I actually don’t know why I’m even attempting this post right now. I mean, people have been praising the Broadway production of Hamilton since 2015. Being here five years later trying to say something new about it seems kind of silly. The only thing that I really need to say about the newest title on… [Read More]
Wendy: Forever a Child
I grew up with the 1960 version of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin, so much so, I can still sing “I’m flying” by heart. And something about the story of the boy who would never grow up has followed me around like a shadow, because I have kept a soft spot for all things Peter… [Read More]
The Mandalorian: Righteous Rebellion
At first I was merely enthralled with the craftsmanship of The Mandalorian. It only took three minutes before I was completely hooked and determined to soak this Star Wars meets old Hollywood western in all its brilliant glory. None of the praise had been exaggerated in the slightest. And then I had to watch it… [Read More]
Schitt’s Creek: Bloom Where You’re Planted
One minute you are comfortable. You have all you need and then some. You have freedom to go anywhere, anytime, with anyone. Secure and confident in your situation, you spend your days enjoying unlimited opportunities. And then one day, government agents are at your door, confiscating furniture, jewelry, and you’re frantically trying to pack your… [Read More]
Self-Isolation Film Festival: Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Y’all. One of my all-time favorite movies growing up was Bedknobs and Broomsticks with Angela Lansbury (#legend), and David Tomlinson (Mr. Banks from Mary Poppins). Magic beds, children winning over gruff adults, an animated remote island of human-like animals, and Nazis…I mean, it has all the elements of childhood fantasy that one could ever need…. [Read More]
Stargirl: A Lasting Light from a Fleeting Time
I have to admit, it was the announcement that Disney was going to add Frozen 2 to Disney+ early that drove me straight to the “free trial.” I had wavered back and forth about the streaming service when it was first announced, and somehow even refrained despite the raving reviews of The Mandalorian. But my… [Read More]
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World: Changing Direction
Have you ever experienced a movie that resonated with you days after viewing and, in spite of your best efforts, you find that you simply can’t articulate your feelings right away? If you have, then you’ll understand why it has taken me a week after viewing How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World to… [Read More]
Dolphin Kick: Community at Work
Dolphin movies never get old. There is probably a scientific or biological reason for this, but at the core, I think it’s because humans and dolphins share an intelligence and desire for community that translates well onto both large and small screens. From Flipper to Dolphin Tale, dolphins are often portrayed as the heroic animal that… [Read More]
Little Women: Some Stories Never Get Old
There are some stories that are so universal, so timeless, that they span horizons and bind generations together with one another. Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women is one such story. No matter where or when you grew up, whether you had sisters or brothers, there is much to own in the story of the… [Read More]
Jack Ryan: Who Gets to Live?
Before I get going, I need to be honest. First, I’m probably not the most qualified to truly dig into whether or not Amazon’s Jack Ryan strays too far from the original Tom Clancy novels (it’s been years since I read them), or if there will ever be an actor that is as convincing in… [Read More]
