In the late 19th century, child abandonment was such a common problem in American cities that many of the country’s noteworthy orphanages were constructed and opened, including the New York Foundling Hospital and the Holy Family Institute. About a hundred years later, the abandoning of children was much less common, Read more…
After I first saw You Hurty My Feelings, I had no intention of writing a review or sharing my thoughts about the film. The Upper West Side characters felt alien to me, and I had trouble empathizing with their struggles. Overall, I enjoyed the humor, acting, and brevity but felt Read more…
Citizens of western countries don’t really care much about the casualties of war in places like Yemen, Syria, or Northern and Eastern Africa. There’s plenty of western people who think critically about drones, who voice opposition to certain military operations and ask thoughtful questions about what goes on, but emotionally, Read more…
The Boss is a formulaic redemption comedy the likes of which you’ve probably seen dozens of times, but if you really love Melissa McCarthy’s comedy chops, you might find a lot to appreciate here despite an overwhelmingly negative critical response. Ben Falcone, McCarthy’s husband and creative partner, wrote and directed Read more…