From our friends at Leomark Studios!
 
Leomark Studios is proud to present this first feature by promising young director, Mark Nistico, and we hope you will join us and spread the word!

Blue Collar Boys tells the story of Red, a 27-year-old construction worker, who must take over the family business to save his family.
Inspired by true events, Blue Collar Boys captures the reality and pathos of the working man in today's world, where the rich and corrupt are "too big to fail."


Friday, Sept. 7 Palace Theatre
2384 James Street Syracuse NY 315-463-9240

Join us in Los Angeles!

Fri-Thu Sept. 14-20 Laemmle NoHo 7
(Fri. Night Q&A with director Mark Nistico)
5240 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood CA 310-478-3836

Saturday, Oct. 27 Bijou Art Cinema
492 East 13th Ave Eugene, OR 541-686-2458

Reviews:
BraveNewHollywood.com
“Relentless, thought-provoking”
“Gritty drama about the suffering of America’s working stiffs”
“Grim poetry about the current recession with a bleak message that the working class can only be pushed so far.”
“The movie eerily predicts the occupy movement!”
“BLUE COLLAR BOYS is a searing reflection of our times”

FilmThreat.com
“Resonates with its focus of an angry and alienated microcosm of the 99% who find the American dream is evaporating before their eyes”
“The material creates a raw and visceral experience, and the film is blessed with strong performances”
“It certainly deserves to be seen”

Vodkachronicle.tumblr.com
“Raw, gritty and real... Mark Nistico is well on his way as a director.”

Freehold.patch.com
“This film is inspirational. It’s entertaining, but it is going to hit you on a personal level.”

Best Champagne - $20+ Taste For Under $10

It says right on the label that this Champagne is not associated with Cristal, but the rumor persists. This brand of bubby is said to be made from the grapes that almost made the cut with the high end Champagne house, hense Cristal becomes Cristalino. Whether or not it's true, this Brut is regularly mistaken for much more expensive labels. Try a blind taste test and see for yourself!

Cristalino isn't always easy to find, but sells regularly for $6.99 to $7.99 and easily rivals Champagnes in the $20 range. Don't tell ANYBODY.

Couch Where Jack Dreamed Up His Secret Sauce?

Seen this? The house that Jack built or top secret headquarters for the infamous burger meister?

 

Here's a snap from a recent cupping (coffee tasting) at Beacon Coffee Roasters in Ventura, California. They're still working on their website so for now, you'll have to order over the phone, or stock up the next time you head north! This artisan coffee roaster is worth the effort if you're serious about your brew. Extremely passionate and knowledgeable about their coffee, the owners John and Jen can talk coffee on your level. beaconcoffee.com

Been to Sweet Butter?

Latte and fresh fruit at Sweet Butter in Sherman Oaks, home of the best Croque-Monsieur in the valley.

Out and About in Ventura

Petite Reve in Ventura offers up sweet treats to start your day. Delicate and delicious!

Larger Than Life

At Camera Obscura on the Santa Monica bluffs in Palisades Park you can peek for free at the 360 degree view outside - from INSIDE the larger than life-sized camera. Enter through the Senior Center that inhabits the prime real estate on the ground floor. Trade your ID for the key to the camera. After a twisting climb upstairs you'll find the door to the camera posted with the directions for its use.

If you're like us, you'll enter the dark room without so much as a glance at the directions. Once you close the door you'll find yourself in the pitch dark body of a pinhole camera. The images that surround the building are shinning on a large disk or table on front of you. There's a steering wheel of sorts that allows you to take in the full 360 degree view outside.

On your way out you may notice, there's a light switch just inside the door! lol What a great treasure for the whole family - one of those awesome ideas created for us decades ago by people with vision. See it!