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Winnipeg Free Press
7 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
The Bear serves up a sweet nod to print journalism
Opinion This column is about the latest season of The Bear, minor spoilers within. At the end of Season 3 of The Bear — the FX dramedy about the titular Chicago restaurant and its tortured chef Carmen (Carmy) Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) — there's delightful, unexpected anachronism for a show set in 2025. The gang at the Bear are waiting, with bated breath, for their review in the Chicago Tribune. FX/TNS Jeremy Allen White is back as chef Carmen (Carmy) Berzatto in Season 4 of The Bear. The Trib write-up provides the season-finale cliffhanger setting up Season 4, which dropped last week on Disney+. We learn in the first episode of the new season that the review wasn't exactly a full-on pan, but it was far from a rave — and it casts doubt on the future of the restaurant. As someone who has written many reviews in her time as a print gal, seeing a newspaper review being treated as something to be anticipated — something with weight and influence, something with legitimacy — filled me with joy. Some critics have argued the inclusion of the review is meta commentary from creator, co-showrunner, writer and director Christopher Storer since, obviously, The Bear has been the subject of many TV reviews. Perhaps. But many of us remember a time when a newspaper review — not an Instagram post, not a tweet — of a restaurant could make or break an establishment. Watching, I kept thinking about the late, great Free Press restaurant critic Marion Warhaft, for whom I had the honour of writing an obituary earlier this year. Warhaft was tough but fair, and was gifted with adjectives — flannelly mussels! — but what made her such a trusted voice is the fact that she knew who she was writing for: the reader, not the restaurant. Warhaft was among the last anonymous restaurant critics; she wasn't a 'don't you know who I am' diva. She wanted her dining experience to be how yours might be. With local newspapers shuttering and newsrooms shrinking and resources becoming more scant, reviews are often the first things to be cut. But they are journalism. They are a record of our life at the time. You may recall Marilyn Hagerty, the now-99-year-old Grand Forks Herald restaurant critic and columnist who went viral in 2012 for a positive review she wrote of the Olive Garden. People were quick to snark on her no-frills, reported-style reviewing of a chain restaurant — 'The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with Parmesan cheese' — until Anthony Bourdain set them straight. 'Marilyn Hagerty's years of reviews to be a history of dining in America too few of us from the coasts have seen,' he tweeted. 'We need to see.' Like the news, that gap has been filled by social media influencers — often invited by the restaurant. They are not there to critique the food or the experience, mind you. They are there to create content about it. In their short TikToks and Reels they might actually include a shot of them actually eating the food, and it's always 'so good.' But is it? Or the food is completely secondary, as in mukbangs — a Korean trend gone global that translates to 'eating broadcast' — in which a host eats a large quantity of (usually fast) food while having a chat with the audience to the delight of those who love ASMR and to the horror of those for whom audible slurping is a punishable offence. It's not just capital-I Influencers. There's a reason artful shots of latte art and avocado toast on a vintage plate became millennial esthetic clichés; many of us became documentarians, capturing dining experiences for consumption by other people. And just like our taste in music and clothes and movies, our taste in food can communicate something about who we are and what we value. (It's best, of course, if one's not trying too hard. New York-based cookbook author Alison Roman has the coolest Instagram I've ever seen and it's just, like, insouciant photos of dill.) This phenomenon is curiously absent from The Bear. There are no influencers in the dining room; I don't recall ever seeing a background extra playing a patron hold an iPhone over a dish while their date impatiently waits to dig in. There isn't a frenetic montage of The Bear going viral on social media, just a brief mention of a scallop dish playing well. Instead, the staff are worried about coverage in the paper of record — and they refer to it as such — and excited about a magazine spread in Food & Wine. We read user reviews online all the time, often on products we're thinking of buying. Many of these reviews are useful, many are not. But there's something about building trust with a name you recognize, a source you can return to get perspective you value — whether you agree or not. Restaurants are a lot like newspapers in that they are often chaotic, deadline-driven, high-pressure, public-facing places to work, populated by a colourful cast of characters of varying intensity (I say with utmost affection). In other words, you gotta love it. Wednesdays Columnist Jen Zoratti looks at what's next in arts, life and pop culture. But another commonality they share is the existential threat they face. I've been told 'newspapers are dying' since I began my career in 2006; in 2020, when the world shut down owing to a global pandemic, many restaurants — beloved ones, too — were forced to close their doors forever. People's eating and spending habits have shifted. Takeout has continued to replace dine in, a trend hastened by food-delivery apps. Restaurants and newspapers provide a service, yes, but they also provide tangible, offline experiences and rituals. A delicious meal, beautifully presented, enjoyed with great company. A thoughtfully curated selection of the things you should care about, read over a morning coffee in a favourite mug. This is how things become knit into the fabric of our lives, the fabric of our cities. It's through the ritual. And if these places are any good at what they do, they become institutions. Indispensable, reliable, trusted parts of the community we can't imagine life without — and that we grieve if and when they do close. The Bear is a reminder there's still an appetite for the analogue. Jen ZorattiColumnist Jen Zoratti is a columnist and feature writer working in the Arts & Life department, as well as the author of the weekly newsletter NEXT. A National Newspaper Award finalist for arts and entertainment writing, Jen is a graduate of the Creative Communications program at RRC Polytech and was a music writer before joining the Free Press in 2013. Read more about Jen. Every piece of reporting Jen produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print – part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Canada News.Net
13 hours ago
- Canada News.Net
Air India plane crash: Anupam Kher offers prayers to victims, their families
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13 (ANI): Bollywood actor Anupam Kher extended his deepest condolences to all bereaved families and those devastatingly affected by the crash of AI-171 on June 12 that left 241 people dead. Taking to his Instagram handle on Friday, Kher expressed his grief for the family of the Air India flight crash victims. He offered prayers for the bereaved families, saying that he 'prays to god to give peace to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident.' In the video, Kher said, 'I pray to God to give peace to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. And those who are in pain right now, give them patience, courage and support. Today, neither the language is of any use, nor the logic. I just want to say one thing. We are with you. The whole of humanity is with you. And this country salutes every family that has been affected. Om Shanti, Naman and Shraddhanjali.' While sharing the video, the 'Saaransh' actor wrote, 'Ahmedabad plane crash - Tribute! Om Shanti!' Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday, actor Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to offer his condolences and prayers for the victims and their families. In a post on X, he expressed, 'Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad... my prayers for the victims, their families and all affected.' Actor Anushka Sharma also reacted to the incident, paying her heartfelt condolences to the victims.'Saddened to hear about the plane crash today. Thoughts and prayers with the passengers and their families,' she posted on Instagram Story. Superstar Aamir Khan also offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the Air India crash via a post on the 'Aamir Khan Productions' Instagram account. In the message, his team expressed grief and said they stand in solidarity with everyone. The note read, 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred today. At this moment of profound loss, our thoughts and condolences are with the families of those affected. We stand in solidarity with the individuals, communities, and responders impacted by this devastating event. Stay strong India. Team AKP.' The AI-171, bound for London's Gatwick, crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad International Airport on Thursday. The airline said only one out of the 242 people on board survived the crash. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national on board the crashed plane. Miraculously, one person, a British national of Indian origin, survived the crash, airline authorities said. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departing Runway 23, the aircraft crashed outside the airport perimeter. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning, took stock of the site of the Air India plane crash and then proceeded to the Civil Hospital in the city to meet with those injured in the mishap that took place a day ago. (ANI)
Canada News.Net
13 hours ago
- Canada News.Net
Celine Dion attends Coldplay Concert in Las Vegas amid stiff-person syndrome diagnosis
Washington DC [US], June 10 (ANI): Popular Canadian singer Celine Dion recently attended a Coldplay concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, reported People. Celine, who has been battling with stiff-person syndrome, is now making headlines for attending the show. She posted several pictures on her Instagram handle and wrote in the caption, 'What an unforgettable evening with @Coldplay at @ heart is still singing!' She added, 'A heartfelt thanks to the band and their amazing team for welcoming my family with warmth and kindness. It was Recently, Dion was seen enjoying the show as Coldplay performed on the latest stop at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for another night of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. One photo shows the 'Power of Love' singer in a huddle with the band, while another captures her deep in conversation with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Other snaps in the post include her waving at members of the crowd and making a heart gesture with her hands after appearing on the concert's big circular screen, reported People. The setlist included Coldplay classics such as 'Paradise,' 'Yellow,' and 'Clocks.' Dion appeared to have been joined at the show by her three sons -- Rene-Charles, 24, and twins Nelson and Eddy, 14 -- whom she shared with her late husband, Rene Angelil, reported People. Dion and Angelil's love story began in 1980 when a 12-year-old Dion auditioned for him. He became her manager, and their professional partnership lasted seven years before they started dating in 1987, when Dion was 19. At first, Dion kept their relationship private, worried about public opinion.'I was afraid of what people would think,' she told People in 1994. The couple also revealed their relationship publicly after being engaged for several years. 'When I was at the age to be able to say to people [we were together] ... It was like bang! Love! Love always wins,' Dion wrote in her memoir. The two were married on December 17, 1994, in a lavish ceremony at Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica, which was broadcast live in Canada. In recent years, Dion has faced health challenges of her own. In December 2022, the singer shared her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, which has impacted her career. Earlier this month, Dion shared how her children have inspired her to fight stiff-person syndrome. She was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune and neurological disorder in August 2022, almost six years after Angelil died from throat cancer. 'I barely could walk at one point, and I was missing very much living. My kids started to notice. I was like, 'OK, they already lost a parent. I don't want them to be scared',' said Dion. 'I let them know, 'You lost your dad, [but] mom has a condition and it's different. I'm not going to die. It's something that I'm going to learn to live with,' reported People. (ANI)
