If current events aren't enough to outrage you daily, go see Trial By Fire, and add the death penalty to your list of what's wrong with the world. The true story of a man put to death by the state of Texas for allegedly setting the house fire that killed his three young … [Read more...] about “trial by fire” movie review
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“hotel mumbai” movie review
I wasn't going to review Hotel Mumbai because there's already so much violence on the news, I can't bring myself to watch a movie full of it. But, in light of the terrorist attacks on hotels and churches in Sri Lanka earlier today, I thought maybe this film -- based on similar … [Read more...] about “hotel mumbai” movie review
“teen spirit” movie review
What I love most about reality TV singing shows like American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent are the stories. Sure, it's a joy to witness breakthrough talent and listen to gifted singers but it's their background stories that get me every time. So I was really … [Read more...] about “teen spirit” movie review
“the best of enemies” movie review
When I told my sister that Michael and I had gone to see The Best of Enemies, she asked if it was one of those white savior movies like Green Book. Well, the answer, I guess, is yes, but that doesn't mean we didn't enjoy watching it or believe it's an important story that … [Read more...] about “the best of enemies” movie review
“diana” reigns at la jolla playhouse
Oh, I have such mixed feelings about Diana, the new musical based on the life of Princess Di, which is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse. … [Read more...] about “diana” reigns at la jolla playhouse
on turning 60 and tidying up with marie kondo
Today is my 60th birthday. It seems fitting that I’m moving into the next stage of my life by KonMari-ing my entire house, thanks to Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. In case you have a perfectly organized house and haven’t heard of her (Really? Really?), Marie Kondo … [Read more...] about on turning 60 and tidying up with marie kondo
“on the basis of sex” movie review
Go see On the Basis of Sex right now. And take your kids with you. And maybe some Republican women. And their kids. … [Read more...] about “on the basis of sex” movie review
“mary poppins returns” movie review
I have to admit I didn't think it was necessary to make another Mary Poppins movie since the original was practically perfect in every way. After seeing Mary Poppins Returns, I still kind of feel like that. If anything, it stops at "super," never quite reaching … [Read more...] about “mary poppins returns” movie review