At our end-of-the-year vote yesterday, the San Diego Film Critics Society named Nightcrawler Best Picture of the Year. Because, as a group, we are apparently enamored with the film, we also gave it half a dozen other awards, including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting … [Read more...] about nightcrawler
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c is for cheryl strayed. the “wild” giveaway!
Wild was one of my favorite books ever, and I know many of you felt the same way when you read it. Cheryl Strayed's story of hiking the 1100 mile Pacific Crest Trail by herself is so empowering, and I loved getting to interview her when it was first published. With the … [Read more...] about c is for cheryl strayed. the “wild” giveaway!
tedx san diego
If you’ve ever watched a TED talk on YouTube, you know how inspiring they are. Well, they’re even more inspiring in person. Yesterday, I got to attend my third TEDx San Diego with my friend, Ruth, and, as always, I came away feeling energized and ready to change the world. … [Read more...] about tedx san diego
clouds
Yesterday was Joni Mitchell's birthday. So, in honor of my all-time favorite singer/songwriter, I've decided to look at clouds -- from both sides now. … [Read more...] about clouds
celebrating #disneymusic with a “walt disney records: the legacy collection” giveaway
I received a set of the Legacy Collection CDs as a member of the Entertainment New Media Network. No further compensation was received and all opinions are my own. I rarely write about Disney since my kids have grown and my days as Flicks for Kids editor at NickJr.com are … [Read more...] about celebrating #disneymusic with a “walt disney records: the legacy collection” giveaway
wordless wednesday: james marsden and me
Don't you really want to see the movie now?! Read my interviews with the men of The Best of Me here, and my interviews with the women here. If you think this should be the new poster for the movie, just Tweet this: [Tweet "I think this should be the new poster for … [Read more...] about wordless wednesday: james marsden and me
my visit to the movie set of “the best of me” – part 2
Yesterday, I posted key snippets of my interviews with the men of The Best of Me -- James Marsden, Luke Bracey and author Nicholas Sparks -- and, most importantly, I shared photos. Today, it's all about the women. … [Read more...] about my visit to the movie set of “the best of me” – part 2
my visit to the movie set of “the best of me” – part 1
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to travel to New Orleans to visit the set of The Best Of Me, the movie based on Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel. … [Read more...] about my visit to the movie set of “the best of me” – part 1