We’ve all had little dreams about life, love, and happiness. Some of these dreams are our own. Other dreams are handed down to us from our ancestors. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” is a musical ...
In 2018, director John Krasinski silently stole our breath and stopped our hearts with “A Quiet Place.” The original was a perfect “in theater” experience. When the film started and the lights went out, every ...
I read “The Woman Warrior” by Maxine Hong Kingston my freshman of college. Though it was about the Chinese-American experience, the narrative of being caught between two cultures resonated with me. I understood her reflection ...
“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. ...