Often been surprised by a movie after what a film critic said about it? Ever felt cheated out of big bucks on the recommendations of a punk 24-year-old? Or really loved the ones they panned? Well, you no longer need to feel out of step with the current movie review band. Different Drummer is for you. Read more about our take on the film world. And get ready to relive your favorite movies with the recipes that follow each review. You can find many other great recipes in Different Drummer’s own Appetite for Murder: a Mystery Lover’s Cookbook, too.

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The Perfect Host: Roast Duck

July 16, 2017/ Kathy Borich

Year Released: 2011

Directed by: Nick Tomnay

Starring: David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford

(R, 94 min.)

Almost too clever by half, this Netflix streamer featuring Frasier's David Hyde Pierce strives for a David Mamet cross/double cross complexity. And it almost achieves it.

Just when you're ready to abandon it as outrageously contrived or predictable, it pulls the rug out from under you and gets your attention again.

While the title abounds in irony, Warwick Wilson does, nevertheless, do up a marvelous Roast Duck, and he guarantees your wine glass literally runneth over, whether you like it or not. Here's a link to a a recipe for the bird that would please even the persnickety Warwick. Of course, Different Drummer's own Appetite for Murder: A Mystery Lover's Cookbook has a fabulous recipe for Roast Wild Duck with Orange Gravy that also includes a Fresh Sage, Rosemary, and Lemon Thyme Stuffing.

—Kathy Borich

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Another Body Found

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https://www.differentdrummer.cc/main/rainey-street-ripper-update-december-2024

Another Found: Dec. 2024 (Courtesy of reporting by John Krinjak and Jenna King)

o The death was one of at least six near the lake so far this year

o Another death in the lake sparks renewed concerns

AUSTIN, Texas - There are renewed concerns after the body of a woman was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend. This is one of at least six deaths in or near the lake so far this year.

"Very scary, especially given that I live in this neighborhood," said Neda, who lives near the lake.

The woman's body was found Sunday, Dec. 1, in the water near Brazos and East Cesar Chavez Streets.

"A 911 call was received from a kayaker who was paddling upstream and observed some type of object in the water," said Officer Leah Ratliff with the Austin Police Department.

Police say it appears the woman was homeless, in her 60s, and may have been trying to keep warm, when she somehow ended up in the water. Detectives do not suspect foul play.

"There's nothing that appears to be suspicious. There's no type of connection that they believe," said Ratliff.

o   **Another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on Dec. 2**
**o   The death was one of at least six near the lake so far this year**
**o   Another death in the lake sparks renewed concerns**
**AUSTIN, Texas - There are renewed concerns after the body of a woman was found in** **Lady Bird Lake** **over the weekend. This is one of at least six deaths in or near the lake so far this year.**
**"Very scary, especially given that I live in this neighborhood," said Neda, who lives near the lake.**
**The woman's body was found** **Sunday, Dec. 1, in the water near Brazos and East Cesar Chavez Streets.**
**"A 911 call was received from a kayaker who was paddling upstream and observed some type of object in the water," said Officer Leah Ratliff with the Austin Police Department.**
**Police say it appears the woman was homeless, in her 60s, and may have been trying to keep warm, when she somehow ended up in the water. Detectives do not suspect foul play.**
**"There's nothing that appears to be suspicious. There's no type of connection that they believe," said Ratliff.**

Austin Mysteries from your two cycling sleuths

Rainey Street “Drownings:” The Austin Smiley Face Killer Connection🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 (with updates)

A petition calls out the Austin Police and City officials for what it terms “a miscarriage of Justice,” hinting that there is something “darker at play” here, and accuses officials of treating the victims’ families “callously and without empathy.”

True Crime: Travesty of Justice for Austin Serial Killer Continues…

Victim’s family pleads against plea bargain for this Austin Serial Killer.

I Survived the Rainey Street Ripper

https://www.differentdrummer.cc/main/i-survived-the-rainey-street-ripper

“I survived the Rainey Street ripper': Drugged man who plummeted 25ft off bridge believes 'serial killer' stalking Austin tried to drown him.” Daily Mail

Twelve bodies have been found in Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River since 2022
Police insist there is no serial killer but the mounting bodies sees rumor persist
Jeff Jones survived falling off bridge near river, thinks he may have been pushed

Dec. 2, 2024 6th Body Found in Ladybird Lake: Austin Police:
Move along. Nothing to see here…

o Another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on Dec. 2

o The death was one of at least six near the lake so far this year

o Another death in the lake sparks renewed concerns

AUSTIN, Texas - There are renewed concerns after the body of a woman was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend. This is one of at least six deaths in or near the lake so far this year.

"Very scary, especially given that I live in this neighborhood," said Neda, who lives near the lake.

The woman's body was found Sunday, Dec. 1, in the water near Brazos and East Cesar Chavez Streets.

"A 911 call was received from a kayaker who was paddling upstream and observed some type of object in the water," said Officer Leah Ratliff with the Austin Police Department.

Police say it appears the woman was homeless, in her 60s, and may have been trying to keep warm, when she somehow ended up in the water. Detectives do not suspect foul play.

"There's nothing that appears to be suspicious. There's no type of connection that they believe," said Ratliff.

o Another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on Dec. 2

o The death was one of at least six near the lake so far this year

o Another death in the lake sparks renewed concerns

AUSTIN, Texas - There are renewed concerns after the body of a woman was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend. This is one of at least six deaths in or near the lake so far this year.

"Very scary, especially given that I live in this neighborhood," said Neda, who lives near the lake.

The woman's body was found Sunday, Dec. 1, in the water near Brazos and East Cesar Chavez Streets.

"A 911 call was received from a kayaker who was paddling upstream and observed some type of object in the water," said Officer Leah Ratliff with the Austin Police Department.

Police say it appears the woman was homeless, in her 60s, and may have been trying to keep warm, when she somehow ended up in the water. Detectives do not suspect foul play.

"There's nothing that appears to be suspicious. There's no type of connection that they believe," said Ratliff.

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Another Body Found

https://www.differentdrummer.cc/main/rainey-street-ripper-update-december-2024

Another Found: Dec. 2024 (Courtesy of reporting by John Krinjak and Jenna King)

o The death was one of at least six near the lake so far this year

o Another death in the lake sparks renewed concerns

AUSTIN, Texas - There are renewed concerns after the body of a woman was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend. This is one of at least six deaths in or near the lake so far this year.

Austin Mysteries from your two cycling sleuths

Rainey Street “Drownings:” The Austin Smiley Face Killer Connection🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 (with updates)

True Crime: Travesty of Justice for Austin Serial Killer Continues…

I Survived the Rainey Street Ripper

Dec. 2, 2024 6th Body Found in Ladybird Lake: Austin Police: Move along. Nothing to see here…

Dec. 2, 2024 6th Body Found in Ladybird Lake: Austin Police:
Move along. Nothing to see here…