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Seeing Ourselves On Screen: What the Live-Action “Moana” Means to Me {Movie Review}

Posted on July 9, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana | 9 Comments

Live-action Moana - Pacific Islander dancers

Disney's live-action Moana opens Friday, July 11. The film is nearly a note-for-note remake of the beloved 2016 animated version. Some might argue it’s too soon for a remake, but I, for one, am glad they turned it into a live-action movie. Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui and is as charismatic as ever. I'll admit it took me a minute to get used to seeing The Rock in a wig, but as the movie went on, that distraction completely … [Read more...]

Bring Home “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come”!

Posted on June 9, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Kathryn Newton, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Samara Weaving, Searchlight Pictures | 8 Comments

RON2_02181_v2-Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton

"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" is a bloody good sequel that packs even more thrills and action than the first. The movie picks up right after the original one leaves off. Barely surviving the Le Domas family, Grace (Samara Weaving) is plunged into an even more unhinged game of survival. When her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) arrives at the hospital to reunite with Grace, they both become a target for the four rival families who … [Read more...]

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu {Movie Review}

Posted on May 21, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Star Wars, The Mandalorian and Grogu | 6 Comments

THND-022186_R-The Mandalorian and Grogu

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens tomorrow, just in time to kick off the holiday weekend! The film is a continuation of The Mandalorian television series, not the film saga. However, you don’t really need to know anything from the TV series going in, as there’s not a lot of callbacks to the show. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to … [Read more...]

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” {Movie Review}

Posted on April 30, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: 20th Century Studios, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada 2 | 10 Comments

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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is a sequel for the modern age. As a fan of the book and original movie, the film is everything I could have wanted and more! The fashion is perfection. The soundtrack is amazing. Oh, and the quips and one-liners are witty (and sharper) than ever! Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the … [Read more...]

Find Your Daily Calm with Thanks! Naturals

Posted on April 27, 2026 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Harley Sutton, plant-based topicals, shea butter lotion, Thanks! Naturals | 8 Comments

Thanks! Naturals Body Glow Butter Lotion and plant-based roll-ons

Life gets hectic, and I often overlook self-care until my body forces the issue with a strained lower back or a sleepless night. Luckily, Thanks! Naturals sent me a collection of products that made it easy to shift my focus to personal care and a daily reset. Tea Tree Tingle Muscle Freeze Roll-On After an 8-hour workday at my desk, my back and neck muscles are tight. The Tea Tree Tingle Roll-On has a cooling blend of tea tree, peppermint, … [Read more...]

Bring Home ‘Send Help’ on Blu-Ray!

Posted on April 21, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: 20th Century Studios, Dylan O'Brien, Rachel McAdams, Sam Raimi, Send Help | 4 Comments

Send Help - Rachel McAdams Image 2

“Send Help” is a dark comedy and psychological thriller directed by Sam Raimi. It stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. The film opens with Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) navigating her workday. She’s an earnest, hard worker who struggles to find her place within a company culture dominated by an aggressive “boys’ club” mentality. It also doesn’t help that she works for Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien), a mean boss who is a nepo … [Read more...]

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