Movie: Brooklyn is a beautiful film that captures the uncertainty and heartbreak of growing up and moving away from all you’ve known. Saorise Ronan plays Eilis Lacey, a young Irish woman who travels to Brooklyn because of a decision made by her older sister, Rose, so that Eilis can find a better life. Eilis is caught between the home, family, and friends she left in a tiny Irish town and the one that is ahead of her in Brooklyn. In Ireland, her life was mapped out for her–working at the local shop, marrying someone
Movie: Normally, I read a book before I see an adaptation of it. In this case, however, I saw The Duff before I read it. Whether that skewed my opinion of the book, I’m not sure. Ironically, I had picked up an advanced copy of the book a few years ago when I was walking the aisles of BEA (Book Expo of America). In my over-eagerness for all the new books, The Duff was relegated to a pile that I never touched. It ended up getting donated to the local Goodwill. Fast forward
Ladies and gents, the doctor is in! Earlier today, Entertainment Weekly gave fans an exciting first look at Benedict Cumberbatch as the iconic superhero. And, I must say, he is a dead ringer. After a tragic car accident ends his surgical career, Dr. Stephen Strange is taken under the wing of a sorcerer in the fight against evil. Directed by Scott Derrickson, Marvel’s Doctor Strange hits theaters on November 4, 2016. Benedict Cumberbatch teases: “There’s all sorts of craziness. Falling, flying, jumping, fighting, punching, getting punched. It’s really rough and
Less than a decade ago, Spring Awakening made its debut on Broadway. Based on the controversial play, Spring Awakening tells the uninhibited story of teenagers discovering their sexuality. The production earned eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical. In September, it returned to Broadway in a production by Deaf West Theatre (DWT). Since 1991, DWT has been pioneering theater experiences for the deaf community, incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) into their productions. With so many great shows currently running—both on and off Broadway—it’s difficult to decide what to see. I made