12 Movies and TV Shows To Stream for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time that highlights the contributions of women, both historically and today. The entertainment industry is just one of the places where women have left their marks as directors, producers, screenwriters and actors. Celebrate women in the arts and their stories with this list of movies and TV shows. “9 […]

12 Movies and TV Shows To Stream for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time that highlights the contributions of women, both historically and today. The entertainment industry is just one of the places where women have left their marks as directors, producers, screenwriters and actors. Celebrate women in the arts and their stories with this list of movies and TV shows. “9 […]

12 Thanksgiving Movies to Keep You in the Holiday Spirit

Whatever Thanksgiving might look like to you and your family this year, help ease the stress and up the nostalgia by settling down with the perfect movie. Here are some of our favorites, broken down by category, but all equally perfect for post-feast relaxing. Family Favorites This is the list for the family-bubble gatherings, the […]

12 Thanksgiving Movies to Keep You in the Holiday Spirit

Whatever Thanksgiving might look like to you and your family this year, help ease the stress and up the nostalgia by settling down with the perfect movie. Here are some of our favorites, broken down by category, but all equally perfect for post-feast relaxing. Family Favorites This is the list for the family-bubble gatherings, the […]

How A North Shore Utopia Can Influence A Dream

North Shore native Marcia Kimpton is bringing her independent film, My Reality, to the Wilmette Theatre on October 10. Kimpton wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film, which was recently submitted to the Sundance Film Festival. Shot in just sixteen days on location in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Mongolia, My Reality takes a […]

Survivor Contestant, Alicia Rosa, Gets a Dose of TV Reality

What a difference a television season makes. Last February, just days before ‘Survivor: One World’ aired, I had a chance to talk with contestant Alicia Rosa about why she wanted to be on the show and some of the things she learned from the experience. Just one day after the big finale I talked with […]

May Movies

For some women, Mother’s Day is more hotly anticipated than a birthday or anniversary. It’s the one time all year you can expect some pampering and praise—you’re Queen for the day. Here are a few great flicks to inspire: “The Queen” (2006)
Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen PG-13 I’m not sure if I’d want to own an […]

March Movie Recommendations

Put these movies in your queue now! That way, you can relax at home before you endure the crowds at the theater to see “The Hunger Games” (opening March 23). Here’s what you can watch on DVD this month, in order of release dates. Young Adult (March 13) Length: 1 1/2 hours Rated: R Watch […]

Quick and Easy: The Film Every Teenager Should See

Bullying is a huge problem in America’s schools. It is estimated that more than 13 million kids are bullied each year, undermining their social confidence and emotional development. The film “Bully“, a documentary created in collaboration with The Bully Project, focuses on the affect that bullying has had on five families. It also takes a […]