I just saw a science fiction movie (ish). That is basically all about a woman. SPOILER ALERT. THIS IS A REVIEW. Is it perfect? No. Of course not. It’s a movie written by two men and directed by a man. But seeing a science fiction film which is essentially a soliloquy is beautiful. The story itself is harrowing, and… Read more →
When I was a child (and even as an adult) my least favorite joke was used by everyone – my grandmother, my friends at school, and strangers. The joke is that I am Ms. Magoo. For those of you who never saw the Mr. Magoo cartoons, they were essentially a whole series of sight gags based on people not being… Read more →
So, if you haven’t read the books, then I think you will find spoilers contained. If you have – this shouldn’t be too bad. The movie is an exercise in tension on the screen. It is well executed, to the point where it was at times very difficult to watch. But my criticisms (And my praises) all stem from what… Read more →
When I read that Netflix & Marvel are making several series’ about various characters, I got excited. Right up until I saw that they were going to make Daredevil. What these two companies have is an opportunity to change the way that mainstream media deals with disability in production. Hire me. Or someone like me. You see, I’ve spent my… Read more →
I am a nerd. I love scifi, fantasy, you name it – I probably want to watch it. And yes, I probably want to go on opening day. But there has been a sneaky trend in the last few years, one which made it impossible to see “Thor” in the theater after 4pm or on the weekend. One which made… Read more →
Yesterday was TDoR. I respectfully ask everyone reading this post to please open this link to the list of all those who have died because they were living in their own gender. Please do so knowing that this is triggering for almost anyone. TW on this post in general for violence and bigotry. I want to tell you the story… Read more →
Neil Gaiman shared a letter by a young, frightened actress today. I wanted to link to it, and also to talk a little about the nature of truth. Anna wrote to Neil asking for his advice and he wrote back to Ms. Anna Gurji, and told her to send him her story. He said “The best weapon against lies is… Read more →
Right now we are in Staycation 2012 – the five days before my husband starts his new job. Yesterday we went to the Paris Theater in New York City (one of my very favorite movie theaters on the planet.) The movie is about the relationship between a parapalegic man and his caretaker. And it is BRILLIANT. It is one of… Read more →
