I was so shocked by so many things the first time I saw this movie that I had to watch it again to appreciate it even more the second time. The film is beautifully shot. It is like looking at […]
This year, the Stratford Festival and the uber talented Donna Feore, have tackled the musical production of Billy Elliot. Stratford is abuzz with a rumoured visit from Sir Elton John for opening week (side note – I cannot wait to […]
A fun and thoughtful coming of age movie about two friends and a tag along who cannot stand another second living with their good-intentioned, yet highly irritating families. Together, they create a new life for themselves in the woods as […]
Artist introduction! Here is a fun piece of original art for my birthday by Niki Kingsmill. Her work can be found in stores across Canada and at Bradshaws in Stratford. She has captured my feelings about my birthday perfectly. Enjoy! […]
I do not think any other movie has ever left Eric and me so moved by its ending. We sat in silence for several minutes just taking in the true story and journey of Christopher McCandless and his search for […]
St.Vincent is Bill Murray at his grumpiest. And it is so great. He plays a lonely war vet named Vincent who is living a fairly pathetic life. His pathetic and lonely life is interrupted when a new neighbour (cue Melissa […]
The Big Sick is the funny and moving true story about Pakistani comedian Kumail Nanjiani, his white girlfriend, her illness and their families. A great movie to watch alone, with your friends or for a stay-at-home date night. There is […]
I felt so conflicted watching this movie. I was moved and angry and sad and hopeful. It is a story about struggle for sure. But more importantly, about how perfectly innocent any childhood can be – even under the most […]
This SUPER charming movie has been called by friends of ours their ‘re-set’ movie. They watch it a couple of times a year to remember what is important in life. You will love it. The story is about Tim, a […]
Funny. Sincere. Dark. Funny. Charming. Mass amounts of profanity. Funny. Offensive. Raw. Life affirming. Please watch and let’s talk about it!
