#roundups

[rwrbmovie]

📌 roundup: emmys fyc

As requested by (two lol) anons, here’s a roundup of all of RWRB’s Emmys FYC campaign content. Click the links to find out more on each one. I’ll update this post as needed. Keeping this as our pinned post for a while so it’s easy to find. All posts + billboards and posters under #emmys fyc

🔗 The RWRB Google calendar

🗓️ Emmys schedule

June 13-24 - nominations-round voting

July 17 - nominations announced

August 15-26 - final-round voting

September 8 - Emmy Awards show

🔗 FYC campaign links

Podcast: The Awardist | TZP & NG

Panel: Deadline Contenders | TZP & Schechter

Interview: Gold Derby | Shahi

Exhibit: Prime Experience

Panel: Prime Experience | cast & creative team

Interview: Deadline | cast & creative team

Feature: Emmys Magazine | TZP, NG, ML, Schechter

Interview: Forbes | TZP

Interview: Gold Derby | TZP

Interview: Gold Derby | CMQ

Interview: Gold Derby | NG

Interview: Men’s Health | TZP

Interview: AwardsWatch | TZP

Interview: AwardsWatch | NG

Interview: In Creative Company | ML & CMQ

Interview: AwardsWatch | ML & CMQ

Interview: AP | TZP & NG

Interview: On Demand Entertainment | TZP & NG

Interview: Film at LACMA | ML

Panel: LACMA Emmy Contenders Showcase | TZP, NG, Uma, ML, CMQ

Panel: Gold Derby Meet the Experts | ML

Interview: TV Insider | ML

Interview: Awards Buzz | ML

Interview: Half Hour With | ML

Interview: AwardsDaily | ML

Conversation: SAG-AFTRA | TZP & Shahi

Conversation: Actors on Actors | TZP

🔗 FYC campaign links - AS NOMINEES

Pop up: Food truck

Panel: Gold Derby | TZP, ML, Schechter

Interview: THR | TZP & CMQ

Panel: Deadline | TZP, ML, Schechter

Panel: Variety | TZP, ML, Schechter

[wecandoit]

bimonthly roundup | dec-jan

notes: trying out a new layout and name for these bimonthly updates. i'll tag them now under #roundups (including the past posts). i'm using summer break to get back into watching films and tv!

lifestyle

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest (book)

How to end a toxic relationship

At what point does the Santa myth become a harmful deception?

What does switching from paper to screens mean for how we read?

youtube: third places, stanley cup mania, and the epidemic of loneliness

youtube: Make Body Language Your Superpower

youtube: How every child can thrive by five

culture, history, race

The day the Taliban banned women like me from working

youtube: the LOSS of architectural BEAUTY: america's ugly housing developments

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (book)

misc interests

Mirrorless or DSLR Cameras—which is right for you?

How do Credit Cards work?

How Suppliers Design Traditional Ornamental Ceilings

youtube: NEVER TOO SMALL: Iconic Tokyo Architect’s Tiny House - 19sqm/194sqft

youtube: The importance of documenting my (boring) life

entertainment

youtube: i rated places with 0 reviews

movie: Minari (2020)

movie: Luca (2021)

movie: The Handmaiden (2016)

movie: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2001)

[teethburied]

september favorites roundup 🙇🏻‍♂️ looking at these now all together the theme this month has been of time, love and the city.

sometime in august i decided to try to watch one film every 1-2 days and its been more enjoyable than i thought itd be! it's caused me to finally tackle short films i put off all the time. i didn't think it would be so rewarding to set a schedule but it adds sm excitement and anticipation to my day so i want to stick with it for as long as i can. recently i've also learned to be liberal w/ turning stuff off if i don't vibe and it's actually led me to watch way more than before!

honorary mentions: a valparaiso (1963), the lair of the white worm (1988) & jenin, jenin (2003) a movie i hated: trap (2024)

tagging @toujourstafille @ezrazone + @reztruck if u want :3

[hathorneheiress]

Cattle roundups, Hawthorne style

So we all know that cattle and horse roundups are a big part of being a cowboy, but also I big part of Texas.

So of course, being born and breed in Texas, there is no doubt the Hawthorne brothers had their fair share of roundups.

This is how I think it would go.

Nash: Out of all the brothers, he is the best. He is also what every girl would say, "The dream cowboy" With his well-worn jeans, plaid short sleeved shirt, and cowboy boots and hat, he is surely a sight for all! With his gentle mare and experience, it doesn't take Nash long to get the herd moving in the right direction. Wistling a country tune, he is able to get the animals where they need to be.

Grayson: He actually doesn't mind going out with Nash and herding up some cattle. But unlike his older brother's simple and rustic style, Grayson dresses in a fashionable pants and coat with frills going down the front. His stubborn Arabian stallion doesn't always listen to him, and he finds himself steering his horse more then the cattle! Gray is a perfectionist, which means everything has to be done the right way. After many times of things going haywire and falling off his horse, Grayson had enough and stopped doing roundups.

Jameson: He loves them! The thrill and adrenaline that courses through his body is something he craves. Unfortunately, he gets too excited and scares the cattle in the wrong direction. His Thoroughbred stallion senses his owners excitement and gets over excited as well. Whooping like an Indian, Jameson chases the cattle head-on. In the end, he is given a very big reprimand by Nash to not scare the herd. Doing things slowly is not how Jameson works so he leaves it up to Nash.

Xander: He hates it! He could care less about rounding up some cattle. He has never enjoyed riding, actually being afraid of the horses till he was about six. Occasionally, Nash can coax him out for a ride, but it's very rare. He just watches from afar, laughing at his brothers.

So, this was a collaboration with @riddles-n-games. @riddles-n-games wrote the first post with the horses and gave me a snippet of what Nash's was. I then added on with my own ideas with roundups.

The post @riddles-n-games made is so good and I highly recommend checking it out on their page.

[theautomaticpencil]

[helenfletcher]

With Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the rest of the holidays just around the corner, here are some ideas to start you thinking about them. This roundup includes sweet as well as savory and some of the most popular recipes of the season. Be sure to see the Cookie Roundup of 45 Cookies and Bars where you're sure to find a new cookie or two for the season. [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="13419" summary="Babka is a sweet bread from old-world Poland or at least central Europe. It is usually filled with cinnamon but the chocolate version takes this to another place taste wise. There is an easy way to get the dough twisted without the mess. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="9845" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Chocolate Cranberry Curd had become an absolute favorite for the holidays at the bakery. Besides its vibrant color, the taste and texture are outstanding. We used it in tarts, cakes and petit fours. The tart itself is easy to make with its press in crust which means no rolling and the glaze is a simply two ingredients."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="24097" summary="These Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Two Ways with their subtle spicing are an easy recipe that take no time to make but yield great taste. This make ahead, foolproof dough can go from dinner roll to breakfast roll with the addition of one ingredient."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="16998" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Quick breads are great because they come together in minutes. This chocolate cranberry version is just the thing to start celebrating the holidays since it can be stashed in the freezer and just thawed. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="14099" summary="This Torta Rustica belongs in your repertoire when it comes to savory dishes. Layers of spinach filling, red peppers, artichokes and provolone are enclosed in an Italian butter pastry that is foolproof and so distinctive on its own. It's very accommodating and can be eaten hot, warm, or at room temperature for brunch, lunch or dinner."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="17866" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Sausage and cheese highlight these breakfast scones. To turn these Breakfast Scones into a breakfast sandwich make an egg omelet adding peppers, onions, or anything else you want. The scones can be made and frozen ahead of time. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21125" summary="This spectacular Orange Chiffon Cake is filled with cranberry curd and chocolate ganache then finished with whipped cream. The filled cake without the finish can be frozen then finished the day before. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="16956" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This Salted Macadamia Rum Toffee is simply a matter of adding a few ingredients at a time and taking the mixture to a stated temperature.  Stir in a couple of more ingredients and pour it into a prepared pan. In a matter of minutes, it’s cool and ready to finish."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="15434" summary="The Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart has a graham cracker crust that is pressed in and filled with a cream cheese mixture alternated with a pumpkin mixture which are swirled together. The baked tart can be frozen if made ahead. The simple Caramel Rum Sauce can be made weeks ahead and refrigerated."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21043" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This Cranberry Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake is a breeze to make and is tart from the cranberries balanced by the pecan streusel. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="24459" summary="These updated, super-fast, and easy Brioche Rolls are the perfect complement to any special dinner and never more so than during the holidays.  When I say super easy, I mean super easy.  Just a quick turn in a food processor and the dough is are ready to rise."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="18067" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Pumpkin Mousse Torte is an easily made dessert that can be made ahead and frozen.

 This was, without question, the most popular dessert we made for the fall months including Thanksgiving.  A crumb crust, cheesecake layer topped with a light, but intense pumpkin mousse soon became everyone's favorite."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19511" summary="This frozen Reine de Saba cake is the perfect dessert for a busy schedule as the entire thing can be done a month ahead.  If you do freeze it ahead, keep it in the pan so the filling doesn’t get smooshed."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="13893" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These pecans are a standout. Heat Alert -  they are hot!!  So if you don't favor a lot of heat, tone down all the pepper and the hot pepper sauce. Start with half and go from there. These make a great gift for anyone who loves snacks. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21133" summary="These Three Appetizers including spicy meatballs, artichoke croustades and sesame salmon are all make-aheads that allow you to enjoy your guests."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="16781" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This Pumpkin Cheesecake is highlighted by an out of this world Salted Caramel sauce.  As if that weren't enough it is easy to put together with all the flavors of the season."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="11912" summary="The Buche de Noel is a spectacular extravaganza from France. While it looks complicated, it can be done over several weeks.  I have posted a schedule.  Buche de Noel translates to Yule Log.  It is basically a jelly roll with the ends cut off and decorated to look like a tree trunk lying on the ground."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19341" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This modern Mincemeat is meatless and easily made.  Coming from England, it essentially consists of cutting up a lot of fruit and letting it age with citrus, spices, rum, and brandy. It is important if you are going to use Mincemeat to start it now. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="18139" summary="Cranberry Linzer Tart with its bright deep red, vibrant,  cranberry filling is a variation of the Viennese Linzer Tart with raspberry filling.  The spiced Linzer pastry is a perfect partner with the cranberries.   It is best made ahead so the flavors can blend making this a natural for the holiday season.  It can also be baked and frozen until needed."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="4539" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These are particularly good for entertaining as they must be frozen solid -  so you can make them a month in advance, wrap well and tuck away in the freezer.  By freezing them solid, the salmon won't  overcook in the time it takes to bake the puff pastry.   It makes a perfect entrée for entertaining."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21111" summary="Dates and oranges used two ways make this a great winter dessert when so many fruits are not back until spring. Easily made, these are perfect for a casual or formal dinner. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="23370" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This Hazelnut Gianduja Cake is the perfect celebration or holiday cake and the updated methods and instructions make it completely approachable and doable for the home baker. The cake recipe consists of several component parts and three of the four can be made ahead. Actually, the entire cake can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen if desired."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="11804" summary="Cranberries, fresh pineapple and a hint of orange made this one of the most popular recipes from my take out shop and we featured it every year for Thanksgiving. I still do. I think if you try it, it will become one of your traditions also. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="11904" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="I don't know about you, but last minute everything seems to happen at my house and these Puff Pastry Crackers take care of that. With little time to plan or think ahead, it makes it difficult sometimes when your guests expect something a bit out of the ordinary."]

[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7064" summary="This Apple Crisp cheesecake is perfect for Thanksgiving.  It can be frozen and thawed for several days in the refrigerator, or for a day at room temperature with no harm."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="10481" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="At the bakery we were known for our chocolate. These Chocolate Chocolate Truffleswere the same ones we made - hundreds and hundreds that were hand dipped."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="34808" summary="Really Easy Pumpkin Muffins with pecan streusel couldn't be any easier. Two bowls and a few measuring utensils, a whisk and, a rubber spatula are all that are needed. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl, the liquid ingredients in another, mix them together, plop them in the cups and into the oven they go."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="23695" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This quick, easy Pumpkin Cake Donut Recipe doesn't get any faster. With no yeast to wait for, these are ready in no time. They stay fresh for days. No cake donut pan? No problem. There's a work around below."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21810" summary="I came across Tourte Milanase��years ago.  It’s a spectacular tour de force. And, as with most spectaculars, it requires a bit of preparation to get it finished.  But when it’s done and you cut into it, the striking layers of green, red, pink and white are dramatic."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7123" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This Cranapple Pie was one of of the favorite dessert combinations at the bakery.    This pie uses a galette style crust which is a  usually freeform and  finished in one piece, without an upper crust.  This leaves the filling exposed and makes a beautiful presentation."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="31780" summary="Dazzle your friends and family with these classic Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes. Fruity, gooey, and caramelly this is one of America's favorite cakes."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="10201" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="The greatest thing about these is how easy they are to prepare. Be sure to make this Hot Curried Party Mix a minimum of one day ahead – a week is better. Stored in an airtight container, this will last a month, if you can keep out of it."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="15335" summary="Caramel Apple Tart is everything you would want in an apple dessert.  Full of apples, spices, brown sugar and brandy, it's covered with walnut streusel and caramel. This was a fall favorite with my clientele at the bakery."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="15391" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="The scones are easily made and the jam requires no canning if kept in the refrigerator or freezer.  The combination of the cranberries and strawberries makes a sweet-tart topping for the scones, toast, biscuits, or pancakes and waffles. A jar of the jam makes a perfect hostess gift."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="16616" summary="These make a stunning finish to a meal. Not to big but loaded with flavor these Brown Butter Tarts feature an easy press in crust, brickle (think toffee) filling and a unbelievable brown butter topping. The best part is that these can be frozen for a couple of months. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="13783" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="They are perfect for the holidays as they can be kept in an airtight tin for weeks or in the freezer, unbaked for months. This makes a lot which is good because they are eaten quickly. These make a great gift also. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="10475" summary="This unusual carrot cake consists of two layers of carrot cake sandwiched with a creamy cheesecake and finished with the traditional cream cheese frosting."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21019" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This is a fun apple pie with the top crust made to look like cinnamon buns. The use of undiluted frozen apple juice concentrate ups the flavor."]

[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19771" summary="Nut rolls are especially popular during holidays and celebrations in Central Europe. This yeast dough is the easiest dough of its kind I have ever worked with.  When you roll it out there is absolutely no recalcitrance or spring back. I recommend you make the dough a day, or several days, ahead and work it cold.  It truly is a joy."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="8958" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="The title, "60 Second Brioche" (pronounced BREE-ohsh) comes from my article title as it appeared in Bon Appetit Magazine.  While it takes a few minutes to prepare the ingredients, it does indeed come together in about sixty seconds in the food processor, making it the fastest brioche around."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="11732" summary="Easy, quick and absolutely delicious. How can you go wrong with oreos, peanuts, almonds, toffee bits and pretzels. Sweet and salty all at once."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="14033" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Garmisch is another wonderful yeasted coffeecake as only the Germans can make them. Superb bakers, their products not only look beautiful but are luxurious tasting. The original filling was walnuts and while delicious, the chocolate cherry almond filling adds a note of excitement."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="14739" summary="This Chocolate Raspberry Marzipan Gateau is a prime example of French baking. Many of the component parts of this Marzipan Gateau can be made well ahead, in fact all of them. Assembly is quick and easy."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="21065" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="An easy pressed in pecan crust is filled with brown sugar, rum and more pecans. Perfect for a holiday dessert. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7893" summary="This Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake naturally gluten free and is ultra-smooth and has a deep, intense chocolate taste without being bitter or overwhelming."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19883" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Conchas are a not overly sweet roll often served at breakfast with coffee or hot chocolate in Mexico.  Also known as Pan Dulce and Sweet Bread this buttery yeast dough is flavored with cinnamon, vanilla and anise."]

[atravellingfoodie]

The 35 Most Popular Easy Summer Recipes

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[obsob]

poems and cats from january!!

[nerdwelt]

Watchlist Startup RoundUp - Finanzierungen in Millarden Höhe 🔥

Ein RoundUp über gelungene Finanzierungen aus der High-Tech-Branche in dieser Woche: A.I.: Das in San Francisco ansässige Unternehmen Adept.AI ist im Bereich der Mensch-Computer-Interaktion tätig und arbeitet an sich immer wiederholenden Aufgaben. Das ein Jahr alte Unternehmen wurde in einer von General Catalyst und Spark Capital geleiteten Finanzierungsrunde mit 1 Milliarde US-Dollar bewertet.…

[rwrbmovie]

RE: intimacy & the intimate scenes

Quotes from interviews on #RWRBMovie about the intimate scenes and the intimacy between Alex and Henry

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Last updated: August 9

From Glamour

Red, White & Royal Blue, the book, is—I'm not sure how to put this any other way—famously horny. For the movie adaptation, intimacy coordinator Robbie Taylor Hunt was enlisted to ensure that physical intimacy between Henry and Alex was told in the best and safest way possible. “He was incredible,” Zakhar Perez says of working with Taylor Hunt. “In London there are these brand of mints called Smints, and we called him the Smint Lord because we would always come up to him and ask for a mint or Listerine strip. I didn't want my breath to be offensive to Nick as soon as we get on set and have to be intimate with each other…” He continues, "A great thing about having rehearsals is that we'd have an hour a day set aside to be with Robbie. It was just like a dance. I grew up in theatre, and Nick's done musicals. We're both very musical people. So Robbie found it easiest to talk to us in musical terms—there's a musicality to intimacy. There'd be lots of counting. Like, ‘1, 2, 3, 4, grab. 2, 3, 4, squeeze.’ That's what was going through my mind as we did it, to get it in your body. Once your body remembers it, you can let it go. The muscle memory is so strong. Then it's just about getting your mind in the game.” Adds Galitzine, “It's a very vulnerable and trusting space. Taylor and I had to rely on each other because we really wanted to tell that story honestly and feel that we weren't hindered by any of our own boundaries that we were setting up. It becomes a sort of wonderful choreography that all serves to facilitate these two young men who fell in love with each other. Robbie was really helpful in educating me in the physical language of the character.”

From GQ

As our tea gets cold and our time draws to a close, we quickly touch on what it was like to film Red, White & Royal Blue’s more intimate scenes. To fight the awkwardness of being surrounded by the film crew, Zakhar Perez and Galitzine would whisper jokes and try to make the other one crack up. “There’s a playful teasing that never veered into anything nasty, which was a lovely dynamic to be a part of,” says Robbie Taylor Hunt, the film’s intimacy coordinator. “But also they just treated each other like colleagues and co-creatives in a really nice, collaborative way.” “There’s so much choreography to sex…ual scenes,” Zakhar Perez says, laughing, recounting the sheer amount of time and energy (and the occasional blow-up mattress) that went into rehearsals. “It’s a crazy thing to be intimate in that way with your friend,” says Galitzine. “And we want people to fall in love with these characters, because their love has to be real.” “Our guards were down during the rehearsals,” Zakhar Perez adds. But as soon as someone would yell “Cut”? “One of us would say something stupid, like, Get off me!�� 

From People

When Red, White & Royal Blue got labeled with an R rating from the Motion Picture Association, López admits he was surprised by the stamp. The MPA cited "some sexual content, partial nudity and language" in its rating. "I think I was a little surprised at the R rating just because, while I never was encouraged to limit what we were showing or limit what I was depicting, the scene is what I intended to show. It plays exactly how I wanted it to play," López says of a sex scene between the two leads. The Tony winner explains that he had free rein to include whatever he felt necessary onscreen while depicting the love story: "It's the movie I set out to make." He adds, "I essentially decided to hedge my bets, in that I wouldn't step a toe over the line of PG-13 into R when it came to language, when it came to— there's no violence in the story, of course. But I would just do what I felt was right for the story when it came to the sexuality of the film and let the chips fall where they may."

From Out Smart Magazine

The director explains that giving the film’s sex scenes the royal treatment was an important factor for him. “One of the things in the novel that I knew needed to be in the film was the fundamental truth that these two people have really good sex with each other, they are very attracted to each other, and they find ways of expressing it physically. I inherently knew that there were a multitude of ways that we were going to express intimacy in this movie and that we were tracking the progression of their closeness. They sort of meet-cute and not only go from being enemies to lovers, but one of them is not fully aware of the extent to which he’s into guys before they meet. I thought a lot about the intimacy themes in the movie as a way of bringing them incrementally closer and closer together. “By the time we got to the real lovemaking scene in the movie, I knew that I wanted to create something that was beautiful, loving, and tender. It’s not about maximizing an opportunity to get as much sex in the movie as possible. It’s about maximizing what I’ve got in order to tell the story effectively and honestly, in a way that the people for whom the movie is being made understand that it is being made for them.”

From Hindustan Times

Red White And Royal Blue also features a sex scene that was so empowering in terms of how it chooses to focus not on the body but on the gradual understanding between what two people in love want from each other. Did you always have a specific direction in how you wanted the scene to be shot? My answer to your question is your question! That is precisely how I wanted to shoot it. It is undeniable that these are two beautiful men but what was more important to me was this be a scene of true intimacy between these two characters. I always knew I wanted to shoot those scenes primarily on their faces. I knew that what we would read in their eyes and their faces was much more powerful a storytelling tool than what I could have shown in a wider shot using their bodies, and it allowed them to thoroughly act that scene rather than simply perform that scene. I love that question because the way you phrased that question is exactly the way we talked about the scene- as we planned it with my intimacy coordinator, and as Taylor, Nick and I rehearsed it. Yeah, so you could just your question and turn it into my answer, because that's precisely it.

From TV & Satellite Week

The two leads were equally keen to make their characters’ relationship evolve believably. ‘Nick and I felt a responsibility to bring to life these sexual moments that are in the book in a real, grounded way,’ says Zakhar Perez. ‘The intimate scenes were choreographed and specific when it came to whether it was a moment of passion, or a tender experience. In a relationship you go through different stages, and we got to explore those throughout the film.’

From PinkNews

“I don’t think you can tell the story of Alex and Henry without talking about their very enjoyable sex life,” he says. However, the sex isn't just thrown in for the sake of it, each has a purpose and nuance. López likes to think of the scenes as songs in a musical. "It needs to progress the story, it needs to progress your understanding of the character. If it doesn't, then it doesn't belong," he explains. The two lead stars worked with an intimacy co-ordinator to ensure the scenes were done carefully and safely, but were also realistic. “We need to actually believe that Alex and Henry have really great, connected sex,” López says. “That, as a queer man, was really important to me to convey.”

From Observer

Hollywood has a tendency to shy away from gay sex onscreen. But this movie goes all in. Did you get any pushback about that?  ML: When I was pitching myself for the job, this was part of my pitch. Basically, “If you hire me, you’re getting this.” I let it be known from the get-go that this was going to be in the film. And, of course, there were negotiations throughout the process of what exactly it would be. But I was adamant from the start that this film honor what’s in the book, which is that these two characters have a very healthy sex life. They are very, very into each other, they have great sex, and a lot of it. So that was important to me.  It was really important to me as well in a mainstream love story. We talked about this as a rom-com and there other times we talked about it as a love story. As a love story, it was really important to me that the audience understand that these two young men are deeply connected—emotionally, intellectually and physically. Their physical connection is a huge part of what binds them. It would have been absolutely the decision I would make if it was a man and a woman. So I was going apply the same storytelling and requirements on my queer film that I think anybody would on a on a heterosexual film. I will say Amazon didn’t give me a hard time on these scenes. I got support. I got notes, of course. But that’s what happens when you don’t have final cut. There was a lot of support for this story being told as we all knew it needed to be told.

From MetroSource

Our sex is beautiful. The way we have sex is beautiful. Our intimacy is beautiful. Consensual sex between two humans is a beautiful thing, and it’s one of the wonderful things about being alive. The book is very steamy, very sexual, and I really love that about the book. I knew that I’d be committing heresy if I didn’t bring that into the film. A sex scene in a movie is like a song in a musical. It really does need to either charm you or teach you something about the characters and move the plot along. The other thing, too, is that you’re asking two performers to do something that is really vulnerable, and you don’t ever want to ask too much of them, and you don’t ever want to make anybody feel uncomfortable or forced into doing something. We were conscientious about how we approached each one of these scenes. I spent a lot of time with my intimacy coordinator mapping them out. We really paid particular attention to what story are we telling with each and every one of these intimacy scenes so that we could turn around and speak to Taylor and Nick and explain to them exactly why we were asking them to do what we were asking them to do. Beyond just sort of the mechanics of the filmmaking, to tell the story of Alex and Henry and not include the fact that they are very passionately, physically attracted to one another, is to not tell the full story of Alex and Henry.

From Windy City Times

Robbie Taylor Hunt was the intimacy coordinator on the film. How important was that for this film? ML: It was essential. I think that if someone doesn't like working with intimacy coordinators, then they are missing the point. Robbie was an important partner in creating this. In essence, it was a way of protecting the actors and making them not just feel, but be, safe. It is no different than working with my director of photography or my costume designer. We use stunt coordinators with stunts, so in the same way, I wanted to use an intimacy coordinator. Robbie helped me articulate what I wanted to show and execute it. He was invaluable to me.

[wecandoit]

what i read | aug-sep

notes: (1) '*' indicates a content warning for references to death, abuse, violence, obvious triggers for mental illnesses (2) bolded links show sources that i found super interesting or introduced me to a new/profound concept

Books

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Articles/Essays

Revisiting the Languages of Love: An Empirical Test of the Validity Assumptions Underlying Chapman’s (2015) Five Love Languages Typology

Topical treatments for acne

The True Story of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond—and Why the British Won’t Give It Back

Repatriation of the Kohinoor Diamond: Expanding the Legal Paradigm for Cultural Heritage

Challenging the colonisation of birth: Koori women's birthing knowledge and practice

A cognitive developmental approach to understanding how children cope with disasters

Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and Children's Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.

Bronfenbrenner’s bio-ecological model: a theoretical framework to explore the forest school approach?

How AI Generates Images from Text

Discrimination Has Trapped People of Color in Unhealthy Urban 'Heat Islands'

A Newly Discovered Brain Signal Marks Recovery from Depression

Poems

Message to My Beloved Sibling

Movies/Videos

The Kingmaker by Lauren Greenfield

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem by Jeff Rowe

[teethburied]

oct favs!! picked up quite a few all time favorites this month with katakuris, cyborg, love in the name of twilight and the lovers–i'm absolutely obsessed & enamored w all 4 of these! i'll continue to focus mostly on chinese and korean cinema for the foreseeable future :3

honorary mentions: possibly in michigan, kotoko, wuliang

didn't watch anything i downright hated but yi yi was pretty disappointing, i think taipei story is the better edward yang.

tagged by @toujourstafille ☀️ and tagging @ezrazone + anyone else who wants to do it!!!

all my horror watches under the cut

[biglisbonnews]

12 Muslim Artists To Listen to on Muslim Women’s Day Whether you’re a hip-hop historian or a casual listener that’s heard an Arabic word or two in a Drake song, it’s hard to miss Islam’s influence on hip-hop, and, by extension, R&B. Poetry culture was popular in pre-Islamic Arabia. Poetry battles complete with creative insults (naqa'id) were commonplace and bore resemblance to battle rap culture. Rhymed Arabic poetry was fifteen meters; Al-Akhfash al-Akbar later identified a sixteenth meter. Hip-hop verses – 16 bars – are similar in theory. Upon the arrival of Islam, poetry retained its cultural significance, with the work of Muslim poets such as Hafez, Rumi and Omar Khayyam still relevant today. Much like hip-hop, their work spoke to the cultural, social and political climate of the time. None — (@) During the slave trade, large numbers of Muslims were enslaved and trafficked into the United States. Despite attempts to forcibly strip them of it, many held on tightly – and spread – their faith. Black Islam continued to influence generations of artists, including some of hip-hop’s pioneers like Afrika Bambaata and the Zulu Nation, Rakim, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian and other legends in the game whose protest rap was inspired by teachings from the Nation of Islam and Five Percenters. As educator and historian Zaheer Ali tweeted, “Because you can’t talk about Hip Hop without talking about Black Islam, which has shaped Black music from blues to jazz to R&B.”In honor of Muslim Women’s Day, we’re showcasing 12 talented Muslim artists (masha’Allah!) that deserve a spot on your playlist – and asked a few how their faith impacts their work. 1. SZASongstress SZA was born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother. She was raised Muslim and pays homage to Islam in her stage name. SZA is an acronym derived from the Supreme Alphabet that stands for “Sovereign Zig-Zag Allah.” The Grammy Award-winning artist told MuslimGirl.com that she realizes spirituality is “super-individualized,” elaborating that “everybody’s journey with God, source, spirit, Allah, whatever you want to call it, is very personal.” She reflects that she did wear a hijab at one point but removed it due to fears about the sociopolitical environment in a post-9/11 world. 2. ABIRAbir Haronni, known professionally as ABIR, was born in Fez, Morocco, arriving in the United States at age five. Young Abir’s penchant for song began soon after the family settled in Arlington, Virginia, when she would listen to Etta James with her father, a chauffeur. Her singing career began with her doing guest vocals for rappers like Fabolous. Within a few years, she made her debut as a solo artist with the song “Wave” and made waves internationally representing Morocco in the Europa Song Contest.Abir tells PAPER that her faith “permeates every aspect of my life and work. It’s in the brief minutes before I take the stage when my team and I recite a surah to bless the show and audience, it’s in the lyrics I compose in my songs that remind me of my faith and God and what a beautiful connection. It makes me feel protected and loved at my best and worst moments.”3. DouniaMoroccan-American Dounia’s original claim to fame was being an Instagram model known for body positivity and thrifting. Dounia’s otherworldly charm helped catch the eyes of the right brands and people, and instead, she ended up working as a professional model for major companies like Forever 21 and Refinery29 before launching her music career.Dounia credits her culture – and Islam – as being formative for her as both an artist and a person. “Growing up with a foundation in God is something I’ve always appreciated,” she says. “My mother always had this trust in a greater divine force; a trust which I’ve also continuously leaned on in music, career, and life in all facets. I remember the daily prayer in my childhood home in Morocco, breaking fasts with a large family, and the energy of love, comfort, and authentic laughter. More than anything, these moments represent a culture that shaped me into the unique human and artist I am today.”4. NeelamNeelam Hakeem is the first Black Muslim woman rapper to be featured in Vogue Arabia. Born in Seattle, Neelam moved to LA, where she currently lives, at the age of 15. She reverted to Islam in 2007. Neelam’s witty bars and smooth delivery captured the attention of music industry majors like Diddy and Erykah Badu.Neelam confessed to Vogue Arabia that she “never felt like I was fully ready to commit to hijab.” In an interview with Amaliah, she cites Muslim Women’s Day as inspiration for her decision to cover and ultimately launch her music career: “Social media is honestly what influenced me to wear modest fashion. On Muslim Women’s Day, I went through the hashtag and became inspired by all the beautiful and confident women and girls who displayed their modesty in such a gorgeous way. That day I decided to dress modestly and wear the hijab, wraps, and turbans. When my platform grew and girls continued to reach out to me telling me how much I inspired them, l felt compelled to do more with my platform and speak on issues going on in the world.”5. ElyannaElyanna is a Palestinian-Chilean singer and songwriter. Coming from a creative family – her mother is a poet and her grandfather is a poet and singer – it was only natural that Elyanna start singing at age seven. Encouraged by her musical family, she began posting covers on SoundCloud. Her family then relocated from Palestine to California to help her achieve her dreams of stardom. Once she arrived stateside, she started posting to Instagram as well, resulting in hundreds of thousands of followers. Her soulful signature sound is a very deliberate fusion of Arabic and English.“I always want to make sure my music sounds different. Yes, I have the Arabic lyrics but at the same time it’s not so Arabic, [and] not so American,” she explains. “It’s in-between and I want to keep that happening... it gets everybody to listen,” she told GQ Middle East.6. Saint LevantSaint Levant (born Marwan Abdelhamid) is an LA-based artist of Palestinian, French, Algerian and Serbian descent. Known for his effortless fusion of English, French and Arabic, Saint Levant was born in Palestine (Jerusalem) during the second intifada and raised in Gaza. His infectious style prompted him to go viral on social media, skyrocketing him to stardom.In an interview with Arab News, Saint Levant described the jarring contrasts of his childhood: “...childhood is very meaningful. And for me, it was a juxtaposition because I remember the sound of the drones and the sounds of the bones. But more than anything, I remember the warmth, and the smell of...and the taste of food and just the odd feeling of soil.”Related | Saint Levant Signs His Political Message 'From Gaza, With Love'7. RotanaRotana Tarabzouni, originally from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, is a US-based artist and pleasure activist. Her work centers on women’s rights and addresses cultural and religious taboos around sex, pleasure, body image and more, encouraging women to shed their shame and embrace what it means to fully experience living in – and feeling good in – our bodies, because only then can we partake in the full experience of being alive. See on Instagram In 2021, Rotana released a comedy special, F*d & Blessed. “This show is me finally saying out loud that sexuality is not bad. It is good, and in fact, holy. It is a gift, and a portal to the divine,” she told MuslimGirl.com. 8. FelukahSara El Messiry’s stage name, Felukah, was inspired by a conversation with her mother. The Egyptian rapstress shared the story with PAPER: “A felucca is essentially a sailboat that the pharaohs used to travel along the Nile River, and modern-day Egyptians still use them for transport – and also celebrations! My mama and I were brainstorming names that were both Arabic and easily pronounced in the West when she thought of Felucca, which then became Felukah. I started developing the Felukah Philosophy around this name easily… we falayek (plural of felucca) are artistic travelers guided by the wind. The ebb and flow of the universe that many call turbulence is necessary for us to continue sailing/floating. It’s all part of the process.”Felukah’s faith takes center stage in her life. She says it brings her a sense of peace and certainty, telling PAPER, “My faith keeps me grounded when everything else feels up in the air. I can rely on the unlimited divine love that brought me here, and know in my heart I’ll always find my way because of it.”9. ilhamMoroccan-American artist ilham had dreams of becoming a singer from a young age. A classically trained vocalist, she initially resisted going to college but relented under pressure from her parents. She applied to Ivy Leagues in hopes of being rejected and pursuing her music but ended up attending Cornell University. Post-college, ilham headed to LA for an internship at Capitol Records. From there, her dreams started coming true, culminating in fellow Moroccan French Montana signing her.For ilham, success is bigger than herself. “Being a Muslim woman in the music industry pushes me to go ten times harder than the average artist because I know how it important it is for young Muslim girls and boys to have representation, especially in entertainment. I want our youth to know we can more than dream to exist in these spaces. We are here. I do it for them. I do it for us.”Her faith has given her the confidence to succeed in a tough business. “I think being in an industry like this requires you to have unshakeable faith or you’ll get lost. I love music so much, and it has been part of my life as far back as I can remember. That comes from a pure space, but the reality is not everyone will have pure intentions. My faith allows me to stay grounded when faced with circumstances and situations that conflict with my moral compass. In fact, it’s safe to say most people are trifling AF in this industry, so leaning on my faith is what keeps me going and motivated to achieve my goals as an artist,” she expressed to PAPER.10. NemahsisNemah Hasan’s clever wordplay should be evident from her stage name, Nemahsis. The Palestinian-born, Canada-raised crooner quickly gained a massive social media following for her fashion and beauty looks. She started showcasing her vocal prowess by posting covers on social media before releasing her original single “What If I Took It Off For You?” in 2021. Within a few months, she dropped her sophomore single, “Paper Thin” – a powerful song about her struggles with self-acceptance.11. Ain’t AfraidAin’t Afraid made their debut as musicians in June 2020. Twin sisters Inah and Yahzi have been singing since they were just two years old. The dynamic duo says their mission is to “empower, inspire, and motivate people all over the world.” Their music is a testament to their mission; in less than a year, Ain’t Afraid racked up millions of streams. The multitalented twins are creative souls, with talents including spoken word, dance, fashion, and creative direction, in addition to their music. Advocacy and allyship are at the center of their artistry and creative endeavors. Their work has been featured in HypeBae, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia and more. They are currently part of Meta’s “We the Culture” program committed to empowering and elevating Black creators. 12. NarcyYassin Alsalman, known to hip-hop heads as “Narcy,” is an Iraqi-Canadian rapper, writer, and professor. Alsalman teaches at Montreal’s Concordia University, where his curriculum focuses on music as a vessel for social change, as well as media and narrative. His work has been featured on the Netflix show Mo, as well as in the movies Voices of Iraq and Furious 7. His credits include collabs with Shadia Mansour and Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def).Narcy remains true to his roots on his tracks, often weaving in references to his faith. When we asked Narcy about his influences, Islam was undoubtedly at the forefront. “Islam directly impacts my creativity,” he tells PAPER. “I always start with intention whenever I have a show, studio session, creative build, or project. I think about what reverberations my words might have without literally censoring myself. Islam being my science of life, it permeates all my public works, from education to music and video.”If you’d like to read more on Islam’s influence on hip hop, check out Dr. Su'ad Abdul Khabeer’s book, Muslim Cool.Photos via Getty https://www.papermag.com/muslim-womens-day-artists-2659659843.html

[spacebeyonce]

GFM roundup 2 is here! any repeat asks were updated in the previous GFM roundup as of today's date (10/13/24). now --

@/imananqar: LOW, €5,556/€50,000

@/hanangaza4: LOW, $4,910/$100,000

@/ahmed-house-free-palestine: EXTREMELY LOW, $139/$35,000

@/ahmedsobeh2009: VERY LOW, €592/€10,000

@/loay90alghoul: NO DONATIONS, $0/$60,000

@/osama-naser: £4,728/£50,000

@/hamza-gaza: LOW, €2,674/€100,000

@/hadeelchilds: HALFWAY THERE, €17,770/€35,000

@/supportgaza: CLOSE TO GOAL, €31,953/€55,000

@/salman-1990: LOW, €3,439/€50,000

@/hadiah1111: LOW, €7,561/€50,000 (also has pypl)

@/kareem-sd: LOW, €4,712/€50,000

@/alaahilllis: VERY LOW, €476/€35,000

@/mohmad-3: LOW, €8,363/€80,000

@/generalladypeaces: $194/460 (has diabetes, needs insulin!!)

@/abuadam86: VERY LOW, €262/€50,000

@/abdallahblog0: LOW, $2,007/$30,000

@/yazanfamily2: LOW, €16,546/€50,000

@/hamed-family: EXTREMELY LOW, €115/€10,000

@/safaakhatib: CLOSE TO GOAL, €26,666/€35,000

@/ibrahem-4: EXTREMELY LOW, €530/€30,000

@/mohmoud-j: $19,557/$60,000

@/ahlamramadan: LOW, €1,955/€20,000

@/haniibrahem: LOW, $4,512/$50,000

@/majedalgherbawi: €43,568/€85,000

@/joyfultidalwaveobject: LOW, €2,450/€25,000

@/mahmoudayy33: €7,225/€55,000

@/mohammedayyads-blog: LOW, €4,244/€35,000

@/yasmyonis: VERY LOW, $205/$12,500

@/wisammurtaja: EXTREMELY LOW, €147/€50,000

@/waleed-alanqar: VERY LOW, €832/€20,000

@/fatmakuhail22: EXTREMELY LOW, $103 CAD/$15,000

@/ali-abo-jubara: LOW, $6,124 CAD/$150,000

@/ahmad-syam6: LOW, $6,335 CAD/$40,000

@/alaakhateeb2024: £29,377/£56,000

@/abedallhferwanagaza: €10,218/€35,000

@/ahmad1988: EXTREMELY LOW, kr6,555 NOK/kr500,000

@/ahmadmoneer: VERY LOW, €839/€30,000

as always, buy an esim so palestinians can stay in contact with us and each other

gazaesims

crips for esims for gaza

winter is coming, so help these families however you can so they can stay warm and get somewhere safe! pick one of the lower fundraisers and sponsor them, and share their stories regardless, even if you aren't able to give at the moment.

thanks y'all🍉💞

september GFM roundup

Roundup Post 1||

[helenfletcher]

With cookie season just in sight, I've compiled a list of some really great cookies in this Cookie Roundup. Whether you're looking for a new cookie, cookies for a cookie swap or preparing to ship cookies as gifts, you're sure to find old favorites as well as new cookies. American cookies and bars as well as European cookies from Germany, France, Italy, England, Croatia, Poland, Russia and Australia are perfect for the holidays or anytime and you will find them all here. Many of these can be made ahead. Any of the bars or brownies can be cut smaller to use on an assorted tray presentation. [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="30425" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Langue de Chat is a French cookie that translates to cat's tongue because of its shape. It is a crisp, sweet, long, wafer thin cookie and a snap to make with only five ingredients. It's particularly good sandwiched with chocolate - think Milano's."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="30971" template="plp---roundup-summary"] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="30668" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="A favorite Italian cookie, Cuccidati (coo-cha-dah-tee) is actually easy to make and can be done over a number of days.   The pasta frolla, an Italian pastry, encloses a filling of black mission figs, dates and raisins highlighted with orange and lemon zest finished with rum.  The cookies are glazed and sprinkled with colored nonpareils."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="28115" summary="Spritz Bars are a faster way to make the beloved Spritz cookies all dressed up with Swedish Pearl Sugar and drizzled in chocolate."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="33164" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are loaded with peanuts used three ways for the most peanuty cookie ever and are the perfect cookie for a peanut lover. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="24378" summary="You will love this concept because it is a no bake cookie bar and the layering adds a sophistication not often seen in this type of cookie. But the real surprise is that it is not too sweet, but intensely flavored.  "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="12678" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="The brownie itself is of the fudgy variety with a deep, intense chocolate flavor highlighted with coffee undertones. Mocha Kahlua Brownies couldn't be easier to make with a sophisticated taste."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="31212" summary="Zimtsterne star shaped cookies are one of Germany's favorite Christmas cookies. Naturally gluten free with few ingredients, these cookies are fat free and go together in minutes."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7996" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These Tropical Shortbread Cookies are the perfect way to say "I love you" to that someone special. While cut out cookies can be a challenge, my post on Cut Out Cookies Using the Wax Paper Technique makes is so much easier - just perfect cookies cut out cookies every time without the drama. The cookies don't spread and cut out cleanly with sharp edges. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="24296" summary="These French Butter Cookies are barely sweet, simple little butter cookies that come from France where they are a much-loved cookie with tea, coffee or as a snack.  They are particularly good in recipes calling for crushed cookies.  "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19748" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These are a simple butter cookie that goes together without effort and is easy to shape.  The dough itself is a breeze to work with right out of the mixer.  You can vary the flavors by substituting other powders for the cocoa and strawberry."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="18677" summary="These bars are an easier, faster version of the Rugelach cookie that can be filled in a variety of ways according to your taste. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="13857" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Honey Diamonds are a rare cookie with no shortening.

These soft pillows of spiced chocolate are actually more like little cakes packed with flavor that only get better when they sit. Its quick preparation is a boon to busy bakers and as a bonus they make the house smell wonderful while baking."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="30739" summary="Haselnussmakronen! What a mouthful. This German Hazelnut Macaroon is the simplest of recipes with a really big reward that you don't want to miss. Six ingredients whipped up in a matter of minutes, baked in practically no time and filled with jam or chocolate will take a cookie tray to new heights.As an added plus, these cookies are naturally gluten free."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="30593" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="You don't want to miss this easy, classic, buttery cookie from the Bretagne region (Britanny) in North-West France. Best ever butter cookie!"] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="22622" summary="Hello Dolly Cookies are quickly made and require no mixer or involved ingredients.  Just stir together, scoop, bake, cool and eat.  A perfect project with kids.  "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19523" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="An almond macaroon, topped with a chocolate truffle, dipped in chocolate and decorated with gold leaf for a cookie beyond compare."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="18796" summary="This recipe for Spice Bars is one of those fantastic treasures where you make the base, press it into a pan, add a few more ingredients to the reserved amount, pour it on top, and bake.  It couldn't be easier. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7842" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These shell shaped Madeleines petit fours are a stunning and flavor packed addition to any cookie collection. They are easy to make and easier to eat. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="9244" summary="The Oatmeal cookies are sure to please with a whole pound of add ins of your choice. If oatmeal cookies are your thing, then be sure to give these a go."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="4643" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Biscotti are twice baked cookies and come to us from Italy.  They are not too sweet and are simply addictive.  To make things better they are really easy to make. Make them large or make them small, this spicy version is highlighted with black pepper and cayenne for a surprising after taste. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="16981" summary="These fantastic looking Baci di Dama cookies consist of two hemispheres of buttery hazelnut cookies sandwiched with a rich gianduja filling.  The recipe for this Italian cookie is as easy to remember as your name.  It is equal parts, by weight, of four ingredients for the cookie.  Forming the cookies is just as easy."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="16718" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="The black cocoa used in this recipe makes an Oreo type cookie which is black indeed. Originally make for Halloween, change out the colors in the filling and it is perfect for anytime. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="9658" summary="This basic pastry is German or Viennese depending upon what book you are reading.  It is extremely easy to put together and just as versatile. These cookies literally melt in your mouth."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="4537" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This post of Holiday Cookies includes Sienna Lace, Chocolate Dipped Cappuccino Rounds, and Anise Swirls. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7431" summary="These traditional cookies come from the German repertoire. The word pfeffernusse translates to  “pepper nut”.   While everyone seems to agree they have molasses, pepper and spices, just which spices seem to vary. These cookies are like fine wine - they need to develop their flavor so they are a great make ahead cookie. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="12972" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These No Bake Peanut Butter Bars fall into the ridiculously easy category and are great for something to do with the kids.

A chocolatey crust, insanely delicious, smooth, and creamy filling and a just right chocolate top, make these one of the best bars around."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="32199" summary="I used two techniques - the first is painted cookies, either solid colors or the very simple swirly, marbelized ones. The second is even easier since you simply cover the unbaked cookie with colored sugar and bake. That's it."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="30507" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Pryaniki (pre-ah-nee-kee) are honey and spice Russian cookies traditionally served at teas and holidays. These cookies are more cake-like than their German cousins, Pfeffernusse and are finished with a white or chocolate glaze."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="15781" summary="These special French Macarons are filled with the same chocolate raspberry truffle filling we sold at the bakery. This deeply chocolate, deeply raspberry filling is sandwiched between two pink macaroons."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="14152" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Spice filled Hermit Bars are really easy to make, packed with flavor and finished with a lemon glaze. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="31129" summary="With no shortening in Springerle Cookies, it is a combination of a cookie and a cake. The drying time before baking is to dry the top of the cookie so the design becomes prominent. This anise flavored German cookie is great to eat as well as to use for tree ornaments."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="24528" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="The dulce de leche filling is as easy as pouring a can of condensed milk in a bowl and baking it for a couple of hours. I've provided several ways to finish the cookies, from simple to extravagant - all elegant and looking like they came from a bakery.  While this recipe looks like it might be a challenge, it is really quite easy and very much worthwhile."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="12877" summary="Almond Macaroons are simplicity itself and one of the easiest, fastest, most delicious cookies you can make. They are naturally gluten free. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="14303" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="This is a perfect base recipe for cookies as it can be adapted endlessly and can be put together in a matter of minutes. This post lists 8 variations to get you started. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="9775" summary="These Pecan Bars are one of the most used recipes from the Culinary Institute of America. I have seen various versions of these Pecan Bars but this one is the one we used in the bakery. Cut them in half for the perfect bar on a cookie tray"] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="19362" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Everything you need for breakfast. Oats, Wheaties or Total, fruits and nuts, spices, and applesauce all come together for a great breakfast treat. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="17620" summary="Soft chewy cookies such as this Fudgey Chocolate Cookie are not synonymous with under-baked cookies.  Altering the way the cookie is normally put together and changing one ingredient makes the difference."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="11048" summary="These Amaretti cookies which are Italy's version of a macaroon are a perfect example. Crunchy, gluten free and low in fat, these are the perfect accompaniment to lightly sweetened or macerated fresh fruit or ice cream or just eat them by themselves. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="10830" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="Years ago when I owned my bakery glazed cookies started showing up everywhere. Fancy and fanciful, I was not skilled at that time with a pastry bag so I came up with this marbelized version that is so, so easy anyone can do it. It is used commonly now by many - even those that can pipe. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="11683" summary="Hazelnut Crunch Bars are a fantasy dessert.  Milk chocolate, rice krispies and toasted hazelnuts form the crunch base for these bars which are topped with a layer of caramel.

  A light as air marshmallow tops the caramel and the dark satin ganache finishes the Hazelnut Crunch Bars elegantly."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="13783" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="While shortbreads are usually thought of as sweet, these Cheddar Pecan Shortbreads are definitely on the savory, snacky side. When I had my take out shop, we sold these Cheddar Pecan Shortbreads and they were always a winner with wine, beer, lemonade or nothing at all. Warning: these are really addictive."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="10585" summary="While it is good by itself, it is better if you sandwich them together with raspberry jam and sprinkle them with powdered sugar. These Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Cookies are amazingly fudgy and moist and have quickly become a favorite."] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="7331" template="plp---roundup-summary---green" summary="These Chocolate Dipped Sweet and Salty Butter Cookies are one of the simplest cookies to be found. Salt and sanding sugar are mixed to top the chocolate covered cookie. To speed up the process, logs of dough are rolled and sliced so there is no rolling and cutting out the cookies. "] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="362" summary="What could me more fun than a cookie pop - a peanut butter cookie on a stick?  How about a peanut butter cookie with a snicker’s bar inside on a stick?"]