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Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Canal restaurant review: ‘The cooking is excellent and colourful'
C anal is a brand new, Euro-British, posh seasonal produce restaurant on the banks of the Grand Union Canal, with lots of outside seating of the sort one is always looking for at this time of year, that is, says the bumf, the latest opening from the Crispin and Bistro Freddie team. Which is a bugger. Because I never got to Bistro Freddie. And whenever I hear its name, I feel left out and awkward. Even a little triggered. It was a whole big thing this time last year and I can't remember why. It was in Shoreditch. Everyone was talking about it. But was it really good or really bad? Was it brilliantly French or annoyingly ersatz? I dimly recall Time Out liking it, having expected to hate it, and the FT hating it, having expected to like it. Or something. And then it was too late. The moment had passed.
Boston Globe
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Jessa Crispin's new book asks ‘What Is Wrong With Men?'
As a scion of Hollywood, and the son of legend Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas found himself increasingly playing characters whose story arcs mirror the identity crisis of American men as the Cold War era wound down, Crispin adds. 'There's just a moment of 'well, now who are we? What do we stand for if we're not fighting communism?'' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up This sense of displacement, Crispin adds, 'feeds into these stories of grievance,' the sting of lost status translating into anger at women and immigrants as seen in Douglas's lost, angry character in 1993's 'Falling Down.' Is there really a crisis in masculinity? Yes, Crispin says — 'as evidenced by addiction rates and suicide rates' — but most are looking at the wrong culprit to blame: 'There's a kind of stubbornness in men's culture [that keeps them from] really looking at what is behind these trends. It's not the fault of feminism. It's not the fault of immigration.' Advertisement Crispin has seen a photo of the actual Michael Douglas posing with the book, but she says she hopes he doesn't read it ('it's like your crush reading your diary entries about them'). But for the rest of us, she says she hopes readers will come away ready for 'a better conversation about what is going on with men. 'We really have a system of haves and have-nots, of increasing inequality not just of money but of quality of life,' she says. 'I am desperate for there to be a wider acknowledgment of that and to try to fix some of the stuff, because the effects are obvious and it causes a lot of suffering — and not just for men.' Jessa Crispin will read at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at And now for some recommendations…. Katie Yee blends comedy and heartbreak in her spare and elegant debut novel, ' In ' Advertisement If this hot summer has anything to teach us, it's that human beings can only thrive when we have access to shade, whether in the form of tree canopies or the low overhang of a building's roofline. In his new book ' Kate Tuttle edits the Globe's Books section. Kate Tuttle, a freelance writer and critic, can be reached at
India Today
16-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Dramatic video captures Florida small plane crash, all 4 aboard survive
In a tragic incident, a small aircraft crashed into a residential area in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Sunday, July 13. The plane, a Cessna T337G, was making its final approach to North Perry Airport when it hit a tree and fell to the ground. As reported by Fox News, video footage shows the plane descending sharply before crashing into a tree and bursting into flames near nearby homes. The crash sent neighbours running to the scene, where the aircraft was in flames. According to eyewitnesses, the crash occurred just a mile short of the airport's could hear the deceleration, and then it just smacked the tree," said resident Eddie Crispin, who witnessed the incident. 'The moment it hit the ground, neighbours sprang into action without hesitation.' Residents played a critical role in rescuing the passengers. "The neighbour across the street grabbed a fire extinguisher to fight the flames," Crispin said. "Another neighbour used a water hose to douse the plane, while someone else showed up with an axe to break a window."The Pembroke Pines Police confirmed that the four individuals on board, a pilot and three passengers, were safely rescued from the crash. 'Officers are assisting with a small plane crash in the area of SW 14 Street & SW 68 Blvd,' police said in a statement posted to X. 'One pilot and three passengers are all safely out of the plane.'The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Initial findings suggest the aircraft was attempting to land when it went down for reasons yet to be determined.'The wreckage will be recovered to a secure facility in Jacksonville, Florida, for further examination,' the NTSB said in a statement to Fox News Digital.- Ends
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eighties movie star unrecognizable 40 years after hit movie – can you guess who he is?
AN EIGHTIES movie star left film-fans doing a double take after stepping out with his bike in Los Angeles. The 61-year-old screen star, born in New York, followed in the acting footsteps of his father Bruce - who 6 A Hollywood screen star looked almost unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles Credit: 6 He dressed in all-black as he wheeled his bike to a garden center Credit: 6 Crispin Glover found movie fame in Back To The Future Credit: Alamy 6 Crispin, 61, dressed in all black for his outing Credit: While Bruce portrayed the assassin Mr Wint in James Bond flick Diamonds Are Forever and featured in the Hollywood classic Chinatown , his son Crispin Glover is famed for his role in the hit franchise Back to the Future. Crispin, who played George McFly, was seen attempting to go incognito in a black bucket hat. He paired the headgear with a jean jacket, trousers and sneakers in the same color. He kept his head down as he headed out of a tree-covered alleyway. The screen star then carried his bike as he made his way to his start point. ON SCREEN Back To The Future followed teenager Marty Mcfly, played by Michael J Fox, as he is sent back in time to 1955 by his scientist friend Doc Brown, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd. Marty must ensure that his teenage parents fall in love and return to his own time to save Doc Brown's life. It was an instant box-office hit and the movie became the highest grossing film of 1985. Most read in Entertainment Despite the film's massive success, Crispin's career took an unexpected turn when he did not return for the sequels due to a dispute with the producers over salary and creative differences. Since then, he has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood featuring in indie films such as Rivers Edge and Willard. Emotional moment Michael J. Fox receives standing ovation at Baftas as Parkinson's sufferer star presents Best Film gong In 2022 the movie star bagged a role on Netflix's hit series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. SAD LOSS Crispin announced his father's passing in a post on Instagram on May 30. The distraught son simply said: "Bruce Herbert Glover. May 2, 1932 - March 12, 2025." He also shared a touching photo of himself as a child, his father, and his mother. Crispin Glover Career CRISPIN Glover is known for his Back To The Future role - yet has he starred in anything else? Crispin Glover is famed for his role in the hit franchise Back to the Future, where he played George McFly. Despite the film's massive success, Crispin's career took an unexpected turn when he did not return for the sequels due to a dispute with the producers over salary and creative differences. Since then, he has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood featuring in indie films such as Rivers Edge and Willard. He starred in celeb-packed movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape in 1994 In 2022 the movie star bagged a role on Netflix's hit series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. It is not yet clear why the 92-year-old died. The hard-man character actor also starred in other well-known flicks in the 1960s and 1970s like Hard Times and Bless the Beasts and Children. He was married twice and had two other children beyond Crispin. 6 Crispin played George McFly in the iconic Back To The Future flick Credit: Alamy 6 Crispin's actor father Bruce Glover sadly passed last month Credit: Getty
Wales Online
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Escape to the Country buyers left speechless over property's hidden feature
BBC Escape to the Country buyers left speechless over property's hidden feature Escape to the Country presenter Steve Brown was on hand to help a couple find their dream home in Cumbria on Monday A pair of Escape to the Country buyers were left speechless as presenter Steve Brown revealed an "unusual" property feature on Monday (May 5). On the recent episode of the BBC show, Steve welcomed Crispin and Clare, a married couple who were ready to swap their South London residence for the tranquil Cumbrian countryside. With a budget of £800,000, the pair were seeking a ready-to-move-in home but didn't dismiss the idea of a renovation project. Their wish list also included at least three bedrooms for visitors, enough land to care for dogs and goats, and a rural location with a pub or café no more than two miles away. The house hunt commenced in Gawthwaite, a village perched on the southern fringe of the Lake District National Park, reports Lancs Live. Escape to the Country buyers Crispin and Clare were looking for a home in Cumbria Article continues below BBC Escape to the Country star sparks frenzy with show update READ MORE: Just five miles further south lies Ulverston, a starting point for The Cumbria Way walking route and famed as the hometown of legendary comedian and filmmaker, Stan Laurel. Ulverston boasts a charming mix of classic taverns and modern retail venues, all nestled along quaint cobbled streets. Upon arriving at a contemporary barn conversion surrounded by pristine landscapes, Crispin and Clare readily expressed their enthusiasm. Inside, Steve drew attention to the home's layout: "Attached to the kitchen is a potential dining area, and on the opposite side of the house are two sitting rooms. "The smaller of which leads to the study where a bathroom suite is being stored. And there's one other unusual addition, which I'm hoping they'll appreciate." As they entered a reception room, Steve remarked: "And yet another reception room. So, how about this as a space?" A modern barn conversion was home to an unexpected addition on Monday (May 5) "Depends what's down there," responded Clare promptly, gesturing towards a trap door in the room's corner. "Don't go into that trap door," Simon joked, then elaborated: "So, what we've got down there is a cellar. Crispin, do you want to be brave and go down and see?" Crispin willingly embarked on the descent down the steps to a rather spacious cellar area. "Welcome to the pit... It is quite big, bigger than I was expecting. There's another little lintel down here, I'd love to know where this doorway goes," Crispin commented. The couple were initially convinced that the property would exceed their financial reach but were pleasantly surprised to discover it was on offer for £495,000 – significantly below their maximum budget by a striking £305,000. Article continues below "It's hard to fault the location in all honesty. The surrounding countryside is really everything we could ask for," Crispin admitted, although he later expressed some concerns regarding the home's distinctive characteristics. Escape to the Country airs weekdays at 3pm on BBC One
