Author: Nicki Salcedo
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 ...
I have Marvel fatigue. After two dozen movies, I’m tired. I need a little break. But Marvel is like a bad ex-boyfriend I can’t quit. Why? Because there’s the possibility that we might get an ...
I get that some people aren’t into sports. Sports are noisy, sweaty, messy. For every moment of victory, there are a hundred moments of defeat. But for many of us, sports are important. And for ...
Though “Squid Game” isn’t entirely unique, the Netflix hit from Korea is different. It’s reminiscent of “Lord of the Flies,” “The Hunger Games,” and the Japanese movie “Battle Royale” (2000). In these stories, children must ...
In season one of “Ted Lasso,” we see a fish out of water. Ted (Jason Sudeikis) is willing to navigate the uncharted territory of a new sport in a new country. He is not a ...
“Shang-Chi” is the kind of movie I like. I like the actors. The action was superb. We see a blend of fantasy and the modern world. Overall, I enjoyed it and was reasonably satisfied with ...
Content warning: This review contains a discussion of suicide, depression, and mental health. With warnings, people can be better prepared to read further or choose to forego the content that follows. For a full list ...
This column is intended solely for entertainment and informational purposes. Please contact your personal doctor before making any decisions related to your medical care. “I was in the crying place,” she said. My friend was ...
“I hope you know you deserve to be alone, and you always will be.” -Sif If we are going to mess with time, I’ll start with my final assessment of “Loki” to save you the ...