But why now? Is it simply that she reveres Obama or did something/someone stir Oprah out of her political malaise?In seeking an answer to these questions, return with me to Oct. 5, 2004. The divisive campaign pitting President Bush against Sen. John Kerry was turning into the … [Read more...] about Just what’s stirring in Oprah? A bit of The Hollywood Reporter
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Commentary: Long tail isn’t wagging Hulu just yet
Well, look who's laughing now. Hulu has emerged as an unexpected triumph, home to thousands of top-shelf episodes and movies from more than 100 premium content partners. Although the proud parents of Hulu initially downplayed notions that the venture would be a "YouTube killer," … [Read more...] about Commentary: Long tail isn’t wagging Hulu just yet
Hey there, hold the hullabaloo: Long tail isn’t wagging Hulu just yet
Well, look who's laughing now. Hulu has emerged as an unexpected triumph, home to thousands of top-shelf episodes and movies from more than 100 premium content partners. Although the proud parents of Hulu initially downplayed notions that the venture would be a "YouTube killer," … [Read more...] about Hey there, hold the hullabaloo: Long tail isn’t wagging Hulu just yet
Kismet Chefs: “You Just Have to Decide You’re Going to Do Something, Then Make it Happen” | THR Eats
"Our business is certainly a product of the two us," says Chef Sarah Hymanson of her partnership with Chef Sara Kramer and Los Angeles-based restaurant, Kismet. "We really had to come together."The two chefs were both working at a restaurant in Brooklyn and decided to leave … [Read more...] about Kismet Chefs: “You Just Have to Decide You’re Going to Do Something, Then Make it Happen” | THR Eats
Is It Wrong to Review a Just-Opened Restaurant? A Response to Angry Food Critics
It's been bemusing to survey the reaction to the publication of my generally negative July 17 review of Vespertine in The Hollywood Reporter, the over-the-top L.A. fine-dining restaurant that had opened to much food world buzz 11 days earlier. Exception hasn't been taken (so far) … [Read more...] about Is It Wrong to Review a Just-Opened Restaurant? A Response to Angry Food Critics