RIP Jean Simmons (1929-2010)
Here we go again. Jean Simmons died on January 22. She was formerly married to actor Stewart Granger. My first Simmons film was definitely The Robe. I saw it almost every Lenten season growing up. As… Continue reading
Category Archive: Classic movies
Raul Roulien, Brazilian in old Hollywood
Raul Roulien is a rather obscure name. I wonder if he enjoyed feijoada. He had a short sejour in 1930s Hollywood but maybe you’ve seen some of his films. He’s most famous for… Continue reading
Did Carmen Miranda like feijoada?
Tomorrow my friend will cook Portuguese-style feijoada as a post-birthday gift. Portuguese-style uses white beans but the more famous version is Brazilian, utilizing black beans. I favor the white bean version that I… Continue reading