The new season of Dancing With the Stars doesn't start for another couple of months and, I don't know about you, but I need a fix so I'm posting my phone interview with Rumer Willis, who won Season 20 with cutie pie Val Chmerkovskiy. … [Read more...] about my interview with rumer willis
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“janis: little girl blue” movie review
A generation or two before Amy Winehouse, there was Janis Joplin. Both powerhouse singers died tragically at the age of 27 from substance abuse and, with the release of the eye-opening new documentary, Janis: Little Girl Blue, the comparisons are inevitable. But what's … [Read more...] about “janis: little girl blue” movie review
“concussion” movie review
I'm so glad Will Smith is nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in Concussion -- not just because he really brings Dr. Bennet Omalu to life, but because that recognition may encourage more people to go and see this vitally important movie that the NFL is hoping you'll … [Read more...] about “concussion” movie review
“love the coopers”
I love holiday-themed movies because they always end with the message that family is the greatest gift of all. Even if everyone in your family is crazy. A couple of weeks ago, Michael and I saw the trailer for Love the Coopers and immediately turned to each other and said, … [Read more...] about “love the coopers”
“room” movie review and book giveaway
As I've mentioned before, Room by Emma Donoghue is one of my favorite books ever. When I heard it was being made into a movie, I was wary because it was so meaningful to me, and it's a very hard subject to think about, let alone actually watch. In fact, during a Q&A … [Read more...] about “room” movie review and book giveaway
“suffragette” movie review and san diego ticket giveaway
Every time I hear the word "suffragette," I can't help thinking of Mary Poppins, and Jane and Michael's mother, Winifred, leading an impassioned chorus of women in "Sister Suffragette." It's taken me many years to appreciate the inclusion of that important bit of history in … [Read more...] about “suffragette” movie review and san diego ticket giveaway
5 music apps to download now!
You know how important music is to me, especially when I'm traveling. I would never get in my car or on a plane without my iPod! Even with more than 2500 songs on it, though, I get bored and am always looking for new music. When someone gives me an iTunes card for a gift, I'm as … [Read more...] about 5 music apps to download now!
4 must-see movies at the new angelika film center!
Hey San Diegans, there's a new movie theater in town and it's a beauty! … [Read more...] about 4 must-see movies at the new angelika film center!