Tag: movieblog
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I owed my wife
I owed my wife a romantic comedy after dragging her to films like One Battle After Another and Devil’s Advocate, so we checked out You, Me, and Tuscany. Going in, my expectations were pretty low, but to my surprise, it landed squarely in the realm of a mediocre but watchable rom-com. The film stars Halle…
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Ghosts, Voices, and time travel? … Say No more!
With baseball starting up this week, it felt like the perfect time to throw on Field of Dreams again. And with Amy Madigan just winning an Oscar for Weapons, it made revisiting this one even better. I still can’t get over the fact that this movie ever got made. Like seriously—what was that pitch meeting…
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Not Another Scream Movie
I didn’t hate Scream 7, but it’s definitely one of the weaker entries in the franchise. Probably the second worst for me, if not the worst. It’s not a disaster, it just feels like a step backward. The departure of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera really hurt this movie. The soft reboot starting in Scream…
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🎬 Oscar Predictions 2026: My Official Picks for the Academy Awards
Awards season is in full swing, and the race for the Academy Awards is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. From technical mastery to powerhouse performances, here are my official predictions for Hollywood’s biggest night. 🏆 Best Visual Effects Prediction: Avatar: Fire and Ash 🎵 Best Original Sound Prediction:…
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I’ll be back! Only in a rerun
The latest movie from Edgar Wright is the 2025 Stephen King adaptation The Running Man, which follows desperate everyman Ben Richards (Glen Powell) as he gambles his life by entering a brutal, televised death-match for the chance to win a billion dollars. Up against a corrupt media empire that controls the game – and the…
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DiCaprio and PTA, need I say more
One Battle Another follows veteran investigator Bob (DiCaprio) as he finds himself relentlessly pursued by LockJaw (Penn), a dangerous and unpredictable threat. As he tries to stay one step ahead, the situation spirals into a violent conspiracy, testing loyalties and blurring the line between survival and duty. Paul Thomas Anderson shows just how sharp and…
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Discovering Leavenworth, Washington: A Bavarian Escape in the Cascades
Hello friends and readers! We are going to rewind a little bit, back to 2023! When my husband and I did travel nursing, we visited so many good places. One of my favorite places we visited was Leavenworth. Leavenworth is a charming Bavarian-themed village nestled in the Cascade Mountains. Leavenworth, Washington, is a picturesque alpine…
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A Port Day in Nassau, Bahamas: What to Expect and How to Spend It
Hello friends, readers, and fellow cruise-goers! If you haven’t caught on yet, we recently sailed with Royal Caribbean on a cruise to the Bahamas—and yes, we had that Perfect Day at CocoCay. If you missed those posts, be sure to check them out: Now, you might be wondering: Can anything really top our day at…
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Our Perfect Day in CocoCay
Hello friends, readers, and fellow cruisers! Let me catch you up a little. If you missed my last blog, we recently took a cruise with Royal Caribbean — and we had an amazing experience! If you’re interested in reading about that adventure, you can find it here: Royal Caribbean has arguably built the best private…
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Our Weekend Aboard Independence of the Seas – A Royal Caribbean Cruise Recap
Hello friends, family, fellow travelers, and cruise-goers, As you know, my husband and I are avid travelers. We travel for both work and pleasure, but surprisingly… we haven’t been on many cruises. We’ve only been on one cruise two years ago with Royal Caribbean, and we had a great experience on the Navigator of the…