By Jim Tortolano The new film “Mr. Church” has been referred to in some quarters as Eddie Murphy’s “comeback film” as a dramatic actor. It might also be thought of as a […]
“Mr. Church” a quiet, satisfying story
Be super: help house the homeless
Superman vs. Batman I went to the grocery store yesterday morning wearing a Superman T-shirt. I turned the corner of the crackers and cookies aisle only to see a guy in a […]
Retorts: Sit! Heel! Drop the toaster!
It’s back to school for kids (and teachers) in local schools, but they are not alone in pursuing arduous studies. We have enrolled our two unruly dogs in obedience training, and that’s […]
“Narcos 2” feels like fiction, but it’s not
By Thom deMartino Pablo Escobar: ground-breaking entrepreneur, doting father, devoted husband – ruthless killer. Netflix’s hit docudrama “Narcos” returns for its sophomore season, putting rubber to the road immediately: picking up mere moments […]
You want to start a business? Why?
First Things First This time of year I end up in lots of conversations with clients who are starting new businesses. I think it’s the kids returning to school – the “new […]
“Sully” soars with Hanks and Eastwood
By Jim Tortolano The challenge with “Sully,” the new film by Clint Eastwood about the “Miracle on the Hudson” in 2009, is that it’s a story with no surprises and no villains. […]
Dear Mari: You look better than you think
Dear Marilyn, The hardest part about being a female is the insecurities. I am 18 years old, and I have never felt comfortable in my own skin. I have not figured out […]
Retorts: You are where you shop for soda
Few experiences are so central to American life as going to the supermarket. Not everyone goes to church or temple. Not everyone goes to a school or a job. But sooner or […]
Dear Mari: Common goals are the key
Dear Marilyn, I have been dating my boyfriend for about a year and a half. We are getting pretty serious. I do have one concern with our relationship, and it keeps causing […]
“Southside With You” articulate, engaging
By Jim Tortolano Most famous people have to die or retire to be the subject of a film biography. Barack Obama, was usual, creates a new precedent as the focus – along […]
