Performance is a tricky thing. Once upon a time I knew what that was like, which is why I was eager to see the 2019 film, Coda. Not to be confused with the 2021 Coda starring Marlee Matlin, this Coda follows the story of Henry Cole (Patrick Stewart), a famous concert pianist crippled by stage fright after the … Continue reading Music Is A Dangerous Business
Never Fear, Miss Meadows Is Here
Antiheroes, of course, are nothing new, not in the slightest. We don't always know whether to root for them or against them. We also don't usually see them in fluffy dresses and tap shoes, either, like the title character in 2014's Miss Meadows. The movie lays out everything right at the get-go. We see Miss … Continue reading Never Fear, Miss Meadows Is Here
Warts and All
Obviously, not every family is perfect. There are families that are together in name only, and sometimes not even that. Even seemingly perfect families may not be so perfect under the surface because the plain and simple fact is that we're all human. Regardless of which scenario applies, life often forces us to deal with … Continue reading Warts and All
Taking Up Room 