The One about Aura Outdoor Products Silicone Heat Resistant Grill Gloves
When I first saw these Aura Outdoor Products Silicone Heat Resistant Grill Gloves….the first thing came to my mind was if these gloves were for real? I mean, heat resistant up to 425 degrees? So, I decided to give these gloves a try. First, with Read More …
The One about Omotesando
Located in Shibuya and Minato, Tokyo is the avenue known as Omotesando. Mentioned and confused by foreigners as a city, Omotesando is an avenue featuring zelkova trees and a stylish area that is home to shopping areas such as Omotesando Hills (featuring Saint Laurent Paris, Read More …
The One about the Vanguard PRO T40 Shooting Tripod
Vanguard is a reputable company when it comes to photo and video-related products for over 26-years and when it comes to tripods, the company’s reputation is partly due to the quality of their tripods. Vanguard has continued to grow as a company and now integrating Read More …
The One about Dove Men + Care Fortifying Styling gel
For those who use styling gel, while most people tend to look for price and size, one thing about the Dove Men + Care Fortifying Styling Gel is the fact that it uses caffeine. The styling gel definitely works in a strong hold, there is Read More …
The One about Avocado Toast
Once in awhile, I crave avocado toast. May you put bacon or salmon on top, or just have it by itself, it’s all good! Avocado a.k.a. alligator pear is a fruit or a large berry that contains a single seed that grows from an avocado Read More …
The One about Michelangelo Antonioni’s “L’Eclisse”
In 1962, Michelangelo Antonioni (who had earned the nickname “the Master of Alienation”) released his third film, L’Eclisse (also known as “The Eclipse”), as part of his alienation trilogy. The Italian modernist director was known for his radical new style, not following any convention of Read More …
The One about #CelebrateAngeloDay2015
Angelo wishing you all the unlimited Boston steak sandwiches that you crave for!
The One about Francois Truffaut’s “the 400 blows”
In 1959, Francois Truffaut released a semibiographical film about his life with “the 4oo blows” (Les quatre cents coups). A film highly regarded as a definitive film that showcases French New Wave (a term to describe a group of French filmmakers in the 1950’s-1960’s that Read More …
The One about the KitchenAid 2.0-Quart Kettle with Full Stainless Steel Handle and Trim Band – Doulton Blue
While I have used Circulon kettles and try to go for solid colors with chrome trims, KitchenAid’s 2.0 porcelain blue quart kettle grabbed my attention thanks to its aesthetics. Blue with stainless trim on top and the sides, it goes well with stainless steel or Read More …
The One about Masanori “Mashi” Murakami
Before Japanese baseball players such as Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Hideo Nomo played in America for Major League Baseball, there was Masanori Murakami. In 1964, sent to the United Sates by the Nante Hawks, Masanori Murakami became the first baseball player in Japan to play Read More …
The One about the LACOSTE SPORT Deston Sneaker
After my negative experience with the LACOSTE SPORT Protected sneaker, with my love for the LACOSTE brand, I decided to give the shoes another try. Something that looks stylish, one that would look great with jeans and chinos and this time, a shoe you can Read More …
The One about International Men’s Fashion Magazines: Men’s Joker (JAPAN) June 2015 issue
I tend to purchase different men’s fashion magazines all over the world but one magazine that I wanted to give a try for the first time is “Men’s Joker” from Japan. The July issue features EXILE vocalist Takahiro in the front and the theme is Read More …
The One about Nora Ephron’s “I Remember”
As I finished reading Melina Bellows USA Today article and Sally Quinn’s article for the Washington Post on filmmaker, writer, essayist, mother Nora Ephron, many of her friends have written about how they never knew Nora was suffering from acute myeloid leukemia. Having read her Read More …
The One about Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X8
As a frequent user of Adobe Premiere and After Effects and also having used iMovie and Final Cut Pro, I have also dabbled with various video editing software. For one, for the purpose of learning other software available in the market but also wanting to Read More …
The One about René Clair’s “I Married a Witch”
Filmmaker René Clair is looked as one of the legendary filmmakers in France. From silent films such as “A Nous la Liberte”, “Le Million” and “Under the Roofs of Paris” to name a few, but in mid-1930’s, Clair with an invitation by filmmaker Alexander Korda, Read More …
The One about the BELLA 14124 Programmable Slow Cooker with Searing Pot
Having owned several crock pots/slow cookers, this is the first programmable digital slow cooker that we used. The sleek design and user-friendly cooking device is stainless steel but with an inside pot that is not too heavy and is very easy to clean. I like Read More …
The One about Takeshita Street (Harajuku)
For those who have never went to Tokyo, one of the locations one should visit is Takeshita Street in Harajuku. Right when you get out of JR East’s Harajuku Station, go across the street and you will see a big alley full of people and Read More …
The One about the Vanguard BBH-200 Magnesium Tripod Ball Head
When it comes to heads for your tripod, I believe in having both a regular ball head and also a pistol grip. I have used a variety of other brands of heads to go along with my Bogen 3020/3021 tripods for use with my DSLR Read More …
The One about Jean-Luc Godard’s “Pierrot Le Fou”
In 1964, Jean-Luc Godard went to work on his tenth film, a color film titled “Pierrot Le Fou” which would feature his ex-wife Anna Karina and Jean-Paul Belmondo (who worked on Godard’s “A bout de Souffle” (Breathless) and “Une femme est une femme” (A Woman Read More …
The One about Gilio Pontecorvo’s “The Battle of Algiers”
It was 1966 when the film “The Battle of Algiers” (La battaglia di Algeri) was released to the masses. A war film about the war in Algiers covering what took place between November 1954 through December 1960, during the Algerian War of Independence and director Read More …
The One about the Leather Wallets
When it comes to wallets, there are a few things that I look for. One, it is made of full grain leather. Second, it must have an ID holder (in which the ID portion is permanently in and is not an addition to the wallet). Read More …
The One about Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme
For men looking for a summer fragrance that smells wonderful, you can’t go wrong with Yves Saint Laurent’s “L’Homme” Eau de Toilette. The fragrance debuted back in 2006 and was created by Anne Flipo (and has since went on to co-create “L’Homme Sport and “Manifesto Read More …
The One about Andrew Sarris’ “The American Cinema: Directors And Directions 1929-1968”
“The Auteur Theory” and the role of film critics during the ’60s was probably one of the most memorable times for those following cinema. When film critics all over the world looked at cinema beyond just being a movie one would just enjoy at the Read More …