & Dine) is a blog about discovering what's pleasing to me mostly in Film and often in Food. Posts include, film commentary & reviews, restaurant commentary & reviews, film festival coverage, Food in Film and film & food events.
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Sampling: Chernobyl Diaries

Oddly, it was an all food, no film, Memorial Weekend. Must do a triple feature screening day of MIB3, Dark Shadows and Snow White and the Huntsman very soon!However, last Thursday I did see Chernobyl...

2 days ago

Trader Joes Balela

Okay, Im seriously trying to shed a few lbs now. Ive got upcoming events and really need to look svelte in my spring/summer frocks and evening finery.Therefore, todays vegetarian picnic was from HipC...

4 days ago

City Tavern Epicurean Extravaganza

Tinsel & Tine was invited to a City Tavern (click link for T & T City Tavern Restaurant post) catered fundraiser to benefit the historic home Harriton House (500 Harriton Rd Bryn Mawr, PA).&n...

24 may 12

Take Out - Rampart

Woody Harrelsons Rampart comes out on DVD this week.I dont make a habit of writing posts about movies already on DVD. Thats something I post to Tinsel & Tines facebook page;  The exception t...

22 may 12

Dishing Up: A Little Bit of Heaven

I saw the PFS preview screening of A Little Bit of Heaven weeks ago and was waiting to post my thoughts, once there was a bit of talk or buzz about the movie, but I dont think thats going to happen.T...

19 may 12

Cooking Competition TV Show Coming To Philly!

Heres an exciting opportunity for my Philly readers. A casting agent contacted me to ask if Id post information about a new reality cooking show.Its called BEAT THE CHEFS and part of the fun is its k...

16 may 12

Just a Taste: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Aging – without proper retirement funds, without a spouse, needing a hip replacement, feeling too old to be desirable, put out to pasture, needing closure with a person you fell in love with over 40 ...

11 may 12

Philly Restaurant - Tria (XPN Music Film Fest)

My other dining experience during the music film festival was Sunday afternoon at Tria (3131 Walnut Street).  My sister had given me a gift certificate for Christmas and this was the perfect tim...

07 may 12

Philly Restaurant - White Dog Cafe (XPN Music Film Fest)

I was pretty good both calorie and pocketbook wise, and brought snacks to eat during most of last weekends XPN/PFS Music Film Festival, but I did dine out twice - Saturday night with a friend at The ...

07 may 12

Interview: Tom Brandt Film Buff and Foodie (Part II of II)

I hope you had an opportunity to read Part I of Tinsel & Tines interview with movie theater turned restaurant owner Tom Brandt. If not, heres the link: Brandt Part I. The focus of the first post ...

04 may 12

XPN / PFS Music Film Festival Round Up

On Thursday April 26 The Inaugural XPN Music Film Festival, produced by The Philadelphia Film Society got underway at the Annenberg Center in University City, Philadelphia.For anyone unfamiliar with ...

02 may 12

Interview: Tom Brandt Film Buff and Foodie (Part I of II)

 I have two friends who are extremely supportive of Tinsel & Tine. Like most of my loyal, yet silent audience, these friends are not the type to write comments; instead they talk up my blog ...

24 apr 12

Dishing Up: Think Like A Man

My Preview Screening of Think Like A Man was courtesy of CinedelphiaSteve Harvey, comedian, actor, radio personality, best selling author and relationship expert, got to add one more thing to his lis...

21 apr 12

Highlight: XPN / PFS Music Film Festival 2012

XPN & Philadelphia Film Society Music Film Festival 2012 APRIL 26 -29The first Philadelphia festival solely dedicated to movies about music…brought to you by the local authorities on fi...

20 apr 12

Just a Taste - Hunger Games, American Reunion, Cabin in the Woods

Heres my quick roundup from last Saturdays triple feature:The Hunger Games is still riding high at the box office and I can see why, it was very wise of Suzanne Collins to write a book that brings to...

19 apr 12

Commentary - Bully

Philadelphia Film Society (click to read PFS members comments on this film) hosted a preview screening of Bully, formerly called The Bully Project. Which actually was screened in October during the 2...

15 apr 12

Go See Think Like A Man - Friday 4/20/2012

Just a reminder to any regular readers - I do tend to post stuff to facebook and twitter during times when Im short on time for writing a post.This past week, I got to be a press photog on the Red Ca...

15 apr 12

Philly Dining Tid"bite" - Charles Plaza

Friday night had dinner in Chinatown with friends who chose Charles Plaza as our Asian culinary destination. Not much in terms of decor, but the servers and owner - very attentive. The restaurant spe...

15 apr 12

Just a Taste: The Five-Year Engagement

Tom (Jason Segel) asks Violet (Emily Blunt) to marry him on the rooftop of the San Francisco restaurant where Tom is a sou chef. Violet accepts, theyve been together for a year and all is perfect.&nb...

06 apr 12

Commentary - The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

Have you ever heard the term "Pandrogyny"?  Neither had I until I saw the documentary film The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye.Filmmaker Marie Losier documents this unusual love affair b...

01 apr 12

Philly Restaurant - Hawthornes Cafe

Hawthornes Cafe (738 11th Street) describes themselves as a beer boutique and gourmet eatery.  So far, Ive only been twice for brunch. Although, I did order a Duvel Belgian Ale my last visit, an...

01 apr 12

Philly Restaurant - Las Bugambilias

We were heading to South Street Diner when I noticed Las Bugambilias (148 South Street) not sure why it never caught my eye before as I normally pay attention to all the dining spots in and around He...

01 apr 12

North By Northwest - Interview with Eva Marie Saint

Photo credit: Hugh E DillonEarlier this month the Turner Classic Movies’ “Road to Hollywood” tour came to Philly (Prince Theater) and brought along legendary actress Eva Marie Saint, the actress best...

28 mar 12

Just a Taste: Albert Nobbs

The film Albert Nobbs has definite lesbian overtones; yet fits the bill for Masterpiece on PBS; and celebrates womans ability to adapt and thrive under harsh circumstances.  Albert Nobbs (Glenn ...

24 mar 12

Just a Taste: Salmon Fishing in Yemen

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, an international story of love, war, faith and fishing. An Arab Sheik from the country of Yemen (Amr Waked) strongly desires to bring the sport of salmon fishing to the d...

21 mar 12

Commentary - Dark Girls

PFS hosted a Member Special Event screening at the Tower Theater, featuring a new documentary entitled Dark Girls.Dark Girls is co-directed and produced by Bill Duke (Duke Media) and D. Channsin Berr...

15 mar 12

Ambler Theaters Babettes Feast: Film & Food Recap

Since beginning Tinsel & Tine in 2008, Ive gotten to learn more, be a part of, and savor these two creative expressions: Film and Food.The pinnacle of my experiences thus far, took place on Thurs...

11 mar 12

Commentary - W.E. (Madonnas Directorial Debut)

Madonna, for all her faults, cast this self-funded feature with uncharacteristic cinematic poise. Otherwise, though, its a disappointment -  Ed Gibbs The National A glossy mess with no discernib...

08 mar 12

11th Annual LunaFest Short Films Festival

If you consume powerbars, youll no doubt be familiar with Clif and Luna bars, but you may not know this same company is in the film biz. In 2000 they created LunaFest a short film festival by, for an...

03 mar 12

Traders Joes: Veggie Dishes

I struggle when it comes to eating enough vegetables during the week.  I like them, but theres always something more fun and readily available to eat outside of the veggie family.Although recent...

02 mar 12

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