I have a unique name. Alise is in the bottom 2% of first names, so I rarely meet someone who shares my first name. It is unlikely […]
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‘Society of the Snow’ a poignant tale of survival
In 1993, the movie “Alive” was released in theaters. I was in college and some friends and I went to see it at the dollar theater. I […]
‘Candy Cane Lane’ struggles to bring much Christmas cheer
Each year around Christmas, I like to watch some new holiday movies; I’m always on the hunt for a new classic. I feel like one of the […]
‘Maestro’ suffers from trying to play too many notes
Classical music doesn’t produce a lot of figures who are known in the mainstream. Yo-Yo Ma. Itzhak Perlman. And, of course, Leonard Bernstein. His debut at 25 […]
For a ‘Chicken Run’ fix, you’re better off with the original
While there are certain directors or actors whose movies I will watch as soon as they are available, I am less loyal to film studios. The one […]
‘Frybread Face and Me’ tells a specific but relatable story
My family lived near my maternal grandparents, so many of my early memories include them. Summer nights swimming in the pool and listening to the sound of […]
‘May December’ not an easy watch, but worth it
In one of my favorite television shows, “Ted Lasso,” one character asks another if his partner makes him a better man. It is meant to shock him […]
‘Quiz Lady’ is a safe bet for a fun time
This has been a banner year for comedic films starring women and I am here for it. We had “No Hard Feelings,” “Joy Ride” and “Bottoms,” all […]
‘Pain Hustlers’ selling an important story in a forgettable way
In the early days of what would come to be known as the opioid crisis, someone close to me was caught up in it. They were legally […]
‘Slotherhouse’ follows B-movie tradition of absurd fun
I’ve always loved when Stephen King writes about characters going to the Saturday matinees to watch hours of B-horror for a quarter. My first introduction to the […]
