There’s a reason Le Mis is at or near the top of most people’s favorite musicals list. Well, not just one reason. Les Mis has everything a musical should have, including the most important ingredient, a potent and big-hearted story that grabs you by the heart and will not let you go. Les Mis is … [Read more...]
Comparing Two Anne of Green Gables: Who Played Diana Barry Best?
Diana Barry is the ultimate kindred spirit, the yin to Anne of Green Gables' yang, a true blue pal for the ages. But who played her best? Was it Schuyler Grant from 1985's Anne of Green Gables, or Dalila Bela, from the recent Netflix/CBC Anne With an E? Let's talk Diana, shall we? Some … [Read more...]
10 Reasons the New Emma Movie is (Mostly) Amiable and Tempting
I'm so glad I got to see Emma. while it was still in theaters, whilst theaters were still a thing! Spoiler: I adored it, and felt that except for the unfortunate nosebleed scene, I would not have changed a thing. Now that the movie is streaming, we can ALL see it from the oh-so-familiar confines, … [Read more...]
This Is Us Season 4 Finale RECAP: We Find Out Who Kevin’s Pregnant Fiance Is and We Can’t Even …
So many chills! All the chills, really. Not enough sweaters in the world for these chills. The show truly built up a good head of steam going into the season finale, and as per usual, there were bombshells to spare! This episode was like leftover chicken noodle soup--good the first time, great to … [Read more...]
This Is Us RECAP: What Would Have Happened if Jack Hadn’t Died?
What could have been ... I don't know about you, but this episode had me on the edge of my seat, especially during the sequence where Randall imagined his worst fears if Jack had lived. In this Randall-focused episode, we do a deep dive into his soul and discover something of his long-buried … [Read more...]
This Is Us RECAP: We Are Starting To Understand What Goes Wrong With Kevin and Randall
Oh, Randall ... With two episodes to go, I am starting to see why Kevin is not speaking to Randall by September. I love Randall, and usually, he is my favorite character. But lately, he's been pretty disagreeable all around. I mean, I get it. His personality covers all the bases, and he has taken … [Read more...]