To cap award season, I’m spending time with two of Hollywood’s finest: Francis Ford Coppola and Demi Moore. One, a past winner for The Godfather Pt II; the other, a current nominee for her tour de force performance in The Substance.

It’s pretty cool to be up close and personal with the big stars. Well… kind of, sort of. To mark the occasion, I dusted off a bottle of 2015 Director’s Pinot Noir that we purchased on an unforgettable visit to his Coppola Winery. Saving it for a special occasion, it’ll be perfect to enjoy as they hand out the gold hardware.

But before that, I’ll be hunkered down reading Moore’s book, Inside Out – her candid memoir about a life of fame, fortune and stardom amidst immense struggles. I’ve always loved her work and can name so many of her films coinciding with different times in my life. Ghost can still make me cry. Ditto?

So from now until the Oscars on Sunday night, I’ll be off the grid with a good book, then tuning into the broadcast with a great bottle of wine. And once the bottle is empty, I’ll be sure to thank the Academy…

Cheers! 🍷📖⭐️🎞️

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