As an avid moviegoer, one of my favorite events of the year is LUNAFEST, a film festival of short films by, for and about women. This eclectic group of films --whether they make you laugh or cry -- will make you think long and hard about yourself and about your sisters all around … [Read more...] about lunafest 2012: films by, for and about women
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Austin Vickers on the Power of Imagination and "People v. The State of Illusion"
I have always believed we each have the power to shape our own destiny and that the way we look at anything can make all the difference. In fact, I've always tried to teach my kids that you can't change other people but just changing your reaction to them changes the whole … [Read more...] about Austin Vickers on the Power of Imagination and "People v. The State of Illusion"
World Book Night 2012 by Pamela Lear
If I had the means to give away free books to strangers every day of the year, I would do it! There is a glow that appears on people’s faces when you hand them a fresh, shiny new book. They get caught up in the joy of something special, eagerly flipping through the first few … [Read more...] about World Book Night 2012 by Pamela Lear
Female Self-Esteem Peaks at Age 9 — and Other Infuriating Facts from Miss Representation
Miss Representation is out on DVD now and, with the passing of so many new laws directly effecting women, it’s more important than ever to watch it with your kids and take action. This often-devastating documentary shows how the media’s portrayal of women impacts politics – … [Read more...] about Female Self-Esteem Peaks at Age 9 — and Other Infuriating Facts from Miss Representation
Bully — The Controversy and the Bottom Line
The powerful new documentary, Bully, by award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch, continues to be surrounded by controversy. First, the profanity spewed by some of the bullies in the film caused the MPAA to give it an R rating, taking away its accessibility to the kids who really need … [Read more...] about Bully — The Controversy and the Bottom Line
Whatever Happened to …
So much has been happening in the news lately, I thought I should revisit some of our recent articles to see what’s changed since I first posted them. Our 2012 Academy Awards Predictions! And the winners were … Best Picture: The Artist Best Actor: Jean … [Read more...] about Whatever Happened to …
The Red Carpet Goes Green Thanks to Colin Firth’s Wife, Livia
We love Colin Firth for his amazing performances in movies like The King’s Speech and A Single Man but we love him even more for being smart enough to marry the Queen of Green. His creative and compassionate wife, Livia, has been changing the look of the Red Carpet for the past … [Read more...] about The Red Carpet Goes Green Thanks to Colin Firth’s Wife, Livia
"Breaking Dawn Part 1" – Bruised Bodies, Blackened Bellies and Baby-Imprinting by Natalie Wilson, Author of "Seduced by Twilight"
As I sat watching the vampiric ode to true love and white weddings that dominate the opening scenes of Breaking Dawn: Part 1, I waited anxiously for the honeymoon, pregnancy and birth scenes, wondering how the film would present Bella’s bruised body and horrific pregnancy. What … [Read more...] about "Breaking Dawn Part 1" – Bruised Bodies, Blackened Bellies and Baby-Imprinting by Natalie Wilson, Author of "Seduced by Twilight"