Every once in a very rare while, a movie comes along that touches me so deeply, I know it will become one of those go-to favorites that I will happily watch over and over again throughout the years. About Time, which opens today, is one of those movies. I’ve already seen it … [Read more...] about talking to rachel mcadams and richard curtis about “about time”
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miley wasn’t alone on that stage
[This is where I would normally post a photo but I refuse to sensationalize anything else about this subject.] I was driving home from Jazzercise this morning, feeling all pumped up and happy, and singing along with the radio when Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke came on. Up … [Read more...] about miley wasn’t alone on that stage
my 533-member blogging family debuts vince vaughn’s “delivery man” trailer
As we've seen more and more lately, families come in all forms. I am blessed to have been born into an amazing family, to have married into another one and to have created one of my own. I’ve also been lucky enough to have picked up a lot of additional “family” members along … [Read more...] about my 533-member blogging family debuts vince vaughn’s “delivery man” trailer
why this lois is taking her superman to see “man of steel” for father’s day
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Warner Bros. I believe the best gifts are experiences. … [Read more...] about why this lois is taking her superman to see “man of steel” for father’s day
the real summer movie superheroes
Summer movies tend to be big and epic and all about superheroes. I prefer small movies about everyday people. I told you about three fascinating documentaries last week, and thought I’d share three more interesting choices. In these, the superheroes are a middle-aged couple … [Read more...] about the real summer movie superheroes
stevie nicks, sarah polley and bergdorf goodman
It may seem like action heroes are taking over at the movie theaters this summer but, if you're craving some real human drama, consider taking the road less traveled and check out these new documentaries: STORIES WE TELL Sarah Polley, who directed the beautiful and powerful … [Read more...] about stevie nicks, sarah polley and bergdorf goodman
tina fey, paul rudd and paul weitz on “admission”
Anyone who has been through the college admissions process knows how harrowing it can be. But what’s it like when you’re the one making the decision rather than waiting for it? In Admission, which opens Friday, March 22, Tiny Fey’s character gets a rare opportunity to experience … [Read more...] about tina fey, paul rudd and paul weitz on “admission”
The Best Documentaries at the Oscars: “How to Survive a Plague” and “The Invisible War”
One of the most thought-provoking categories of the Oscars – and one that’s filled with fantastic movies not enough people usually get to see – is Best Documentary Feature. So far, I’ve only seen three out of the five but I was so blown away by a couple of them, I can’t stop … [Read more...] about The Best Documentaries at the Oscars: “How to Survive a Plague” and “The Invisible War”