"What is your favorite book?" I have a Master's in English and people know I love to read, so I get asked that question a lot. If you're a reader like me, then I'm sure you do too. And, if you're anything like me, then perhaps that question is just as hard for you to… Continue reading Choosing a Favorite
Cast: David Oyelowo Carmen Ejogo Tom Wilkinson Selma tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s time in the small Alabama town, and the struggle to get equal voting rights for African Americans following the Civil Rights act. This film is a hard one to review, because I don't want to offend anyone and… Continue reading Best Picture Nominee: Selma
Cast: Michael Keaton Emma Stone Edward Norton Zach Galifianakis Birdman is the story of a man who was once famous for playing a Superhero trying to reclaim some respect and fame 20 years later, while also trying to reconnect with his daughter. I went into the theater with pretty low expectations for this film, because… Continue reading Best Picture Nominee: Birdman
Unless you've been hiding under a social media rock this morning, you've probably already heard the news nearly every Marvel fan has been wanting to hear for a very long time: our friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Late last night Marvel announced the website-crashing news that they had come to an agreement… Continue reading He Does Whatever a Spider Can
Cast: Miles Teller J.K. Simmons I honestly had never heard of this film prior to J.K. Simmons winning the Golden Globe for Supporting Actor. Since this film hadn't been on my radar for long before the Oscar Nominations were announced, I had no idea what to expect when I saw this movie. I had read… Continue reading Best Picture Nominee: Whiplash
Not Another Dumb Blonde 