Bougie Black Brother

The Big Sick

With this episode Alicia wanted me to take the time and watch a movie that I was avoiding based on the sappiness of this love story. But because of the Golden Globe nominations, this critically acclaimed movie based on the comedian's real life, was something we had to see in order to compare the nominees on the list or what actors or actresses should have been nominated.

Kumail is a Pakistani comic who meets an American graduate student named Emily at one of his stand-up shows. As their relationship blossoms, he soon becomes worried about what his traditional Muslim parents will think of her. When Emily suddenly comes down with an illness that leaves her in a coma, Kumail finds himself developing a bond with her deeply concerned mother and father

Dark (Netflix) subtitled

Alicia and I fall head first in this twisted but enjoyable supernatural time traveling TV series from Netflix.  This German saga tells the story of three different eras that effects four different family unbeknownst of their history and relationship to each other over the last 66 years.

When two children go missing in a small German town, its sinful past is exposed along with the double lives and fractured relationships that exist among four families as they search for the kids. The mystery-drama series introduces an intricate puzzle filled with twists that includes a web of curious characters, all of whom have a connection to the town's troubled history -- whether they know it or not. The story includes supernatural elements that tie back to the same town in 1986. "Dark" represents the first German original series produced for Netflix

 

Blanc 32 White Blend Cuvee

Blanc 32 is a brilliant French white wine blend from the vineyards of Gascony. Crisp and refreshing with excellent acidity, Blanc 32 is medium bodied with luscious fruit flavors. It’s well-balanced, with a sumptuous long bright finish. Blanc 32 is the perfect match for fish and seafood, sushi and Asian, cheeses, and sunny summer days

Indicative blend:
35%  Sauvignon Blanc
25%  Colombard
25%  Ugni Blanc
15% Gros Manseng.

Giretto Pinot Grigio 2016

Pale golden straw color. Fruity aromas of lemon rind, summer peach, fresh orange, and garden grass with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length tart lemon sorbet and star fruit, white peach puree, shortbread, and chalk finish with silky, fruit tannins and no oak. A lovely Pinot Grigio with zippy acidity.

Is there an upcoming war, Twitter beefs, and more

This episode the team sits down and talks about our feelings about the ignorance of Trumps foreign diplomacy at the cost of going to war with North Korea.  After another recent rocket launch. More shenanigans from political perverts and the press and once again more Twitter beef from the Donald

Magnifico Cuvee Bianco

Sometimes, a name really does say it all. The wines of Magnifico are nothing short of magnificent. They span Italy, from Tuscany, to Sicily and beyond. These beautiful wines showcase the best the country has to offer, which, by the way, is quite a bit, when it comes to wine. This blend is classically Italian, with crisp and refreshing notes. With some subtle and well-balanced tropical fruit flavors, this wine showcases quite a bit. With a refreshing finish of minerality, this is a great pair for fresh salads or seafood