Faves, like to hear it, here it go (in no particular order): Top Five Singers/Musicians/Artists I've Loved For All Time Michael Jackson Whitney Houston Stevie Wonder Diana Ross James Taylor Top Five Actresses I Love and Adore and Just Love and Adore Cate Blanchett Viola Davis Diane Lane Tracee Ellis Ross (purely coincidental that my …
Blogtober #16: Veruca Salt.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is on the telly. One of my absolute favorites of all time. And you know what? Charlie was great and good and all that, but there's only one person I identify with. When I was younger, it was definitely a secret admiration. But now? We're soul sisters. Miss Veruca …
Black Panther. So. Lit.
You already know how I feel about Mr. Boseman. Anywho, as you also may know (please, please know this; like, I enjoy under-the-rock living, too, but you need to know this), Black Panther, the next movie in the Marvel Universe, is set to open this coming Friday. Saying I can't wait is certainly an understatement. We …
The Age of Adaline.
First, here's the trailer. Now let's talk. Can I tell you that I cannot wait to see this film? It's everything This Square Peg loves about a good film and a good story, really: intrigue, a little romantical (not a word, but feel free to make it yours), mystery, a bit of sci-fi, and Harrison Ford. …
My 20…On the Big Screen.
Remember when I did this before? Well, I'm doing it again. This time, however, I'm talkin' about 20 random movies I love and why I love them so. They're in no order of importance. Ready? Like to hear it? Here it go... 1. A Room with a View. Let's see: a Victorian setting, Helena Bonham …
The Value of Tough, Ouch-y Love.
I wrote the following essay last year and submitted it to HelloGiggles. Wasn't published, but such is life. I'm proud of it all the same. Check it out below. Feel free to let me know what you think. The Value of Tough, Ouch-y Love Deep down, I knew it was coming. As I informed the …
Macarons and Gatsby.
Because why not?
Bantu Knots, The Hundred-Foot Journey, and the Weekend
Happy November, ya'll. This weekend, I decided to put in some Bantu knots for her in an effort to change up the usual two-strand twist and/or fro look that she likes to sport. This isn't the first time I wore Bantus, but I changed things up a bit. Typically, I Bantu on dry, stretched hair; i.e., an …
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your October gift. (Blogtober #29)
You're welcome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-Zg5es7mg Wait. Before I go, can we talk about this scene? Can we talk about all the breathing, and the rain, and Mr. Darcy's ardent love, and Elizabeth's obvious attraction to him despite her repulsion at his tearing apart Bingley and Jane, and the rain, and the standing so close to each other, …
have you ever…(Blogtober #5)
...loved the beautiful cinematography in a film, where scenes of autumn seemed almost edible, and you had such high hopes for it based solely on the title, and in the end, thought it was one of the worst movies you'd ever seen? Oh, Autumn in New York. How bad you were. (If you loved it...um, …
This Square Peg. 