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Film Review: Face cachée de la lune (Far Side of the Moon) by Robert Lepage

by Minter Dial | Aug 1, 2009 | Entertainment

The 2003 Québécois film, “La Face Cachée de la Lune,” — or “Far Side of the Moon” — by Robert Lepage (ingenuously written, directed, produced and headlined with dual lead roles) is a fabulous film that I highly recommend. Having...

Review of Le Bamboche Gastronomic Restaurant in Paris

by Minter Dial | Jun 14, 2009 | Travel

Le Bamboche Restaurant in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, Paris Aside from being open on Sunday evenings, Le Bambouche is a singularly good and gastronomic spot in Paris. In fact, run by Serge Arce & Philippe Fabert, Le Bamboche is open EVERY day, rather rare...

QYPE – A worldly social media site to search for things to do and see

by Minter Dial | May 29, 2009 | Social Media, Sports

If you are searching for a good site to figure out where to go or what to do in any number of cities around the world, you might want to try QYPE.CO.UK. Based out of Hamburg, Germany, this social site offers a vast range of services well beyond just where to eat...

Review of The Echo Maker by Richard Powers

by Minter Dial | Aug 15, 2008 | Entertainment

Thanks to my literary counselor, Kathy, I latched onto the novel “The Echo Maker” by Richard Powers. The book has been amply reviewed (NY Times, EW, Margaret Atwood at NYRB) and rewarded (Pulitzer Prize finalist). And if you want a quick insight into the...

No Country for Old Men – Film review

by Minter Dial | May 5, 2008 | Entertainment

No Country for Old Men – Film Review: 4.7/5.0 stars “No Country for Old Men” was one of two films that I saw on the plane from Dubai to Paris, both of which featured Vietnam veterans. And, I was totally surprised by the strength of this film since I...