When “Glory” came out in 1989, I was blown away by Morgan Freeman’s (The Dark Knight) performance. Denzel Washington (The Equalizer) left a lasting impression on me as Private Trip, especially during one very moving scene. I remember thinking that I had never seen Cary Elwes (Princess Bride) or Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) in a dramatic role. “Glory” is a powerful movie and if you’ve never seen it, you now have the opportunity … [Read more...]
Young Woman and the Sea {Movie Review}: An Inspiring Story of Swimmer Trudy Ederle
Disney’s Young Woman and the Sea, the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, is out in select theaters nationwide today. In addition to Daisy Ridley (Star Wars films) playing the lead role of Trudy Ederle, the film stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey (Burn), Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve), Stephen Graham (Venom: Let There Be Carnage), and Glenn Fleshler (Joker). Daisy Ridley stars as the … [Read more...]
Hiring a Nanny or Sitter for the First Time
As a mom there are times where you’ll need to hire childcare for your family. Whether it’s a nanny for the workweek or a babysitter for an occasional date night, I understand that it can be a challenge to find qualified sitters to watch over your kid(s). Not sure where to get started with hiring a nanny or babysitter? Our friends at Sittercity have provided us with a guide to help you find the support you need. Use code REALMOMSFV30 for … [Read more...]
What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? {Book Review}
When my daughter was a toddler, I looked for children’s books that had representation of our ethnicity. While there were a few picture books featuring Asian and/or Asian American children, it was few and far between. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you today a brand-new book, “What in the World is Ezra’s Art?” co-written by Eric Toda and Shay Fan. What is the picture book about? Check out the summary below! The book features Ezra, … [Read more...]
Bring Home The Fall Guy on Digital Today! {Giveaway Contest}
The Fall Guy is a love letter to stunt performers. Starring Ryan Gossling as stuntman Colt Seavers and Emily Blunt as Jody Moreno, a first-time movie director, the movie is part rom-com, part action movie. Personally, I’d say that it leans more towards a romantic comedy; however, the digital version contains an all-new extended cut with 20 more minutes of rowdy action, stunts and laughs! Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, … [Read more...]
Back to Black {Movie Review}
There are some biopics that show the entire history of the person, as a young child until their death. Back to Black focuses on a segment of time in Amy Winehouse’s life – the making of the album with the same name, and explores the connection she had with her dad, husband, and grandmother. In case you aren’t familiar with Amy Winehouse, here is a summary of the movie: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from … [Read more...]