While Legend was released in a deluxe edition a few years back and certainly has a devoted following (including a fan whose affectionate website beckons you to “touch a unicorn to enter”), I still feel this Ridley Scott classic is overlooked and too often forgotten. It's one of the most excellent examples of fantasy filmmaking; a magical and sometimes darkly frightening fairytale. I guess it was a real battle to get this film to the screen: not only did the sets burn down in the middle of shooting but the results of “test audiences” (the worst two words ever) led to a score change and severe cuts. Both this cut and the uncut versions are available on the special set. This is one of those rare treats that's as easy to watch now as it was when I was mesmerized by it as a kid. Tim Curry dominates in his role as Darkness; Tom Cruise isn't crazy yet and Sloane Peterson is beautiful.

Bonus Pick: The Last Unicorn (1982)
When it comes to sentimental favorites from our childhood, it's hard to know if they'll stand the test of time and still enchant us as adults. I was curious whether The Last Unicorn would fair well, and the answer is both yes and no. I'm sure there is an elegant, charming story in the novel by Peter Beagle, but here it's told clumsily, marred by far too many really cheesy songs (“Look at her sparkle, she's the last uuu – neee – cooorn!” or “Now that I'm a woman, everything's changed“) and a host of annoying minor characters including an unbearable butterfly voiced by Robert Klein which rivals anything Robin Williams could throw at you. Still, with all that said, there's some surprisingly stunning artwork on display, especially in the backgrounds and introduction scene and for sentimental value, it's worth another look–but don't expect it to feel quiet as special as you remember. Stick with this week's pick, Legend, for a stirring unicorn based tale.

I very nearly recommended the entire Jungle Book album, never having thought that would be possible for a Disney movie soundtrack, and it's not entirely. Like many things made for children, there's a limit and a full length album exceeds it. Of course, you're welcome to judge for yourself. There are some nice musical pieces by George Bruns and the popular Bare Necessities, but this song, performed in the movie by the ape King Louis, is the cream of the crop. Louis Prima already had a legacy as a Vegas performer when he teamed with Phil Harris for this rousing Sherman Brothers penned song. Please, please note that I'm NOT recommending the Smash Mouth version in Jungle Book 2.

I've yet to see the BBC comedy show, The Mighty Boosh, that made this man famous, and I'd like to keep it that way until this entry is written–just in case it's unfunny and this handsome devil turns that much less attractive. I have a thing for noses; messed up noses, broken or huge, and particularly noses that look as though they are smooshed down against a piece of glass.

Noel Fielding has the most prime example of such a nose and therefore I find him irresistible, even if he does hang with Courtney Love. (Why can't contemporary iconic British comedians keep away from her dirty clutches?). Okay, now I can seek out Mighty Boosh DVDs (which also stars Julian Barratt of Brix Pick Nathan Barley and pick AD/BC) and if it's good I'm sure you'll be hearing about it soon.

Whatever makes she-beast Janice Dickenson sleep at night (aside from male slaves and unprescribed pills), but even if the word was not yet coined, the lovely Jean Shrimpton was a super model way before she was. Not only that, but when Shrimpton shocked, trends were born, in her case the miniskirt became a fad when wore it in Australia. When Janice shocks, by say ruining Christmas or flashing her crotch it hardly becomes a fad, thank goodness… or does it???/p>

Dickensonisms aside, Shrimpton was a sight to behold, the kind of beauty you would expect to find as queen of the nymphs in a forest or a mod daydream. And at least some of that styling is her own doing, as she said of the industry, “There were no hairdressers and make-up artists in the sessions”. She had many famous affairs: David Bailey (whom Blow Up was based on) and Terence Stamp (former Brix hunk) to name a few. Never happy with the modeling business, Shrimpton now runs the hotel she last got married in and is cheerful being out of the spotlight. If only all “super models” could grow old so gracefully.

“Cake coated ice cream bar” is a brilliant idea and these classics bring back childhood memories. Good Humor has been making memories since they invented ice cream on a stick in 1920.

I've been wanting to pick my own anything for a couple years now and for some reason it's been the toughest thing to organize. So imagine my delight when, on our way to a hike, we came across Lewin Farms which was hosting pick your own peaches!

We grabbed a bag and began down the orchard lanes, at first struggling to find a good one: ripe but not too squishy and not too hard; but we persevered and came home with 6 good peaches for $2. Be forewarned, the ground is literary littered with peaches in varying degrees of rot, so sandals are an absolute no no but, on the plus side, the air smells of peaches and if you're like my cat I-Hop and will eat anything and everything, there's plenty on the ground for munching (though I don't really recommend it).

Lewin starts apples soon and peaches continue for a few more weeks. Check in with their website for updates.

Miles away from the boardwalks of New Jersey's Wildwood (both literally and figuratively), this north shore state park features a daydreamy hardwood forest to hike through and amazing “perfect for killing your wife” (we watch a lot of Court TV) cliff views. The maps are limited, but colored signs are easy to follow once you get on one of the four trails, which range from 1 to 4 miles; we recommend the 4 mile, the only one that takes you to the bluffs.

The park is also very popular for camping and picnicking and was quite full of outdoorsy revelers when we were there. The trails are less crowded, you won't see anyone forever, then the next thing you know a fawn catches you kissing and some dudes with their children catch you cursing. Located off exit 68 on the LIE, this is mere yards away from Lewin Farms, this week's what to do with a few hours, so make a day of it.

While I don't exactly get the correlation between the Sopranos and this humanized animal odyssey, I do suppose they both are about a family and it's struggle to survive in a tough world–but Meerkat Manor is way cuter.

In this case the family is called the Whiskers and mama Flower is trying to get her family through the horrible loss (last season) of their home; lack of food; and creatures that mean to harm and hurt them from the ground and the air. With Sam Gamgee's particularly sincere voiceover and a script that gives all the meerkats names and human-like traits, it's easy to become engrossed in this beautifully shot documentary, not just as observers of nature, but with the compassion and intensity that draws you to any drama.

When Flower's pups go missing after a run in with a rival gang of meerkats, you suffer with her as she searches until it's too dark and dangerous to search any more. I hope Animal Planet takes cues from the success of this informative and adorable show to produce more engaging programs.

I rarely, if ever in my life, have had trout and I know that's a shame. From the flesh to the cheeks (which came along with the head–also the first time I've cooked a full fish) this recipe was scrumptious with its bones hardly a bother at all. The yogurt sauce accompaniment would work with any fish and the whole thing took less than thirty minutes total and only seven ingredients.

Trout are desirable for recreational fishing due to their fight, but a bit of trout tickling calms them down if you've managed to snare one.