Point Break is more than a film about cops and robbers, it’s an intricate character study of tenacious, energetic and capable characters with a “live free or die” attitude. Couple that with the strong directing skills of Bigelow, great action scenes and a soundtrack packed with tracks that meticulously suit each scene, and you’ve got…
Mondays might suck, but there’s one thing that’s always guaranteed to lift your mood – music. Specifically, great music. Even more specifically, great music that draws on the worst day of the week as inspiration and adds a silver lining in the form of irresistible melodies, pulsing beats, and earworm choruses. If the Monday morning…
In 2005, Emily Griffin published a book, Something Borrowed, before it was turned into a romantic comedy film in 2011. It starred Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski. A Warner Bros. production directed by Luke Greenfield was a movie revolving around the social awkwardness of a love triangle between two friends and…
Since making her mainstream breakthrough in 2007 with her second studio album, Girls and Boys, Ingrid Michaelson has built a loyal fanbase with her breezy, Norah Jones-esque brand of pop. Known for her distinctive angelic vocals, echoing harmonies, and sweet melodies, her music has served as the backing to numerous TV shows, including Grey’s Anatomy,…
In 1989, Dream a Little Dream starred Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, and Meredith Salenger in a romantic comedy that had a bit of fantasy embedded into the storyline. Directed by Marc Rocco, the tale revolved around Bobby Keller (Feldman) as an underachieving high school student who accidentally collides with his high school crush, Lainie Diamond…
Maybe one day, when they write the history of movies in the 1980s that we all love, they’ll be able to explain why Chicago became the world’s teenage movie capital. The film Adventures in Babysitting is a wild ride through Chicago’s dangerous and rough streets. Despite the lead characters’ multiple potentially frightening scenarios, this movie…
Do you sometimes feel like everything you intend to do doesn’t go as planned? Perhaps you’ve been applying for jobs for years or tried having a baby, but nothing is forthcoming. Being in such a state can make you lose hope while navigating life. Despite the challenges you’re facing, offering gratitude is one way of…
Starring Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Lily Rabe, and Christopher Lloyd, The Tender Bar was a 2021 comedy directed by George Clooney. According to movie critics and fans, it received mixed reviews despite Affleck’s standout performance that earned him Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. The theme behind the movie focused on a mother (played…
Talk about rising star power! “The Outsiders” featured so many young future big film stars that it was almost blinding. Not to mention the fact that it was directed by the future Godfather mega-director, Francis Ford Coppola. From Ralph Macchio to Tom Cruise, this film cornered the market on great young actors. In fact, it…