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Marines, Movies, and Marinades
On today’s show: A Marine offers a close-up view of the Iraq War. And Peter Davis discusses his Academy Award-winning 1974 documentary "Hearts and Minds," about the Vietnam War. Then, John Canemaker on the documentary “Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood.” Plus, Gourmet magazine editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl joins us to talk about how to save money and still eat well.
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Iraq, Close Up
Donovan Campbell decided that attending Marine Corps Officer Candidate School after he graduated from Princeton would look good on his résumé. Three years later he was in Iraq commanding a platoon assigned to one of the country’s worst hot spots, the city of Ramadi. In Joker One, Campbell offers a close-up view of the Iraq War.
Event: Donovan Campbell will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 pm
Barnes & Noble
2525 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ
For more information, call 609-897-9250.
Hearts and Minds
Peter Davis discusses his 1974 documentary "Hearts and Minds," which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary and was said to help define the country’s commitment to extricating itself from the disastrous war in Vietnam. The film is a powerful and profoundly insightful critique of the United States’ involvement in Vietnam, and remains especially relevant today with wars continuing in Iraq and in Afghanistan.
"Hearts and Minds" is now playing at Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street. More information here.
An Animated Life
Animator John Canemaker talks about “Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood,” a documentary directed by Peggy Stern, about the early life of the legendary Warner Bros. animation director, Chuck Jones. This film, which combines an interview with the legendary animator with newly created animated segments, premieres on Turner Classic Movies Tuesday, March 24, at 8 p.m., followed by a selection of his films.
Recession Recipes with Ruth Reichl
Have you found ways to eat well and cheaply in this economy? Gourmet magazine editor Ruth Reichl has a few ideas, but we want to hear from you. Post your your healthy, delicious and affordable recipe in the comments selection below. Get creative! Leonard and Ruth will go over your submissions and offer a few suggestions of their own.
CHEAP EATS RECIPES FROM RUTH REICHL:
Zucchini Omelet
Hash-brown Rice with Eggs
Pasta with Beet Greens
Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy
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