Author: Nicki Salcedo
King T’Chaka: What is wrong, my son? T’Challa: I am not ready, Baba. King T’Chaka: Have I not prepared you to be king your whole life? Have you not trained and studied, been by my ...
Science fiction helps us expand our understanding of life. We ponder the future in “Star Trek” and the past in “Star Wars.” We consider the nature of reality in “The Matrix” and technology in “The ...
I played a little soccer in high school, but not enough to be competitive. In those days, sports were easy. You played because of the nice weather and your friends. I don’t remember playing to ...
Do you like Ryan Reynolds? If yes, you should watch “The Adam Project.” Do you dislike Ryan Reynolds? If yes, you may still enjoy “The Adam Project.” Are you concerned that this movie might just ...
When I was a teen, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” was a favorite show. Will Smith crowned himself a prince, and I was his willing subject. While the “Cosby Show” gave us the comedy ...
We are afraid of talking about blood. The blood in our bodies. The blood that is proof of family. The blood bond of friendship. Blood is a delicate thing. Like our emotions, it runs from ...
Bigger isn’t always better, but in the case of “Reacher” on Amazon Prime, bigger is expected. The title character Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is huge. He’s probably 100 lbs. heavier and a foot taller than ...
I read thrillers. If you’re stuck in an airport, book options are limited to small-town romances and spy novels. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a psychological thriller. Psychological thrillers are usually about white affluent women ...
I’ve seen “Encanto” three times. Three is the magic number. Three generations. Triplet babies. Three sisters. “Encanto” is alive with the power of three, the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the blessing of family. We ...
The year 2021 could be best summarized in a line from the movie “Palm Springs” starring Andy Samberg. “It’s one of those infinite time loop situations you might have heard about.” 2021 felt a lot ...