Chapter 1
The copy machine of life
Chapter 2
The Watergate whisperer and Heartburn
Chapter 3
Queen of the romantic comedy
Chapter 4
Food, age, and late masterpieces
Ch 4 · Food, age, and late masterpieces
schopenhauer Food and Late Masterpieces
Never too late, / fill up your plate, / cook something great!
schopenhauer Nora's essays proved that mundane objects can hold deep universal truths.
Fun Fact
Real movie butter: On the set of Julie and Julia, the crew used over 750 pounds of real butter to make the cooking scenes look authentic.
schopenhauer Nora's essays brought humor and honesty to the taboo topic of getting older.
Glossary
cooking (noun)
The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients. Nora Ephron explored this creative outlet in her 1983 novel and her final 2009 biographical film.
The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients. Nora Ephron explored this creative outlet in her 1983 novel and her final 2009 biographical film.
Quiz
What illness did Nora Ephron secretly live with for years before her passing in 2012?
BETA
schopenhauer Match witty quotes to their movies to discover Nora Ephron's legendary comedic style.
Quiz
What is the title of Nora Ephron's bestselling 2006 essay collection about the trials of aging?
Quiz
Which off-Broadway play did Nora Ephron co-write with her sister Delia, based on a book by Ilene Beckerman?
Quiz
In her essay collections, which everyday accessory did Nora Ephron famously write a humorous rant about hating?
Quiz
What was the title of Nora Ephron's first Oscar-nominated screenplay, co-written with Alice Arlen in 1983?
Quiz
Who directed the 1983 dramatic film 'Silkwood,' which was written by Nora Ephron?
Quiz
Which legendary chef did Meryl Streep portray in Nora Ephron's film 'Julie & Julia'?