I watched a documentary last night called The Interrupters. It follows a few members of a violence prevention organization in Chicago. What makes this organization, Ceasefire, special is that most, if not all (?) members are former gang members/drug dealers/street people. They have had the fortitude and drive to turn their lives around, and... Continue Reading →
Pink Ribbons, Inc.
Another day, another rant! I saw Pink Ribbons, Inc. the other night. It's a documentary about breast cancer and its "cause marketing" explosion. See this movie if you want to get freaked out and pissed off. The main points I took away from it are: Corporations that jump on the bandwagon and make special... Continue Reading →
One Hand Nancy
Wrist still sprained. Sigh. Weather has been crappy all week. Sigh. I think sunnier days are ahead though. Post-birthday list, my life is returning to "normal"...whatever that means. Well, at the very least it means that I watch more movies. I saw two movies this week. I saw Moonrise Kingdom in the theater. I... Continue Reading →
May Day
It's May 1, which can only mean it's the final countdown. I have four weeks to finish seven items on my birthday list. Not too shabby. On a "cool thing that happened today" note, I saw a documentary about Paul Williams tonight. Paul Williams = songwriter of "Rainbow Connection" = god in my universe.... Continue Reading →
Independent Film Festival Boston 2012
The 10th annual Independent Film Festival Boston is a mere two weeks away. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Wednesday. It will be my ninth year volunteering at the fest, so I am a twee biased when I say it is an AWESOME film festival. Just trust me on this one,... Continue Reading →
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