Jojo Rabbit is definitely an interesting movie – not just regarding plot – but also the way it is handled and unfolds. It’s one of those films that caught me off guard. Aspects of it annoyed me, yet I still enjoyed it. Tanya’s Score: Good* Rated: PG Starring: a funny vampire; Scarjo; Rebel Wilson Plot:…
I felt like putting together a post compiled of bad dates. And so people I know and people I don’t know eagerly sent me their bad date experiences to include. I’m happy to report that they are awkward; they are rude; they are weird; they are downright awful. They are even – at times –…
Sometimes a story – especially when it’s based on fact and has historical significance – can elevate an otherwise run-of-the-mill movie. This film could have been so much better – but nevertheless, Harriet’s character is inspiring and her story nothing short of incredible. Tanya’s Score: Good* Rated: PG Starring: a bunch of vaguely recognizable faces…
Took this one straight from the pages of an old milk calendar. What I like about this recipe is there’s a bit of prep involved in putting it together – but you can do it the night before and then just pop into the oven the next day. But I must admit – my kids…
So not a superhero (or super villain) movie in my opinion. Remove all references to Joker and Bruce Wayne and stick with Arthur Fleck and what you’ve got is the dark and poignant descent of a man failed by society at every turn. A movie like this restores my faith in amazing cinema. Tanya’s Score:…
Hockey season is in full swing once again with kids of all ages and sizes skating their little hearts out – while many a parent sits in the stands clutching desperately onto their own pipe dream of their child making it big in the NHL. A new season means a new crop of players, a…
These soft bites of heaven were the perfect way to wrap up our Thanksgiving dinner this year. My friend Tina passed along this recipe along with her own cream cheese icing recipe. I opted to glaze them with a sweeter topping – and have included recipes for both icings below. I have it on good…
I’m a huge Downton fan – but here’s the thing: I’m also a huge movie fan. I did my best to overcome my bias for the first so that I could objectively review it for the latter. And this is the best I could do. Please forgive me on all accounts. Tanya’s Score: Okay-and-a-half* (as…
I just finished watching the 2018 documentary The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling and I just can’t shake it. This two-part series paints a portrait of Shandling – a hilarious, brilliant, hard-working man – who also happens to be tortured, haunted, neurotic. A man, who at 66 – was never quite capable of getting over…
Another gem from my friend Sandra. And if you don’t want to take my word on this one being delicious – ask my kids – all three plates were licked clean. Trust me when I tell you this one was quick, easy and in my opinion excellent for company. Definitely serve this one up with…
