Hittman’s trio of features —“It Felt Like Love,”“Beach Rats,” and “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” her first studio effort — have all zoomed in on blue-collar teens on the edge of sexual awakening, often of the dangerous variety. Hittman’s ability to write and direct such ...
Around March is a good time to plant your beans, no matter if they’re of the lima, pole or snap variety. It’s also a great time to plant corn, but be cognizant of where you put it because it could shade over plants as it grows taller and taller. You can also plant your pepper...
Most commercially available pre-packaged meals come with detailed cooking instructions.This usually includes precisely how much water to add and how long to let them rehydrate before eating.This may seem like a small detail.But an extra quart of water, or overcooking, can make a delicious meal...
A number of food photographers and photography equipment retailers produce food-specific backdrops. Whether that’s flexible printed vinyl or bespoke wooden backdrops, you can find a variety of options. Places like Etsy often sell vinyl backdrops in style packs, and I got a pack of three from a...
When “The Watermelon Woman” came out almost 25 years ago, it was the first feature by and about a Black lesbian filmmaker. A cutting-edge work at the height of the culture wars, it won the Teddy Award at the Berinale as well as Best Feature at Outfest L.A. But to say that’s...
When “The Watermelon Woman” came out almost 25 years ago, it was the first feature by and about a Black lesbian filmmaker. A cutting-edge work at the height of the culture wars, it won the Teddy Award at the Berinale as well as Best Feature at Outfest L.A. But to say that’s...