Every time I see Greta Gerwig in a movie, I just want to be her friend. She seems so down-to-earth and authentic and, like the best actors, she never seems to be acting. In Rebecca Miller's new film, Maggie's Plan, Gerwig plays the title character -- a Manhattan millennial … [Read more...] about “maggie’s plan” movie review
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“money monster” movie review
If you want to see why people in this country are so angry, go see Money Monster. In the movie, a frustrated young man named Kyle (Jack O'Connell) finds his way on to the set of a hot financial show and threatens to kill host Lee Gates (George Clooney) on live TV for … [Read more...] about “money monster” movie review
“love and friendship” movie review
Sometimes it shocks me that, even though I was an English major in college, I somehow missed reading so many classics. For example, I had no idea Jane Austen wrote a novella called Lady Susan but you can bet I'll be heading to the library to check it out after seeing Love and … [Read more...] about “love and friendship” movie review
“the meddler” movie review
First of all, let me say that, as the mom of two grown children, I totally resent the title, The Meddler. Yes, I have been known to leave my kids rambling voicemails. And to text them repeatedly when they don't call me back. And maybe I've gotten a little too involved in their … [Read more...] about “the meddler” movie review
“me before you” – the movie and giveaway you’ve been waiting for!
As I've said a million times, Me Before You is one of my favorite books. Ever. I've interviewed author Jojo Moyes a couple of times because, well, I adore her. Both as a writer and a person. So you can only imagine how excited I am about the upcoming movie version of Me … [Read more...] about “me before you” – the movie and giveaway you’ve been waiting for!
#grabyourmoment in beautiful monterey
So many travel bucket lists are filled with international destinations when one of the most beautiful areas of the world -- Monterey, California -- is right in our own backyard. … [Read more...] about #grabyourmoment in beautiful monterey
“love & friendship” giveaway!
Like many of you, I'm a big Jane Austen fan, so I'm excited to see Love & Friendship when it opens in theaters on Friday. It's already getting great reviews. … [Read more...] about “love & friendship” giveaway!
april is pixie tangerine month at the oaks at ojai!
Not that you need another reason to visit the iconic Oaks at Ojai but April is Pixie Tangerine Month and that just sweetens the deal. So, when I was invited to spend a couple of days at the spa, I booked myself a ticket on Amtrak and headed north. … [Read more...] about april is pixie tangerine month at the oaks at ojai!