The Supreme Court recently concluded its 236th annual term after hearing 74 cases and holding 58 oral arguments. In most cases, the nine justices did not reach unanimous agreement. Likewise, the public reaction to many of these rulings was mi…
Most of us will experience — or have experienced — a time in our lives where we feel ourselves falling in love, going on dates, creating niche memories, laughing at inside jokes, etc. If things don’t lead to a more serious relationship, or ev…
Like most cinematic history, the horror genre has always iterated upon itself. Tropes and styles are passed down through each era of filmmaking, taking new forms that deviate from the established norm. That shapeshifting process is especially…
There is a saying ‘buy the best as you can afford as it will pay you in the long run.’ Cheap trowels, pruners and spades don’t last, and are generally harder to use. The same is true for soil that is appropriate for plants. Seeds and transpla…
Roses are considered the queen of the garden, but come the first Saturday in May, the flowers are known for the “Garland of Roses†presented to the Kentucky Derby winning racehorse.
You’re not a visionary. You’re a vendor,†Miranda Priestly — the fierce director for preeminent fashion magazine “Runway†— sneers to one of her many business adversaries during “The Devil Wears Prada 2.†It’s been 20 years since the original…
In the age of IP-driven filmmaking designed to capitalize on nostalgia, the musician biopic has become one of Hollywood’s most tiresome fads. These increasingly generic movies often sand down the rough edges of complicated artists for broad appeal and positive optics. In just the last few ye…
Much will be said about A24’s provocative new film “The Drama,†whose stomach-churning revelations between a couple soon to be married (Zendaya, Robert Pattinson) upend what you’d presume to be a traditional romantic comedy, one with disarmingly charismatic stars and a polished aesthetic. Th…
In the almost century of the Academy Awards, every Best Picture winner can be interpreted as a referendum on the state of Hollywood and the world at large. From the tragic wartime romance of 1942’s “Casablanca†to the late-stage capitalist inequalities of 2019’s “Parasite,†each recipient of…
For every modern classic like “Finding Nemo†or “Ratatouille,†there seems nowadays to be an “Elio†or “Elemental†that is too emotionally labored or glib in its metaphor. What you certainly can't accuse Pixar's latest effort, “Hoppers†of being is formulaic, even if this refreshing change o…
Wherever you land on polarizing writer-director Emerald Fennell, there’s something undeniable about her third feature, “Wuthering Heights†— it’s a brazenly superficial adaptation of author Emily Brontë’s landmark 1847 novel. Any overarching themes, characterizations or plotting of class ten…
It can feel impossible to see and be familiar with all 10 Academy Award nominees for Best Picture by the time Hollywood’s biggest night rolls around every year. This list is here to help, complete with descriptions and what you may find appealing in a truly eclectic lineup for the 98th Oscars.
Why is a bouquet of a dozen long-stem red roses considered to be the traditional Valentine’s gift, and when did it become so important? We can thank the Victorian age that placed a great deal of importance on the meaning of flowers, especiall…
What a “Kodak moment†to wake up to last weekend. We rarely see such a pristine snow in this area. No doubt many pictures were taken. Such a storm has many benefits, but at the same time it is dangerous.
Impatiens have become a new favorite to add to wherever I can find a spot in the yard. They have been popular with gardeners since the brightly colored flowers were introduced from the Middle East over 500 years ago.
Pansies are cheerful, colorful flowers whose charming faces are among the earliest to welcome spring. By sowing pansies now, they will provide very early spring blooms.Â
Even though the primary colors do get our attention with red being the most intensive and vibrant, it is not the most prevalent color in nature or gardens. Yellow and blue, the other two primary colors, are not major players in the garden. It…
We’ve made significant advances in cardiology, but one thing hasn’t changed enough: Heart disease in women still flies under the radar. That’s something I’m passionate about changing.
In a general election, the Republican runs against the Democrat. But the Democrat runs against the couch. When we run weak candidates who believe in nothing, or worse, don't run at all, people choose the couch.
There are so many beautiful Christmas tree types from which to choose. When you have determined the perfect type for you, the next thing to do is create a checklist of steps to take to ensure a perfect, long-lasting tree.
