Brilliantly adapted from the book by Sara Gay Forden, "The House of Gucci," this film comes to life through the talents of Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, and a very strong supporting cast. It is beautifully filmed, well acted, and a treat for anyone who loves fashion. Director Ridley Scott manages to create a multifaceted foray into greed, ambition, creativity, marriage, money,... Continue reading

Hello listeners, movie lovers, and television junkies! Welcome to the new Chick Flick Chat site. I am excited to begin anew from this hub to bring you detailed discussions about films, TV series, books, pop culture and more. It was time for a fresh start, and I am excited to chat with you again. Below this post, you will see a line up... Continue reading

Jen Sincero's, "You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living An Awesome Life," screamed SHARE once I began seeing the results of her message on my life. Do you ever notice how some things keep showing up in multiple, unsought ways? That is what happened with this book. I remember when it was published and got a lot... Continue reading

If you haven't yet had the chance to pick up Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, now is the time to find yourself a copy. Besides being a great summer beach read, the film adaptation is decent BUT you'll want to read it prior to seeing the movie. If you are an avid reader, you might agree that most books don't translate well over... Continue reading

Hold your breath... Gravity is a fabulous ride of infinite, weightless space, made ethereally beautiful by Alfonso Cuarón's moment-to-moment direction of Sandra Bullock's flawless performance. Oh, and lest I forget to mention the adorable, spacesuit clad, George Clooney. He floats in and out of the story - with his star-power wattage dial turned up to high - in a small, but pivotal role,... Continue reading

There are many funny moments in the hot, hot, hot, buddy comedy, The Heat. The unlikely, but perfectly matched, female leads of Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, sizzle on the screen in their scenes together. Director Paul Feig does a brilliant job of keeping the two very different characters separate while allowing them to morph into fuller, more well-rounded versions of themselves by... Continue reading

Hang on to your hat with Halle Berry's new movie, The Call, because you may need it to cover your eyes during this thriller! If you are a woman, this film contains content that is sure to scare you silly, but it will make you more aware of your surroundings (and possibly more prepared if faced with a similar situation). You will also... Continue reading

CLICK Here To Listen to the review and discussion of Episode #10, 11, and 12 of The Bachelor or listen with the player below. Episode #10: The Women Tell ALL... And did they ever! They told us more about themselves than they realized during this Courtney Robertson bashing episode. Besides the lack of self-reflection, there was so much backstroking going on they should... Continue reading

Click here to listen or use the player below. In his latest movie, Café Society, writer and director, Woody Allen, gives us a look into the beauty and glamour of 1930's Hollywood contrasted with the grittier, hard-living New York lifestyle. He also offers up many deeper messages through this visual exploration of love, marriage, dreams, ideals, money, and vice. Like in the film... Continue reading

Click HERE to listen to the live action film, Cinderella or use the player below. If you have not seen this movie, then add it to your viewing list. Every woman should see this recent captivating version; it is truly a treat for the eyes and heart! Not only is it a magical movie experience, thankfully, it is a much more thought provoking... Continue reading

There are so many great options for consuming your favorite shows but none surpasses the Netflix library of television series, both old and new. Wondering how to narrow down the vast selection and decide what to watch on Netflix? Join me as I share my "best for binging" TV series to devour this season. I promise there are NO spoilers, so listen with... Continue reading

Listen to Chick Flick Chat, featuring the classic psychodrama, "Single White Female" and its recent remake, "The Roommate." or use the player below. You can't pick your family, but you can pick your friends... And roommates! These films remind us that you never can tell who might be a closet psycho! These types of people often show up wearing a smile, but beware... Continue reading

Listen to The Descendants or use the player below. My family feels like an archipelago... All part of the same whole but drifting slowly apart. ~ Matt King; George Clooney's character, The Descendants This film takes you on a trip! While it's not the Hawaiian vacation of your dreams, it does take you on a journey of love, loss, family ties, emotional and... Continue reading

CLICK HERE to listen to the Chick Flick Chat episode of the film, Midnight In Paris or use the player below. Whether you are a world traveler or prefer a staycation, seeing this film will make you feel like you've taken a fabulous trip in the City of Light. A play upon the CinderFella theme magically blends the concepts of art imitating life... Continue reading

CLICK HERE to listen to the episode of Chick Flick Chat featuring the movie, The Switch or use the player below. Wow! Talk about the mother of all surprises... This film seems like a simple romantic comedy, but it is filled with many modern day issues women encounter. While the title refers to the bombshell that is The Switch, it only skims the... Continue reading

CLICK HERE to listen to this Chick Flick Chat episode featuring the film, "Valentine's Day." or use the player below. For some people love doesn't exist unless you acknowledge it in front of other people. ~ George Lopez's character Love is love anytime of the year! Here's to hoping love is in the air! So many character's... so many issues... We chat about... Continue reading

Click here to listen or with the player below. In this Sofia Coppola directed film, the Civil War sets the stage for a complex attempt to examine the relationships between men and women, their roles, stereotypes, and desires. Join me as I discuss The Beguiled, starring Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning, and all its many layers that could have... Continue reading

Hello & welcome to the last official Here We Are post! After over 11 years of blogging from the HWA platform, it's time for my journey to take a different better, brighter, easier path. That threshold has always been the first consideration in creating all that you have read, listened to, and watched over... Continue reading

Click here to listen or use the player below. Hello summer time movie releases! If you are looking at tons of film and tv series to view from your OnDemand provider, my new Chick Flick Chat series, What To Watch Now, will help you decide. The first podcast in my under-15-minute-review features Netflix's production, "Murder Mystery," starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. This... Continue reading

Part 30 of the Here We Are series, Live Your Life Out Loud Pinterest has made the Mason jar the go-to glassware for all sorts of uses. They can serve as vases, drinking glasses, jam jars, candy holders, cookie mix carriers, candle containers, and more. These classic vessels look great even empty, and they... Continue reading

Yesterday, I saw this pumpkin patch and had to stop to photograph it. It was the perfect first day of autumn, and the color of these pumpkins reminded me that even though summer is officially over, the new season brings beautiful, vibrant experiences. This got me thinking about how day-to-day minutia and obligations get... Continue reading

Part 29 of the Here We Are series, Live Your Life Out Loud Every day that passes is one day less of precious summer and all its better, brighter, easier glory. I know there are those of you who like the winter, but if you are lover of summertime weather, activities, and style, then... Continue reading