As a writer, I've always been enamored with Emily Dickinson. so I was really looking forward to learning more about the reclusive poet -- and her beloved Newfoundland, Carlo -- in A Quiet Passion. Well -- spoiler alert -- Carlo never appears in the movie, which pretty much … [Read more...] about “a quiet passion” movie review
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“the dinner” movie review
There's a really fascinating, thought-provoking plot line that's finally introduced late in The Dinner. It's shocking and timely and worthy of intense discussion. If it were actually the focus of the movie, I would have been hooked. Unfortunately, by the time they got to it, I … [Read more...] about “the dinner” movie review
“the zookeeper’s wife” movie review – plus a giveaway!
I'm finding it harder and harder to watch movies about the Holocaust and I can't bear to watch anything bad happen to animals so, in theory, The Zookeeper's Wife should not be a movie I'd want to see. But I love Jessica Chastain, I adore animals and I'm finding it more … [Read more...] about “the zookeeper’s wife” movie review – plus a giveaway!
“going in style” $100 visa giveaway!
Thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures for sponsoring this post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. Three of my favorite actors are starring together in a new movie, and I can't wait to see it! Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin team up in director … [Read more...] about “going in style” $100 visa giveaway!
“beauty and the beast” movie review
Although I’m going to write 399 more, there’s really only one word you need to know about Beauty and the Beast, and that’s “magical.” Watching the new live action version of the Disney animated classic in IMAX was one of the most enjoyable and deeply satisfying theater … [Read more...] about “beauty and the beast” movie review
“the wholehearted” at la jolla playhouse
If you're in San Diego now, stop what you're doing and order tickets to see The Wholehearted before this special -- and I do mean special -- engagement leaves on Sunday. La Jolla Playhouse always features unique and thought-provoking shows, but this is one of its most powerful … [Read more...] about “the wholehearted” at la jolla playhouse
“weiner” movie review
It feels appropriate to end my 2016 movie reviews with Weiner, don't you think? This has been a year of crushing disappointments in both politics and male behavior, and Weiner is the perfect representation of both. … [Read more...] about “weiner” movie review
“jackie” movie review
Sorry, Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Emily Blunt, but this year's Academy Award for Best Actress is pretty much guaranteed to go to Natalie Portman for her stunning portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in Jackie. Not only does she channel the First Lady's look, mannerisms and, oh, that … [Read more...] about “jackie” movie review