William Penn Life, 2018 (53. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2018-02-01 / 2. szám
Tibor s Take anecdotes and footage of delicious food. The Hungary episode intersperses some of Zsigmond's most famous camera work, both in Hollywood and during the Revolution, with stunning images of the Hungarian capital. Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is also one of my favorite travel shows. In one episode, Zimmern went to Hungary, and in true fashion, was able to find his way into some of the most unique culinary experiences available in Hungary. My favorite part of that episode was when he explores Budapest's grand central market, the Nagyvásárcsarnok. Rick Steves and other travel writers have frequented Hungary. I suggest that you check out those shows as well. If history is more your thing, then check out "The Sultan's Heart" episode of Travel Channel's Expedition Unknown. This episode features Hungarian archaelogists trying to excavate sites near Szigetvár, Hungary, the site of a famous last-stand siege between the invading Ottomans and an outnumbered band of Hungarian and Croatian warriors. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent—one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire-met his end in a tent on the Szigetvár battlefield (though he died of illness, not of combat wounds). Legend has it that the Ottomans secretly buried his heart in the spot where he died, while his other remains were sent back to Istanbul. The location of the buried heart— and its tomb—was lost to history, but this episode goes on location to literally dig up answers. I won't spoil anything, but I highly recommend this episode. I hope this is enough to fill up your winter viewing schedule, and that you enjoy these movies and shows as much as I do. It is certainly fun to see famous actors and actresses romp around Hungary in many of the same places that I frequented on my travels there. Until next time, dear readers, stay warm...and happy viewing! ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. It's a cool thing to see the likes of Colin Firth and Gary Oldman speaking in Hungarian as they discuss a recent covert operation that went bad in Budapest. The first few scenes of the movie faithfully recreate what Cold War Budapest looked like, from the leather-clad Hungarian secret police to austere downtown cafés overlooking gloomy courtyards. It, too, was filmed partially in Hungary. One of my most favorite recent comedies is Spy, starring Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law and Rose Byrne. It's a story about the bumbling exploits of an unlikely desk jockey turned covert operative as she conducts a trans- European manhunt for a notorious criminal. Spy was filmed almost entirely in Hungary; Budapest serves as a stand-in for Rome and London. But, the film's final act is set entirely in Hungary and features, among other things, rapper 50 Cent raving about gulyás. The climax takes place on the shores of Lake Balaton—truly a sight to behold. It is rare, in my experience, for the Veszprém County area to be featured in major Hollywood motion pictures, let alone one that was so commercially successful. I'm personally looking forward to watching Red Sparrow when it comes out in March. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and filmed in Hungary, Red Sparrow follows the adventures of a murderous female Russian operative. If films are not your thing, then there's plenty of non-fiction television with a Hungarian twist. For example, Anthony Bourdain: No Reseri'ations went to Hungary, where he toured Szeged and Budapest with the aforementioned Vilmos Zsigmond. 1 personally find No Reservations to be cinematically beautiful, with stark and sharp images cross-cut with interesting Éljen a Magyar, Tibor II Tibor Check, Jr., is a member of Branch 28 and an attorney working in Washington, D.C. Let's hear your take If you have any questions or comments about me or my column, please email me at: silverkingl937@ gmail.com, or drop me a letter in care of the William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Photo of TV © Can Stock Photo Inc./believeinme • Photo of remote © Can Stock Photo Inc./thesupe87 WILLIAM PENN LIFE 0 February 2018 ° 7
