My 2 Cents on Together Together

What’s new, everybody? If you’re searching for a thoughtfully intimate story that boils down to the potency of platonic love, look no further than Together Together, the 2021 dramedy from writer-director Nikole Beckwith (she made her feature directorial debut with the 2019 Saoirse Ronan-starring drama Stockholm, Pennsylvania) about the joys, the burdens, and everything in between being … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Together Together →

My 2 Cents on Apple TV+’s CODA

What’s new, everyone? After premiering at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in January, CODA, the family film written and directed by Siân Heder (Netflix’s Tallulah), not only snagged the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award but was also acquired by Apple for $25 million. Having been highly anticipated since then, the film has remained generally beloved … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Apple TV+’s CODA →

My 2 Cents on Dial A for Aunties

What’s new, folks? As a reader who gobbles up rom-coms, it isn’t often when I turn up one that entertains me with the dark comedy of something as morbid as covering up an accidental murder. This is exactly what Jesse Q. Sutanto (author of the young adult thriller The Obsession) expertly executes in her latest novel, Dial … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Dial A for Aunties →

My 2 Cents on Happiest Season

What’s new, readers? Oh, democracy. It’s a pleasure getting back together with you, old buddy. This is my first post after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office on January 20, so I’d like to take a moment to express my immense appreciation and relief for this new period of … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Happiest Season →

My 2 Cents on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

What’s new, readers? As of the time that I’m posting this, Joe Biden continues to inch ahead in battleground states, but the votes aren’t finished being tallied yet. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is trying to halt the vote-counting with a desperate onslaught of litigation and apparently has no plans to concede defeat. Seriously, I can’t wait … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm →

My 2 Cents on Palm Springs

What’s new, readers? Are you still as shocked as I am that Rudy Giuliani reached into his fun factory in Borat 2? And that Jared Leto will return as the most-hated incarnation of the Joker in the Snyder Cut of Justice League? And that the election is coming up in ten days? I’ve said this over and … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Palm Springs →

My 2 Cents on Seinfeldia

Twenty-one years after "The Finale" aired on May 14, 1998, Seinfeld has left a remarkable legacy as a revolutionary sitcom that entertained audiences with hilarious comedy and an unprecedented insight into everyday life's inane and mundane minutiae. So it's only appropriate for something like Seinfeldia, a book written by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Mary and Lou … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Seinfeldia →

My 2 Cents on Frasier

Frasier, which I religiously watch to this day, is one of the greatest, smartest, most emotionally compelling sitcoms ever. Created and produced by David Angell, David Lee, and Peter Casey, the Cheers spinoff revolves around pompous psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), who moves all the way from Boston to his hometown of Seattle, Washington … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Frasier →