Many times I’ve wondered what Han Solo story was since the original Star Wars. Where did he come from? Was he in love before Leia? How is he able to speak fluent Wookie with Chewie? How did he become one with the MIllineum Falcon? All these questions are answered and more in the latest Star Wars saga Solo: A Star Wars Story. Very reminiscent of a young, strapping Harrison Ford, Alden Ehrenreich (Han Solo) embodies the energy, essence and charisma we have come to know and love about Han Solo. One of my favorite moments is when a character utters ” I hate you” and Solo’s response is “I…
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Uncharacteristically Honest is Vatican’s Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Growing up in the Catholic Church, The Pope always felt like this bigger than life figure-head who had a main line to the big guy – GOD. I often wondered if he could get married, fall in love or if his life was totally devout to the almighty and spreading the gospel globally. I also wondered how his name was selected and what drives them to assist church followers in “living biblically.” Pope Francis: A Man of His Word sheds the light on our current Pope. The first from Argentina. The first to be openly critical of church policy regarding homosexuality, ecology and other government heads of state. The first…
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LGBTQ and Plus Size SuperHeroes Dominate Deadpool 2
This is what I like about the Deadpool franchise. It consistently and admirably makes fun of all the qualities that make superhero movies fun for us super nerds and geeks. Humor, a hot chick, fight scenes, cool soundtracks, cool superhero costumes, tug-at-the-heartstring moments, car chases, slow-motion, CG effects a large mansion, secret rooms, and a semi-climatic happy ending are on full display. Deadpool 2 delivers all that…AND an openly gay and plus-size teen superhero in the form of Brianna Hildebrand and Julian Dennison. It also makes a very strong statement regarding child abuse and how society shuns those they deem as different or dangerous. Sound familiar? Complete with cameos from…
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Meghan Markle: An American Cinderella and The Royal Wedding
I remember well waking up at 5am to witness Princess Diana marry Prince Charles. The pomp and circumstance, glamour and fairytale element of it all was absolutely fascinating to me as an American. It was the first time my generation had an opportunity to see witness such an event. Well, today little girls worldwide witnessed American Actress Meghan Markle marry Diana’s son Prince Harry, who will both now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. There has only been one Duke of Sussex and his legacy is known for campaigning for the abolition of slavery. Meghan Markle, a Southern California native will make a fantabulous addition to the…
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Incredibles 2 Fans Celebrate Incredibles Day
Kicking off the countdown to “Incredibles 2” opening day, 25 content creators will dust off their super suits and join filmmakers and fans to celebrate INCREDIBLES DAY.
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Coming To My Senses Shares Struggle of Motorcross Racer Aaron Baker
One night while performing in my first Broadway show, someone came through the stage door to announce that Christopher Reeve had endured an injury from horse riding. Apparently, his spinal cord had been severed. What this meant is this man the world had come to know as Superman was now not able to walk…let alone fly. Due to the lack of knowledge or funding for this type of injury, Reeve and his wife Dana started the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which still thrives today. Spending most of my career as a dancer in Broadway shows, cruise ships, USO tours, when my knees finally started to turn on me, total…
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Stacey Maltin Shines in Landing Up! – A Portrait of Homeless Youth
Once upon a time, I was introduced to a young man who was viewed as a potential boyfriend for me from a co-worker in New York City. After a few dates, I became curious that I hadn’t met any of his friends, family or even crossed a threshold of where he lived. He seemed to never had any money when we would go out and my Mom used to refer to him at the “Ghetto Casanova.” Needless to say, the union didn’t last long after that. Have you ever dated someone who is a complete mystery to you? Or better yet, someone who has misrepresented who they initially said they…
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Gabrielle Union Is Ultimate Mama Bear in Breaking In!
Producer Will Packer is on a roll. Girls Trip was the breakout hit of 2017 bringing us the brightest comedy star of the year – Tiffany Haddish. Now, Packer is teaming up with Gabrielle Union on a violent home invasion thriller for Mother’s Day – Breaking In. After the untimely death of her Dad, Shaun Russell (Gabrielle Union) takes her kids back to her childhood home in order to pack up and sell the estate. Instead, she discovers a fortress of a house filled with secrets, unwanted and unexpected visitors. Shaun then finds herself in a race against time to save herself and her kids from being snuffed out by…
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Melissa McCarthy is the Coolest Mom in Life of the Party
Watching my mother graduate from college was the best day of my life. It was that day that I realized anything is possible and that the one thing no one can ever take away from you is an education. However, I can’t imagine what life would’ve been like walking through the campus of Howard University and running into mother as a student. I imagine the gamut of emotions would be somewhere in the vicinity of elated, mortified, confused, yet knowing the one person on earth the loves me unconditionally would be there to see me make some of the biggest triumphs and failures as a college student is somehow slightly…
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Charlize Theron’s Real, Raw Take on Motherhood Gives Tully Heart
Mommy Bloggers are my favorite influencers. They love hard. They work hard. They play hard. Mothers, in general, have the hardest job on the planet. Imagine having to teach a human being from inception how to walk, talk, eat, potty , etc. all while being completely sleep deprived covered in baby food and who knows what else. I’m not a Mom, but I am a daughter. Being the first child in my family, I have been blessed with a plethora of stories regarding my no sleeping antics as a newborn from my parents and Godparents. Hilarious doesn’t even begin to cover it. My hat is tipped to every mother…
