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Track Review: Death Cab for Cutie – I Will Possess Your Heart
Posted by: Dan Cook in Leisure, Vox Populi, tags: Death Cab for Cutie, I Will Possess Your Heart, Music, Track ReviewOn the one hand, you need to lend Death Cab some cred. Even as the four-piece has transitioned from indie to major (Barsuk to Atlantic), they've still had the chutzpah to mess with their sound a bit, risking the longevity of their "commercial" careers for the sake of progress. Their first post-Barsuk effort (Plans) had its fair share of issues—sometimes kitschy, sometimes boring, often times forcibly "catchy"—yet it still rose to the occasion, balancing a new set of expectations imposed on the band. Case in point: a song like "Soul Meets Body" may have been overplayed in 2005, but it still sounded like nothing else on the radio at the time. Not bad, Death Cab.
Three years later and we're handed "I Will Possess Your Heart," the new single from the band's forthcoming LP Narrow Stairs. Lo' and behold, it picks up where "Different Names for the Same Thing" (my favorite track off of Plans) left off: gorgeously spacious production, a hefty bassline, McGerr's trusty drumming, and even some dissonant guitar work. And holy smokes! The track stretches out for 8.5 minutes! Fuck you, Atlantic!
That may sound like a marathon, but it's worth it (right?). For about a minute and a half (roughly 3:11 to 4:33), the song finds euphony—feedback engulfs the track, a vibraphone accentuates Gibbard's sleek piano part, and some hushed "na-na-na-na-na-na-na"s creep in subtly.
Then 4:34 hits. And it all goes to shit.
Gibbard coos off perhaps his sappiest writing yet: "How I wish you could see the potential—the potential of you and me. It's like a book elegantly bound, but in a language that you can't read. Cuz ya, you gotta spend some time, love. You gotta spend some time with me. And I know that you'll find love." (Drum roll, ladies and gentlemen.) "I will possess your heart."
At this point, there's no saving it. We've already heard the music for over five minutes (Harmer is still playing that bassline) and even that organ overlay falls flat.
To quote Gibbard, the song is "elegantly bound" but seemingly in a foreign language (Who talks like that? No, honestly, who?) Sure, maybe Death Cab's songs were always sentimental, but transparent? Hardly. Excuse me while I throw on "Company Calls Epilogue" and mourn the death of a talented lyricist.
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Ball Horticulture employees donate seven additional quilts to QFK Illinois Chapter
Cathy Halfpenny along with some of her coworkers at Ball Horticulture in St. Charles, Ilinois made a second donation of seven quilts to QFK Illinois Chapter. Their donation total is 17 quilts. Many thanks to all who worked on these quilts. Click here to see pictures of the donated quilts in the photo gallery.
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QFK Illinois Chapter as Chicago show charity
The 2011 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo was held in Schaumburg, IL March 31 thru April 2 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. QFK Il. Chapter was the show's sponsored chairty. Booth space, furnishings and electricity were provided by the event producers.
Our booth, complete with three Pfaff Select 3.0 sewing machies donated by Linda Zs, was set up so expo attendees could drop by, rest their feet and sew for as long as they desired. A total of 18 quilt tops were completed and 11 of these were longarm quilted on an APQS Lenni loaned by Deb's Quiltery. Deb also donated all Pellon cotton batting and Superior threads used during the expo along with her professional quilting talents.
There were nearly 100 volunteer hours donated by workers in the booth over the three-day event. Ninety one new volunteers signed up to sew/quilt for the local chapter. Our booth had over 500 attendees stop and chat.
Hopefuly with our new volunteers, more donations of fabric and other supplies we will be able to achieve our goal of 50 quilts per month for the oncology unit at Children's Memorial Hospital.
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Presbyterian Homes donates quilts
On Friday, January 14, 2011 QFK Illinois Chapter received its largest single quilt donation to date -- seven quilts. The donated quilts are the handiwork of the residents of Presbyterian Homes in Evanston, IL.
Chapter Director Bob Urquhart said, "this donation of seven quilts will help us meet our January quota of 50 quilts."
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Chapter Director Bob Urquhart taped a "Nancy's Corner" segment for the first episode of the 2011 Fall Season of
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featuring Nancy Zieman. The taping took place on December 16 in Madison, Wisconsin. The show segment
Nancy's Corner
highlights organizations and causes of interest to quilters and sewers. The episode will begin airing August 14, 2011 and will be repeated through July 2013. The segment will help spread the word about Quilts for Kids IllinoisChapter as well as the national and other local chapters of Quilts for Kids. Check local PBS listings for airing dates and times.
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featuring Nancy Zieman, is the longest running sewing and quilting show on Public Television. The show is beginning its 28th season.
Click here to view video of segment
(Posted 12/17/2010)
Quilters Haven Quilt Shop of Rockford, IL to partner with Comfort Quilts for Kids
Director Bob Urquhart announced that Quilters Haven Quilt Shop located at 4616 E. State St. in Rockford, IL would be partnering with Comfort Quilts for Kids, Inc.to help get more quilts to children suffering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Store co-owner, Stephanie Gauerke, said that local hospitals do not treat children with cancer so by working with our chapter she knows the quilts will go to children battling cancer being treated at Children's Memorial Hospital oncology unit.
At present they have donated more than 50 quilts. The shop will be sponsoring a second two day sit and sew event June 8-9 to create even more quilts. More information can be found by calling the shop at (815) 227-1659. Visit them at
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Quilters Plus of Glennwood, IL donates 37 quilts and 26 wheelchair bags to QFK IL Chapter
Quilters Plus Quilt Guild held a day of sewing for chairty as their February meeting on February 15. The members of the group created and donated 37 quilts and 26 wheelchair bags for donation to the oncology unit at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
A guild member, Joan DeNaut, presented the idea after receiving a kit from QFK IL in January. The guild's members also create and donate quilts, pillow cases and caps to the pediatric units at local area hospitals.
The group invited Chapter Director Bob Urquhart to their event to meet the members and be presented with their donation.
(Posted 2/17/12)
Members of Quilters Plus display some of the quilts created and donated to Ch. Dir. Bob Urquhart at their recent Sewing Day for Chairty.
QFK Illinois Chapter donates 60 more quilts
On February 9, 2012 Chapter Director Bob Urquhart and Chapter President Randy Hanssen presented Mary FioRito, Patient Services Coordinator of Children's Memorial Hospital oncology unit, with 60 quilts. The donation would have been larger but with the upcoming move they have requested more frequent deliveries of fewer quilts since they will not be able to take anything from the old hospital to the new facility. Thanks to all the volunteers who continue to help bring joy to the lives of the patients being treated at this wonderful institution.
(Posted 2/17/12)
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Chapter Director Bob Urquhart recently taped a segment of the online-based quilting show
hosted by Mary Fons. The segment began airing December 21, 2011. The weekly, 10-minute episodes which change every Wednesday are a light-hearted look at the world of quilting. Be sure to check out every episode. The URL of the
To watch the Quilts for Kids episode
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(Posted 1/17/12)
QFK Illinois Chapter participates at 2011 WPT/Nancy Zieman Productions Quilt Expo
Bob Urquhart, Chapter Director with Nancy Zieman, host of
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at the WPT/Nancy Zieman Productions Quilt Expo held in Madison, WI Sept. 8-10. The show was attended by nearly 16,000 sewers and quilters from across the U.S. and many foreign countires.
(Posted 9/10/2011)
Coal City Library Group donates 21 quilts to QFK Illinois Chapter--largest donation to date!
Members of the Coal City Library Quilting Group along with Bob Urquhart and Randy Hanssen at recent 21-quilt donation.
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Bob Urquhart, Ch. Dir. of Quilts for Kids Illinois Chapter with Nancy Zieman, host of
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during the taping of
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segment to begin airing in August 2011. (Sample quilts donated by Linda Bebej.)
Volunteers worked to piece and quilt during the 2011 Sewing & Quilt Expo.
QFK Illinois Chapter makes first direct donation
Recently a call was made by the mom, Rose, of her nine-year-old son, Sebastian asking if QFK Illinois Chapter could donate a quilt to him, Rose said that he had been battling a blood borne cancer for several years, had gone into remission but then the cancer reappeard. After another round of treatments at Children's Memorial Hospital he had just passed the 100-day mark of being cancer free once again.
Rose's Mother's Day was made very special when Bob Urquhart, chapter director, along with board president, Randy Hanssen and treasurer, Ron Stewart delivered the sports-themed quilt and presented it to Sebastian.
(Posted 5/14/2011)
Sebastian is given his new sports-themed quilt by Bob Urquhart
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QFK Illinois Chapter, Inc. no longer affiliated with National Quilts for Kids organization
Effective, Friday, June 1, 2012 Quilts for Kids Illinois Chapter, Inc. is no longer affiliated with Quilts for Kids national of Fairless Hills, PA.
This decision was made so that 100 percent of all donations would remain with the local organization, an Illinois non-profit, Quilters Comforting Kids, Inc. Federal 501(c)(3) status is filed and pending..
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December 4, 2009 Prospectus Roundtable Fixing the Toronto Maple Leafs
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The Maple Leafs came into the season with high hopes of the beginning of a new era in Toronto. Brian Burke drafted several key players in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including the promising Nazem Kadri, and then addressed the goaltending situation with the signing of the highly-touted 24 year old Jonas "The Monster" Gustavsson. Burke also put an emphasis on improving the defensive game of the Leafs by adding the likes of Garnet Exelby, Mike Komisarek and Francois Beauchemin, who also added an element of toughness to the team. Toronto didn't expect to be a one dimensional hockey club though, as they added offense to the franchise in the form of Phil Kessel in a blockbuster deal with Boston that involved a 2010 1st and 2nd round pick, as well as a 2011 1st round pick. The Maple Leafs weren't a Stanley Cup contender yet, but they were looking to make an impact in the Eastern Conference immediately.
Then, the season started and bad things began to happen to Toronto on and off the ice. Canucks GM Mike Gillis filed tampering charges against the Maple Leafs over two separate incidents. The Leafs showed great effort in their first game against Montreal, but unfortunately lost. But the losing didn't stop. They kept losing game after game after game until they finally got a victory against the Anaheim Ducks. Kessel's comeback from an injury improved the talent on the team, but the season still appears to be bleak with Toronto's second-worst 23 points total.
What should the Toronto Maple Leafs do to compete in the future? Stay the course? Rebuild? A mixture? Focus long-term on the salary cap? Accummulate draft picks? Improve certain aspects of the team? The Puck Prospectus staff share their thoughts on the matter:
Robert Vollman:
The Toronto Maple Leafs need to accept that their team is in a rebuilding cycle. Failure to acknowledge that leads to making bad moves to fight it, turning them into a new version of the New York Islanders and prolonging their last-place slump even longer than it needs to be.
By embracing the rebuilding phase, the Chicago Blackhawks went from 59 points in 2003-04 to 104 in 2008-09, and the Pittsburgh Penguins went from 69 points in 2001-02 to 105 in 2006-07. The Maple Leafs should also consider this Year 1 of a 5-year cycle that leads to them becoming a 100 point team once again by 2013-14.
The first step is to review their lineup and look for all the players earning at least $1.0 million who will be past their prime in 2013-14. These are the players that are least likely to be part of the great 2013-14 Maple Leaf contender: Jason Blake (40), Jamal Mayers (39), Wayne Primeau (38), Vesa Toskala (37), Tomas Kaberle (36), Mike Van Ryn (35), Niklas Hagman, Alexei Ponikorovsky, Francois Beauchemin and Jeff Finger (34), and maybe Mike Komisarek and Garnet Exelby (32). These players can be offered up to try to attract draft choices, prospects, and young players aged 19-23 who can be part of the next great Maple Leaf team.
The Maple Leafs can then design a new system designed around their existing young players, like Phil Kessel, Jonas Gustavsson, Nazem Kadri, Luke Schenn, Nikolai Kulemin, Philippe Paradis, Viktor Stalberg, and whoever they can draft or acquire in a trade, complemented by the chosen veterans that remain.
Toronto's primary asset is Leafs Nation -- a legion of devoted fans that would continue to sell-out the Air Canada Centre even if the Leafs' first line were me, Michael Farber, and a trained bear (who would probably be the leading scorer) -- so they have nothing to fear from putting a less competitive team on the ice while the younger players develop. GM Brian Burke needs to worry about filling holes that might exist in 2013-14, not those that exist today.
Timo Seppa:
Unless your team is really good or really bad, you're stuck with the key strategic question: retool or rebuild?
Rebuilding means stripping a team down of high priced or underperforming veterans, while picking up draft picks, prospects and expiring contracts in exchange (and ending up with lottery picks as a side effect of diminished performance). Teams in big media markets are often fearful of rebuilding, wondering if their rabid fan base will stand for a season or two of basement dwelling. In particular, general managers and coaches are often worried over their own job security unless they're just starting out and thus given more leeway to dismantle the previous regime's mess. That shouldn't be a concern for Brian Burke, as he has enough cache to survive a rebuilding process if he begins now.
Retooling is a tricky process. It generally doesn't produce championship-level results unless a team is very good to begin with and just requires a carefully selected extra piece or two. Some teams will retool with an infusion of youth to sustain a run. Failure is common in the approach, though. Even when a successful older team seems in position to retool––like this season's Detroit Red Wings or Carolina Hurricanes––you see how that can go.
All the theorizing aside, it's pretty much a given that Burke and the Leafs won't be rebuilding. Unfortunately, another nice win for the Maple Leafs last night only serves to further brainwash their fan base and management, putting the franchise further along the path towards the Fool's Gold of retooling. Sure, Toronto can be retooled to be a playoff team in 2010-11, but it's tough envisioning their current course taking them any further than that.
Gabriel Desjardins:
We're barely into the second year of Brian Burke's rebuild of the disastrous John Ferguson Jr. era in Toronto. Was someone expecting the Stanley Cup? When a rebuilding process is successful, you don't hear about it in year one, but rather in year five. This was a team with a 50/50 shot of making the playoffs that expected to have Phil Kessel and Jonas Gustavsson in the lineup. For the first eight games of the season, they didn't, couldn't score, and ended up calling 1-800-rent-a-goalie to try to stop the bleeding. Since that early-season swoon caused all 17 remaining Leaf fans to take their own lives, they've gone 6-5-7 in regulation with 54 goals for and 51 goals against. They lead the league in shots for at 5-on-5. This is the 91-point team we thought they were before the season started, and they'll likely finish with 81 or 82 points because they blew the first eight games of the season and Boston will get a nice first round pick. Burke needs to pick up some forwards for the penalty kill and it would be nice if Toronto had another scorer. Otherwise Burke's looking at a first-round exit next year. But if it wasn't for the NHL's arcane overtime and shootout setup, we'd be talking about about what needs to be done for the 4-13-10 Canadiens.
Iain Fyffe:
When you see someone use the "last X games" argument in support of a team, it's usually a tell that they're trying to make a point. The smaller the sample you take, the better chance it will not reflect the overall quality of the team. For example, Toronto is 3-3-3 in their last nine games, being outscored 26-28 (excluding shootouts). Montreal is also 3-3-3, being outscored 20-22. Therefore these teams are precisely equal, both at .500 with a -2 goal differential.
So yes, Toronto had been good in regulation if you ignore 31% of their games. But they're also 0-4 in overtime in those games (0-5) for the season, and unlike the shootout, overtime still has two teams playing hockey, so excluding it from your analysis leads to misleading results. (Overtime in the NHL is not arcane, playing 4-on-4 is still playing hockey, unless you want to go back in history and take out all the goals scored during coincidental minors - Oilers fans will be disappointed). The Leafs are 6-9-3 in their last 18 games, excluding shootouts, which is hardly cause for celebration or optimism. There may be some legitimacy in only looking at the games since Kessel returned from injury, since that gives them something like their optimal lineup. (But of course, if you want to do that you have to excuse the entire season for Montreal, who have been missing their best player since their first game, and are 8-13-6 excluding shootouts).
The Leafs need more than a couple of forwards to help their penalty kill, which is dead last in the league (just like last year, I guess those truculent defensemen didn't help), and their team goals against average, which is second-worst in the NHL. They need to jettison Toskala as soon as possible, and perhaps acquire more defenseman who clear the puck rather than the crease. Kaberle isn't going to be around forever.
The Leafs are rebuilding. Unlike most bad teams that are rebuilding, however, they lack their first-round draft choices over the next two years. That means they're more likely to throw money at the problem, since they don't have the draft resources to call upon. And if Burke has another offseason like this last one in terms of signing players, it'll be another long year for Leafs fans.
Andrew Rothstein:
As Oakland Athletics GM Billy Beane once said, you're either contending for a championship or rebuilding, being anywhere in between is foolish. Brian Burke has to look over his roster and determine whether his team has what it takes to win a championship in the next 2-3 years. I don't believe he would have traded three valuable draft picks for Kessel if he was thinking about going through an extensive rebuilding process. He could take advantage of one of the most inelastic fanbases relative to the product on the ice in the NHL if he wanted to, and elect to take his time rebuilding a contender.
Brian Burke needs to do two other things in his evaluation process of the team. Realize you have a promising core of players- Nazim Kadri, Jonas Gustavsson, Viktor Stalberg, Tyler Bozak, Luke Schenn, Jimmy Hayes and Jesse Blacker are the future of this franchise. Everyone else should be available for the right value. Brian Burke and the Toronto front office should also be integrating objective metrics into their evaluations of the club. For instance, in looking to add good for value players, they should be looking at performance relative to salary, which could be done by targeting as many players with a GVS, Goals Versus Salary, of + 10.0 as possible. Kessel had a +14.3 GVS (15.3 GVT, $0.85 Million) last year, but he obviously won't be as good of a value player with his new contract. They should also consider using metrics similar to Iain's Projectinator and Gabe's junior league translations to identify which players are likely to have an impact at the NHL level.
Theo Epstein, GM of the Boston Red Sox, once wrote a paper as an intern for the San Diego Padres on the top 10 characteristics of a quality General Manager in any sport. Number one was an emphasis on Theory Y management, which includes being open to opinions around you, listening to the advice of others, taking in as much information as possible and leaving many issues open to a group discussion. The second most important characteristic that Theo wrote about was that a General Manager should be open to the use of objective analysis. Toronto got into this current mess by acquiring players of a certain height, of a certain toughness and of a certain grittiness. Anyone could tell you from the beginning that this was a recipe for disaster. It doesn't matter what I add to the discussion in this piece because I could give the Maple Leafs all of the suggestions in the world, but as long as they're not willing to mold (and it doesn't have to be a complete change) their beliefs from within, they're not going to win anything.
Philip Myrland:
I admire Brian Burke's ambition. He has tried to accelerate Toronto's rebuild at every turn through the Phil Kessel trade (swapping future 18 year olds for a current 22 year old), signing older college players and Europeans instead of drafting youngsters, and trying to plug the remaining holes on his team via free agency. Burke's moves make sense given that objective, but his time frame was optimistic. Burke is also running out of good bargaining chips and the constraints of the salary cap mean it is tough to recover from free agent mistakes. Unfortunately there is not a lot of margin for error in a quick turnaround. Gustavsson has been decent and has helped the Leafs address a weakness but the big defensemen signings have been lacklustre and none of the Leafs' young players appear to have taken a step forward this year.
Even though this season is a write-off, part of it was because of bad luck and injuries in the early going. The Leafs should contend for a playoff spot next year. But to remake the franchise into a true contender Burke will need to improve the forward depth with some good penalty killers and add one or two very good players at the top of the roster. I think Burke is counting heavily on Nazem Kadri being a star, because I'm not sure where else he will be able to find the elite player he needs to support Kessel. Burke will likely have to overpay to bring in some extra talent, so I'd advise him to continue to lobby the league to allow teams the freedom to take on the salaries of players in trades. Perhaps the Leafs would also consider demoting some underperforming players to the minors to free up cap room. This would allow Toronto to take advantage of its financial advantages and have more flexibility to complete the trades Burke needs to make.
This column was authored by the staff of Puck Prospectus.
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Afghanistan, 1952. Abdullah and his sister Pari live with their father and stepmother in the small village of Shadbagh. Their father, Saboor, is constantly in search of work and they struggle together through poverty and brutal winters. To Abdullah, Pari – as beautiful and sweet-natured as the fairy for which she was named – is everything. More like a parent than a brother, Abdullah will do anything for her.
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By Rodger Mullen Staff writer
Classic literature never dies. It just goes to the movies.
The coming weeks and months will see a spate of films based on books that were required reading for many a high school and college student.
An independent version of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights" arrived in select theaters over the weekend. Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" hits theaters Nov. 16, and Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" comes out Dec. 14.
The second in a series of films based on Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" will be released Friday, also in limited release. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," the first in a trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit," comes out Dec. 14. The cinematic version of the acclaimed novel "Life of Pi" is due Nov. 21.
It's obvious studios expect big things from most of these movies. While "Wuthering Heights" features a little-known cast and opened in limited release, "Anna Karenina" stars A-listers Keira Knightley and Jude Law. Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway star in "Les Misérables," an adaptation of the wildly popular Broadway musical. "The Hobbit," directed by Peter Jackson, created a stir with fans at Comic-Con this summer.
And many of these films are considered Oscar bait.
Why do filmmakers continue to mine classic literature? Maybe because a truly classic tale never gets old.
"I think at their core, they're great stories," said Nora Armstrong, a movie buff and the information services manager at the Cumberland County Headquarters Library. "And people don't get tired of great stories."
Armstrong said books such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Anna Karenina" have survived because they feature memorable characters dealing with situations that modern readers can relate to. "The Hobbit," for instance, is about friendship and loyalty and follows its title character on an epic journey.
Because the characters and plot are solid, directors bring their own vision to the project, Armstrong said. That can help keep a century-old story fresh.
The new version of "Anna Karenina," for instance, is set mostly on a stage to mimic the stifling atmosphere of 19th century Russia, Armstrong said. In the new musical version of "Les Misérables," the actors sing their numbers live instead of having their vocals dubbed in later.
But the stylistic changes would mean little without a compelling story to hang them on. And the classics provide that.
"I think that they speak of universal themes," Armstrong said. "Anna Karenina is a woman torn between duty and desire. 'Les Misérables,' here's a man who wants to protect a child that's been left in his custody. 'Wuthering Heights' - forbidden love. Some things never change."
Paul Joseph, an associate professor of mass communications at Methodist University, noted that many classic novels have been adapted as movies multiple times, a testament to their durability.
"Wuthering Heights" was made into a 1939 movie starring Laurence Olivier and has been adapted for the screen several times since. Film adaptations of "Les Misérables" are practically as old as the movies themselves - the first was released in 1914.
"For some reason, there are people who like to see the same classic stories with different actors," Joseph said. "I guess they figure they can get that much mileage out of it, and they want to see how many times they can get people out to see it."
"Les Misérables" may be the best example of that. It was made into a movie in 1914, 1935, 1952, 1998 and now 2012, on top of the Broadway version.
It's as if every generation wants its own version of the classic tale.
"I would say one of the reasons that particular story keeps coming up is it's a class struggle, class warfare," Joseph said. "It's a classic story of rich vs. poor and injustice."
Emily Wright, a Methodist University English professor, said there's another reason why classic stories such as "Wuthering Heights" show up at the movies again and again: Romance.
"The ones that tend to be done over and over again tend to be the romantic ones," Wright said.
Wright said the classic books also lend themselves to costuming and pageantry, two important elements in a visual medium.
Although the quality of movies based on time-honored literature can vary widely - a great book does not automatically equal a great movie - Wright said that when it comes to movies, she'll take her chances on the classics.
"I have never seen a movie made from a classic that I thought was bad. Maybe they're out there and I just haven't seen them," she said. "They're just great stories."
Want to brush up on the source material before seeing the film? Here's what you need to know about the books and the films' release dates. Be prepared to hunker down with a few of these lengthy tomes. If you start now, you should wrap it up by the film's arrival in theaters.
Author: Emily Bronte
Year published: 1847
Pages: 260
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Torrisi's Spicy Sauce
Author Notes: A DIY hot sauce you can make from the bottles and cans in your pantry all year round, with just one step. It also makes a great last minute edible gift, and will keep for up to 6 months in the fridge. Recipe adapted very slightly from Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone, via New York Magazine. - Genius Recipes
Makes 2 cups
- 4 ounces B&G hot cherry peppers (or other pickled hot peppers), stemmed
- 2 ounces roasted red peppers
- 2 ounces crushed tomato
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon chile flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, and mix until slightly smooth.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
Comments (22) Questions (1)
3 days ago KellyBcooks
I made this for my coworkers as their holiday gift last year and they all loved it!! They talked about it all year long. I was wondering what to make this year for a gift to give them all, but decided on going with this recipe again as they all are still talking about it and it is fantastic!! I will be known by the Torrisi spicy sauce I give out during holidays... Shoot, I can get with this!
15 days ago msigur
I'd love to send this as part of a Christmas gift. Any idea how long this cake will retain its freshness?
15 days ago msigur
Oops, commented on the wrong recipe
3 months ago The Improbable Chef
Thank you! I'll be making it this week.
3 months ago The Improbable Chef
Kirsten, I don't have a blender or food processor. Would this work if I made it using a vegetable mouli?
3 months ago
Kristen Miglore
Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food52
Yes, I think that a mouli (or food mill) would work -- I would use a disc with larger holes, because I like a bit of texture in the sauce.
11 months ago alexandracooks
Forget my previous question. I got over my laziness, puréed the canned plum tomatoes, and made the sauce in all of about 10 minutes. Delish! Serving it tonight with Skirt steak. Can't wait! Thanks.
11 months ago alexandracooks
Sorry if this question is annoying: is tomato paste an acceptable substitute for crushed tomato? I'm just feeling lazy about going to the store. I do have a can of San Marzano peeled tomatoes that I could purée in the food processor, which is probably my best bet, right? Again, just feeling lazy. Can't wait to try this!
11 months ago Pointer35
I ran out of store bought sauce a few weeks ago, so since i haven't went to market to replace it. I'm trying this wonderful recipe. If it turns out well, i may never buy another bottle.
Thank You!
12 months ago Deb R
Yum! Delicious stocking stuffer. Folks will be so happy tomorrow.
12 months ago Steve Maiolini
I just made it, and it is great and probably get better with a little age. One question, who is Torrisi?
12 months ago
Kristen Miglore
Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food52
Torrisi's Italian Specialties is an amazing Italian-American restaurant in New York -- here are the people behind it: http://www.torrisinyc.com...
12 months ago Victoria G
My sister is a spice lover, so rather than fight the Sriracha sauce on all things, I whipped up a double batch to tuck in with her Christmas presents. It's so good my whole family is trying it. Delicious on a strip of turkey straight from the fridge. Next, that piece of cheddar.
12 months ago eboyd
Am thinking a small jar of this with a nice wedge of cheese and some good crackers would make a great hostess gift. What cheeses would you pair it with? A sharp white cheddar? or something milder like a manchego? Would love to hear some thoughts... thanks!
12 months ago
Kristen Miglore
Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food52
That sounds like a lovely present -- and a sharp aged cheddar would be perfect, like Beecher's Flagship Cheddar http://store.beechershandmadecheese...
12 months ago eboyd
Thank you, Kristen! I can't wait to try this out!
about 1 year ago Mutz
Are using fresh or canned tomatoes?
12 months ago
Kristen Miglore
Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food52
They're canned! (Everything in here is a panty ingredient.)
12 months ago Nomnomnom
So it's best to use jarred roasted red peppers? Can you use freshly roasted ones made at home? or best not to? Cheers!
12 months ago Anne S
"(Everything in here is a panty ingredient.)" <--Please do not ever edit that typo. I read it five minutes ago & have not recovered from the giggles.
12 months ago
Kristen Miglore
Kristen is the Senior Editor of Food52
Oh no! Well, I'm glad it was entertaining at least.
12 months ago Anne S
And delightful as the sauce itself!
I just made a test batch, & was worried about the color because the only hot peppers I could lay my hands on were mostly green. I was afraid they would turn the sauce an unappealing gray color blended with the red peppers and tomato--but dull orange is how it came out, and while that's less vibrant than pictured, the flavor is fantastic!


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DEERFIELD (AP) -- Authorities say a 4-year-old Central New York girl witnessed her father fatally shooting her mother before the man turned the gun on himself.
State police say when troopers arrived at Kylie Ann Turczyn's home outside Utica Friday afternoon, they found the 23-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead soon after at a Utica hospital.
Troopers say her ex-boyfriend and the father of her daughter, 27-year-old Thomas Anderson of Utica, had entered the home with a rifle and shot her several times before using the gun to commit suicide.
Their daughter wasn't injured. Turczyn's sister and niece were able to get out of the house in the town of Deerfield and weren't injured.
Police say Anderson was distraught over the couple's recent break-up.
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