Many of you love your New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. But have you given thought to how forceful it can be? Happily trying to avoid generalizations I have found Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc to be quieter and gentler than its Zealie cousin. We try a Cap Royal 2021 Sauvignon Blanc. Aroma: Lemon, vanilla, white grapefruit, tangerine, gingerContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Bordeaux The Quieter Side of Sauvignon Blanc”
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RKS 2023 Hot Docs: “Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?”: People’s Republic of China Kryptonite Chases Clark Kent from Hong Kong!
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) promised 50 more years of democracy in Hong Kong after the British lease on its “colony” expired. That promise never materialized as the PRC tightened its grip on Hong Kong gradually stripping away any vestiges of democracy. Why would one of the worst greed driven imperialistic dictatorships afford itsContinue reading “RKS 2023 Hot Docs: “Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?”: People’s Republic of China Kryptonite Chases Clark Kent from Hong Kong!”
RKS 2023 Wine: In Pedigree far Above the Roadside Wine in Tuscany
It has been over 15 years that I was last in Tuscany and staying some 20 minutes from Montepulciano a visit there was mandatory. A beautiful medieval town with stunning views of farmlands below and the Val D’Orcia. On the road there we discovered a cantina with two huge barrels inside with local wine. OneContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: In Pedigree far Above the Roadside Wine in Tuscany”
RKS 2023 Hot Docs: “Razing Liberty Square”: Them vs. Us
Liberty Square was one of the United States’ first public housing projects and the first for black residents of Miami. On the municipal plans it was referred to as a “negro community” and duly segregated in the spirit of the times. Over 700 families had homes in Liberty Square. The homes looked like army barracksContinue reading “RKS 2023 Hot Docs: “Razing Liberty Square”: Them vs. Us”
RKS 2023 Toronto Hot Docs: “Unseen”: Compassion and Entitlement
“Unseen” is an American documentary chronicling the story of Pedro an undocumented visually impaired Mexican living in California with his family filmed over a six-year period. Pedro’s story is remarkable. It takes him years to obtain his BSW and MSW but being undocumented without a social insurance number he can’t work. A talented man oneContinue reading “RKS 2023 Toronto Hot Docs: “Unseen”: Compassion and Entitlement”
RKS Film: Are Review Embargos Self Defeating? The Early Bird Catches the Worm!
I am in the midst of reviewing some films that are showing at the 2023 Toronto Hot Docs Festival. With over 200 documentaries showing between April 27 and May 7 as a sole reviewer I hope to review 15 or so films. Often with releases of films before their release date or very close toContinue reading “RKS Film: Are Review Embargos Self Defeating? The Early Bird Catches the Worm!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Zingari 2019 Toscana: Is There a Stranger in the Midst?
There are no shortages of grape varieties where Italian wine is concerned! I must admit though in this Zingari Tuscan IGT there is 25% Petit Verdot in addition to 25% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and 25% Syrah. I can’t recall having Petit Verdot in an Italian red blend. Is it a stranger in the midst? ItContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Zingari 2019 Toscana: Is There a Stranger in the Midst?”
RKS 2023 Hot Docs: “Theatre of Violence”: Innocent Little Boy or the King of War Crimes in Uganda?
“Theatre of Violence” is a documentary examining the heinous crimes against humanity committed by Dominic Ongwen a senior brigade leader in the rebel faction Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). His trial for 70 charges of crimes against humanity began in 2016 in the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague. Clear cut isn’t it? Not reallyContinue reading “RKS 2023 Hot Docs: “Theatre of Violence”: Innocent Little Boy or the King of War Crimes in Uganda?”
RKS 2023 Film: “The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz”
“The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz” had its world premiere at Pittsburgh’s 30th annual JFilm Festival on 25 April. The documentary follows Tony McAleer a former American Neo-Nazi and Holocaust denier who transcended his hate to found the anti-hate activist group Life After Hate in an attempt to stymy right wing hate throughContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “The Cure for Hate: Bearing Witness to Auschwitz””
RKS 2023 Wine: Lisbon in the Red Wine Hunt
What we Torontonians see on the shelves of our provincial liquor monopoly from Portugal in terms of red wine is the Douro region leading the pack but the Alentejo and Lisbon are catching up but the poor Dão lags way back in the pack. As quality goes there is not much rhyme and reason forContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Lisbon in the Red Wine Hunt”
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