NOMI'S PICS

Set in 1880s New York City, it tells the story of America’s industrial boom and the wealth that sprung from it. During this age of expansion after the Civil War ended, banking, railways, and steel manufacturing made millionaires out of common folk. 

Not only does this show deal with workplace ethics and cultures of complicity, but it also focuses on the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and the storming of the US Capitol building, from the viewpoint of a media news outlet. 

This film takes its viewers on an emotional rollercoaster of laughter and empathy, sharing the dark side of corporations and shady death insurance policies and how they prey on the weak and the vulnerable, as well as the bright side of family and community and the importance of humour. 

By the end of the second episode, with a few plot twists, I was hooked! In addition to the cute, angsty teen stuff, it deals with overt and ingrained racism, sexual identity, the repercussions of divorce, and the dark deeds people can sometimes be forced into when faced with no alternative. 

Lands of Lost Borders chronicles Harris’ journey of breaking free from the limits we impose on ourselves. It’s about confronting the restrictions that borders place on both nature and humanity.

Every book is an absolute page-turners. I became immersed very quickly and finished all 8 books in 6 weeks. I wish I hadn’t read them so quickly because I miss them now that I’m finished!

We all have legacies that we pass down through the generations. Some are good, and some not so much. I will always be grateful to my parents for passing their love of language and music down to me.  

This movie is full of heart. It depicts what life was like for the students living at the orphanage, which I found difficult to watch at times, and how introducing them to the team mentality could help them develop into men who could function at a high level in society once they aged out of the orphanage.

In 2020, The Chicks came out with their first album in a long while called Gaslighter. This title track was the opening song of the night. It is an upbeat, funny song about a lying, cheating ex-husband. Let me tell you, The Chicks deliver with this one. 

I love this person despite his problems, but I rarely see or speak to him now. I often wonder how he is, especially when the pandemic was in full swing. I think that is why this podcast has hit so close to home. 

This action-packed seven episode series gets you going right from the beginning. It has you wondering who Erin Carter is almost immediately. The acting is decent, especially Erin's daughter Harper (Indica Watson) and Erin (Evin Ahmad), and the scenery around Barcelona is stunning.

Knowing about the incremental laws against persecuted people, along with the arrests of the men in the families that left the women desperate to help their children survive, gives the reader a deeper understanding of the desperation that lead to the Kindertransport.

At first, it seemed like it was going to be a Hallmark fluff piece, which can sometimes be just what the doctor ordered, but often I find that to be quite tedious. I decided to persevere and by the end of the second episode I was hooked.

Two, often famous guests, have their DNA, and family history are analyzed. Genealogists comb through historical records and the information that is unearthed is incredible, and the reactions elicited are moving.

This one is complicated for me, and this is my third attempt at writing this review. There is just so much to unpack, and the impressions I had after seeing the film are in such contrast with the views I was raised with and carried with me throughout my life regarding Barbie. 

Listening to Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford brought back so many memories for me. It is so touching that Gavin wanted to share his family's intimate moments with us, and it is such a generous gift to give people who could use his stories as a salve or a blueprint for their own experience.

I am a sucker for good melodies and great harmonies. I have seen many musicals in my lifetime, and Hadestown is a cut above. The music transports you almost from the get-go. It is original and captivated me immediately. The talent of the actors and musicians was extraordinary.

Dreyfus, who is 62, is inspired by the trailblazers that she interviews. Authors, comedians, actors, photographers, and musicians; all women who have been leaders in their industries. She brings humor and frank honesty to the conversation, opening up a light, relatable, and memorable dialog.

The World That We Knew is a spellbinding portrayal of what it means to be human in an inhuman world. It is a story that explores love in many different forms, including the love between a mother and child, the love between sisters, and even first love, all in the middle of a war zone.

This documentary enlightens us about a woman whose influence on our generation cannot be disputed. I love knowing more about this person who meant so much to my mom and me. This documentary had me revisiting those moments, and that is a gift.

Thank you to everyone who contributed one of their favorite dance tunes to the Sole Sister Ramblers boogie playlist! If you want to add to it, drop a song in the comments and I will add it to the playlist. I’ve been listening to it on Shuffle. It is eclectic and cool!