Back in Junior High, I wanted to be an actor. I wanted to take the stage by storm, showcase my talent on the big screen, and win an award. That dream was burning bright in my heart and soul in 9th grade when my drama class, taught by Mrs. Mayberry, put on the play, “No Time For Skirts”. Above is a photo of the newspaper clipping of my drama class, “in character”. Needless to say, there were only four guys in our class, and one guy had to play a dual role. My friend, Stacy Kendrick, and I played the […]
Movie Review: The Judge
My husband and I recently watched The Judge, with Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr. We both thought it was a great movie! It’s more than a courtroom thriller. It’s about relationships in and out of the courtroom. Photo Source: PopSugar Entertainment Here is a brief description of the movie, according to IMDb: “Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When his brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must […]
My Top 20 Awards Season Fashion Moments
My love for fashion doesn’t just encompass street style or Fashion Week moments. I love to see all of the beautiful gowns worn during awards season. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, the Grammys, and the Oscars. 1) The Golden Globes Emma Stone in Lanvin, Anna Kendrick in Monique Lhuillier, Helen MIren in Dolce & Gabanna, and Gina Rodriguez in Badgley Mischka 2) Screen Actors Guild Joanne Froggatt in Honor, Eddie Redmayne in Prada, and Jennifer Aniston in Galliano 3) People’s Choice Awards Viola Davis in […]
"Million Dollar Arm" is an Inspirational Movie
Million Dollar Arm is an inspirational sports movie, but it’s more about the personal relationships between J.B. Bernstein, Rinku Singh, Dinesh Patel, and their translator, Amit, that make this movie more than just another sports movie. Photo Source: RedBox In 2008, J. B. Bernstein is a sports agent who finds his business being seriously outplayed by his deep-pocketed competitors. Inspired by reality shows and Indian cricket games on TV, Bernstein gets the bold idea of finding cricket players in India and training them to become pro baseball players in America. After a long search, Bernstein finds two talented, but non-cricket […]
Enjoy a Romantically Delicious Movie Night
I love movies that combine my love of food, my love of beautiful scenery, and my love of a good story. The 100 Foot Journey did just that. Photo Source: IMDb The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. ( IMDb) Based on Richard C. Morais’ beloved novel of the same name, this movie is deliciously romantic. It stars Dame Helen Mirren as Madame Mallory and Manish Dayal as Hassan Kadam, a cook who not only charms sous chef Marguerite, but Madame Mallory. Om Puri stars as […]