Monday, October 2, 2023
Mirabel Madrigal is the only person in her family who does not have a magical ability. Released to U.S. theaters Nov. 24, animated Disney movie “Encanto” takes the viewer on a colorful journey through the story of a magically gifted family. As the inciting incident, Mirabel sees a startling vision […]
Elisabeth Brockman Every December I have ventured to the attic for a large box of VCR and CD Christmas movies. But to watch my favorite Christmas movie I must also clear the furniture out of the living room and put on my slipperiest socks. I make room to dance along with my […]
#8220;Red” is finally back in Taylor Swift’s hands. Nine years after its original release, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” dropped on Nov. 12. The album consists of 30 songs, 10 of which are “vault” songs, a mix of unreleased and previously released music, all originally meant for the album. Since last November, […]
This article contains spoilers from the season one finale of “90 Day: The Single Life.” I’m not one who watches a ton of reality TV, but the “90 Day Fiancé” shows are my guilty pleasure. With entertaining couples and their plentiful drama, there’s never been a dull episode. Last week, […]
The room was sparkling blue. I was excited to be in a room filled with Lady Gaga fans. The night was sure to be magical. On Oct. 31, Lady Gaga performed her final Jazz & Piano show at the Dolby Live Theater in Las Vegas. The theater seated 5,2000 people, […]
I was not surprised when I saw that Parade rated Hocus Pocus as the number one movie to watch this Halloween season. Hocus Pocus, released in 1993, is one of the most talked about Disney Halloween movies. The Sanderson Sisters have stolen the hearts of many with their sense of […]
This review contains spoilers for “Squid Game.” Everyone has been talking about the 2021 Netflix show “Squid Game.” I knew I had to see what the hype was all about. In this thriller series, hundreds of individuals who are in debt accept an invitation to compete in games with deadly […]
This review contains spoilers from season three of “The Circle.” When “The Circle” aired for the first time last year, it quickly became one of my favorite shows because its concept, gameplay and cast instantly drew me in. In this reality show, individuals are housed together in separate apartment units […]
Today I would not be surprised to catch a 20 to 30 year-old watching old episodes of the children’s TV show “Blue’s Clues.” I will admit I have done it myself recently. Although odd, it is not “out of the blue” that I return to the familiar company of Steve, […]
What modern music is often lacking is an artist of pure originality, and the industry has found that originality. Laufey Lin released her debut ep “Typical of Me” on April 30. The Icelandic cellist and singer/songwriter has already had years of musical experience, from performing with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra […]
