Other than the matter of Professor Bhaer being FRENCH (which, do not worry, gentle readers, we will cover here in due time), I think I have found my adaptation of Little Women. I’ve heard from some of you who still prefer the 1994 treatment starring Winona Rider as Jo. Let’s not forget the 2018 … [Read more...]
11 Posh Ponderings About the Downton Abbey Movie
Okay, so watching this movie was exactly like being lowered into a warm, fragrant bubble bath for two hours. The water always stayed warm, and the bubbles remained their ebullient, iridescent selves the entire time. You never really wanted to leave this setting ever again. I sure didn't. This was … [Read more...]
My 10 Thoughts (Mes Dix Pensées) on the New Les Misérables
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...]
10 Ice-Breaking Thoughts About Chrissy Metz and “Breakthrough”
I’m usually not a big fan of “faith-based films,” not to be uppity about it. Usually, they are made by and for Christians, and nobody else. That bugs me. Art is art and should be shared by all of God’s created beings. This feeling was entrenched during my 17 years as an entertainment writer for the … [Read more...]
10 Thoughts on The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Movie
I know! This movie has been out for a month already. Forgive my belated review, but my blog fell down and it couldn't get up--at least not without the help of my trusty web guy, Dan. Before my blog was down, I watched The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society on Netflix the night it … [Read more...]