“Work It” is fun dance-your-heart-out comedy presented by Netflix. It takes a shop-worn story about how to get into the college of your dreams and gives it a hip-hop, be-bop makeover.
“The Secret: Dare to Dream” is a movie with an unusual origin. It is related to, or perhaps better stated – inspired by, a book called “The Secret” (written by Rhonda Byrnes). Read more
Ah, the four-day church retreat. Whether it was centered around Catholicism or not, they were inevitably opportunities to hang out with your friends. Read more
Maria Salomea Skłodowska, born in Poland, migrated to France and became the renowned physicist and chemist who pioneered the research into radium and discovered radioactivity. Read more
There’s a central message in this movie, which is something we should all keep in mind. That message is that memory isn’t always accurate. When holding a grudge, especially over some time, it might be wise to remember that cobwebs build.
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This film is based on the iconic children’s author Jaqueline Wilson’s book, ‘Four Kids and It.’ That being the case, the story is a spin on English author, E. Nesbit’s book called, ‘Five Children and It.’ Read more
My Spy was supposed to be released months ago, but because of Covid-19, I think this being in the middle of summer instead, is a better choice. Your whole family is around right now, and everyone’s ready for a feel-good story with a laugh. Read more
“Irresistible” is the second movie that has been written and directed by Jon Stewart. Stewart is well-known for being a cable channel comedian and political commentator. Read more
The movie “7500” is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that takes you into a situation where any decision can turn out badly. When a loaded jet airliner takes off, there is a bland normalcy in the air. But then up in the air – aboard are terrorist hijackers ready to make a political statement rather than make demands.
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If a story is conventional and rather cut-and-dried, but you can enjoy it because of its entertainment value and talent, see ‘The High Note.’ As mentioned, it is formulaic, but the stars are decent, I prized the character development and thoroughly enjoyed the soundtrack. I think you will, too. Read more
