Empowered women, guns & other social issues on TV dramas foster intelligent debate

Social issues providing storylines for TV dramas are nothing new. More than 50 years ago, Star Trek tackled society’s problems by addressing them through its futuristic ... Continue Reading →

A Wrinkle in Time Folds In On Itself

This book’s journey to the silver screen has been long and fraught with peril. Loved by many, the memory may be more cast in amber. When read as an adult, the book loses ... Continue Reading →

American Idol is back with the hardest working man in showbusiness Ryan Seacrest

American Idol took an intermission after its 15-season run on Fox TV. Now ABC has brought the talent competition back with Ryan Seacrest, as host and producer, who squeezes ... Continue Reading →

The Voice on NBC offers more laughs thanks to chatty coach Kelly Clarkson

The Voice has returned to NBC with great vocals from singers and lots of laughs from the superstar-coaches, especially the uncontainable and loquacious Kelly Clarkson. Of ... Continue Reading →

Red Sparrow

The title refers to the spy school the Russians used to train their femmes fatale. Jennifer Lawrence’s statuesque demeanor is well-suited for the role of Dominika Egorova, ... Continue Reading →

Oscar Party News – Movie Guide Awards – Up All Night with Rhonda Shear

This year, I am excited to attend the 3rd Annual Roger Neal Style Hollywood Oscar Viewing Black Tie Dinner at the Hollywood Museum. Over 80 Motion Picture & TV stars ... Continue Reading →

“Game Night” For a Post-Valentine’s Day Date

We have been pulling out board games for years, and “Settlers of Catan” is the current choice. But the occasional murder mystery party livens things up, so we were ... Continue Reading →

Black Panther Hits on All Cylinders

The Marvel Universe is stocked with superheroes, and the company has a long term battle plan to roll out their standalone adventures, peppered with periodic ensemble gatherings. ... Continue Reading →