“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with Sleight of Hand Cellars

This week's "Wine and Film, A Perfect Pairing" Podcast on reVolver Podcasts we delve into the magical land of JK Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts, and Where to Find Them." Completely charming, whimsical and engaging, the "Harry Potter" author certainly seems to have the magic touch. We both loved it. To pair, magic filled wines from Sleight … Continue reading “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with Sleight of Hand Cellars

Beautiful “Brooklyn”

"Brooklyn" is a film of profound, simple beauty about a young woman who immigrates from Ireland in the 1950's and finds herself sad and scared to leave, but open minded about her new life in America. Saoirse Ronan is Oscar-caliber, playing the wide-eyed, soft-spoken lass who meets an Italian boy named Tony. Tony is well played … Continue reading Beautiful “Brooklyn”

“Spotlight” Gets It Right

"Spotlight" is a brilliant, well-acted, ensemble film about real-life world- class journalists. In this case, the investigative unit of The Boston Globe as they break the clerical sex abuse and cover up scandal involving the Archdiocese of Boston. Michael Keaton is just right as the leader of the 2002 "Spotlight" team that includes Mark Ruffalo … Continue reading “Spotlight” Gets It Right