The passing of Etta James was a sad day for the world of music. There was something so honest and vulnerable about her voice that makes you feel every single note. It’s quite a contrast from the typical auto-tuned 20-something female singer we are accustomed to today. But, leave it to Christina Aguilera to show the world that this generation still has some talent! Watch her tribute of “At Last” at Etta James’ funeral:
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I always search for some unique, fun recipes to try out since I know I’ll have more time on my hands than I do during the week. I came across this recipe which I think I will have to try, particularly on the heels of National Peanut Butter Day!
Check out the recipe here.
Me: Gosh, I really can’t wait to see (insert movie name here)! It comes out next week!
countless months later…
Me: Gosh, I can’t believe I missed (insert movie name here) in theaters! It will be forever until it comes out on DVD, Netflix, On Demand, etc.
Well, I recently took a trip to West End Cinema and now I have a solution for catching popular flicks that have outlived their moments in popular theaters, but aren’t quite ready to come to a TV set near you. West End Cinema is a small movie theater that was established by some DC movie lovers. West End Cinema, or WEC, “shows independent, foreign, and documentary films, especially ones that we feel offer new intellectual and cultural perspectives to our audience.”
WEC itself is tiny, and each individual theater only has around 50 seats (let’s call it intimate), but you get the feel of a good old-fashioned theater, popcorn and all, along with the added bonus of a full bar, gourmet sandwiches and other treats. Plus, you get to see films that are stuck in movie purgatory!
This week you can catch:
Oka!
My Week with Marilyn
Young Adult
Norwegian Wood
Le Havre
Melancholia
West End’s site offers previews for each of the movies – check them out here. I for one can’t wait to see My Week with Marilyn and Norwegian Wood!