Mainstream Chick’s 2015 Xmas Day Cheat Sheet
For those who celebrate ‘Winter Break’ with a visit to the movies, here’s my quick take on a dozen recent flicks that may or may not influence your selection! Star…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Oh my, such anticipation! Is it worth it? The answer is a resounding, yet somewhat surprising 'yes' given my lack of fandom obsession. I’m sorry, I can’t really tell you…
In the Heart of the Sea
They should have had a bigger boat. In the Heart of the Sea is sort of like The Perfect Storm meets Jaws – in the year 1820. It’s an epic…
Carol
The film Carol is gorgeous.The clothes, the sets, the cinematography. And the actresses - Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara - are both fabulous in this 1950s era forbidden love drama…
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a beautifully crafted old-fashioned story about a young Irish immigrant coming to America in the 50s. Saoirse Ronan (Hanna, The Grand Budapest Hotel) plays Eilis who is struggling…