Enough Said was a joy to see. The film displays a beautifully sweet honesty with its look at dating during midlife. The insecurities, the excitement, the laugher, the discoveries, and the ability to have fun, pure fun, with another, no matter your age—these things come together to create a feeling that it was more like,…
The Way Way Back is a charming coming-of-age story that does everything such a film should do: I laughed, I shed a tear (or seven), and I cheered and felt like I sat on the edge of my seat in the final moments, genuinely unsure of the outcome in the “challenge” toward the end. The…
Friends, Fathers, Sons, Girls—-all of these come together in a sweet story about growing up….and getting past tragic loss. Kings of Summer tells the story of three boys coming of age. It’s enjoyable enough, but the premise was just a bit too unbelievable, preventing me from getting more attached to these young men’s plight. (That…
Super Sad True Love Story was a deeply interesting look at how the future can play out with technology and relationships. While reading, it was a good read. the novel has complex layers and characters. But the book is not remarkable in that it doesn’t stay with you. Its tale does not linger. It flits…
I’ve told writers, “Know your audience.” But we should also tell audiences of fiction, “Know your book.” Someone else wrote about this story that it/the protagonist was depressing. No! It’s a delight! But maybe that’s just for those who can appreciate the humor as found in her situations. Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, read,…
Read this book! What a fantastic time, sharing in the life of Denny and his family. The story told is funny and heartfelt, sad and dark, and uplifting and encouraging. It tells of Denny and his family and some difficulties they face—as witnessed by and told by his dog, Enzo. I laughed and I cried.…