I mixed up my first Tequila Sunrise of the spring season a few weeks ago. Yum. Sipping on the appealing orange and red gradations formed when mixing tequila, orange juice, and grenadine always brings to mind the film of the same name, Robert Townes’ 1988 neo-noir masterpiece Tequila Sunrise. And of course, when I think … Continue reading Michelle Monday →

Restaurateur Jo Ann Vallenari serving up a plate of her famous rigatoni quattro formaggi sounds absolutely divine this Monday. Sure would the start the work week off with a bang. Of course, I’d need a nap after that meal, so productivity will tank, plus staring into Jo Ann’s sultry, come-hither eyes aren’t going to help … Continue reading Michelle Monday →

It's been a week or two now since I revisited Robert Towne's criminally underrated neo-noir classic Tequila Sunrise (1988), and I'm still obsessing over falling in love again with both the film and Michelle Pfeiffer’s performance. A sharp Towne script, packed with crackling dialogue, along with gorgeous cinematography from Oscar-winner Conrad Hall and a stellar … Continue reading Tequila Sunrise →