I first noticed Vera Farmiga in a movie I recommend, Running Scared, but it's not because of her role. Her role is fine, as it is written, but she really shines in another loosely written role, Madolyn in The Departed. She's even watchable when her character is over-conceived, as in her turn as Irene in Down to the Bone. No matter. What I do know is this: Ms. Farmiga is extremely intriguing, technically brilliant, and full of potential. She stars in Quid Pro Quo, opening in limited release, this Friday. ¶ Speaking of Fridays, last one saw me at the Carlu for this year's National Magazine Awards. A windowless gem of a space, it really did play a starring role in my night. Credit also has to go to Daniel et Daniel who catered incredible food served by exceptional staff: beef and yorkshire, shrimp & scallop station, pasta, mini chicken burgers w/ fries. And more. In any case, it was a great night and I feel especially lucky to have shared it with some good friends. ¶ I'm not sure how many more of these posts and updates will happen on this version of Siteway. Things are heating up, work-wise, and yet I feel really close to launching the new sites. I guess I'll have to find the time. If you have suggestions for future Siteway presentations, then now's the time to get in touch. ¶ I have a David Sedaris illustration in Monday's National Post. Arts & Life cover. ¶ We made homemade pasta the other night. Yes. And it was good. More on this later.

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