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Thursday, March 5, 2026

#SmallScreenScenes Core Memories Incoming: ESPN, Disney, Pixar and National Hockey League Team Up for Inside Out Classic Our Coverage Sponsored by Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile

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ESPN, Disney, Pixar and the National Hockey League (NHL®) are teaming up to bring fans Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET. ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD will present the real-time, animated telecast, while the traditional telecast will be available on ESPN. In 2023, the “NHL Big City Greens Classic” featured the Capitals vs. Rangers and was the first-of-its-kind real-time volumetric animation presentation in sports.



Inside Out Classic will feature virtually created real-time animation of the action between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers modeled after characters on Pixar’s award-winning franchise Inside Out.



The animated telecast will leverage tracking technology to present the action on the ice in real-time while featuring Inside Out characters skating alongside animated versions of the NHL players. Highlights for this year’s animated telecast:

The presentation will blend two types of tracking technologies – NHL EDGE positional data (NHL Puck and Player Tracking) and Sony’s Hawk-Eye Innovations’ optical tracking – to create more dynamic player and character movement to help fans better visualize detailed limb and stick movement and mannerisms.
Inside the mind of Inside Out character Riley, Hockey Island will host the animated presentation where Riley’s Emotions will skate alongside animated versions of the NHL players.
Using Sony’s Beyond Sports’ Virtual Commentator technology, the ESPN commentators calling the action on the animated telecast – Drew Carter, Kevin Weekes and Arda Öcal – will wear virtual reality headsets for motion capture, immersing them in the animated environment of Hockey Island in Riley’s Mind.
Inside Out voice talent will also be featured in the animated presentation, including Phyllis Smith (Sadness), Lewis Black (Anger), Tony Hale (Fear), and Maya Hawke (Anxiety).



The real-time animated telecast will be produced in association with ESPN Edge Innovation Center and NHL partner, Sony’s Beyond Sports. Driven by Sony’s Beyond Sports’ proprietary virtual recreation technology, the broadcast transforms tracking data from fellow NHL partner Sony’s Hawk-Eye Innovations into animated action on the ice.



In 2025, ESPN and Sony’s Beyond Sports expanded its agreement to continue to produce alternate telecasts utilizing Disney’s extensive portfolio of Intellectual Property to expand its audience. Along with Sony’s Hawk-Eye Innovations and the use of state-of-the-art technology, ESPN has already produced multiple animated alternate telecasts under the new agreement.



Inside Out Classic will be available internationally on Disney+ in Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, South Africa (live, no replay), and Europe. Video on demand will also be available in most markets, including the United States and its territories, on Disney+ shortly after the real-time telecast.



About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming, the most trusted news, and global sports programming from ESPN. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings in the U.S. whereby bundle subscribers can now stream Hulu and ESPN content directly in the Disney+ app. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.



About Sony’s Beyond Sports

Beyond Sports is a data-driven sports technology company redefining the way sports are experienced. Its award-winning virtual recreations, digital, and gamified experiences power next-generation fan engagement solutions for leading sports leagues, teams, and media brands worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Beyond Sports is a Sony group company delivering unforgettable experiences that keep the modern sports fan connected to the game, to the moment, and to each other. By turning tracking data into immersive, story-led, interactive content, Beyond Sports enables rightsholders to attract new and casual fans beyond traditional broadcasting. The company engages hard-to-reach audiences, transforming passive viewing into active participation and bridging live sport with next-generation digital ecosystems.



About the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with Players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers - League, team and Player accounts combined - across Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 260 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, TNT Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Prime Video, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; and via SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, Sports USA and TuneIn; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in every country.



Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to Player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception. NHL Productions develops compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to Players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.



The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL’s social impact platform, NHL Unites, reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. For more information, visit NHL.com.



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#SmallScreenScenes Tensions Rise in the Official Trailer for New British Mystery Series The Feud on Shelbury Drive

Acorn TV, the leading streamer for compelling international crime dramas and murder mysteries, today released the trailer and key art for the all-new suspenseful mystery series The Feud on Shelbury Drive, created and written by Aschilin Ditta (Doc Martin). Season one consists of six episodes and premieres Monday, March 30 exclusively on Acorn TV in the US and Canada, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly on Mondays.

Emma (Jill Halfpenny) and John (Rupert Penry-Jones) live a seemingly idyllic life on Shelbury Drive. But when Emma decides to add on to the kitchen in her home, neighbors’ resistance leads to rising tensions, obsession, and fear as life-threatening secrets emerge. The series also features Ray Fearon, Amy Nuttall, Tessa Peake-Jones, Larry Lamb, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Alex McQueen.

The Feud on Shelbury Drive is written and created by Ditta and directed by Andy de Emmony.

The series is produced by Lonesome Pine Productions in association with North East Screen for Channel 5, with Banijay Rights handling international distribution. Executive producers include Ditta, de Emmony, Paul Testar for Channel 5 and Simon Cox for Banijay Rights.

About Acorn TV

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas. Experience the world’s best stories, from the criminally cozy to the daringly dark and get wrapped up in brilliant mysteries as Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s recent slate is comprised of acclaimed commissioned and original series including popular UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), acclaimed Irish crime thriller Bloodlands (James Nesbitt, co-executive produced by Jed Mercurio), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), Kiwi romantic comedy Under the Vines (Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards) and British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), to name a few. Current and upcoming Acorn TV Original Series include crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), You’re Killing Me (Brooke Shields) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 24 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others. 

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#SmallScreenScenes AMC Networks’ March Streaming Highlights Include Dark Winds, The City Is Ours: A Crime Family Saga, 100 Nights of Hero and More

AMC NETWORKS’ MARCH STREAMING HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE NEW EPISODES OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DARK WINDS; THE DEBUT OF NEW AMC+ CRIME DRAMA THIS CITY IS OURS: A CRIME FAMILY SAGA; PLUS THE RETURN OF ACORN TV’S MURDOCH MYSTERIES, MYSTERY ROAD: ORIGIN AND MUCH MORE

NEW FILM PREMIERES INCLUDE SUNDANCE NOW’S EXCLUSIVE STREAMING DEBUT OF 100 NIGHTS OF HERO PLUS SHUDDER ORIGINALS

THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT, BODYCAM AND 1000 WOMEN IN HORROR

AMC Networks’ March highlights feature a lineup of gripping crime dramas, intriguing mysteries and thrilling films including new episodes of acclaimed AMC Original Series Dark Winds starring Zahn McClarnon, the season finale of AMC+ Original Series Gangs of London starring Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) and Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Black Rabbit, Slow Horses) and the debut of new AMC+ crime drama This City Is Ours: A Crime Family Saga starring Sean Bean (Game of Thrones), the return of Acorn TV’s Australian Outback-set, neo-Western drama Mystery Road: Origin and beloved Murdoch Mysteries starring Yannick Bisson, as well as new series The Feud on Shelbury Drive starring Jill Halfpenny (Girl Taken, EastEnders). Also featured next month is the streaming premiere of modern fairy tale 100 Nights of Hero starring Emma Corrin (The Crown, Nosferatu), Maika Monroe (Longlegs) and multi-hyphenate artist Charli XCX on Sundance Now, and the premieres of Shudder’s horror video game adaptation The Mortuary Assistant, the supernatural shocker Bodycam and new documentary 1000 Women in Horror, from award-winning genre expert and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.



On AMC+ (also includes Shudder and Sundance Now):Dark Winds Season 4 (AMC Original Series)

New Episodes Continue Sundays Until the Season Finale on April 5

The series’ gripping fourth season focuses on the search for a missing Navajo girl, which takes Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito from the safety of Navajo Nation to the gritty terrain of 1970s Los Angeles in a race against the clock to save her from an obsessive killer with ties to organized crime. The new season’s second episode, set to debut on Sunday, February 22, marks the television directorial debut of the star and executive producer Zahn McClarnon (Lt. Joe Leaphorn). Executive produced by Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin and boasting a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for its first three seasons, Dark Winds also stars Kiowa Gordon (The Red Road, Roswell, New Mexico) as Jim Chee, Jessica Matten (Rez Ball, Tribal, Burden of Truth) as Bernadette Manuelito, and Deanna Allison (Accused, Edge of America) as Emma Leaphorn.


This City Is Ours: A Crime Family Saga (AMC+ Exclusive Series)

New Series Premieres Thursday, March 5 on AMC+ and Continues Weekly Until the Season Finale on April 23

This acclaimed crime drama follows the chaos that ignites when notorious gang boss Ronnie (Sean Bean, Game of Thrones) steps back from his criminal empire, triggering a violent power struggle between his volatile son Jamie (Jack McMullen, Hijack) and trusted lieutenant Michael (James Nelson-Joyce, A Thousand Blows), who suddenly sees a chance to claim the throne. As rivalries erupt and loyalties crumble, the family controlling the city’s cocaine trade spirals into open war. Caught between ambition and the life he’s building with his partner Diana (Hannah Onslow, This Is Going to Hurt), Michael is torn by a future that finally feels within reach and a past that refuses to let him go. In a world defined by blood, betrayal, and legacy, choosing love may be the most dangerous move of all.

Gangs of London Season 3 (AMC+ Original Series)

Season Finale on Thursday, March 5

As chaos erupts in London after a spiked shipment of cocaine kills hundreds, fan-favorite characters collide with new faces bound by blood ties, sparking brutal power struggles, unexpected alliances, and fierce rivalries. Former undercover cop turned gangster Elliot navigates his new role as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but the spiking throws their operations into disarray. The Wallaces, Luan, Lale, and the street gangs face devastating consequences as personal vendettas collide with professional power struggles bleeding into violent turf wars. In the ruthless fight for control of London’s criminal underworld, no one is safe. This was no accident — it was a calculated attack. But who’s pulling the strings? Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Slow Horses, Black Rabbit), Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders, The Ipcress File), Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones, The Gone) and Lucian Msamati (Conclave).


The Graham Norton Show Season 33 (BBC America Original Series)

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays on BBC America (11pm ET/PT) until the Season Finale on March 12; Available On-Demand Every Friday on AMC+, Acorn TV and All Reality

The BAFTA-award-winning talk show­ is back with a new season featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. Guest lineup as follows:Thursday, March 5: TBA
Thursday, March 12: TBA

TNA iMPACT! (AMC Exclusive)

New Episodes Air LIVE Thursdays from 9-11pm ET on AMC and AMC+; Available On-Demand Every Friday on AMC+

AMC is the new exclusive television home in the U.S. to TNA’s flagship weekly two-hour block of action-packed TNA Wrestling featuring intense rivalries of fan favorite TNA stars.



On SHUDDER (also available on AMC+):Bodycam (Shudder Original Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, March 13

When two police officers show up to investigate a domestic dispute, a startling escalation leads to a tragic accident. Not wanting to be crucified by the public, the officers attempt to cover it up–only to reveal that their body cameras aren’t the only things watching them.

1000 Women in Horror (Shudder Original Film)

New Documentary Film Premieres Friday, March 20 on Shudder and Sundance Now

A deep dive into how women pioneers revolutionized horror cinema through their groundbreaking work as directors, actors and creators since 1895, leaving an indelible mark on the genre’s evolution. Featuring interviews with Roxanne Benjamin, Akela Cooper, Mary Harron, Cerise Howard, Kier-La Janisse, Nikyatu Jusu, Roseanne Liang, Annalise Lockhart, Toby Poser, Sara Risher, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Kate Siegel, Jenn Wexler and more.

The Mortuary Assistant (Shudder Original Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, March 27

Newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens (Willa Holland, Arrow) accepts a night shift at a mortuary, embalming bodies alone after hours. As disturbing events escalate, Rebecca uncovers demonic rituals, the dark secrets of her enigmatic mentor (Paul Sparks, Boardwalk Empire), and her own buried trauma—racing to survive the night before her body becomes a vessel for possession. Based on Brian Clarke’s best-selling viral sensation video game.

The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder Original Series)

New Double Feature Debuts LIVE on Friday, March 6 on Shudder TV and AMC+ TV; Available On Demand Beginning Sunday, March 8

Two great films. Two legendary hosts. Join Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl as they do what they do best: celebrate the weird, wonderful world of genre cinema by letting mutants everywhere know that the Drive-In will NEVER die.



*Shudder’s full programming schedule available HERE.

On SUNDANCE NOW (also available on AMC+):100 Nights of Hero (Sundance Now Film Premiere)

New Film Premieres Friday, March 6

When her neglectful husband departs after placing a secret wager to test her fidelity, Cherry (Maika Monroe) and her sharp-witted maid, Hero (Emma Corrin), must fend off a dangerously seductive visitor: Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine, Masters of the Universe). The buzzy, ensemble fairy tale from writer-director Julia Jackman also stars starring Amir El-Masry (Limbo), Charli XCX (I Want Your Sex), Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), and Felicity Jones (The Brutalist). The film is an adaptation of The New York Times best-selling graphic novel The One Hundred Nights Of Hero by Isabel Greenberg.

Future of Film: Athena Film Festival (Sundance Now Film Collection)

New Short Films Premiere Friday, March 20

A curated selection of six short films from the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College – the nation’s premier festival dedicated to elevating women’s leadership and advancing inclusion on screen. These films provide a powerful lens on the challenges and triumphs of women, uplifting complex, nuanced stories that exemplify the many ways in which women lead.



On ACORN TV: The Family Next Door (Acorn TV Original Series)

New Episodes Continue Mondays until the Season Finale on March 30

Based on New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth’s novel of the same name, this new drama tells the story of the enigmatic Isabelle (Teresa Palmer, A Discovery of Witches, The Last Anniversary) who moves into a small seaside cul-de-sac where her obsessive drive to solve a mystery case casts suspicion on four neighboring families.

Murdoch Mysteries Season 19 (Acorn TV Original Series)

New Season Premieres Monday, March 2; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on July 27

Set in Toronto in the early 1900s during the age of invention, Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson, Casino Jack, Baking All the Way) uses radical forensic techniques to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders. The new season will see a bevy of notable guest stars such as Sally Lindsay (The Madame Blanc Mysteries, Coronation Street), Amber Marshall (Heartland), Dave Foley (The Kids in the Hall, Fargo), musician Steven Page, Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back), and the return of Countess Luann de Lesseps, an original cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City. Cases this season include the murder of a fashion mogul that everyone had reason to kill; Murdoch participating in a game show that turns lethal; wild animal attacks in High Park; and a dangerous stand-off when customers are taken hostage at a roadside inn. Murdoch and Brackenreid (Thomas Craig, Coronation Street, The Paradise Club) even solve a murder with the help of famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley (Marshall), and while working another case, fight spies atop of a speeding train headed towards the nation’s capital.


Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 (Acorn TV Original Series)

New Season Premieres Monday, March 23 on Acorn TV and AMC+; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on April 27

Jay (Mark Coles Smith, Beast of War) and Mary (Tuuli Narkle, NCIS: Sydney) are exploring their relationship and a new world of forests and high country, when a sudden series of deaths and a crime that strikes at the heart of their household suggest sinister depths to their new home.

The Feud on Shelbury Drive (Acorn TV Exclusive Series)

New Series Premieres Monday, March 30; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on May 4

Emma (Jill Halfpenny, Humans, EastEnders) and John Barnett (Rupert Penry-Jones, Black Sails, The Strain) along with their daughter Beth, appear to live an idyllic life on Shelbury Drive; however, when Emma and John decide to add a kitchen extension to their house, these friendships prove to be not quite as harmonious as they seem.



*Acorn TV’s full programming schedule available HERE.

On ALL REALITY (also available on We TV):Love During Lockup Season 7A (We TV Original Series)

New Episodes Every Friday on All Reality and We TV (9 PM ET/PT on We TV) until the Season Finale on March 6

Love During Lockup follows six people outside of prison and follows them through the early stages of their romance with an inmate. From romantic letters to steamy phone calls, to suspicious financial requests, family haters, and heartbreaking battles to bring them home. How do you stay human in the face of a dehumanizing system? How do you build love and trust when you can’t wake up with your boo? How does love survive when there’s a cost to talk to them? And are they even who they say they are?


Mama June Season 8 (We TV Original Series)

New Season Premieres Friday, March 13 on All Reality and We TV (9 PM ET/PT on We TV) and Continues Weekly Until the Season Finale on May 15

This season, as Jessica and Shyann plan their wedding, June and Shyann’s mother, Trina, battle it out butting heads on just about everything. Pumpkin reveals her new boo, Darrin and navigates co-parenting with Josh, who shockingly has a new addition of his own. Jessica and Pumpkin, who are still on-the-rocks, try to heal their relationship before Jessica’s big day but past secrets sadly get in the way. Meanwhile, Alana continues to thrive in nursing school while quietly struggling with her own feelings surrounding Pumpkin and Josh’s divorce.


True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here Season 3 (Sundance TV Original Series)

New Episodes Continue Every Thursday until the Season Finale March 26 on All Reality

The new six-episode season examines the challenges and complexities of small-town justice, spotlighting cases that range from unsolved missing persons and wrongful convictions, to death while in police custody. Led by advocate and actress Hilarie Burton-Morgan (One Tree Hill, The Walking Dead), the series travels to Pennsylvania, Texas, Indiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky, in powerful pursuit of accountability and justice for victims. By speaking directly with the family members of those involved with the cases, as well as community members, local journalists and legal experts, the series continues its work revealing systemic flaws within the criminal justice system and encourages viewers to lend their voices to those who have been silenced.




On ALLBLK:Deb is Boss (ALLBLK Original Film)

New Film Premieres Thursday, March 5

Before becoming a powerhouse music executive who launched Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, and French Montana, Deb Antney (Lil Mama) was a street-smart survivor navigating the dangerous underworlds of Queens, NY and Boston, MA. Balancing romance, ambition, and hustler instincts, she built an underground drug empire while dreaming of something bigger, laying the foundation for her eventual rise to the top of the music industry. Deb is Boss also stars LisaRaye McCoy (The Players Club, All of Us, A House Divided) as Amelia, Clifton Powell (Deep Rising) as James and Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years) as Uncle Ben.


Wild Rose (ALLBLK Original Series)

New Series Premieres Thursday, March 12 and Continues Weekly Until the Season Finale on April 30

Roosevelt aka ‘Rose’ (Omarion) is a charismatic hitman with a conscience who comes from a family of assassins that also happen to run a non-profit organization. Behind the non-profit façade is an elite, family-run agency known for taking down high-profile targets. Rose’s world is turned upside down when his wife and daughter mysteriously walk out of his life. He suspects foul play and finds himself questioning everything and everyone. As he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, he starts to unravel a web of secrets that force him to question his identity within his own family. Amidst his personal turmoil, Rose is pulled into the Hollywood underworld of music, fame, sex and murder, when he receives a new assignment: serve as the bodyguard for the world-famous singer, Somaya (Casey Gardner, All American: Homecoming, The Missing). But Somaya finds herself in the crosshairs of her own personal security guard, unaware that the man hired to protect her is also contracted to end her life.




On HIDIVE:【OSHI NO KO】 Season 3

New Simulcast Episodes Every Wednesday

The overnight sensation and now global hit series 【OSHI NO KO】 returns to heat things up this this winter with its hotly anticipated third season offering new simulcast subtitled episodes every Wednesday. The story enters a new stage… Six months have passed since the release of “POP IN 2.” Thanks to MEMcho’s efforts, B-Komachi is now on the verge of a breakthrough. Aqua is steadily progressing as a multi-talented artist and Akane is on her way to becoming a skilled actress. Meanwhile, Kana has lost her former cheerful demeanor. And Ruby is climbing the ranks of the entertainment industry while pursuing the truth behind the deaths of Ai and Gorou — using lies as a weapon. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 3 is directed by Daisuke Hiramaki together with series composition by Jin Tanaka and animation production by Doga Kobo.


Chained Soldier Season 2 (HIDIVE Exclusive)

New Simulcast Episodes Every Thursday

The wait ends this winter for the hit dark fantasy series Chained Soldier with its highly-anticipated Season 2 streaming exclusively next season on HIDIVE. The fight against the Shuuki continues as Chained Soldier returns with more monsters, supernatural action, and spicy “rewards!” Chained Soldier Season 2 is co-directed by Junji Nishmura (chief) and Goro Kuji along with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi and production by Seven Arcs.


HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (HIDIVE Exclusive)

New Simulcast Episodes Every Friday

Otherworldly excitement arrives next season with the new isekai action series HELL MODE, streaming exclusively this winter on HIDIVE. Thirty-five-year-old Kenichi Yamada has spent his life playing every single MMORPG he can get his hands on. Tired of new games that cater to casual players, he leaps at the chance to try out a never-ending game with an intimidating “Hell Mode” that raises the difficulty (and chances to level up) to impossible heights. But, as soon as he selects the “Summoner,” Kenichi finds himself transported into the world of the game and reborn to a family of serfs as a baby named Allen! With nothing but his memories and wits to guide him, Allen sets off to conquer Hell Mode, unearth the secrets of the Summoner class, and free his newfound family from their fate. HELL MODE is directed by Makoto Tamagawa together with series composition by Daishiro Tanimura and production by Yokohama Animation Lab.


Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (HIDIVE Exclusive)

New Simulcast Episodes Every Saturday

The new year brings a hero reborn with the new isekai fantasy series Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling, streaming exclusively all winter long on HIDIVE. Our hero needs to come out of his shell… literally! Reborn in another world inside a dragon egg, he doesn’t have the amazing magic or mighty physical strength of your typical isekai’d adventurer just yet. He’ll need to break free and grow from a weak hatchling and into a fearsome beast if he wants to escape the deep, dark forest unscathed. What battles and adventures await him in this unique take on the isekai phenomenon? Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling is directed by Yuta Takamura and assistant Nobuyoshi Arai along with series composition by Tatsuhiko Urahata and production by Studio FelixFilm.


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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

On Intellectuals, by Tom Wolfe

“An intellectual is a person knowledgeable in one field who speaks out only in others.”
― Tom Wolfe

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Tubi Premieres Definitive Documentary Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Freestyle Classic "Point Of No Return"

Tubi debuts "Point Of No Return…X-posed," the definitive doc for the 40th anniversary of the 1984 freestyle classic. Featuring the original X-posed/Exposé trio, producer Lewis Martineé, and key insiders on the hit's rise and lasting impact.

Tubi Premieres Definitive Documentary Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Freestyle Classic "Point Of No Return"

A groundbreaking inside look at the original Exposé trio, the Miami team behind the hit, and the song that redefined dance music.


Four decades after it changed the sound of clubs forever, the Freestyle anthem 'Point Of No Return' takes center stage in the exclusive new documentary 'Point Of No Return…X-posed'—an unfiltered look at the creation of a hit and the record that redefined dance music.

Four decades after it changed the sound of clubs forever, the Freestyle anthem "Point Of No Return" takes center stage in the exclusive new documentary "Point Of No Return… X-posed", now streaming only on Tubi.

First released in 1984 by the Miami girl trio "X-posed" on Pantera Records, the track lit up dance floors and sparked a movement. Within six months, Arista Records signed the act, renamed them Exposé, and by 1985 "Point Of No Return"had climbed to #1 on the Billboard U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

The film reveals the untold story of how Alé Lorenzo, Laurie Miller, and Sandra Tola—together with producer Lewis Martineé, Frank Diaz and the Pantera team—created lightning in a bottle with a local club record that would make Exposé a household name by 1986 and change dance music forever.

Produced and directed by Ray De La Garza (Premiere Radio Networks/iHeartMedia, The Walt Disney Company, 2101 Records), the documentary features explosive interviews with the original Exposé members, Martineé, executive producer Francisco Diaz, Arista's David Jurman, and other key players who recount how one song propelled Freestyle from Miami's underground clubs straight into mainstream America.

"Point Of No Return…X-posed" offers an unfiltered look at the creation of a hit, the struggles behind the spotlight, and the enduring impact of a record that marked the "Point Of No Return" in dance music history.

Exclusively streaming now on Tubi via Roc Cartel Films.

About Exposé

Alé Lorenzo – The founding voice of Exposé. Alé brought her raw innocence and Latin flair to "Point Of No Return." Known for her charismatic stage presence and unmistakable tone, she helped shape the Freestyle sound that would dominate Miami clubs and later cross over nationally.

Laurie Miller – A Miami native with a sharp eye for fashion, Laurie added the vocal precision and pop polish that made "Point Of No Return" radio and performance ready. After Exposé, she continues to perform, record, and influence the next wave of Freestyle artists re-uniting with Lewis with new remakes of the Expose' catalog.

Sandra Tola – Sandra provided the soulful balance and fun personality to the trio, fusing R&B stylings with her charm and energy of Latin dance. Her onstage performance and high energy vocals gave Exposé's debut its entertaining punch and enduring replay value.

Where Are They Now?

After leaving Exposé, Alé Lorenzo returned briefly to the club scene with solos club hits like "I Wanna Know" (1988) and "Stop Me If I Fall in Love." She's remained relatively private after leaving the music business by her choice. Laurie landed an independent single deal along with a recording deal with Atlantic Records. She then launched XICA Productions, owns Yoga Fusion with Laurie Miller, serves as Creative Director at Preferred Jewelers International™, designs and owns Bhakti Bags, and is the Creative/Art Director at Continental Buying Group (CBG). Sandra "Sandeé" Casañas (Sandra Tola) passed away on December 15, 2008, at age 46, from a severe seizure. Known professionally as Sandeé, she released singles through Columbia distribution solo dance hits like "Notice Me" and the album "Only Time Will Tell" before her untimely death.

The following iconic trio—Jeanette Jurado, Ann Curless, and Gioia Bruno—became Exposé's next definitive voices from 1986 onward. After years apart, they revived the group in 2006 and successfully secured legal rights to the Exposé name in 2009. Since reuniting, Jurado, Curless, and Bruno continue touring and performing for loyal fans. They dropped the single "Shine On" in 2012 and remain active on the live circuit, often appearing at nostalgic dance-pop and freestyle events. The creative force behind Exposé, Lewis Martineé remains a prolific songwriter and producer in the dance music world. His credits span collaborations with big names like Pet Shop Boys, Ricky Martin, Debbie Gibson, and Vanessa Williams.

About the Director

Ray De La Garza – A veteran music and media executive with decades of experience at the intersection of music and pop culture, brings a unique insider's perspective to storytelling. His work on "Point Of No Return… X-posed" reflects his commitment to preserving pivotal moments in music history and celebrating the artists who created them. Ray is Co-executive Producer of the documentary "The Day The Music Died: The Story Of Don McLeans America Pie," currently streaming on Paramount+ and was nominated for a 2023 MTV Movie Award.

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Retired Coast Guard Admiral Riding 2,000+ Miles for Coast Guard Families

A retired Coast Guard Vice Admiral is celebrating his 70th birthday by riding more than 2,000 miles to support Coast Guard families facing financial hardship.

Vice Adm. Manson K. Brown, USCG (Ret.), the first African American to achieve the rank of vice admiral in the Coast Guard, is cycling from Key West, Florida, to Bar Harbor, Maine to raise funds for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), the official aid society of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Vice Adm. Manson Brown, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), poses at the Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West, Florida, on Feb. 19, 2026, marking the start of his 2,200-mile bicycle ride to raise awareness and support for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. (Photo courtesy of Manson Brown)
Vice Adm. Manson Brown, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), right, visits Coast Guard Station Marathon in Marathon, Florida, on Feb. 19, 2026, during the first leg of his long-distance ride in support of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. (Photo courtesy of Manson Brown)

Supporters can follow his journey and contribute here: https://bit.ly/Riding-4-CGMA

"For more than 40 years, I had the privilege of serving alongside extraordinary Coast Guard men and women," Brown said. "This ride is about paying it forward to those currently serving—especially when they or their families face personal crisis or significant need."

Brown's ride comes amid renewed uncertainty around federal funding. During the 2019 partial government shutdown, approximately 55,000 Active Duty, Reserve, and civilian Coast Guard members went without pay for 35 days, the first time in recent history a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces served without compensation. Coast Guard civilian employees were again impacted during a subsequent funding lapse in 2025, with many going 43 days without pay.

"Financial disruption for Coast Guard families is becoming the norm, not the exception," said Brooke Millard, CEO of CGMA and a retired Coast Guardsman. "Government shutdowns, deployments, economic volatility, and constant relocations create ongoing financial stress. When service members are worried about paying rent or fixing a car, that affects mission readiness."

In 2025 alone, CGMA delivered more than $12 million in assistance to over 4,000 members of the Coast Guard community. More than $3 million went toward basic living expenses, rental assistance, and debt management. CGMA also provided $1.9 million to civilian employees during the 2025 funding lapse.

Brown departed Key West on Thursday and plans to complete the journey in three phases:Phase 1: Key West to Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Phase 2: Jacksonville Beach to Washington, D.C.
Phase 3: Washington, D.C. to Bar Harbor, Maine

Battling wind gusts of 25–30 mph during the opening leg, Brown said the ride is already testing his endurance. Even though the wind is dying down in Florida, Brown expects the most challenging parts of the ride are in front of him, including the hills of New England and congestion around New York.

CGMA provides daily updates from Brown about his journey. Please follow along on Instagram and Facebook.

About CGMA
CGMA is designated as the official military welfare society for the U.S. Coast Guard by Title 10 of the U.S. Code.  CGMA provides grants and interest-free loans across more than 40 individual programs, to support our entire Coast Guard community. Funded entirely by donations, CGMA ensures short-term financial challenges do not become long-term crises. Since 1924, CGMA has delivered more than $260 million in direct assistance.

About Vice Adm. Manson K. Brown, USCG (Ret.)

Brown joined the Coast Guard at age 17 as a cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. He became the first African American to attain the three-star rank in the service's history. His career included senior leadership roles at Coast Guard Headquarters and operational commands in the Pacific and Middle East. In 2014, he was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction at NOAA, where he oversaw environmental satellite programs and modernization of the National Weather Service. He returned to retirement in 2017.

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#MovietimeInManhattan @TheAcademy #OSCARS ASICS Los Angeles Marathon and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Collaborate on Oscars® Red Carpet Experience on March 8

The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, partners with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to bring the magic of the Oscars® directly to the course on race day, Sunday, March 8. At Mile 11, on the famed Hollywood Boulevard, the marathon route will be transformed into a red carpet experience for runners.

In a nod to the 98th Oscars on Sunday, March 15, Mile 11 will be designed to mimic the esteemed event, offering participants the opportunity to experience the red carpet and snap a photo as they run past the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the home of the Oscars.

“We are thrilled to partner with the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon in this unique and interactive way,” said Academy Chief Marketing, Communications and Content Officer Jennifer Davidson. “The Academy celebrates the passion, excellence and hard work of our global filmmaking community, and we look forward to sharing this excitement with the runners ahead of the 98th Oscars.”

"As the largest community event in Los Angeles, the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with area stakeholders,” said Murphy Reinschreiber, the Chief Operating Officer of The McCourt Foundation. “Partnering with the Academy allows us to celebrate our runners as the stars they are. Mile 11 will also be a fitting celebration of the City of Los Angeles – grit and glamour.”

For more information about the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon and LA 5K, visit LAMarathon.com and follow the event on Strava, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. For more information on the McCourt Foundation, visit mccourtfoundation.org and follow The McCourt Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide.

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ABOUT THE MCCOURT FOUNDATION
The McCourt Foundation (TMF) empowers communities to build a healthier world through research, education, and partnerships. TMF’s mission is to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world. TMF makes a difference by donating to neurology research, hosting educational forums, and using our events such as the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic and Boston Waterfront 5K, as platforms to raise funds for over 125 nonprofit charity partners. Since its inception, TMF has donated more than $7.2 million to neurology research and generated more than $76M for our nonprofit charity partners. Established in 1992, TMF is a 501 (c)(3) with offices in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit mccourtfoundation.org.

ABOUT THE ASICS LOS ANGELES MARATHON AND LA 5K
The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running community sporting event. On March 8, 2026, the race will welcome over 26,000 runners starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing the 26.2-mile Stadium-to-the-Stars Course near Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Also included in the Marathon Weekend events are the LA 5K on Saturday, March 7 and the marathon’s two-day Lifestyle Expo held at Dodger Stadium March 6 and 7. The free expo is open to the public, featuring up to 100 exhibitors and annually attracts more than 70,000 attendees. The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is the final event in the three-race Conquer LA Challenge which begins with the Santa Monica Classic in September, followed by the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K in January.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's premier film organization and is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognizing and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy’s affiliated charitable organization, the Academy Foundation, serves a public benefit through its robust educational, preservation and cultural activities. This includes the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the world's largest global film museum, the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, and talent development programs for emerging artists. Year-round, the Academy creates opportunities for all communities to engage with the film world.

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The Walt Disney Studios and World War II Exhibition Opens March 2026 at Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

The upcoming exhibition will highlight The Walt Disney Studios' extraordinary involvement during the United States World War II effort.

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum announces a new special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, which will be on view from March 13 to September 10, 2026. This immersive, family-friendly exhibition illustrates how The Walt Disney Studios contributed to the Allies' war effort by devoting over 90% of its output to producing original artwork, as well as training and public-service films. The Walt Disney Studios and World War II is organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum, in San Francisco, California.

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II will be on view from March 13 to September 10, 2026 at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Image Credit: Mike Gabriel (United States), Donald Duck exhibition insignia for The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, 2019. Courtesy of Mike Gabriel;© Disney

When Walt Disney received word that The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA, had been converted into an Army anti-aircraft base after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, he and his staff pledged to support the war effort without hesitation. All of Disney's contributions to the war effort, which played an important role in boosting morale, were produced without profit. Disney's war production included more than 1,200 insignia for the Armed Forces and related auxiliary groups, animated short films with some favorite Disney characters, as well as instructional media and government educational films, posters, and publications. The Studios' wartime production was considered so important to the United States that it was guarded around the clock by troops.

"The Walt Disney Studios and World War II exhibition tells a powerful story of creativity, resilience, and courage during one of the most challenging times in history," said Mary Pat Higgins, president and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. "Walt Disney and his studio acted as true Upstanders, using their talents and resources to support the Allied war effort and uplift morale on the front lines and the home front. By bringing this immersive, family-friendly exhibition to North Texas, we are highlighting Disney's extraordinary contributions and inspiring visitors of all ages to recognize the impact of using creativity and compassion to stand against injustice."

During this unique era of animation history, The Walt Disney Studios functioned as a tremendous morale builder for both the civilian public and deployed Allied troops. Walt knew that cartoons would be an ideal medium for communicating with the American people in a casual, uncomplicated manner about war related issues and anxieties. Disney characters appeared on insignia for military units worldwide, seen on aircrafts, ships, vehicles, buildings, and clothing. They were also part of home front efforts, appearing in ads, magazines, posters, and campaigns promoting food recycling, rationing, war bonds, and farming. This exhibition includes more than 500 examples of these rare, historical objects, and film clips.

"The stories of the men and women who fought to defend our country are both inspirational and instructive. As Walt Disney once said, 'Tomorrow will be better for as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life.' We are honored to collaborate with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum to bring The Walt Disney Studios and World War II to Dallas," said Kirsten Komoroske, executive director of The Walt Disney Family Museum.

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum extends its heartfelt gratitude to presenting sponsor Texas Instruments, with additional support from Debbie and Ron Greene, American Airlines, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, NFI Industries, and other supporters for their generous contributions to this special exhibition.

"We are thrilled to support this incredible exhibition that highlights an inspiring chapter of history where ingenuity and determination were used to make a meaningful difference," said Andy Smith, director of giving and volunteering for Texas Instruments and executive director of the TI Foundation. "This exhibit not only showcases the important role The Walt Disney Studios played during World War II, but also reminds us of the power of resilience and unity in the face of immense challenges."

For more information and to purchase tickets for The Walt Disney Studios and World War II exhibition, visit: dhhrm.org/disney

About the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum teaches the history of the Holocaust and advances human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. Founded in 1984 by Holocaust survivors, the Museum serves as an educational center for the community. The Museum has three educational wings highlighting Holocaust history and human rights violations that shaped our world; a Dimensions in Testimony Theater featuring an opportunity to interact directly with a holographic image of a Holocaust survivor; a 250-seat theater with daily screenings and regular special events, and a rotating special exhibition gallery. Through powerful exhibitions, engaging programs, and grade-appropriate resources, the Museum inspires students and visitors to become Upstanders who make a positive difference. Visit DHHRM.org or call (214) 741-7500 for more information.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Paola's Since 1983 A Peachy's Pick Since 2011 by Founder Paola Bottero from Rome, Italy #Italian by #StefanoMarracino #DanielMarracino #RamonAlvarracin #AlejandroPerez and #ZolaMarracino 1302 Madison Avenue between 92nd and 93rd #UpperEastSide

Founder Paola Bottero from her 2011 review when she earned Peachy's Picks status
She was with all of us in spirit during this new smashing review!
All recipes today at Paola's were created by Paola herself.
Four of the five owners today: Stefano Marracino, Paola's son; Zola Marracino, Paola's granddaughter; Ramon Alvarracin, Paola's adopted son of 30 years and Executive Chef Alejandro Perez
Not pictured: Daniel Marracino, Paola's son....maybe we will meet you another day!
It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we knew Paola Bottero, native of Rome, Italy, whom sadly we cannot work with anymore.  We believe you can see her reading up there through the skylight where surely she is smiling upon her fabulous family legacy of people, cuisine and business!  She was one of the first featured and one of the only women restaurant owners we ever worked with.  She was first featured in Terrific Takeout and then achieved Peachy's Picks.
We are so sad we cannot work with her anymore and please say a prayer for her.
Paola was restaurant neighbors with one of our most absolute favorites over the 17 year history here: Mover and Shaker Bill Knapp of Table D'Hote fame, and Billy also raved about her recently when we spoke to him; Paola was friendly and collegial.
We are so happy that we can work with Paola's team of 2026 and beyond!
We know she is so, so proud of them.
It has been a long time and they have come a long way, baby.
Today, Paola's is led by her son, owner Stefano Marracino, whom we worked with in person.
The ownership team boasts tremendous depth and includes older brother Daniel Marracino, Ramon Alvarracin, a 30-year veteran and Paola's adopted son who is the General Manager, Executive Chef Alejandro Perez who started in 2017 and has been an owner as of 2026, and Paola's granddaughter who started in coat check and hosting, Zola Marracino, Stefano's daughter and Assistant Manager.
The story started with these business cards Stefano showed us!
Fabrizio Bottero is famous to us because he is Paola's younger brother and he among others trained Stefano, and his influence is part of the family story here.  (Click on his name to see what our friends at Grokipedia say.)  Every element here is attended to right down to the make of the fine wine glass.
What is new is the location: 1302 Madison Avenue is the new home of Paola's as of January 1, 2026.
It had been across the street, and this kitchen here is brand new!  Paola's attracts many locals but we are confident if you are visiting Manhattan you would be equally welcome with the high caliber level of hospitality you encounter at Paola's.  There are 65 coveted seats at Paola's to enjoy the classic Italian excellence, starting with the Polpettine Alla Romana.  Pat La Frieda grass-fed beef and all-natural Hampshire pork meatballs team up with a 75 beef/25 pork ratio for the ultimate in elegant delicious.  They wonderfully waltz in a sensational savory tomato sauce along with fresh ricotta and Pecorino.
Insalata Cesare is a classic and is exactly what we were looking for.  You have choices of adding chicken or shrimp for protein, and we chose the Bell and Evans grilled chicken, hormone and antibiotic free we are told, executed to perfection!  Along with the house-made croutons, it made a lovely composition with the greens of course.  Peachy only likes her Caesar salads dressed and this was just right for Goldilocks Peachy: not too much or too little dressing.  Mozzarella is a must, and here it's warm and house-made with the signature Paola's touch.  It does come dressed, so depending on your dressing inclinations, order accordingly.  Roasted red peppers and fresh basil come in tandem, and there's a Taggiasca (olives) olive oil vinaigrette.
Avid readers know that Peachy likes to put the dressing on herself, and they listened at Paola's!  Rughetta e Parmigiano is gorgeous baby arugula topped with finely shaved Grana Padano cheese, and for everyone else is tossed in the proprietary EVOO and lemon vinaigrette.  The pasta section we found was most commanding this visit.  Cacio e Pepe was Peachy's favorite and she shares this opinion with Executive Chef Alejandro who of course made it along with everything else this visit.  Roman-style (remember, Paola was from ROME) house-made spaghetti, Pecorino cheese, and crushed black peppercorns in perfect proportion to each other culminated in luxurious creamy goodness that is exactly what you need in the dead of winter.
Another superlative choice is GM Ramon's favorite (remember, adopted son of 30 years): Fettuccine Alla Bolognese, also made on premises.  And of course like most things in life, it is even better with cheese on top!  It is the best blizzard you can have!  Paola's house-made fettuccine pasta with Pat LaFrieda's grass-fed beef and all-natural Hampshire pork combine for an essential winter flavor that will catapult your tastebuds to the upper echelons of Italy on the Upper East Side, the best part of town of course.  Finally, Daniel's favorite we finished this menu area with: Bucatini All'Amatriciana: Traditional Roman thick, hollow spaghetti with plum tomatoes, crisp pancetta and onions which winningly team up and broadcast that Paola's is in it to win it and that she taught them all well.  Also, we commend their grammatically flawless menu (you know this was all named after Peachy's English class with Rennie), especially the compound adjectives which we found to be properly hyphenated.
Note that Paola's aims to please and sometimes they make dishes at your request, and the menu itself is representative of Italy as a whole, not a certain region.  Secondi was a fish and a meat we chose, above say enchante to the Mediterranean Branzino, served in an eight-ounce style grilled and is the frontman to the sauteed spinach singing backup in a perfect key.   They tell us that Down East delivers fresh seafood five days a week and this was absolutely fresh! Cosce di Pollo was the final firework: grilled, marinated boneless chicken thighs with sauteed broccoli rabe are emblazoned with totally delicious written all over it as you can see!  Pictures are never edited at Whom You Know: you perform excellence like the Paola's team or we do not publish.
The truth is your dinner looks exactly this delicious when you know where to go!
Peachy still Picks Paola's!
Paola's is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.

Also, they have other culinary feats up their sleeve we surmise so stay tuned!
They might not be a one-trick pony....




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