The Secret Life of Walter Mitty inspires more than mere DVD sales

“Inspiring,” “romantic” and “life-affirming” are just a few words to describe The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Inspired by James Thurber’s 1939 short story, this film unpacks a wallop of Hollywood big names as director Ben Stiller does his finest to bring to life Thurber’s loosely-based characters. Overall, this film focuses on the concept of… Continue reading The Secret Life of Walter Mitty inspires more than mere DVD sales

Review: ‘Monuments Men’ alludes to and honors history and culture

“Invoking” and “emotional” are not two words you would usually think about when watching a film about stealing precious art and World War II, yet with Monuments Men, they come to mind. Monuments Men is a 2014 American-German war film released on Feb. 7, 2014  starring Academy Award winner George Clooney, who also co-wrote the… Continue reading Review: ‘Monuments Men’ alludes to and honors history and culture

Column: The Do’s and Dont’s of Wedding Planning

It’s engagement season right now and coming up right behind that is the beginning of wedding season. What better way to kick off wedding season than to talk about the do’s and don’ts of wedding planning? Many people don’t realize how much goes into planning a wedding, but by reading a few of these major… Continue reading Column: The Do’s and Dont’s of Wedding Planning

Masquerade Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’

Legally Blonde: The Musical plans to take Northwest Tennessee by storm bringing something new to the Masquerade Theatre. “The show really is unlike anything that has even been presented on the Masquerade stage. It’s a very modern; it’s very contemporary. It’s very funny and in the now. It’s fun, energetic and exciting,” said Director Jonathan Johnson,… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre presents ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’

Column: ‘Scandal’ continues to deliver the unexpected

Fans anxiously counted down the days until Feb. 27, for one of the hottest television shows, Scandal, to return from its winter hiatus. Finally, after being off the air since Dec. 12, 2013, the heart-pounding drama returned to the screen. I was one of those fans eagerly waiting for the show’s return. Unfortunately, I was… Continue reading Column: ‘Scandal’ continues to deliver the unexpected

Amanda Bynes pleads no contest to reckless driving

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amanda Bynes has pleaded no contest to alcohol-related reckless driving after she clipped a Los Angeles County sheriff’s patrol car. District attorney’s spokeswoman Jane Robison says Bynes entered the plea Monday through her lawyer. The actress was sentenced to three years of probation and three months of attending alcohol education classes.… Continue reading Amanda Bynes pleads no contest to reckless driving