1. At the end of the movie we drown in a sea of schmaltz.

2. Synonyms for Corniness include sentiment, sentimentality, sentimentalism, mawkishness, mush, sappiness, sloppiness, soppiness, schmaltz and emotionalism

3. 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 to 4 tablespoons fat (olive oil, schmaltz, duck fat or the fat rendered from 8 ounces of bacon, sausage or chorizo) A handful of aromatics, like chopped garlic, sliced onion, thyme sprigs or dried chiles

4. For people who came of age in the mid-’80s, “Punky Brewster” occupies a specific piece of real estate in their Brainpans, its blend of family-friendly laughs and unabashed schmaltz paving the way for similar programming, including classics like “Full House” and “Family Matters.”