Wow! Just Wow! Wicked Part I is absolutely perfect from the moment it starts.
Wicked Part I: Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Author: India Ochs
“In there, my chains are broken.” How a Film Shows Purpose and Humanity Within Online Gaming
How much do we know about the people in our lives? How many times do we come to conclusions about something without seeking out the actual answer? The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, a documentary released on Netflix last month, gives us a glimpse into the life of a young man with a terminal illness, and … Continue reading “In there, my chains are broken.” How a Film Shows Purpose and Humanity Within Online Gaming
O Jogo Bonito
Arthur the King (in theaters) and The Beautiful Game (Netflix) both are family worthy, novelty sports setting, motivational films that share the same message: winning is not a finish line or gold medal, it is caring about others.
We got to show these folks we belong
The trees, the beach, the water, the flowers - everything had that extra glow, extra pop of happiness and brightness. Which in a way is so important with the underlying darkness the characters face throughout life…yet as they say, "Life can never break your soul."
Where were you when…
Yet remembering is not the same as those moments that are memorable. Moments that not only stay in your mind, but frequently say “hi, remember me” for the rest of your life.
The Duttons of Yellowstone: Why I Care About this Dysfunctional TV Family
My sideline analysis of the family dynamics of the present day Duttons and their psyche.
& Juliet is Larger then Life
& Juliet is one of the best musicals of the 21st century. I wish I could see it again to give a more detailed review but if you can afford tickets and get to NYC, SEE IT! (It broke the box office record at the Sondheim Theater last week) It’s because of Simon Cowell having the … Continue reading & Juliet is Larger then Life
It’s Not Right, But It’s Ok
Trigger warning: if you see the movie and just experienced a recent loss, leave as soon as the credits start because the song played during the end credits is a potential trigger. Plus no end credit scene (just old photos). Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Someone was everything I expected. I give it an A … Continue reading It’s Not Right, But It’s Ok
Krup You! A Review of 2021’s West Side Story
Birth to Earth. Womb to Tomb. That’s how I feel in my loyalty to the musical genre in general, and my love for West Side Story in particular. And although I can’t count how many times I have seen the 1961 film version (for reference one of DOZENS of films I lost count of after 25+ viewings), … Continue reading Krup You! A Review of 2021’s West Side Story
Is there such a thing as a typical child?
Sharing a link to my article on words and ableism “Is there such a thing as a typical child”. URevolution is a fabulous black-owned online diversity and inclusion magazine (and more) with one of my favorite logos ever! Please subscribe to it and shop its merchandise!
Intrepid Oaks 