I wrote this back in 2016. But, Lord knows, I need good fortune in 2025 after having another one of the most tumultuous years of my life. In addition, we are idiotically going into a very scary time with a criminally insane, coup-staging, convicted felon, serial rapist, and complete moron as the President of the United States. So, I am reposting this story with the hopes that we will all — individually, and as a nation — have good fortune in 2025.
Due to all the hype coming out of the Venice Film Festival, “Babygirl” was one of the movies I was most looking forward to seeing this winter. But it’s a hot, unsexy mess. Read on for my full review.

Seeing Dances Patrelle’s Yorkville Nutcracker has become a yearly Christmas tradition for me and mine. Join TGATP and make it one of yours. They are performing this innovative NYC-themed take on “The Nutcracker” this weekend!
Because of all this hubbub and the need to focus on my new gig, I decided not do my extensive holiday gift guide. But here are the things I covet and plan to buy for myself and others this Christmas.
The revival of Cabaret at the August Wilson Theater is an absolute must-see. Both me and my sister were completely blown away. She has seen every version of Cabaret, including the first one, and said that she felt this revival was the best. I highly, highly recommend this show and also suggest that you splurge and buy the premium seats for the full Kit Kat Club experience this holiday season.
I love advent calendars as they get us ready for Christmas. Here are my favorite…
Dozens of studies show that a vegan diet is better for your health. While I still eat fish occasionally, I am vegan 98% of the time. However staying vegan has required tons of experimentation to find the best vegan alternatives to my favorite films. Fortunately, nowadays there is a plant-based version of every type of food. Here are my faves for Fall 2024!
I am going to do what I am appalled that The Washington Post and the LA Times were too cowardly and corrupt to do. I am going to use my pages to endorse Kamala Harris for the Presidency of the United States. There is no one in America better suited to be our next President than Kamala Harris, and when compared to who she is running against, there is no other viable choice.