By Anne Brodie Chicago native Minhal Baig’s lyrical drama We Grown Now follows two best friends living in the notorious Cabrini-Green projects at the height of its drugs and crime waves. Malik (Blake Cameron James) and Eric (Gian Knight Ramirez) are spontaneous fun-loving kids, who love to jump on mattresses (“the closest you can get to God”), skip school, and… View Post
By Anne Brodie Unfrosted, the true but enchanced story of Pop Tarts, directed by and starring Jerry Seinfeld boasts a massive cast of funny friends including Jim Gaffigan, Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Patrick Warburton, Max Greenfield, Amy Schumer, Jack McBrayer, Cedric the Entertainer, James Marsden, Tony Hale, and Peter Dinklage. Here’s the plotline “In 1963 Michigan, business rivals Kellogg’s and… View Post
In this week’s What She Said, I continue to embrace a philosophy that’s at the heart of my show: I am not a niche, and neither are you. That’s why each episode offers a variety of topics. It’s about exposing us to different concepts and ideas, broadening our perspectives, and reminding us that learning is an expansive, ongoing, and fulfilling… View Post
Rosacea is more than just a skin condition; it’s a daily journey for more than three million Canadians, with a notable prevalence among women. This chronic issue can transform the face with its signature redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes, acne-like bumps. But what exactly is rosacea, and how can those living with it find some much-needed relief? Living with… View Post
By Anne Brodie Sometimes a movie will knock you flat out. The King Tide is such a film. It’s set on a wild, windy isolated island off Newfoundland and Labrador, where its population origins are cloaked in mystery. It’s a closed society, “mainlanders” are to be shunned and discouraged from showing up and no one leaves the island. An ideal… View Post
Happy Earth Day to those who celebrate. The significance of this day is becoming clearer as the years go by. We are now in a climate emergency, and there is nowhere on earth that is not being severely impacted by this escalating event. As I scrolled through pictures from my travels this morning, I felt a renewed sense of purpose… View Post