Valentine’s Day is neither the litmus test for love nor Hallmark’s devil spawn. There’s no need for all the angst surrounding the frilly pink holiday. If you have a date, enjoy. Read more...

When a holiday that usually entails either a sappy or self-empowering celebration falls in the middle of midterms on a Monday, the idea of indulging in festivities is most likely limited or eliminated altogether. Read more...

Picture a dinner party with Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and Golda Meir. It’s interesting to imagine their conversation, and Tovah Feldshuh probably has a keen sense of what the evening would be like. Read more...

For many, the Restoration comedy might be an entirely unknown concept, or just a vague foreign mode of drama linked to images of limp wrists, bleached wigs and dainty, black-buckled heels sported by both genders. Read more...

A 2005 Golden Globe is not the only thing Hilary Swank and Leonardo DiCaprio have in common. They are both students of acclaimed acting coach Larry Moss, whose eclectic techniques and hard work credo push actors to struggle to find life in their roles. Read more...

Throwing a party is always an intimidating task; there’s the question of what to wear, who to invite and, most importantly, what to do. Sure, there’s drinking and mingling (and probably, if it’s one of my parties, more drinking), but the most crucial thing about having a good party is setting the right mood, so that everyone has fun. Read more...

Cornflake-crumb chicken is an easy recipe that’s quick to make. The crunchy exterior locks in the chicken flavors, yielding a tender, juicy meal that tastes good hot or cold. Read more...