There are a lot of movies that don’t age well, and Single White Female is one of them. When I originally decided to write about this movie, it was because my memory of it was that it was an interesting thriller. But, it had been so many years since I…

The Let Down Why, famous men? Why do you feel the need to sexually force yourself on people that have told you no? For every person that says no to you, there is a line around the block of people that would say yes. Is it for control? The power? The…

Off and Running The school year is already a month in. I always feel shocked when I think about how quickly time goes by, and nothing makes me realize this more than when I see how quickly a month at work comes to an end. My sophomore honors classes have…

Yeah Yeah Yeahs infectious debut album, ‘Fever to Tell’, hit me hard. I love her. I love her charisma, her radiant smile, her unending joy, her untiring body, and her unique spirit. I’ve loved Karen O, lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, from the first moment I saw her. Weirdly, the first time I saw her perform onstage was during the…

Parody movies have pretty much disappeared, but ‘Hot Shots!’ is still a superior effort in the genre. Paula Cole once asked, “Where have all the cowboys gone?” So, I ask, “Where have all the parody movies gone?” Parody movies seem to have dwindled in the last 10 years, which is both a shame and a blessing. For the most part, a parody film will turn into a…

Before there was a genre called “raunchy teen movies”, there was Fast Times at Ridgemont High (FTARH). Even though it’s considered a comedy, and there are plenty of funny scenes, it also captures what it’s like to be a teenager. Every moment of figuring out who you are, pining after…

Ready to Rip Man, I had an amazing summer. On my second to last day, as I sat on the shore of my favorite little bay, soaking up the sun and relaxing vibes, I truly felt totally refreshed. My one goal this summer was to hit up the beach at least…

Kitsch, satirical comedy, cult classic, dark humor are words that can be used to describe the film Death Becomes Her. The movie stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as two frenemies that are obsessed with staying youthful and beautiful while fighting over a very unimpressive man, Ernest, played by Bruce…

The documentary Val had been on my streaming list for at least a year before I watched it. In fact, when I watched it, I wasn’t even planning on it; I kind of accidentally clicked on it. From the moment it started, I couldn’t take my eyes off of my…