A Statement and 67 Quotes in defiance of Trump and his supporters, and for Hope

I wanted to collect and share with you the quotes I’ve pulled from music, television or film since the election. These quotes represent my sentiments toward Donald Trump, and they represent my willingness and commitment to defend human rights, the environment and civil liberties. But first… A Brief Statement on Donald Trump Donald Trump is…

A Media Comment: Hollywood’s New Obsession with Bizarre Sex

UPDATE (February 13, 2015): Forget about how bizarre Gone Girl was because this week, the film adaptation of E.L. James’ wildly popular book, Fifty Shades of Grey, opens nationwide. A lukewarm reception from American critics says expectations are met – and that the adaptation is a flatly acted soft-core porn that almost can’t survive against the…

Reading: The Night Circus

I’ve just finished reading Erin Morgenstern’s fantasy novel The Night Circus. I found Morgenstern’s novel to be a read that captivated me with gorgeous sensory writing and vivid imagination.  The idea of a circus (Le Cirque des Rêves) that’s only operational at night and of magicians, or illusionists rather, bound to one another – for the duration of a…

World War Z (review)

Blitz Review:  Action-packed and suspenseful.  Brad Pitt does an amazing job as “Gerry Lane.”  Weaker third-act and questionable ending, but overall really good and perfect release for summer.  Hope it makes the money, so we can have a sequel.  Awesome instrumental by Muse (“Isolated System”) included! Grade:  A-  See my full WORLD WAR Z review on…

26: B-Day Weekend

 Hello there everyone!  I’d first like to begin by thanking you all for the flood of birthday wishes today! What a fantastic day it was to cap off a busy weekend! It really began on Friday night when all four of my nieces and nephews (Jamie, Cody, Molly, and Lucas) were crashed in the living room…