Just before the release of Twisters movie in theaters on July 19, I attended a special screening and saw the cast stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, G...

Just before the release of Twisters movie in theaters on July 19, I attended a special screening and saw the cast stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos along with Director Lee Isaac Chung.

Note: I was invited as media to the #TwistersMovie screening. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


As if that wasn't exciting enough, before I entered the theater I experienced the Twisters wind Tunnel, which was super fun!

And then was gifted a Kodak Printomatic Camera with film and a Glenn Powell T-shirt to get me ready for any summer adventure.

Once inside the theater it wasn't long before the Director and cast came in to share about filming Twisters.


Daisy Edgar-Jones: This is such a kind of nostalgic film. When you watch, it feels like the feeling I had when I watched films, when I was little. You know, it's a massive Blockbuster to be enjoyed in the big cinemas. On the big screen together.

So just thank you so much for being here. We're so excited to share to the world.

Glen Powell: So we shot this movie in Oklahoma, in Tornado Alley, in tornado season. Which I wouldn't advise, it's quite dangerous.

But we made this with a lot of real storm chasers. A lot of real meteorologists. So I want to give a shout out all of the Storm Chasers watching for Oklahoma. We made this with a lot of really wonderful people.

This film is a blast watch, but it was a real blast to shoot. I hope everyone enjoys.

And then it was time to watch the movie!

My Review

From the first scene Twisters put you right into the heart of the story and a tornado! There's lots of action, fun background music, a bit of humor and good storytelling that not boring.

You get to learn a lot about tornados and the people who track and study them to keep communities safe. The movie has amazing tornados scenes that are so well done, I wasn't sure what wasn't real. I expected the wind to start blowing around in the theater. So thrilling!

Twisters is a great summer movie that entertains and even educates. High recommend.

SYNOPSIS

This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns and puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces.

From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister.

Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Carter, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Ramos) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.

As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler, Javi and their crews find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar® nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing), Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) and Anthony Ramos (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) as equal forces, with opposing motivations, who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes.

Twisters features an exciting new cast, including Nope’s Brandon Perea, Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy), Sasha Lane (American Honey), Harry Hadden-Paton (The Crown), David Corenswet (We Own This City), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Tunde Adebimpe (Leave the World Behind), Katy O’Brian (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania), Nik Dodani (Atypical), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Paul Scheer (Black Monday).

TWISTERS | Official Trailer



From Amblin, Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall (Jurassic and Indiana Jones franchises) and by Patrick Crowley (Jurassic and Bourne franchises).

The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, writer of the Best Picture nominee The Revenant, from a story by Joseph Kosinski (Oblivion), based on characters created by Michael Crichton & Anne Marie Crichton.

The executive producers are Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Thomas Hayslip and Ashley Jay Sandberg. Twisters will be distributed by Universal Pictures domestically and by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally.

To learn more, visit - www.twisters-movie.com

Happy Tuna hosted a tasty preview to celebrated the upcoming opening of a new location near Grand Central, which would have a dining-in area...

Happy Tuna hosted a tasty preview to celebrated the upcoming opening of a new location near Grand Central, which would have a dining-in area.

Note: I was invited as media to the event. However, any views expressed are always 100% my own.


The location is bright and comfy with separate area to seat down and eat, an area to pick up drinks and even a digital wall. We enjoyed a couple plates filled with various sushi's rolls, nigiri and onigiri.

Plus cookies and pastries. Plus beers and themed drinks. All so fresh and delicious!

You will want to visit when this location opens in August!

Happy Tuna Grand Central

Located at 380 Lexington Avenue, Happy Tuna first dine-in restaurant will seat 40-people and be open daily from 7am until 10pm.

Featuring Japanese breakfast, with pastries and coffee, lunch and dinner featuring sushi, nigiri, rolls, sashimi, onigiri, and crispy rice as well as an extensive grab-n-go wall with Japanese sandwiches.

The restaurant will also serve beer, wine, sake, and cocktails, and will cater to the young professionals in the area looking for affordable, high quality Japanese cuisine.

The expert pastry team will offer an array of handcrafted pastries including Pistachio Paris Brest, Kabocha Chiffon Cake, Matcha Yuzu Kolache with Citrus Crumble, Kuri Mont Blanc and more.

Healthy Options

Happy Tuna's rice and plant-based protein options provide a nourishing and wholesome alternative. Cauliflower rice in particular is a popular choice, offering a delicious low carbohydrate, low calorie and low glycemic index option.

Virtual ‘Fish Park’—Hey Fish!

Debuting at the Grand Central location in August, an innovative high-tech wall with a virtual fish tank--the “Hey Fish” Fish Park.

Guests will be able to design their own personalized digital fish they can name, choosing its color, shape, emotional state, accessories, and name via app. These unique aquatic companions will then be released into the virtual tank, where they will embark on a swimming adventure.

The virtual tank will track the mileage of each fish’s swim and more. Guests can compete and achieve various levels, each with its own reward of exclusive Happy Tuna merchandise.

Every hour, a randomly selected group of ten fish will compete to catch rewards of free menu items, coupons, and more, with three winners announced every hour.

The visionary minds behind Momoya, New York's premier spot for Japanese fare, proudly introduce Happy Tuna – a revolutionary take on casual, yet high quality sushi with a fusion of tradition and technology.

Happy Tuna provides affordable luxury, delivered in eyecatching, sustainable packaging.

Learn more, visit - www.happytuna.com

The Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up opens in NYC, July 17th - July 18th at Flatiron Plaza to share Primal Kitchen's best selling products and Pi...

The Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up opens in NYC, July 17th - July 18th at Flatiron Plaza to share Primal Kitchen's best selling products and Pinterest's top food and kitchen trends, along with a fun kitchen themed experience for visitors.

Note: I was invited as media to the event. However, any views expressed are always 100% my own.


To get a first experience, along with learning some fun food trends, I attended a media preview of the Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up before it's public opening. So many cool activities.


There were various photo stations

An avocado area where you get a prize (it's a recipe card!)

A trending on Pinterest area which was so interesting. a few trends that stood out to me was clean foods, funky kitchen and broccolini recipes.


After that I headed into the kitchen to see some of the best selling products, which include QR codes you can scan for more information.

Then it was time for a treat! One-of-a-kind dip and snack pairings. You could even choose from different sauce topping.


After getting your snack you could either enjoy on a nearby table or head up stairs to enjoy the view of manhattan with your snack.

As if that's not enough cool stuff to do there, Carolina Gelen, will be there to chat with fans and showcasing her custom curated recipes exclusive at the event.

If you are a foodie or a Pinterest fan, then make sure to stop by Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up NYC!

The Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up Tour

Primal Kitchen and Pinterest has partnered for the Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up, allowing guests to taste and immerse themselves into a vibrant kitchen experience.

The Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up – coming to New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago – will feature menus curated by Carolina Gelen (NYC) and Jeri Mobley (Los Angeles) and include colorful, real food-inspired pairings that celebrate both Primal Kitchen sauces & condiments and Pinterest's top trends.

New York City:

The Primal Kitchen x Pinterest Colorful Kitchen will pop up in NYC on July 17th from 10 am-4pm ET and July 18th from 12pm-6pm ET at Flatiron Plaza.

The pop-up will showcase top trends with an immersive experience hosted by cooking creator, Carolina Gelen, who will be chatting with fans and showcasing her custom curated recipes exclusive to the event.

Chicago:

The Primal Kitchen x Pinterest Colorful Kitchen will pop-up in Chicago on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 at Pioneer Court from 11am-5pm CT.

The pop-up will showcase top trends with an immersive experience including custom-curated bites, trend-inspired activities and more.

Los Angeles:

The Primal Kitchen x Pinterest Colorful Kitchen will pop-up at The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 28th 2024 from 12pm-6pm PT.

The pop-up will showcase top trends with an immersive experience hosted by Jeri Mobley, who will be sharing her cooking inspiration and tips, interacting with guests, and sharing her trend-inspired recipes exclusive to the event.

How to Attend:

Register: To secure your spot at Primal Kitchen and Pinterest's Colorful Kitchen Pop in New York, Chicago and LA, RSVP at - colorfulkitchenpopup.rsvpify.com

Attend: Going to be in NYC, Chicago or LA during the events? Join Primal Kitchen and Pinterest as they bring top trends and real food together at their Colorful Kitchen pop-up.

Drop by for unique dip pairings, surprises onsite and more. Please note, space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit - www.primalkitchen.com

Have you heard of Vitesy's Shelfy Smart Device? You place it in a refrigerator to help double the shelf life of food items thus avoiding...

Have you heard of Vitesy's Shelfy Smart Device? You place it in a refrigerator to help double the shelf life of food items thus avoiding wastage, which helps reduce shopping bills.

But that's not all.

Air Purification Technology

With its air purification technology, Shelfy extends foods shelf life by up to 12 days preserving freshness and flavour, but it doesn’t just stop there.

By degrading the molecules responsible for ripening fresh fruits and vegetables, it reduces circulating bacteria by 99% in just 10 minutes.

Eliminating bacteria, microorganisms and mold decreases possible contamination of various food and ensures food stays fresher and healthier than ever.

Shelfy also helps to reduce 80% of unpleasant odors to keep a refrigerator smelling clean. These statistics have been scientifically validated by Italian universities and a full report can be viewed here

Sustainable Technology

Shelfy has a three-week battery life and charging has never been easier and more sustainable thanks to its USB-C plug. To further improve its sustainability credentials, Shelfy offers three modes according to household needs.

Eco mode to optimise battery consumption to preserve food for as long as possible, crisper mode to use when Shelfy is placed in the crisper drawer and performance mode to use when maximum power is necessary.

Thanks to Shelfy’s photocatalytic technology, there are no filters to replace, meaning no extra costs over time, complying with Vitesy’s zero waste policy.

Just easily remove the existing filter and wash it under running water. The cost of the product alone is all a household needs to spend to help reduce the 60 million tonnes of food waste thrown away in the US in a single year with this investment recoverable within just a few months.

Vitesy Hub App

To learn more about the wellness of a refrigerator, users can connect Shelfy to the Vitesy Hub app.

The device’s door opening sensor will keep track of how many times the refrigerator door is opened in a day to enhance efficiency, helping to save on energy costs over time and creating awareness of daily habits.

This data is registered in the app using easy to read charts enabling users to track improvements day by day.

Shelfy also has a temperature sensor, which can be viewed on the app, to ensure the optimum environment for prolonging shelf life.

Users can control the device using Google Home and Alexa, important for those wanting a fully connected smart home eco-system.

With the cost-of-living crisis significantly impacting on household incomes, a one-time purchase of Shelfy could be a great decision to not only save money, but also for a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.

Vitesy Shelfy is currently available on Amazon US for $179.99 [Prime Day 30% to $125.99]

Learn more, visit - www.vitesy.com/shelfy

New York City Tourism + Conventions announced that reservations for NYC Restaurant Week® Summer 2024 are now open for dining from Monday, Ju...

New York City Tourism + Conventions announced that reservations for NYC Restaurant Week® Summer 2024 are now open for dining from Monday, July 22 through Sunday, August 18.

The twice-yearly program offers diners an opportunity to enjoy more than 600 restaurants across all five boroughs with more than 50 styles of cuisines in over 70 neighborhoods, at a value.

Diners can browse participating restaurants by filters including “cuisine,” “borough,” “neighborhood,” “accessibility, “meal type,” “weeks participating” and “has menu.”

Participating restaurants will offer two-course lunch and/or three-course dinner prix-fixe menus including classic, favorite, and new items.

Meals will be priced at $30, $45 or $60 and vary by restaurant. Taxes and gratuity are not included; Saturdays are excluded from the program, and Sundays are optional.

A full list of participating restaurants, visit - www.nyctourism.com/restaurantweek