Written and directed by Robert Eggers Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie Drama / horror Rating 5/5 It’s rare that a film as powerful, minimal and frightening at The Witch comes along, especially a plain spoken, historic film set in the New England wilderness in 1630. Its absolute precision in language, characterization, cinematography and overall execution is so fresh… View Post
Written and directed by Grímur Hákonarson Starring Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Theodór Júlíusson, Charlotte Bøving Rating 4/5 Sigurður Sigurjónsso’s Gummi dominates this harsh, bleak but deeply moving Icelandic drama, insofar as anything besides nature dominates. He’d in his late sixties or early seventies, he’s wind whipped, isolated, mourning lost relationships and grateful to have a flock of sheep to care for. He’s… View Post
Quickie Guide to V Day: Navigate the Dating and Relationship World in a Healthy and Empowered way with Victoria Lorient-Faibish Calling all lovers, daters and relationship seekers! Valentine’s Day is often a reminder for us that dating and relationships can thrill you, and take you down emotionally. Over the years, I have developed a set of rules for people to… View Post
This year, embrace your inner monkey and swing head first into the Chinese New Year. Take the lead from the animal of the year – a fun little guy that’s notoriously mischievous, clever and curious – and seize the opportunity to explore an unfamiliar cultural tradition or a new take on an old holiday favourite. To help you on your… View Post
∼by Deidre Breakenridge As a member of Gen X, touching the border of the Baby Boomer generation, I’m not the demographic using Snapchat, Tinder, Musical.ly, Imgur and Dubsmash. Of course, as a parent of Millennials, it’s my job to know where my “kids” are participating. As a communication professional, it’s also my job to help clients navigate new social media… View Post
Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen Written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen Stars Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Scarlett Johansson Rating 4/5 There’s a lot to love in this lighthearted and sly look at Hollywood’s alleged “golden age” although given the political and industry climate of the time, it’s hard to think of it as gold. The… View Post