Fort Lauderdale is paradise in the winter months. Just take a look at the sunrise shot below taken by the beach. So naturally January is great time for events on the beach, and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the Seaglass Rosé Experience last Friday night. The three-day event takes place in tents set up right on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, and it’s basically a fun wine-tasting party with amazing wines from all over the world, along with beautiful guests who dress up and drink wine all evening, along with some delicious finger food. The wine…
Author: Jack Marius
Many if us want to get into better shape, but everyday life often gets in the way. Sometimes it’s work, while other times it might be the kids or other family obligations. Some days you’re just too tired or not motivated. You’ll find the time and energy one day and resolve to start working out regularly, and then a week goes by, and you feel like you’re starting over. The key to breaking this cycle is making your workouts a part of your routine. We may give them little thought, but our daily habits define us. Short bursts of inspiration…
“Vicky Cristina Barcelona” is a sensual and fun romantic comedy that succeeds on many levels while also bringing to life a series of male fantasies. Written and directed by Woody Allen, the film features an all-star cast with Javier Bardem, Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz and Rebecca Hall. Vicky (Hall) and Cristina (Johansson) are two young Americans spending the summer in Barcelona. Juan Antonio (Bardem) is a passionate painter coming off a volatile marriage with Maria Elena (Cruz), a brilliant but troubled artist. Juan Antonio approaches Vicky and Cristina in a restaurant, and promptly invites them to spend the weekend with…
“Seven” is horrifying, but it’s not a horror film. It will leave you stunned and numb at the end. This crime thriller is brilliant, and it helps to kick-start David Fincher’s career as one of the most skilled and accomplished directors of our time. The movie is incredibly dark, and it will likely leave a lasting effect on you. It certainly did for me. Memories are seared into our brains when experiences are coupled with intense emotions, and this film elicits those emotions. Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who chooses his victims according to…
“Sideways” follows two bachelors in their early forties who head north from San Diego on a road trip to Santa Barbara County wine country. Miles (Paul Giamatti) is a down-and-out schoolteacher trying to get his novel published. Jack (Thomas Haden Church) is an actor about to be married to a young and beautiful Armenian woman, and he and Miles hit the road for a bachelor getaway the week before the wedding. Miles and Jack couldn’t be more different, but they roomed together as freshman at San Diego State. Many of us can relate to this type of friendship forged more…
The greatest guy movie of all-time also happens to be the best film ever. “The Godfather” is full of memorable lines and scenes that most guys can recite on demand, and it’s also full of life lessons every guy should know. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the theatrical release of “The Godfather” so it’s a great time to revisit the film and all of the wise lessons you can take from it. And no, these aren’t lessons that just apply to mobsters. Use your head and see how these simple truths can lead to wise decisions in your…