In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are my thoughts on the new Jennifer Lopez vehicle, Marry Me. It doesn’t require more than one viewing (of the trailer) to analyze, but it’s endearing nonetheless. Summary: Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) is set to marry fellow pop star Bastion (Maluma) during a concert at Madison Square Garden. As … Continue reading Marry Me – Life in the Bedazzled Fishbowl
Hi fellow movie buffs. Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and I wanted to discuss two movies that were on the Academy’s radar but did not lead the conversation. Spencer and House of Gucci were both highly publicized and marketed, but only one received a substantial nomination. I walked out of both movies halfway through, … Continue reading Movies, Marketing, and Mediocrity
*Note: Because the movie follows the book so closely, this will be a combo review. Baz Luhrmann's 2013 adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel is a true masterpiece. It follows the novel to the letter, each scene drenched in the saturated color Luhrmann is known for. DiCaprio brilliantly captures the fear, denial, and delusional certainty … Continue reading The Great Gatsby-One Man’s Mirage
So I finally joined the bandwagon and watched the movie. The grandma is hilarious and wise. Maui is a hilarious, complex, heartfelt character. Moana's relationship with her grandmother brings some tears to my eyes, as I had a similar special connection with my own grandmother. The magical scene with the spirits of her grandmother and … Continue reading Moana-Follow Your Destiny
Elena’s Grace 