Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

The Importance of Film Restoration

Recently, Paramount Pictures announced the release of the 4K Ultra HD restoration of the cinematic classic, The Godfather, for its 50th anniversary. Similarly in 2020, Warner Bros. released the 4K Ultra HD version of Peter Jackson’s 20-year-old fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and its prequel, The Hobbit […]

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Far From The Madding Crowd

Far from the madding crowd’s ignoble strife,          Their sober wishes never learn’d to stray; Along the cool sequester’d vale of life          They kept the noiseless tenor of their way. ~ “Elegy Written In A Country Churchyard” – Thomas Gray February, as we all know, is the month of […]

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Cheese Quiche

Quiche, a French word which may relate to the German word Kuchen, meaning “cake” or “tart”, is a delicious pastry crust often filled with meat, vegetables, and even seafood. Quiche Lorraine is one of the most popular quiches originally from France, filled with eggs, cream, and lardons! But definitely one […]

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Go Ruck

Rucking is one of the most simple yet diverse forms of exercise. Anyone from a former army ranger to a mom pushing a stroller can do it. “Rucking is the foundation of Special Forces training. …alone when they must, together whenever possible. Rucking requires strength, endurance, and character – and […]

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The Chivalric Code

“To be a great knight, you ought to have consideration of civilians, for women. The greatest knights are inspired by the love of some lady out there and want to impress her and win her love by doing great deeds.”~Jennifer Goodman Wollock When one thinks of knights, they often imagine […]