Pan’s Labyrinth
September 8, 2020

Pan’s Labyrinth

While not part of the 1980’s fantasy collection that I grew up with, Pan’s Labyrinth is still a favorite. This dark and beautiful fairy tale follows the quest of an 11-year-old heroine living in two worlds: Franco’s Spain, and the dreamy/sometimes nightmarish underworld of director …

Horror, Kids & Family, Movie Menu, SciFi/Fantasy
Hamilton
September 4, 2020

Hamilton

I don’t really like musicals. Yep, I said it. But I LOVE Hamilton. I saw it twice—the first time as a favor to a person unloading a ticket in LA (the fool! Sorry Jess), and the second time with my Ma in Chicago.  If you’re …

Kids & Family, Movie Menu
Moana
August 31, 2020

Moana

The recent heat wave had me craving beachy/oceany movies and something cool and fresh to consume. Enter Moana, my favorite of the more recent Disney films.  Sure, in some ways Moana follows the Disney Princess Formula–sheltered yet adventurous young girl journeys out into the world …

Kids & Family, Movie Menu