Go see this movie. I'm tempted to leave those four words as my whole review because I don't want to spoil any of it for you and, really, that's all you need to know going into it. But, because I need to write at least 300 words for my review to count for my San Diego Film … [Read more...] about “remember” movie review
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“miss india america” movie review
Miss India America makes it clear that, just like all of Dostoevsky's happy families, all beauty pageants are alike; each unhappy contestant is unhappy in her own way. Lily Prasad (Tiya Sircar) is an overachiever who seems to excel at everything. She's valedictorian of her … [Read more...] about “miss india america” movie review
“city of gold” movie review
From the minute the opening quote -- MFK Fisher's "First we eat, then we do everything else" -- appeared onscreen, I knew City of Gold would be my kind of movie. This droolworthy documentary about LA Times food writer Jonathan Gold is a delight for the senses, filled with the … [Read more...] about “city of gold” movie review
“hello my name is doris” movie review
In Hello, My Name Is Doris, the title character is as awkward as the actress's infamous Oscar acceptance speech, "You like me, you really like me." But, played with nuance, vulnerability and a tremendous amount of heart, she's also a great reminder that, yes, we do like Sally … [Read more...] about “hello my name is doris” movie review
legendary photographers capture the boss! by rebecca olkowski
Although I tried to be a teenage rebel and fight Springsteen mania when he was on the cover of both Time and Newsweek the week of October 27, 1975, I gave in pretty quickly and have now been a fan of The Boss for more than four decades. Thunder Road is probably my favorite … [Read more...] about legendary photographers capture the boss! by rebecca olkowski
whiskey tango foxtrot movie review
I love Tina Fey. She’s smart, down to earth and, of course, hilarious. But, when it comes to movies, I like seeing her in roles where she’s a little less funny and a little more girl next door relatable. So I was interested in seeing Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, in … [Read more...] about whiskey tango foxtrot movie review
partying with the short films oscar nominees by rebecca olkowski
Okay, I am now seriously jealous of Rebecca Olkowski, who usually blogs at Baby Boomster. Not only did she get to attend a cocktail celebrating the gorgeous costumes of Brooklyn last week but on Oscar Eve, she partied with the nominees in the Best Short Films categories. I am … [Read more...] about partying with the short films oscar nominees by rebecca olkowski
celebrating the costume design of “brooklyn” by rebecca olkowski
You know how much I loved Brooklyn (which, by the way, should have won something at last night's Academy Awards) so I was very excited to be invited to a cocktail party celebrating its gorgeous costumes with their designer, Odile Dicks-Mireaux and producer Finola … [Read more...] about celebrating the costume design of “brooklyn” by rebecca olkowski