January 2016

True story: Between seeing one movie last month and writing the review, my car slid off the road. That’s how you know I’m a pro, right?

Sisters review
World magazine, Jan. 9

In the 1980s and again in the ’90s, the teen party movie became a staple. The genre has faded since then, but Hollywood replaced it with the adult party movie, a slightly tongue-in-cheek formula modeled on those teen movies and likely created mainly by adults who grew up on movies like Sixteen Candles or Can’t Hardly Wait.

The Force Is With Her
Christianity Today, Jan. 8

Star Wars: The Force Awakens probably would have made $1.5 billion even without its female lead. But it’s only fair that a female character get her due when she plays such a central—and compelling, thanks to actress Daisy Ridley— role in one of the most enduring and culturally-defining movie series in generations.

Where to Find Bulletproof Coffee in Denver
5280.com, Jan. 27

This popular beverage, made with coffee, grass-fed butter, and a shot of medium-chain triglyceride oil, supposedly increases your energy and helps you burn fat. Here’s where to get your fix.