The Atlantic - "How the Ivy League Broke America"
By David Brooks
Sunday, December 1, 2024
The Safdie Brothers Split for Next Movies
The Safdie Brothers—famous for directing Uncut Gems and Good Time—are splitting up to each direct their solo debut.
Benny Safdie (who has also acted in Good Time, Licorice Pizza, Oppenhimer) is making The Smashing Machine set to release in 2025. The movie stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. According to World of Reel,
"The film is based on the life of MMA fighter Mark Kerr (Johnson). Kerr’s career peaked during the “no-holds-barred era of the UFC,” in the early 2000s. His life — filled with substance abuse addiction..."
Josh Safdie is working on Marty Supreme starring Timothee Chalamet with a cast that includes "Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”), Odessa A’zion (“Hellraiser”) magician Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller), “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) and filmmaker Abel Ferrara (“Bad Lieutenant”)."
According to World of Reel, "Set in the 1950s, “Marty Supreme,” produced by A24, will tell the wild story of a Ping Pong champion. It is said to be a “fictional work,” but Reisman’s life is being used as a template here... Deadline goes on to state that “Marty Supreme” will not be a traditional biopic and is instead being envisioned as a “fast-paced, globetrotting adventure-comedy” in the vein of ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can.’
Jam Calender
New York Times - "How the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar Became a Hot Commodity"
"Bonne Maman begins working on the calendars roughly 18 months in advance, with all research, development and production completed in France. Each calendar contains nine to 10 new flavors, like 2024’s cherry honey chestnut, and apricot with orange blossom spread, alongside repeat favorites like cherry with pink peppercorn; strawberry and rhubarb; and mango, raspberry and lime. The company’s research and development team monitors food trends, like incorporating spices, herbs and flowers into fruit, often seeking an element of surprise.
A sweet and spicy trend (better known now as swicy) in 2023, for example, inspired that year’s cherry jam infused with fruity, mild pink peppercorns. If Bonne Maman receives enough requests, a popular flavor can make it into the big jars and onto supermarket shelves, as was the case with calendar favorites like guava, which hit grocery shelves this year, and mango peach, which debuted a few years ago."
Related,
Food Institute - "The Summer of Swicy"
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