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Virgin River: What’s Next for Mel and Jack in Season 3?

Virgin River Season 3 is based on Whispering Rock, the third in the popular book series by Robyn Carr. When we last left  Virgin River at the end of Season 2 there was lots of drama and trouble brewing. Life in this small town in the north woods of California will be even more exciting than the previous two seasons.

Melinda, Jack, Doc, and the rest of the folks in Virgin River are about to face death, fire, breakups, and much more.

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VAL: A Glimpse into an Actor’s Life and Passions

A documentary by Leo Scott and Ting Poo, narrated by Jack Kilmer

VAL coming to Amazon Video Auguat 6, 2021

He was Ice Man in Top Gun
He was Doc Holiday in Tombstone
He was Jim Morrison in The Doors
…and he was beautiful. 

From iconic roles in Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, the actor Val Kilmer has been one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and beloved actors. His dedication to his craft, his drive to find truth in the illusion of a performance, and his art.

But you might be asking “Where has he been? Whatever happened to Val Kilmer?

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Misogyny’s Many Disguises in Old Hollywood

Today, actresses like Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Helen Mirren, and Emma Thompson who are older than 50 continue to work in movies and television even earning Oscars and Emmys. But in the Golden Age of Old Hollywood, an actress was washed up after turning 35 years old. Bette Davis’ role in All About Eve focused on an aging actress’ attempt to continue her career after she can no longer play ingenue roles.

Pam Munter, author of Fading Fame: Women of a Certain Age in Hollywood talks about the time when Hollywood studio moguls tried to end the careers of actresses like Kathryn Hepburn and Bette Davis. who aged out of the profession they love.

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Aidan Turner Stars in the Amazon Prime Series, Leonardo

Leonardo: The Series

Aidan Turner fans have waited for the release of his latest project, the series based on the life of Renaissance  genius, Leonardo di Vinci. At last, it’s here. The Leonardo series is available on Amazon Prime UK on Friday, April 16th. (We are still waiting for confirmation about the US release date)

Along with Aidan Turner (Poldark), the the 8 episode series stars Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor), Matilda De Angelis (The Undoing), and James D’Arcy. Aidan portrays the artist, sculpture, painter as a passionate young man at the height of his genius, obsessed with perfection.

After watching, be sure to listen to the Official Leonardo Podcast, the perfect companion for Leonardo.

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Viola Davis Singin’ the Blues in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Viola Davis in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'.

On a hot summer day in 1927 Chicago, Gertrude Rainey also known as Ma Rainey, the mother of the blues gathered her band together to record a her legendary song. 

Along with the Tony Award winning, Fences, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is one of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, August Wilson’s ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle that chronicles the 20th-century African-American experience. 

Viola Davis is almost unrecognizable with kohl black eye makeup, gold teeth and a fat suit. As Ma she struts with the confidence of a woman who knows her worth. She knew they would do anything to get her voice on a record. 

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Missing Chadwick Boseman

Social media can be a fun place to hang out and waste time, but only a fool would depend on it as a real source of truth and the news. So when I saw on Twitter that Chadwick Boseman had died of pancreatic cancer, I just knew that it was another one of those crazy internet hoaxes. But then — a Breaking News announcement!

How can that be true?

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther behind-the-scenes Chadwick Boseman tribute.

During his short, but memorable acting career, Chadwick Boseman portrayed not only a superhero, he also played some of the most iconic African American legends. 

Since his death on August 28, 2020, there has been lots of praise for Chadwick Boseman. But he is was so much more.

He is the Black Panther.

He is Thurgood Marshall.

He is James Brown.

Let’s take a look at a few of the highlights of the brilliant career of Chadwick Boseman. 

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Why I Love the Alamo DraftHouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse logo

I love going to the movies!

I mean, I really love it. Sitting in the dark theater, waiting for the movie trailers and ads for concessions to start. The smell of fresh popcorn popping in the lobby/ I love it! For movie lovers like me, the movie-going experience is just as important as the movie.

Watching a beautiful love story or my favorite Marvel movie in a noisy, crowded theater, with crying babies, sticky floors, and talking teenagers is my idea of a nightmare. 

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Traveling Thru the Star Trek Universe

The TV Series

Star Trek: The Original Series
(1966-1969, 80 Episodes)

In the turbulent 1970s, Star Trek looked at a future that was hopeful and refreshing. Even so, the parallel stories of war, racial strife, and global/intergalactic conflicts made us look deeper into the events of the time. There was even a theory that Star Trek and the Smothers Brother Comedy Hour were both canceled due to their political commentary about the Vietnam War.

Gene Roddenberry’s space adventure takes the crew of the starship Enterprise on a five-year mission through the galaxy. Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Williams, DeForrest Kelley, and James Doohan.

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How to Host the Perfect Chick Flick Watch Party for Galentine’s Day

Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels
Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels

What is Galentine’s Day?

Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies.” – Leslie Knope

Created in 2010 by Amy Poehler’s Leslie Knope of Parks and recreation, Galentine’s Day is a day for you and your best friends to get together and enjoy some stress free fun on February 13.

Although this year may look a little different with COVID – 19 still posing a major risk, there are many ways for you to connect with your friends and family safely without sacrificing fun. Here are some tips on hosting a fun and safe chick flick watch party for you and your besties. 

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Sylvie’s Love

Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha star in the Amazon Studio’s Sylvie’s Love. It is the on-again and off-again romance between Sylvie and Robert, set in the 1950s.

The two young people meet when Jazz musician Robert Halloway takes a part-time job at Sylvie’s father’s Harlem record store. 

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