Downton Abbey is Still The Greatest Destination in Great Britain
As we return to Downton, the Crawleys find themselves preparing for an impending visit from the Queen and King. Very quickly, there is a hierarchy established between the Royal Household…
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TIFF 19: Cynthia Erivo Spectacular as Harriet Tubman
At the end of the day, you can't tell the story of this courageous woman without acknowledging slavery, but Harriet isn't a slave film. It's the story of a…
Isabelle Huppert is Stalker from Hell in GRETA
When the song “Where Are You” plays in the background as we watch Greta (Isabelle Huppert) leave a black bag on the subway while making her way through the city…
Family Style Clue Mystery Dominates Everybody Knows
Originally titled Todos lo Saben and written/directed by Asghar Farhadi, Farhadi has specialized in long-buried family secrets, grudges and jealousies. His writing and direction are precise, each new revelation fitting together…
Sundance 2019: Animals and Humans Share Spiritual Journey in The Mustang
Opening montage of serene beauty associated with horses is calming until a frenetic band of violins hovers while dozens of Mustangs run across the plains from helicopters hovering. One would…
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Lucas Hedges Gives Raw, Brave Performance in Boy Erased
Growing up my cousin Arthur was my bestie. Trust me, hours were spent discussing classic movie musicals and what guys we thought were cute and why…LOL. But his sexual orientation…
Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman Hits a Nerve and Spotlights Racism
The Civil Rights movement is known for struggle, protesting, Angela Davis, great soul music and the ongoing underground existence of the Klu Klux Klan. As a college student in Columbia,…
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Nostalgia is Back with Mr. Rogers Doc “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
As a kid, Fred Rogers was a part of my life. Not a day went by that I didn’t watch him come through that door and change into his comfy…
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…
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…
