Double Features
Stigmata
The DaVinci Code
As we enter 1 of the most sacred months of the year (outside of Christmas), Easter is a time of resurrection, reflection and revelation. Stigmata use to frighten me as a teenager when I first saw it in theaters and like the Exorcist I cried in the theater and questioned if I wanted to continue watching. I think what gets stuck in my mind with movies like this is that such deeply evil or holy things can happen to anyone at any time and that sentiment use to frighten me so bad (even the holy/healing side). God, the holy spirit and the holy mother never ever do things to hurt or frighten us but always to teach us, guide us and help us but to the human brain it can look exactly the same as when the devil tries to confuse us, deceive us and hurt us. I don't want to give anything away but this film is important for anyone who needs clarity and restoration in their life, even if they feel they aren't the right vessel or deserving. The DaVinci Code is a religious film for the mind with one of our favorite actors Tom Hanks leading the pack. I always like to think of this film as a beautiful work of art that takes a few viewings to decode/decipher. It always presents the question of 'What more should we know about the Last Supper' and 'What is history trying to tell us about the life and lineage of Christ?'
Hidden Figures
Fly Me to the Moon
The closer and closer we get to colonizing on another planet (if the aliens will allow us) the more important it is to show love and appreciation to the people who help get us there. Hidden Figures highlights 3 exceptional black women (and actresses) who have to fight all the odds and circumstances against them to get NASA into orbit and home safely. Proper calculations and staff management work incredibly well to their advantage because they are more than qualified to walk those halls! Fly me to the Moon also highlights our determination to get into orbit but in a slightly different light. This one yet again shows the tenacity of a woman who is the best in her field (ad exec) that must do her best to SELL NASA. Not only does she have to sell Nasa as a brand but she gets recruited to sell the landing as an event. Channing and Scarlett make a charming match made in the cosmos who will not only get the job done but put on a good show while doing it.
Mr & Mrs. Smith
This Means War
It's almost time for us to sit around the dinner table and enjoy a lovely meal with our family but before we get there, we need to make sure we know who they really are. I absolutely love both of these films as they start off with a traditional view and spiral into spy vs spy thrillers. Mr & Mrs Smith has two of my favorite actors (Angelina & Brad) as married International spies who do not disappoint in drawing you into their crazy love/death chase. Meanwhile Reese Witherspoon is back this month on my list but not as the infamous Elle Woods but as Lauren the delightfully charming catch. 2 top International spies fight to the death and deception to win this girls heart and it is insanely wild and fun to watch who's going to win this war.
Mean Girls
Legally Blonde
As our little ones, teens and adult children head to school this September, let's be sure to raise a pen to all the students who keep us on our toes/heels. These movies are dedicated to the boys and girls who think they make the world go round for about 12 years, only to find out as adults what the true meaning of life is. Enjoy those years with Cady and Elle as they show these temporary rulers of the halls who's really boss with all the brains and beauty to back them up.