In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was elected as the first black woman to the United States House of Representatives. She spent her early years as a teacher, then […]
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Adam Sandler, a giant spider and a touchingly beautiful film — really
A movie with Adam Sandler and a giant space spider would have a very particular vibe if it were made in the 1990s, but at this point […]
‘Players’ is bit shallow, but sweet
I am a sucker for the “friends to lovers” trope in romantic movies. Maybe it’s because my first and favorite rom-com is “When Harry Met Sally.” Maybe […]
‘Orion in the Dark’ portrays fear, anxiety accurately
It usually takes something out of the ordinary for me to choose a family film to review. Generally, it’s some kind of interesting animation style or a […]
‘Greatest Night in Pop’ a peek into making of ‘We Are the World’
The year is 1985. The AMAs are just wrapping up, and rather than heading to a fun after-party to celebrate their successes, a group of some of […]
‘Society of the Snow’ a poignant tale of survival
In 1993, the movie “Alive” was released in theaters. I was in college and some friends and I went to see it at the dollar theater. I […]
‘Maestro’ suffers from trying to play too many notes
Classical music doesn’t produce a lot of figures who are known in the mainstream. Yo-Yo Ma. Itzhak Perlman. And, of course, Leonard Bernstein. His debut at 25 […]
For a ‘Chicken Run’ fix, you’re better off with the original
While there are certain directors or actors whose movies I will watch as soon as they are available, I am less loyal to film studios. The one […]
‘Frybread Face and Me’ tells a specific but relatable story
My family lived near my maternal grandparents, so many of my early memories include them. Summer nights swimming in the pool and listening to the sound of […]
‘May December’ not an easy watch, but worth it
In one of my favorite television shows, “Ted Lasso,” one character asks another if his partner makes him a better man. It is meant to shock him […]