I hesitate to tell you that Maudie is, hands-down, my favorite movie of the year so far because I know how easy it is to be disappointed when you go in with such high expectations. But I'm pretty sure you will love Maudie, too. … [Read more...] about “maudie” movie review
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“the big sick” movie review
From the minute we saw the trailer for The Big Sick, Michael and I knew we would love the movie. And we did. … [Read more...] about “the big sick” movie review
“the beguiled” movie review
I loved watching The Beguiled. I loved the actresses, I loved the costumes, I loved the moody cinematography, I loved the girl power, I loved Colin Farrell. I did not, however, love the movie. … [Read more...] about “the beguiled” movie review
“wonder woman” movie review
Let me start this by saying I have never been into the whole Marvel/DC comics thing. The only comic books I read when I was younger starred Betty and Veronica, and the superheroes I admire are real-life human beings whose super power is kindness. I have little interest in the … [Read more...] about “wonder woman” movie review
“escape to margaritaville” at la jolla playhouse
Rejoice, Parrot Heads! It's always 5 o'clock at La Jolla Playhouse -- at least through July 9, now that Escape to Margaritaville has once again extended its record-breaking run. Escape to Margaritaville is basically Jimmy Buffett's Mamma Mia! It's a story created from his … [Read more...] about “escape to margaritaville” at la jolla playhouse
“beatriz at dinner” movie review
Every one of us who joined the Women's March, wore a pussy hat or is simply doing everything in her power to resist the current Administration will recognize themselves in Beatriz in Beatriz at Dinner. … [Read more...] about “beatriz at dinner” movie review
“the spitfire grill” at north coast rep
North Coast Rep has raised its own already-high bar with its stunning production of The Spitfire Grill, a folk musical inspired by the 1996 movie starring Ellen Burstyn and Marcia Gay Harden and the subsequent 2001 off-Broadway show presented by Playwrights Horizon. From the … [Read more...] about “the spitfire grill” at north coast rep
“beauty and the beast” giveaway!
A tale as old as time. True as it can be. Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly. Ha ha! You really just need to read that first line and I bet you're already humming along. … [Read more...] about “beauty and the beast” giveaway!