I think that all the "below the line" (not actors, directors, writers or producers) workers are only given a mention if they are academy members (not sure about this but it's my guess). Also, each below the line union has a large membership and there would likely be too many people to add into the list. My other…

San Clemente - it's a church near the Coloseum. It's a 12th century on top of a 6th century church (with first know written Italian which translates to "[these Roman soldiers] sons of whores/bitches"!!!_ on top of a roman temple which was a mint at one point as well. And you can go into all three! Super cool!

It's a rough winter, true, but then I think back to my feelings about August in New York and remember there's no way to win. Why did I ever leave California?!

Your trip sounds awesome. You can always go back to Rome (the city is eternal) in the future. What are your plans for Rome while you're there?

It's super busy but not as bad as the one in NYC. It's HUGE! So much good cheese and a large variety. Lots of cured meats, too. It is really fun looking around. I think you would enjoy it. It's a little weird getting to it (I don't know if you have been in the Piramide area before) but it's worth it. Also may I…

Oh it is what is. It makes sense that in a lot of long term couple (50 years) if one person dies the other usually dies within 6 months - they no longer know how to ive with the other person. As sad as the prospect it is, it warms my heart that some people have such deep and meaningful relationships.

I'm so glad you have enjoyed delving into the depths of Italian regional cooking- there really is a lot to choose from.

I like the article mostly because it's an interesting look at how relationships do and do not work. And a nice reminder for a single person that couples aren't necessarily happier.

I'm not getting that from this article. I don't think it's saying things should be perfect. It's talking about key issues that cause couples to be miserable.

Having had an ex use me like this, the best thing is to ignore him and don't give him a reason. Someone like that likes knowing he can push your buttons- that he still has an in if he changes his mind.

There's a Louis C.K. bit where he says something along the lines of "The best thing that you can hope for in life is to find someone you really love and that you get to spend decades with and then one of you dies before the other. And then who ever is left has to go grocery shopping alone." I agree that 18,000 days…

Yep! I have seen people get engaged and then married and then all of a sudden they are having fights over finances because they never discussed before hand their expectations or the logistics. Not to mention, it's all the stupid shit that builds resentment- like laundry and cleaning the bathroom. Also, if you don't…

And when you choose a life partner, you're choosing a lot of things, including your parenting partner and someone who will deeply influence your children

This is spot on. My current relationship has the same elements and it is SO MUCH BETTER than all of my previous relationships. And I agree my younger self's ideas of made a good relationship were not true at all.

It's by Piramde. You have to walk over from the subway to the Ostiense train station- it's behind it. It seriously blows away the one in New York. I bought stuff for a picnic lunch there and it was fucking delicious. Side note: no plastic forks or knives for take away.

Batali actually isn't the main owner of the brand. He's just a co-owner for the American ventures.

Bologna is on the main train line between Milan-Florence-Rome. Also, it's in Emilia Romagna which is the gastronomical capital of Italy. And Mortadella is way better than the oscar meyer crap served here.

I'm somewhat optimistic because at least it seems to have political weight now. But we'll see if anything tangible happens other than talking about it...

I think about the same things! I mean, is the food delivery guy at your favorite restaurant going to have to commute from Long Island?! Could he even afford that? Or we will become like London and just be a place for Russian oligarchs. Also, a lot of the city's service employees such as (teachers, fireman, cops, etc.)…

I, too, think the problem is how the city services different neighborhoods completely unfairly/racistly and how nothing is done to keep rents down for both housing and mom and pop stores. What NYC is going through is not sustainable- we know there is a very limited percentage who has most of the money. But if 80% of…