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Rick Steves' Europe: Bloopers 

Rick Steves' Europe: Bloopers

March 28, 2011
Blooper reel from Season 6 of Rick Steves’ Europe, with outtakes of the public TV travel guide in Spain, Norway, Stockholm, Helsinki, etc.
'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' (Woody Allen movie, 2008) 

'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' (Woody Allen movie, 2008)

October 11, 2009
I keep waiting for something matching Woody Allen’s previous brilliance, but ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ is not it.
'Pan's Labyrinth' (Guillermo del Toro movie, 2006) 

'Pan's Labyrinth' (Guillermo del Toro movie, 2006)

June 30, 2008
Guillermo del Toro’s companion piece to ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ is not quite as brilliant as that film, but it’s still very worthwhile.
José Andrés: 'Made in Spain' 

José Andrés: 'Made in Spain'

March 7, 2008
This very unique PBS foodie series is both fun and fascinating.
'Volver' (Penelope Cruz movie, 2006 ) 

'Volver' (Penelope Cruz movie, 2006 )

March 5, 2008
Penélope Cruz is stunning in this well-crafted Spanish story from Pedro Almodóvar.
Tapas restaurant in Racine, Wisconsin: 'Olde Madrid' 

Tapas restaurant in Racine, Wisconsin: 'Olde Madrid'

February 17, 2008
Tapas and paella have come to historic 6th Street at a busy little restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
'Quiet Town' by Josh Rouse 

'Quiet Town' by Josh Rouse

May 11, 2006
This short, mild song is perfect for my MySpace profile.