TV » judd apatow: the return. netflix
Apatow is known primarily as the producer and director for such films as Bridesmaids and Knocked Up, but he started his career as a stand-up comedian. Twenty-five years later, he takes the stage again and riffs on his daughters, wife, career and everything in between. His tale of getting so nervous that he punts a professional obligation makes you love him even more. I am not promising belly laughs, but definitely lots of chuckles.
book » bunny mellon: the life of an american style legend by meryl gordon
As I read this biography, I kept thinking about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s line from The Rich Boy: “Let me tell you about the very rich. They are very different from you and me.” This book certainly illustrates that thought. The twice-married Bunny, who actually has St. Louis roots, designed the White House rose garden for JFK, became a style icon by always dressing in Givenchy (even while gardening), and got caught up with the John Edwards campaign scandal. She lived a long, interesting life, and the author provides lots of gossipy, behind-the-scenes details.
podcast » what really happened? andrew jenks
There are many sides to every story, and award-winning filmmaker Jenks attempts to look at the unknown angles of historical news stories. What’s the real story with Britney Spears and her epic meltdown? Why did Michael Jordan really retire? Jenks covers everyone from Winston Churchill to Princess Diana. His fresh look at people and moments in time is fascinating.
