What Were The Best Films of the 60’s?
Many thanks to Sam Fragoso and his colleagues at Movie Mezzanine for including me in their round-up of the best films of the 1960's. I really enjoyed reading through all the different selections....
View ArticleWGN’s Nick DiGilio Show: Interview on “Maleficent,”“A Million Ways to Die in...
Thanks, as always, to my pal Nick Digilio, who had me on his WGN radio show last weekend to talk about what's going on in movie theaters....Read the full post here »The post WGN’s Nick DiGilio Show:...
View ArticleMy Interview at Rogerebert.com
Many thanks to Rogerebert.com for interviewing me in their series on movie critics. Where did you grow up, and what was it like? I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. But when I was in 4th-5th grade, we...
View ArticleMovie Addict Headquarters: Interview with Mack Bates and Betty Jo Tucker on...
Many thanks to Betty Jo Tucker for inviting me on her podcast to talk about the best and worst movie teachers along with her guest co-host, Mack Bates. It was a lot of fun to share some thoughts about...
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Get the Movie Mom Android App!
I have an app! And it's free! If you have an Android device, please visit Google Play to download it. ...Read the full post here »The post Get the Movie Mom Android App! appeared first on Movie Mom.
View ArticleThank You! This Site is 19 Years Old This Week!
It seems like yesterday, but it was 19 years ago this week that I first began writing reviews online as The Movie Mom®. Anyone remember Prodigy? The first appearance of my website was via the...
View ArticleJeff and Jer Showgram — In Studio
I got to visit my pals at the Jeff and Jer show when I was in San Diego last week!...Read the full post here »The post Jeff and Jer Showgram — In Studio appeared first on Movie Mom.
View ArticleRobert Elisberg’s Review of My Book: 101 Must-See Movie Moments
Many thanks to my old friend Robert Elisberg for a wonderful review of my book in the Huffington Post. 101 Must-See Movie MomentsRead the full post here »The post Robert Elisberg’s Review of My Book:...
View ArticleMy Letter to the Washington Post About Empire’s Costume Designers — And My...
I'm delighted that the Washington Post printed my letter about the costumes in the terrific Fox series "Empire." Robin Givhan's article about the way the show's costumes define the characters was...
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50 Must-See Movies: Mothers — Free This Weekend for Mother’s Day!
In honor of Mother's Day, my ebook 50 Must-See Movies: Mothers will be free on Amazon through Monday, May 8-11, 2015.Read the full post here »The post 50 Must-See Movies: Mothers — Free This Weekend...
View ArticleHappy 20th Anniversary of the Movie Mom Website!
Twenty years ago this week, when there were only a few thousand websites and not one from a corporation or publication, I decided to publish movie reviews online from a parent's point of view. In honor...
View ArticleThanks to KOST for Including My Reviews on Their Great New Website!
Thanks so much to Mark Wallengren and the gang at KOST for including my weekly radio spots about each week's movie and DVD releases on their awesome new website! I love being on every week with you...
View ArticleMovie Mom on Motley Fool Money — November 2015
Thanks as always to my pals at Motley Fool Money for inviting me on the podcast. I always love it when I get to combine my interests in finance, investing, and movie!...Read the full post here »The...
View ArticleMovie Mom on the Chris Brake Show!
Thanks very much to Chris Brake for inviting me on his show! It was a lot of fun. Here's what he said about our conversation. Movie Mom talks Nora Ephron, the WFOD Hollywood Fantasy League, why Batman...
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Free May 6-9: My eBook on the Best Movie Moms
In honor of Mother’s Day, my ebook 50 Must-See Movies: Mothers will be free on Amazon through Monday, May 6-9, 2016. No relationship is more primal, more fraught, more influential, more worried over,...
View ArticleMovie Mom Media Appearances
Many thanks to The Timo Show for inviting me on to talk about movies and the challenges parents face in trying to find good movies for kids -- and keep them away from the ones that are not good or not...
View ArticleJoin Me to Learn How to Write a Movie Review
If you are in the Washington DC area and would like to learn how to write a movie review, please join me for a free workshop on Saturday, Sept 10, 2016, at the Landmark E Street theater. It's a part of...
View ArticleAndy Blood Interviewed Me About…Everything
Thanks to Andy Blood for interviewing me about my favorite movie of the century (so far) and my thoughts on corporate governance, movies, politics, and culture. Movies are not just a way to pass the...
View ArticleMovie Mom Interview on Expressive Mom Blog
Many thanks to Expressive Mom and Miriam Slozberg for interviewing me about the three questions I get asked most often: Why do most movies about children have one or both parents dead or otherwise out...
View ArticleSisterwritereaters: My Essay is In This Great New Book
I am thrilled to be included in this magnificent book, a collection of essays by women about food, with recipes. My essay is "My Life in Six Cookies." When we think about the biggest milestones and...
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