If, like millions of readers, you're a fan of author Adriana Trigiani, you're probably eagerly awaiting the release of Big Stone Gap in select theaters tomorrow. Based on her beloved novel, the movie stars Ashley Judd as Ave Maria (yes, like the song!), a 40-year-old … [Read more...] about “big stone gap” giveaway!
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“the age of adaline” movie review and giveaway!
You may have seen the ads for The Age of Adaline and simply dismissed the movie as being geared toward a younger audience because it stars twentysomething Blake Lively in the title role. But Adaline has a secret. She’s been 29 years old for almost eight decades, thanks to a … [Read more...] about “the age of adaline” movie review and giveaway!
“ricki and the flash” movie review
I loved Meryl Streep as Julia Child, sobbed for her as Sophie, feared her as the Prada-wearing devil and admired her as the Iron Lady. But, hard as I tried, I just couldn’t wrap my head around her as a past-her-prime rocker in the new movie, Ricki and the Flash. … [Read more...] about “ricki and the flash” movie review
emma slater, “dancing with the stars” and me by jillian walsh
One of the best parts of Dancing With the Stars Live! was seeing the pure joy on so many fans' faces as they got to finally see their favorite dancers in person. One of those fans was Jillian Walsh, a sweet and bubbly 13-year-old from San Diego, who Sara and I talked to at the … [Read more...] about emma slater, “dancing with the stars” and me by jillian walsh
dancing with the stars live!
Watching Dancing With the Stars has been my guilty pleasure for years. I never thought I'd be interested in anything having to do with ballroom dancing but, like millions of viewers, I find the show irresistible. Plus, I'm enamored with Val Chmerkovskiy. … [Read more...] about dancing with the stars live!
“come from away” – a future tony winner at the la jolla playhouse
It's only fitting that Come From Away, the new world-premiere musical opening the season at the La Jolla Playhouse, made its debut the week before this year's Tony Awards. Featuring a moving book, haunting rock/Celtic score and powerhouse performances, there's no doubt this … [Read more...] about “come from away” – a future tony winner at the la jolla playhouse
“san andreas” movie review
As I sat on the edge of my seat, biting my nails and shaking my head, at a screening of San Andreas in San Diego the other night, one thought kept going round and round in my head: Why the hell did we ever move to California? … [Read more...] about “san andreas” movie review
“i’ll see you in my dreams” movie review
Blythe Danner makes me believe it's possible to age gracefully. In I'll See You In My Dreams, she plays Carol, a 70-something widow who lives with her beloved old lab, Hazel. Her friends try to convince her to move to their retirement community but she's comfortable in her … [Read more...] about “i’ll see you in my dreams” movie review