Rich Monetti
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The Menu with Ralph Fiennes Will Settle Real Well in Your Stomach
For the guests of Ralph Fiennes in The Menu, a reservation is definitely needed for his exclusive island restaurant retreat. Of course, no such requirement is in place for us common folk in the viewing audience. Still, once getting a seat at the table there might be some confusion. Like having a side order of fast food with filet mignon, the 107 minute feature is both hilarious and horrifying, and director Mark Mylod’s dichotomy will have you unsure of which to chew on. But by the time the fifth course arrives, a five star rating is assured.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Geeks
May Pang Reveals a Love Story in The Lost Weekend. Top Story - September 2023.
If you’re even remotely aware of the actual ballad of John and Yoko, you know that the pair had a split in the early 70s, and John referred to the hiatus as The Lost Weekend. A burst of drugs, alcohol and woman is assumed, and likely succumbed to the standard operating procedure of the typical rock star. But the headline does not tell the story, according to the woman at the center of the decades long misconception.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Beat
The She-Units Embrace Flag Football and are Angels in Victory
Click for Photos : https://richmonetti.smugmug.com/SomersThursdayFF/ The oppressive heat gone, the Westchester Female Flag Football League was on again Thursday August 3, and Christine Koenitzer was among the players who chilled the chance to take a breather from motherhood. “It’s time for us,” said the Yorktown resident. But the respite didn’t keep the quarterback and her team from turning up the heat on Cosmic Charlie’s Angels of Katonah.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Foxy Mama’s Come to Life in Victory over the Bees Knees of Somers
On Thursday July 27, the Westchester Female Flag Football League got together for another night of gridiron games, and the Foxy Mama’s were there again to represent for Katonah/Lewisboro. Proud in Purple, the contingent of Cross River area Moms faced the Bees Knees of Somers. But Whitney Hartmann was not charmed by her opponents for very long and set the tone on the second play from scrimmage.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Andrew Hammer is Still Pitching with Heart
Photo by Mitchell Hammer After completing his time at John Jay last year, Andrew Hammer got a scholarship from Curry College, and while nervous when the day arrived, it was excitement that ruled the day. “It’s basically what I wanted all of high school and what I trained for,” he said. “It’s right there and I’m officially starting,” he remembered. So thrown in like the rest of the freshman, the pitcher stood tall despite the fact that the early going began decidedly on the down side.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
On the Field and in the Classroom Caroline Panzirer has Been a Rock at Colgate
Photo by Olivia Hokanson/Colgate Athletics Any college freshman knows that going away to school can be the adventure of a lifetime. On the other hand, the temptation to indulge in too much action has many succumb. So a year under her belt, Caroline Panzirer credits her parents and the community of John Jay coaches and teachers for not allowing extracurricular excess to gain the upper hand
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Mahopac’s TNT Explodes for First Victory in Women’s Flag Football League
The TNT Women’s Flag Football team started their season at 0-2, and the Gridiron Goddesses stood in the way of the Mahopac based team's first win on Thursday, July 13. At Somers High School, TNT lit the fuse and didn’t wait long to explode.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 31-21 to Rye in Section Semifinals
Even though last week’s upset win over Clarkstown South landed John Jay in the semifinals, there was no sense that these Wolves were playing with house money against third seeded Rye. A 21-17 fourth quarter lead said as much. Unfortunately, three straight plays allowed Rye to cash in their chips, and a 31-21 victory followed. But the sudden turn of events in no way defined his team, according to Coach Joe Candarelli, and while there were plenty of tears, dry eyes will eventually leave much for these young men to fall back on.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Scores Big Upset over Top Seeded Clarkstown South
When John Jay lost to Mahopac two weeks ago, the Wolves lost control of their destiny. They needed a Pelham victory over Eastchester and a favorable calculation in the tiebreaker formula. Both scenarios working out, John Jay drew the top seed at Clarkstown South on Friday night and obviously the math was not on their side this time. Seeded sixth, the consensus around the section concurred. “Everyone thought we were losing,” said quarterback Craig Galea. But that’s why they play the games.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Loses Monumental Struggle to Mahopac
After pulling out a close one last week versus Eastchester, John Jay held third place, and victory at Mahopac meant playoffs. The Indians weren’t so obliging, though, and a monumental struggle had a full stadium on edge until the last play. Coach Joe Candarelli, on the other hand, didn’t need the whistle to signal the way he felt about the heart his boys showed on Friday night. “I’ve never been so proud of this team, he said. But the berth the Wolves were hoping to come home with was not to be.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Senior Night Victory over Eastchester Has John Jay a Win Away from Playoff Berth
After losing 14-7 last week to Pelham, John Jay stood 1-2 in the league and had no room for error. However, their Senior Night appointment with Eastchester still had the Wolves in the driver’s seat. So the boys took the wheel and didn’t let their community down.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Evens Record with 56-39 Victory Over Sleepy Hollow
On Saturday, September 24, John Jay celebrated Homecoming and only one quarter in, Sleepy Hollow looked like they were getting a very quick send off. The Wolves took a 21-0 lead, and the bleachers were rocking. But the Horsemen wouldn’t go away, and Cesar Rosario’s 40 yard field goal to close the half at 28-17 gave quarterback Craig Galea pause. “I was worried,” the senior admitted.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
