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Diversity
Which Generation Are You?
Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages. Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century. The very first generation […]
Comedy
The Roses
If you remember the movies, The War of the Roses or The Money Pit and also own a home, you must see The Roses… It’s the story of a married couple who have decided to divorce and both want the house… The husband wants the house because he is an architect by profession and has […]
Political Drama
The Diplomat
Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]
Consumer
Shirley Temple 7UP
6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple? If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]
Diversity
Finding Religion
Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]
The Kennedys Miniseries: No Controversy Here
Director: Stephen Kronish
Actors: Ava Preston, Barry Pepper, Diana Hardcastle, Greg Kinnear, Jonathan Whittaker, Katie Holmes, Kristin Booth, Rachel Wilson, Serge Houde, Tom Wilkinson
Genre: Biographical Drama, Mini-Series, Television
Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
Actors: Ava Preston, Barry Pepper, Diana Hardcastle, Greg Kinnear, Jonathan Whittaker, Katie Holmes, Kristin Booth, Rachel Wilson, Serge Houde, Tom Wilkinson
Genre: Biographical Drama, Mini-Series, Television
Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
Arby’s Had the Meats…
Why can’t chicken restaurants just sell chicken? To that end, Arby’s is now making burgers. But not just any burger… a wagyu burger. Before I get into what wagyu is, I want to talk about Arby’s… and Burger King...
Top Five
Director: Chris Rock
Actors: Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Rosario Dawson
Genre: Dramedy
Our Review 2 / 5 - Below Average
Actors: Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Rosario Dawson
Genre: Dramedy
Our Review 2 / 5 - Below Average
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Actors: Al Pacino, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie
Genre: Drama
Our Review 3 / 5 - Above Average
Actors: Al Pacino, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie
Genre: Drama
Our Review 3 / 5 - Above Average
JCPenney is not Dead…
When I was a kid, department stores were the deal. They were then, the equivalent of the big box stores now – Target, Walmart, Bed, Bath & Beyond. Wildly popular. I’m not sure when that changed, but, now, I don’t...
