DAVID FOSTER OFF THE RECORD – Apparently I am into music documentaries lately because I have watched three in the last two weeks! This latest one about legendary music producer David Foster was no less interesting than the other two, although David is a breed unto himself. If I had to describe him in oneContinue reading
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THE COOK OF CASTAMAR – Based on the book La Cocinera de Castamar written by Fernando Muñez, this NetFlix period piece is quite good. Filmed in Spanish but dubbed in English, Sandi and I both fell in love with the cook! Michelle Jenner is excellent (and beautiful) in the lead role and the character herselfContinue reading
CLIVE DAVIS THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES – I had no idea Clive Davis was a legendary music mogul who achieved fame and admiration during the 60s and carried it forward to present day. I learned from this excellent documentary that he has an uncanny ability to spot raw talent which enabled him to produceContinue reading
COUNT ME IN – Excellent NetFlix documentary about some of our favorite drummers from popular bands over the years. This piece covers great drummers from all eras and genres of music, and includes their mentors, auditions, lifestyle and love of keeping the beat which drives their passion. As the mother of a drummer myself, IContinue reading
BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR – Based on the novel by Todd Grimson, this new NetFlix show is a bizarre, strange, non-sensical mind-bender which is disturbing and gives me a headache. If you like that sort of thing, tune in. If not, skip it. Zero toasts, zero boyfriends and zero girlfriends. Basically a zero all around.
LADY BOSS-THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY – Interesting documentary about the life of famous romance novelist Jackie Collins as told through commentary from her sister, actress Joan Collins, her children and her work associates. I never really knew much about her, nor have I read any of her novels, but I enjoyed learning about her lifeContinue reading
SHADOW AND BONE – This new NetFlix series is based on the book trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. Dana enjoyed it and suggested it to me because I like fantasy and magic. Unfortunately, I dislike science fiction, which is what this series is in my opinion. It’s only one season so far, but it was aContinue reading
THE BIG LEBOWSKI – Apparently I am the only person on the planet who has not seen this film from 1998. Everyone keeps telling me to watch it, and as I was in a state of boredom the other night and in need of a laugh, I decided I would finally give it a peek!Continue reading
THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE – Since the entertainment industry is now in the throes of shooting a TV series based on the Time Traveler’s Wife, I thought I would finally watch the film from 2009. It is a poignant love story to be sure with a large dose of fantasy (hence time travel). One ofContinue reading
MOVIES THAT MADE US – I thoroughly enjoy this series, partly because it is a quasi documentary on popular films we love (and you guys know how much I like documentaries), but mostly because of the behind the scenes peek at the making of these films. As an actor, I relish hearing all the juicyContinue reading
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