Roughly 10 years after its jubilant release, the 2011 film Bridesmaids is already a widely lauded, gloriously hysterical comedy classic. Written and partially performed by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, it was a hilarious and immaculate showcase for female comedic talent brimming equally with euphorically funny gags and dramatic heft, all grounded in real-world authenticity.… Continue reading ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ is a joyous seaside lark
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‘Passing’ receives simmering cinematic treatment- Sundance 2021 review
Rebecca Hall makes her feature directorial debut with film adaptation starring Tessa Thompson of widely lauded Nella Larsen novel Actress Rebecca Hall’s (The Prestige, Vicky Cristina Barcelona) auspicious first directorial feature Passing initiates with, and maintains throughout, a delicately crafted yet restrained atmosphere and characters. Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson, Thor: Ragnarok, Creed), a mixed-race woman… Continue reading ‘Passing’ receives simmering cinematic treatment- Sundance 2021 review
Bridgerton Takes on Race —Kind of
By now, it is almost impossible for you not to have at least heard of “Bridgerton” in some capacity. In short, this book series turned Netflix adaptation can be described as a combination of Pride and Prejudice and Gossip Girl. You might be thinking: Do we need another time period series to follow for a… Continue reading Bridgerton Takes on Race —Kind of
Hayley Williams of Paramore drops surprise album
Hayley Williams of the band, Paramore, dropped a new surprise solo album entitled FLOWERS for VASES/descansos at midnight Feb. 5. FLOWERS for VASES/descansos is a prequel to Williams’ last album, Petals for Armor. “This isn’t really a follow-up to Petals For Armor. If anything, it’s a prequel or some sort of detour between parts one… Continue reading Hayley Williams of Paramore drops surprise album
Congruent with its title, ‘The Little Things’ offers minimum
The procedural thriller has been a staple of cinema for decades now: frequently simple yet effective stories of law enforcement officials tenaciously uncovering the truth of long-gestating crimes. To say the least, obsession and bleak reality often materialize around the mystery, engrossing the audience in the process; however, like any other genre, prevalent formulas begin… Continue reading Congruent with its title, ‘The Little Things’ offers minimum
Jack Vance: a lesser known sci-fi giant
For those who think of themselves as fairly well versed in science fiction literature, you’re probably familiar with some of the big names: Asimov, Clarke, Dick, Bradbury, Orwell, Wells, Verne and all the rest. However, fewer people have been exposed to the whimsy, picturesque settings, and punctilious, instantly-recognizable style of Jack Vance. Jack Vance (1916-2013)… Continue reading Jack Vance: a lesser known sci-fi giant
Let’s talk about lips(tick), baby
Lip products are one of the most important steps in makeup application. Lips complete and can make or break a makeup look. For the longest time, I didn’t understand why my own makeup didn’t look quite right. Once I started using the right lip products and shades for me, my makeup looks went up several… Continue reading Let’s talk about lips(tick), baby
“nObOdY iS LiStEnInG,” Zayn Malik says
After the release of Zayn Malik’s third album, titled ‘Nobody Is Listening,’ if it was debatable before, it is fairly safe to say that now, most of the world is doing just that: listening. Formerly known for his superstar career with One Direction, Malik seems to be at a crossroads, one where he wonders if… Continue reading “nObOdY iS LiStEnInG,” Zayn Malik says
The Three-Body Problem: Review
As a genre, science fiction is well-suited to small, one-off narratives that, nevertheless, have great impact. The Isaac Asimov Robot stories, each a self-contained narrative, nevertheless served to popularize the idea of a humanized android in popular science fiction, and his Foundation novels inspired concepts like the city-planet and the Galactic Empire found in massively… Continue reading The Three-Body Problem: Review
The Name of the Wind: a unique epic fantasy novel
If you’re anything like me, COVID has been turning you into something of a recluse. The one good thing about being a recluse is that, while you have a depressing lack of day-to-day social interaction, you nevertheless have a lot more time on your hands to do other things you wouldn’t normally have time for,… Continue reading The Name of the Wind: a unique epic fantasy novel