Author: Nicki Salcedo
“WandaVision” surprised me with its exploration of power, imagination, and grief. I was Wanda. I was Monica. It felt unabashedly personal. I expected less introspection and more action with Marvel’s next TV series, “The Falcon ...
Chaos Walking I like chaos. I affectionately call my house Chaos Town. We almost rented a private theater to watch “Chaos Walking” because it seemed like my kind of movie. I love a dystopian future ...
Content warning: This review contains some spoilers and a discussion of rape, suicide, and violence. With warnings, people can be better prepared to read further or choose to forego the content that follows. For a ...
I am a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). I want to live in a world where people can be superheroes. I used to think there were clear lines between good and evil and ...
Ralph Macchio and I share a birthday. It might not mean much now, but it meant a lot to me when I was 10 years old and had a huge crush on him. Funny how ...
Before I review “Tenet,” I must explain my feelings about the director. Christopher Nolan owes me $80 and several hours of my life back. I did not enjoy the Dark Knight trilogy or “Inception.” Over ...
Years ago at work, I was criticized for my Pollyanna-like optimism. It’s still the most hurtful evaluation I’ve ever received. How could being nice be bad? Nice people are judged as naïve, weak, or fools. ...
Wonder Woman 1984 or WTFWW84 I don’t mind social isolation, but I miss going to the movies. My sister decided to rent a theater so we could see “Wonder Woman 1984.” I couldn’t wait. ...
In 2000, romance author Julia Quinn introduced us to Daphne Bridgerton in “The Duke and I.” The Bridgertons are a fictional aristocratic family led by widowed matriarch Violet who tragically loses her dearly-loved husband. ...
Nicki Salcedo, a Decaturish contributor and columnist, was asked to speak at a Decatur Business Association event celebrating Black History Month. Here’s what she had to say … Decatur, GA – My first nickname ...
