TV For Early Fall Viewing
Choices are proliferating when it comes to television viewing this time of year. Here is an overview of some familiar series that might be of interest, as well as some exciting domestic and international newcomers.
‘Golda’ – At War
Israel’s stunning David versus Goliath victory was credited to legendary military leader Moshe Dayan. But there was to be another war, sooner than Israeli leadership anticipated, and it is that war and Golda Meir’s role as Prime Minister that is the subject of the biopic
‘The Owners’ – Neighbor vs. Neighbor
Jiří Havelka has written and directed a comedy that is guaranteed to make you cringe with discomfort while you’re laughing out loud.
The Phenomenon of Taylor Swift: Beauty and Brains Seize the Spotlight
From Martha Stewart gracing the covers of Sports Illustrated to the runaway success of the “Barbie” movie and now to Taylor Swift, it seems the blondes do have it. We have discussed the power of triggering our innate beauty receptors and the latest example is
‘Between Two Worlds’—A Choice
Sometimes the desire to do good is harmful; sometimes it is helpful. In the case of Emmanuel Carrère’s excellent film “Between Two Worlds,” it can be both. The screenplay, by Carrère and Hélène Devynck, adapted from “Le Quai de Ouistreham” (“The Night Cleaner”) by Florence
‘Shortcomings’ – And Goings
Randall Park, the hilarious star of “Fresh Off the Boat,” makes his feature film directing debut with “Shortcomings,” an astute character study that takes an unflinching eye to the “not coming of age” saga of a young Asian American man.
Barbie Comes to Life: A Psychological Perspective
“Barbie” is the talk of the town, even gracing the cover of TIME Magazine. People everywhere are flocking to theaters ($780.7 million in revenue as of Aug. 1), dressing themselves (and even their pets) in hot pink attire and purchasing Barbie merchandise.
‘Oppenheimer’ A Prometheus of Mythical Proportions
“Oppenheimer,” the extraordinary film written and directed by the redoubtable Christopher Nolan, tackles not just the history of one man and the seminal event that came to define him, but also the complex intersection of science, politics and the cult of personality.
How to Become a Good Investor
We’ve all heard the expression, “buy low, sell high,” and that’s great if you can do it. The question is, HOW do you do it? Well, it’s not as easy as you’d like it to be. But it can be done, and many people have
‘Barbie’ – Sunny with a Touch of Absurdity
Greta Gerwig, director and co-writer with partner Noah Baumbach, has her saber-sharp wit on full display in “Barbie,” a pink-saturated world where girls rule.