I just watched “It’s A Wonderful Life”…
… last night. In the middle of March. Yes, I know it’s weird. But I was feeling inexplicably sad and needed a boost that my usual feelgood movies could not provide. I… Continue reading
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Black Panther and What It Means To Me
Somewhere around Ant-Man, I became a fan of the entire MCU. I wasn’t just picking and choosing which movies I wanted to watch – I understood and fell in love with this cinematic… Continue reading
[VIDEO] BBC Music’s “God Only Knows”
Oh look, another old video that I only just discovered! I’m four years late, but I’m thankful that I stumbled upon it anyway. It’s the promo for the launch of BBC Music, and… Continue reading
The Greatest Showman (2017) – All for the love of Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman really is The Greatest Showman. We’ve all known he’s the classic triple threat, but somehow it’s his performance as P.T. Barnum that shows us what that really means. His voice is soaring… Continue reading
The Poetry of Switchfoot
I’ve been trying to write about Switchfoot and how much I love them for a while now. At first I wanted to write about my Top 10 songs, but I couldn’t keep it… Continue reading
[VIDEO] “This Is Me” – Keala Settle
This is my new anthem, you guys. I always say that songs (whether old or new) come to you when you need them most, and the universe must be telling me something, because… Continue reading
Dream Casting ‘The Silmarillion’
Amazon is going to develop a Lord of the Rings television series. There are no details yet, but my fervent wish is for it to be an adaptation of ‘The Silmarillion’, the history… Continue reading
Three Little Words (1950) – “You’re A Dope!”
There are some movies that are just fun to watch, from start to finish. ‘Three Little Words’ is one of them. It’s based on the story of Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, and… Continue reading
Finally! Bon Jovi Will Be Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
I’ve never spoken about my love for Bon Jovi because I’m a bit embarrassed about it – they’re not exactly critical darlings – with songs like ‘Always’, I totally get it. Eep. But it’s… Continue reading
My 2017, Wrapped
According to Spotify, my top artist for the year is Mr. Big! I overplayed rediscovered their gem of a song, ‘Goin’ Where The Wind Blows’, this year. I’m not surprised about Steve Perry… Continue reading
My Top 10 Favorite Christmas Albums
It’s time to start listening to holiday tunes! My friend likes to tell the story that one year he asked me for Christmas songs to put on his iPod and apparently I surprised… Continue reading
Paseo in Paco Park
Paseo is Spanish for walk. And Paco Park is the perfect place to take a walk on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I’d always wanted to go, especially after hearing my parents’ stories about… Continue reading
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949) – The newest addition to our Halloween tradition!
I thought my Disney education was complete, but I was so wrong! I’d never even heard of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow until this week. I can’t believe I’ve been missing out for… Continue reading
The Books of My Childhood
I went through a major reading slump recently (damn you, Northanger Abbey!), but now that I’ve recovered, I got to thinking about my favorite books growing up. I don’t think there’s ever been… Continue reading
[VIDEO] “You’re The Best Thing About Me” – U2
The official video is here! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Bono this happy. Just look at him! As if being on a tour bus in New York City is the… Continue reading
The Jane Austen Project is Dead…For Now
I never thought that Northanger Abbey would be my downfall. I started my Jane Austen project two years ago, to the day! I thought it was a reasonable goal to read all her novels… Continue reading
U2 is The Best Thing About Me
I am in love with this band. It’s no secret. I love them with all my heart. And hearing a new song that’s this good only makes me happier about how much I… Continue reading
“The Blackout” – U2
THIS. IS. IT. The long-awaited new music from the best band in the world is finally here. After some genius subtle marketing – where lucky fans (not me! hmph) received letters in actual… Continue reading
