Magnum P.I. (2021) – The Big Payback, and The Long Way Home

While Rick (Zachary Knighton) attempts to figure out what to do about his developing feelings for Suzy (Betsy Phillips) Higgins (Perdita Weeks) gets abducted and it may have something to do with one of Magnum’s (Jay Hernandez) first cases on the island. Written by David Wolkove, the episode first aired on 19 February, 2021. Magnum…

Magnum P.I. (2020) – May the Best One Win, and A Leopard on the Prowl

Despite saying he’s okay with it, Magnum (Jay Hernandez) seems less than thrilled that Higgins (Perdita Weeks) is going to fake marry T.C. (Stephen Hill) to secure her green card, and keep her from being dealing with immigration. Written by Gene Hong, this episode was first broadcast on 8 May, 2020. But, of course, a…

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) – Wes Anderson

The framing, the quirky characters, the details, the whipsmart dialogue and its delivery. Every time I watch a Wes Anderson film that one becomes my new favourite until I watch another one. I love how he tells his stories, how his characters interact, and all the little moments, styles, and touches that make a Wes…

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) – Nora Ephron

Wonderfully saccharine, filled with classic romantic songs, and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in their second on-screen pairing, Sleepless in Seattle from Nora Ephron remains an enjoyable 90s rom-com. It is also the next recommendation from the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book following my screening of Pretty Woman. Recently widowed, and now…

Parents Night and The Bigger Issue

  We came to this stage production late in its run, as life just seems to keep happening, but we were lucky enough to get into the Theatre Passe Muraille last night to have a look at this dynamic, fun, and driven production of two of playwright George F. Walker’s pieces, Parents Night and The…