Vince Vaughn’s Hilarious Improvisation When Vince Vaughn stepped into the oversized shoes of Frederick “Fred” Claus, his renowned quick wit wasn’t left out in the cold. In Fred Claus, Vaughn brought a Santa’s sack full of off-the-cuff humor that left cast members both dazzled and occasionally scrambling to keep up. One memorable scene that captures the essence of Vaughn’s improvisational flair is the Siblings Anonymous meeting. Among a group of famous brothers, Vaughn’s ad-libbed empathy for the lesser-known kin had everyone from Frank Stallone to Roger Clinton nodding in wry recognition. Read More...
Although not bowling me over, "Planet 51" is a jolly and good-looking animated feature in glorious 2-D. It doesn't make the slightest effort to explain why an English-speaking clone of the world of "American Graffiti" could exist elsewhere in the universe. How could it? Besides, under the emerging theory of the multiverse, I think (but am not sure) such a thing is entirely possible. Somewhere. As long as it's consistent with the laws of physics. Read More...
How cute are these sweet potato appetizer bites?! The topping is my plant-based riff on classic tuna tartare, with diced avocado in place of the fish. It tastes fantastic, with a yummy mix of nutty, tangy, creamy, and crunchy elements. It’s also pretty! The vibrant sweet potato contrasts with the pale avocado, and watermelon radish adds a big pop of pink. If you ask me, these sweet potato bites are almost as fun to look at as they are to eat. Read More...