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By: Laura Bennett
As a generation raised on Disney can attest, the story of Cinderella certainly isn’t new, but Amazon’s 2021 version takes a fresh approach by dulling down the emphasis on love and romance, and fixating on finding your voice and following your dreams. Continue reading “The Prince Isn’t the Goal in Amazon’s ‘Cinderella’”
By: Laura Bennett
Twenty years on from the September 11 attacks in New York City, the trauma of that day still remains with many. The loss of loved ones is still felt, and the lingering impacts on international travel, security, cultural relations and global powers remain. Continue reading “Michael Keaton’s 9/11 ‘Worth’ Asks Can We Actually Valuate a Life? [Movie Review]”
By: Laura Bennett
The moment we see a movie about love and romance, fans of the genre are hooked. We want to see how the “meant-to-be” couple overcomes the odds to end up together – or how their hearts break when circumstance pulls them apart. Continue reading “Is ‘Love’ Given a Bad Name in ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’?”
By: Laura Bennett
You may not be able to get to the movies right now, but Amazon’s sci-fi thriller The Tomorrow War makes you feel like you’re watching a big screen blockbuster at home. Continue reading “We Must Confront Who We Become in Chris Pratt’s ‘The Tomorrow War’”
By: Laura Bennett
Before Lin-Manuel Miranda became “the man behind Hamilton” he wrote the music and lyrics for Quiara Alegría Hudes’s book In the Heights – a production that showcases the vibrant Dominican and Latino communities living in the New York City neighbourhood of Washington Heights. Continue reading “Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ Looks at Pursuing Growth Rather Than Dreams”
By: Laura Bennett
Fans have waited a long time for Fast & Furious 9. It’s been ready since April, last year, but was delayed like many of the 2020 releases. Now that it’s arrived it delivers a good thing. Continue reading “Fast & Furious 9 Makes the Oversized and Impossible Mean Something”
By: Laura Bennett
The world of horse racing is usually reserved for the uber-wealthy who love the glamour of the sport and the prestige that comes with winning. But, the true story of Dream Horse true flies in the face of that norm. Continue reading “Toni Collette and Her ‘Dream Horse’ Reveal the Power of Hope”
By: Laura Bennett
We need to address the elephant in the room before you see Love and Monsters – watching an end-of-the world movie is different now. Continue reading “Actor Dylan O’Brien Puts Down the Labels and Picks Up Courage in ‘Love and Monsters’”
By: Laura Bennett
All of us have times where it feels like life’s falling off the rails, and in the new faith-based family comedy Selfie Dad we see how the Bible helps a man in crisis rediscover his purpose. Continue reading ““Selfie Dad” Star Michael Jr. on the Healing Power of Faith and Comedy [Movie Review]”
By: Laura Bennett
All of us know we’re going to die, but should the timing be in our hands? Or is it best to let the nature of God’s timing take its course? Continue reading “When Should We Use Our Power to Choose? – ‘Blackbird’ Discusses Euthanasia”