Zach is a freelance writer who has been active in media since 2009. In the more than a decade and a half since he moved to New York City to pursue a career in the industry, he has covered everything from pop culture and tech to food and New York City life and almost everything in between.
His work has appeared in Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, GQ, VinePair, Inside Hook, Forbes, Parents, Hop Culture, Gawker, and myriad other websites covering a wide range of topics from travel and food to the wine and spirits world, including as a reviewer for Liquor.com. He is also a Certified Cicerone® and serves on numerous tasting and judging panels, including the New York International Beer Competition and Ultimate Spirit Challenge.
Besides writing, Zach supplements his writing with entrepreneurial endeavors as the owner of two award-winning bars and restaurants in Manhattan. He's also an active hospitality educator and consultant, providing knowledge and training curriculums both in-house and for hire around New York City. He has appeared as an expert on nationally syndicated television shows, web series, and podcasts including Thrillist's "Best (and the Rest)," Heritage Radio Network's "Beer Sessions Radio," and more. In 2021, he signed on as the co-host of Back of House’s first podcast, So You Want To Run a Restaurant, which highlights conversations with owners, operators, and luminaries from the hospitality industry.
Most shoppers justify their annual Costco membership because of the everyday savings it can provide on groceries, household essentials, and more. But while the warehouse retailer is full of products that have become fan favorites, its shelves are far from static. And this month, social media is full of newly added items that are worth giving a try. Read on for the latest Costco products under $20 you need to try.
If you're dealing with a sweet tooth, you might want to swing by Costco's bakery section to pick up giant sprinkle cupcakes.
The brand-new product retails for $7.99 for a six-pack and comes in both chocolate buttercream and white buttercream frosting flavors. According to Instagram user Laura Jayne Lamb (@costcohotfinds), both are made with a white cake that tastes exactly like the store's popular 10" round cake.
Belt bags are all the rage these days, but if you're going for a name brand like Lululemon, you'll be out somewhere around $50. Thankfully, you can grab a cute and cozy alternative at Costco for just $14.99.
"They are so cute!" Lamb says about the Lolë fleece belt bag. "I use my belt bag daily because they're comfortable, and I'm able to just throw my wallet and a few necessities into it."
It's essential to always have one meal option in your freezer you can turn to in a pinch. If pizza is your go-to last-minute meal, you'll want to check out the new pesto margherita pies at Costco. For just $16.79, you get three frozen pies, according to a recent video posted by TikTok user @costcofinds_.
It can pay to have prep bowls that look good enough to serve in. In a recent video, TikTik user @costcothisweek highlights an 8-piece Pyrex colored glass mixing bowl set that just landed on Costco shelves for $16.99. The dimpled pieces—which come with matching storage lids—not only look great but are also oven-safe up to 400 degrees.
Whether it's for birthdays, the holidays, or just because, it's always good to have gift-wrapping supplies ready. Now, you can pick up Kirkland double-sided wrapping paper at Costco, which runs for $14.99 for 270 square feet, per a recent video posted by Lamb.
Summer usually serves as a bit of an unofficial high point for backyard get-togethers and casual parties. But what do you do with all of that leftover food? You can make it easier to send your guests home with a little something extra with Glad Take-Aways food containers, which are now available at Costco for $5.99 for a 50-pack, per a recent video posted by @costco_doesitagain.
Not only do they make storage convenient, but they're also washable and reusable for many meals to come.
Costco's prepared foods have a habit of becoming fan favorites very quickly. One of the latest additions is a tempura shrimp taco kit, which retails for just $6.99 a pound in the deli section and comes with pico de gallo, a packet of cilantro lime crema, shredded veggies, and corn or flour tortillas.
"The tempura shrimp turns out so crispy in the air fryer," says @costcothisweek.
Bread is a millennia-old kitchen staple, and according to @costcofinds_, you can grab a loaf of rustic Italian bread from Costco's bakery section for just $5.99. Pick some up to make your next sandwich or breakfast toast that much better.
If you're into decorating, there's no surface that should go without a little seasonal touch—especially when it comes to your front door. Now, Costco shoppers can pick up festive fall doormats for just $9.99, which include autumn designs and Halloween-appropriate picks.
In her July 28 video, Lamb calls the 24" by 36" inch pieces "adorable."
Whether you're putting together a charcuterie board for a party on the fly or just want something to snack on, Costco now has you covered in a new way. The recently added Tillamook Cheddar Cracker Cut trays retail for $8.99 and include three flavors: pepper jack, sharp white cheddar, and medium cheddar.
It's not just humans who can expect treats when they visit Costco. The retailer has just added a special on Bocce's Bakery Bac'N Nutty dog treats, with a 24-ounce bag selling for just $9.99. According to Lamb, this is "an absolute steal."
She adds that she appreciates the treats' "nice and soft" texture and that they have simple high-quality ingredients, including nitrate-free bacon and no wheat.
"They're definitely approved by all three of my girls!" she says in her video, which shows her pups happily eating their special treats.
Hydration is always essential, but it's especially important during the hot summer months. If you're still on the market for a quality container, you might want to pop by Costco, where @costco_doestitagain points out that Thermoflask water bottles are currently on sale for $19.99 for a two-pack. Each thermos holds 40 ounces of liquid and will keep your drink cool for hours.
Still working on spring cleaning well into summer? You can now grab a 13-quart storage set from Costco, which includes four pieces for $6.99, per @costcofinds_. Now you can finally get that basement, attic, or office nice and organized.
Everyone loves a dinner shortcut! Costco delivers culinary convenience once again with its latest addition: Tru Grill Flame Cooked Chicken Strips. The pre-cooked pieces cost $9.99 for two 16-ounce packs—perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more.
If you’re looking to lose weight, diet and exercise absolutely go hand in hand. However, experts say the choices you make at the dinner table far outweigh the choices you make at the gym. That’s why, to move the needle on the scale, you should regularly opt for nutritionally dense, low-calorie foods that fill you up with their high fiber content—which is why we consulted experts about the best fruits for weight loss.
“Losing weight doesn't necessarily mean that you have to eat less food,” says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “You can create lower-calorie versions of some of your favorite dishes by substituting low-calorie fruits and vegetables in place of higher-calorie ingredients.”
The health authority further explains that the water and fiber in fruits and vegetables can help bulk up your meals, allowing you to eat the same amount of food without packing on the pounds. “You can feel full while eating fewer calories,” they write.
Besides being naturally low in fat and calories, many fruits contain vitamins A, C, and E, along with antioxidants, which have been linked with lower body weight, reduced fat gain, and less abdominal fat.
Wondering which ones dietitians recommend? These are the seven best fruits for optimizing weight loss and shedding those unwanted pounds.
Any fruits that are high in fiber and low in calories with a low glycemic index should help aid in weight loss, says Amie Alexander, an accredited dietitian at Nutri Peak.
“My pick would be berries—like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—since they are rich in fiber and antioxidants while being low in calories. They keep you fuller for much longer and help sweet cravings without a big blood sugar spike,” she explains.
“For a whole pound of strawberries, you eat only 150 calories,” adds fitness expert and content creator Eric Roberts in a recent TikTok post.
2. Apples
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Alexander also recommends following the old adage of having an apple a day. She says they can satisfy your sweet tooth while helping to control hunger between meals.
“They are full of fiber, particularly pectin, a type of fiber that slows digestion and makes one fuller longer,” the dietitian says. “It's also good for those on a weight loss diet because it has a very low ranking in the glycemic index, and it is known to aid in fat burning due to its high water content and presence of compounds that may lower insulin levels.”
3. Pears
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Pears offer many of the same benefits as apples. “They are rich in dietary fiber, especially in the skin. They have the same filling effect as apples and can prove to be a quite satisfying low-calorie snack,” Alexander notes.
Chris Mohr, PhD, RD, a fitness and nutrition advisor at Fortune Recommends Health, agrees that pears should top your list of weight loss-friendly foods: “They're low in calories and filled with vitamins and minerals.”
4. Kiwi fruit
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Alexander says kiwis are another “excellent addition” to a weight loss diet.
“They are full of fiber and vitamin C and have one extraordinary quality—fixing digestion and boosting metabolism of fats. In addition, natural sweetness helps to kill the desire for unhealthy snacks,” she tells Best Life.
In a 2018 animal study, researchers from the University of Western Ontario looked at the effects of nobiletin—a flavonoid found in oranges—on weight loss. They found that when they added nobiletin extract to the diets of obese mice, the animals not only lost weight and reversed their symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but they also reversed the effects of atherosclerosis—a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
“These tangy fruits are a low-calorie, nutrient-dense choice that can help with weight loss,” says Catherine Gervacio, RD, a registered dietitian and a certified exercise nutrition coach working with Living.Fit. “The fiber in oranges helps you feel full and aids in digestion while its vitamin C content enhances the body’s ability to absorb iron from plant-based foods, which is especially important for preventing anemia. One to two oranges per day is enough."
6. Grapefruit
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Ever since the 1930s, grapefruit has been a popular part of weight-loss diets. However, experts note that these eating plans rely on a dramatically reduced calorie intake, not some secret superpower of the fruit itself.
Gervacio points out that grapefruit contains only 38 calories per half-fruit but can be relatively large and filling. This means that if you eat it before meals, as these diet plans suggest, you may go on to eat less during your meal while still feeling satiated.
“It is also rich in vitamin C that supports the immune system. This is important to ensure a healthy weight loss,” she says.
Besides being a low-calorie food that can aid in weight loss by reducing your overall calorie intake, watermelon is a robust source of citrulline, an amino acid that metabolizes into arginine, which has been shown to help burn fat quickly.
“Watermelon is about 90 percent water, so it helps keep you hydrated and full without adding a lot of calories," says Gervacio. "It is also rich in vitamins A and C to support overall wellness. It is generally recommended to eat one to two cups per day of watermelon."
Inflation fell just below 3% (2.9%) for the first time since 2021, which makes it the perfect time to look at your financial matters with a fresh perspective. But how can you take advantage of the current economic climate? “The top ways to grow your wealth are really simple, almost deceptively so,” self-made millionaire and author of “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” Ramit Sethi tells CNBC. “And they seem boring, but they are the ones that actually work.” So what should you do? Here’s how to save money and grow wealth, according to financial experts.
Consider investing even a small amount of money to grow wealth. “Invest a percentage of your income every year automatically and increase that percentage 1%,” Sethi says. “We often believe that rich people have access to secret investments, and that’s how they make a ton of money. Listen, I have access to those investments, and I can tell you right now, they typically do not perform better than a simple S&P index fund. The ordinary truth is that you can get great returns with a simple low-cost long-term index fund.”
2. Make More Money
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Don’t feel limited by the amount of money you make. "An often-overlooked option to save more money is to make more,” Kevin M. Curley, II, CFP, wealth advisor at Global Wealth Advisors, tells CBS News. “Working to improve or build up a skillset can increase an employee's value and the amount of money someone might be willing to pay them. Market any specialized skills on social media platforms by broadcasting them to anyone who will listen. You don't have to be an influencer to make money on YouTube, for example. It is possible to reach people who are interested in very niche areas and start making money with only 1,000 subscribers.”
2. Plan Ahead
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Plan ahead when doing food shopping or planning to go to a restaurant so you don’t get tempted by something outside your budget. "Be honest with yourself and set expectations with friends and family who might be expecting you to pick up the tab or purchase a gift,” Dr. Kate Mielitz, Accredited Financial Counselor at Beyond Finance, tells CBS News. “Yes, it's hard, and uncomfortable, to say, 'I can't afford it,' but it pays off when you have money in your account at the end of the pay period.”
4. Switch Service Providers
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Consider switching service providers to save money. "As a personal example, I recently switched telecom services and found it was 30% cheaper, and the plan gave me free cell service for the first year," Curley says. “Shopping around for home and auto insurance rates can be a good way to save money,” says Nia Adams, personal finance educator at Perspectives.
5. Is Your Salary Fair?
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Don’t be afraid to ask for a raise to make sure you are getting a fair wage. “Learn the skills of negotiating your salary and getting paid what you’re worth,” Sethi says.
6. Side Hustle
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Consider making more money by exploring side hustles. By using your spare time to work on new projects, you can make more money. “If you really want to increase your earnings, consider starting a business on the side,” Sethi says.
7. Reduce Investment-Related Fees
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Don’t overlook the fees on your investment accounts. "Fees are imperative to consider when choosing an investment because they can diminish your investment returns, and with compound interest, can cost you a substantial amount of money over time," Vincent Grosso, founder at Pascack Capital, tells CBS News. "To save money, investors can look for less expensive fund options. A more expensive fund does not always equate to a superior fund. Evaluating your fund fees can save you money today, and your future self will thank you, as well.”
Netflix fans rejoice—the streaming giant just renewed two major shows. Supacell and The Gentleman will both be returning for season 2 after performing very well in their initial seasons. “The world of The Gentlemen is a little bit of me,” Ritchie previously told Netflix. “We’re looking forward to bringing fans back into that world, introducing new characters and their stories, and I am excited to be doing it with this extremely talented cast.” Here’s what to expect in season 2 of both hit shows.
According to the official description, Supacell is about “a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.”
2. What's Next?
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Creator Rapman says he has a clear idea of what will happen on the show. “I’ve always had it [mapped out] to Season 3. I know how Season 2 ends,” he told Tudum. “I’ve got stuff planned for this story. I’ve had this in my head for years, so I’m ready to go.”
3. Just Getting Started
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Rapman says each of the five Supacell heroes is just getting started. “Supacell Season 1 is my Batman Begins. It’s a prequel of what they’ll be like,” he told Tudum. “Season 2 is when you really see what they become. That future you saw at the end of the pilot in London, that exact future doesn’t exist anymore. They’ve changed everything. It’s going to be interesting when we get into the writers’ room.”
4. What's The Gentlemen About?
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The Gentlemen, based on the Guy Ritchie movie of the same name, is coming back for another 8-episode season. “When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere,” says Netflix in their official description.
5. What's Next?
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Even the cast are full of questions and speculations about what’s coming next. “It’d be fun to see the business spread a bit more,” Kaya Scodelario, who plays Susie, tells Tudum. “How do they take it to the next level? They’re very adamant about not getting into the chop game, so how do they then continue to build the empire? Where does that take them? How does the new structure of the business work practically?”
6. What About Susie and Eddie?
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Fans of the relationship between Susie and Eddie should be prepared for anything. “I think they’ve grown to love each other in their own way, but I think they’ll never fully trust each other because they are so different and they’re from such vastly different worlds,” Theo James told Tudum. “There’s a love between them, but ultimately they will never be from the same cloth.”
7. Supacell Rave Reviews
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Supacell scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics and viewers alike raving about the show. “Though the excitement of supernatural abilities and the magic of science fiction ripple across the show, the series also explores major themes that disproportionately affect Black people, including human trafficking, extreme surveillance, pervasive global anti-Blackness and predatory medical practices,” writes Aramide Tinubu for Variety.
8. London Superheroes
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Other reviews highlight the unique aspect of having a superhero story take place amongst people of color in London. “This is not your typical superhero origin story, where preserving truth, justice and the American way is the primary concern,” Leila Latif writes for The Guardian. “Instead, the characters are operating in a society where the odds are stacked against them, and they are all struggling to make ends meet and avoid violence. Their priority is to use the unexpected new tools at their disposal to even the playing field.”
9. Cheeky Humor
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Fans of Guy Ritchie will know what to expect from The Gentlemen. “As you’d expect from the prolific and provocative filmmaker behind Snatch, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes movies, etc., The Gentlemen is filled with cheeky humor, sweeping camera movements, callbacks to previous plot developments and the occasional use of a graphic that spells out definitions and sometimes does some convenient math for us,” Richard Roeper says cia the Chicago Sun-Times.
What is it that makes a movie a timeless classic? “I’ve probably been asked that question more than any other. Everybody says, ‘So what makes a film a classic?’ And the answer to that is, I don’t know. It really depends,” TCM host Ben Mankiewicz tells CNN. “What I do know is that if you’re arguing about it, then I think we’re doing our job. This question is supposed to be argued over, and it’s supposed to be argued over passionately.” One of the hallmarks of an iconic movie is a powerful moment that not only makes the movie a must-watch, but comes to represent the film itself. Here are 20 unforgettable moments from iconic classic films that will make movie night special again.
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," says Clarke Gable’s Rhett Butler before leaving Scarlett O’Hara, immortalized by Vivien Leigh, in this classic Civil War-era epic. You can only push a man so far, Scarlett!
2. The Godfather (1972)
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"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse,” says Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone in this groundbreaking crime movie which was essentially the Godfather (sorry, I had to) of all the mob movies that followed. Brando’s bone-chilling threat of the line, so casually and quietly delivered, is truly ionic.
3. Casablanca (1942)
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"Here's looking at you, kid," Humphrey Bogart’s Rick Blaine says to Ingrid Bergman’s Ilsa, an improvised line that was not in the original script. Blaine says it in flashback, and when he tells her goodbye at the end of the movie (spoiler alert?). Truly the stuff romance is made of.
4. The Wizard of Oz(1939)
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"There's no place like home," uttered by Judy Garland’s Dorothy Gale, is one of the most beloved and quoted lines from a cherished classic movie. A close second is “only bad witches are ugly.”
5. Citizen Kane (1941)
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"Rosebud" is the last word uttered by Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) in what’s widely considered one of the best movies ever made. "Here's a man who might have been president. He's been loved and hated and talked about as much as any man in our time - but when he comes to die, he's got something on his mind called Rosebud. What does that mean?" says the newsreel editor in the movie.
6. Psycho (1960)
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"We all go a little mad sometimes," says Norman Bates, famously played by Anthony Perkins in a movie that ruined showers forever (thanks Alfred Hitchcock!). Perkins is delightfully deranged in this classic horror/thriller film.
7. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings,"says Henry Travers as the hapless angel Clarence in this classic Christmas movie. This perennial holiday favorite will make you happy at any time of year.
8. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
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"The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts," Peter O’Toole’s T.E. Lawrence says to Potter in this sweeping classic. The line perfectly encapsulates Lawrence’s attitude and eccentricity when Potter tries to follow Lawrences’ example and put out a burning match with his fingers.
9. Chinatown (1974)
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"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown," is one of the most memorable lines in cinema history, uttered by Lawrence Walsh (Joe Mantell) at the end of the movie. Bleak? Yes. Iconic? Also yes.
10. 12 Angry Men (1957)
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"I’m talking about somebody’s life here!" says Juror #8 in this intense, dialogue-driven courtroom drama. Henry Fonda gives a typically brilliant performance as the one juror who refuses to just casually send a man to his death.
11. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
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"I’m just crazy about Tiffany’s!" says Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly. Hepburn perfectly portrays Golightly’s vulnerability and sadness in this iconic romantic comedy.
12. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
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"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view," says Atticus Finch in this adaptation of Harper Lee’s timeless novel. Gregory Peck’s powerful performance as a lawyer trying to save an innocent man against all odds is heartbreaking and inspiring.
13. Vertigo
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“You shouldn't keep souvenirs of a killing. You shouldn't have been that sentimental,” says John ‘Scottie’ Ferguson, played by James Stewart. It’s moments like that which make Vertigo the perfect Hitchcock classic.
14. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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"Get busy living, or get busy dying," says Andy Dufresne in a movie packed so packed with incredible lines and moments it’s hard to pick just one. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman give gripping performances in this movie about hope, friendship, and never giving up.
15. Singin' in the Rain (1952)
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"I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain," sings Don Lockwood, memorably played by Gene Kelly, in this iconic, timeless musical. Kelly’s performance was just one of many stunning musical and dance numbers in this beautiful and hilarious classic.
16. The Sound of Music (1965)
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"The hills are alive with the sound of music," sings Maria in one of the most stunning openings in film. The gorgeous Untersberg mountain is as much a character in this beloved musical as Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer are.
17. Rear Window (1954)
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“She's too perfect, she's too talented, she's too beautiful, she's too sophisticated, she's too everything but what I want,” says James Stewart’s L.B. 'Jeff' Jefferies when discussing the luminous Lisa Carol Fremont, played to perfection by Grace Kelly. Another Hitchcock/Stewart classic.
18. Sunset Boulevard (1950)
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"I am big! It's the pictures that got small," says Gloria Swanson in an unforgettable turn as aging star Norma Desmond. This dark satire perfectly skewers the film industry—deservedly so.
19. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
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"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers," says tender, fragile Blanche DuBois in this Southern Gothic drama film adapted from Tennessee Williams's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh are magnificent.
20. The Maltese Falcon (1941)
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The line "the stuff that dreams are made of," is uttered by Humprey Bogart at his weary best. Bogart’s turn as private detective Sam Spade is considered one of his most iconic performances in this noir classic considered the greatest detective movie ever made.
YouTuber Christie X is a Target expert—she knows which beauty products are actually worth spending money on. With hundreds of items to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which ones live up to the hype. In this vlog, Christie recommends 6 products that she swears by. With almost every item coming in at under $10, your next trip to Target will not only be fun but VERY budget-friendly. Read on to find out what Christie says you can’t leave the store without!
Christie is a big fan of the Makeup Revolution Soap Styler Brow Enhancer ($8). “You don't want to spend $20 on brow wax,” she says. “Try the one from Makeup Revolution. It works just like my Patrick Ta.” The Patrick Ta Brow Wax retails at $24, so that's an amazing makeup dupe!
2. Hero Pimple Patches
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Christie loves the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Acne Pimple Patch Duo ($6.99). “Pimple patches from Hero cosmetics are my favorite. It's the only patch that actually sticks on your face all night and it comes in different sizes,” she says.
3. Versed Body Lotion
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Christie recommends Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion Unscented ($17.99). “Versed became my favorite drugstore skincare brand,” she says. “This body lotion has retinol in it, and helps with firming and anti-aging. Skincare should not be just about your face.”
4. Versed Cleansing Balm
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Christie is obsessed with the Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm - Eucalyptus Oil + Vitamin E ($7.99). “Their cleansing balm is what I use almost every day,” she says. “I love to bring around this travel size with me.”
5. Jergens Natural Glow
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Christie loves the Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer, Self Tanner Body Lotion ($9.49). “When it comes to self tanner, Jergens is always my favorite. This is something that I definitely don't think we have to go high end for. So this gives a natural, subtle, bro, depending on how much you want to put,” she says.
6. Crest Whitening Mouthwash
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Christie is a fan of the Crest 3D White Brilliance Alcohol Free Whitening Mouthwash, Clean Mint ($6.99). “I use this every day and it actually whitens my teeth,” she says. “I love this mouthwash! My teeth look whiter after only a few days of using it. The flavor is refreshingly minty, but not too strong. I have sensitive teeth, but this does not bother them so it is a great whitening option for me!” reads a customer review.