Human beings have been fascinated by dinosaurs since we first discovered their remains.
The new four-part Netflix documentary The Dinosaurs (with a voiceover by Morgan Freeman) takes the viewer on a voyage to Earth’s ancient past. Over the course of each episode, the audience learns about the evolution of these creatures and what led to their eventual demise.
I enjoyed this series. The special effects, coupled with the detailed science, make the world feel alive and a far more effective teaching tool than any textbook could provide.
Do I recommend it? Yes.
The Dinosaurs is available for streaming on Netflix.
“I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera, or you know, things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive,’ even though it’s like, no one cares about this anymore,”
As a performer, Chalamet has the right to choose which medium he works in. But to vilify opera and ballet, which are far older than the film industry, feels like a foolish off-the-cuff remark that may backfire on him.
I firmly believe that this book is a must-read. Not just for those of us who are MOT, but for the outside world. If we (as human beings) are to make this world better for ourselves and future generations, we must be willing to listen and understand that not everyone who identifies a certain way thinks the same.
Do I recommend it? Yes.
Jewish Priorities: Sixty-Five Proposals for the Future of Our People is available wherever books are sold.
It is only when we lose someone that we realize how precious life and loved ones are.
In the 2009 film, Everybody’s Fine, Frank (Robert De Niro) is a widower who travels across the country to reunite with his grown children. It is a reboot of the 1990 film of the same name with Marcello Mastroianni in the lead role. Amy (Kate Beckinsale), Robert (Sam Rockwell), and Rosie (Drew Barrymore) are all busy with their own lives and schedules. Normally, they all gather together for Christmas. But because they have all canceled on him, Frank decides to visit them on their turf.
The best way to describe this film is cute. As Christmas movies go, it is not as schmaltzy as it could be. But it doesn’t take much brainpower to figure out where the narrative is going.
Serial Killer Earth aired in 2012. This 10-part documentary series used archival footage and eyewitness interviews to compare more recent natural disasters with those of the past.
Watching this show is a reminder that the ground under our feet is not always solid. Once in a while, it needs to be pointed out that humanity is not in control.
Words have power. They may seem small, but they can change the world for the better or for the worse.
In Michigan, an armed assailant drove their vehicle into a Jewish synagogue. Thankfully, they were unalived by security staff. No one inside was injured or killed.
I don’t know whether it is fashionable or we have entered a time in which some people feel free to bare their hatred for others.
I heard something earlier today that struck a chord with me. This person also comes from ancestors who looked to America for a future that did not exist in the countries of their birth. They asked if this country was still safe for us. I want to say yes, but I don’t know anymore.
Happy Thursday.
P.S. The same thing happened in Toronto. The warning signs are there. I wish we would all be paying attention.
This is an extraordinary production. Though it is small in scope (both the physical stage and the number of actors), it is mighty. The audience is taken on an emotional ride that I did not see coming. At just under two hours, it moves quickly. Slater is surprising as the titular character. Despite his youth and perspective on the world, he fully knows what he is doing is dangerous for all involved.
His Marceau is not just clowning around just because he can. He is on a mission and is determined to see it through to the end. Among the ensemble, Tedra Millan stands out. Her character initially openly disapproves of Marceau before learning to appreciate him.
Do I recommend it? Yes.
Marcel on the Train is playing at the Classic Stage Company in New York City until March 22nd, 2026. Check the website for tickets and showtimes.
Forced into the national limelight, Carolyn was unused to being in the public eye. Hounded by the press, many of the accusations (both then and now) that were hurled her way were led by sexism and misogyny. The author portrays her subject as an intelligent and caring woman who was far from the caricature that the press made her out to be.
I enjoyed this book. Beller gives voice to a person who was taken from us too soon and who never had the opportunity to speak for herself.
Do I recommend it? Yes.
Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is available wherever books are sold.
The purpose of public schools is to provide a basic education for all children, regardless of how they identify or where they live. It is not meant for religious instruction of any particular faith.
What followed was a battle in the courts and the press about the role of religion in a taxpayer-funded educational system and where the line had to be drawn.
Though the story takes place more than a century ago, I feel like it could happen today. I am a product of the public school system. I firmly believe that while we should learn about other cultures and history, specific ideologies should not be imposed on our children in these institutions. If a parent chooses to send their offspring to a private facility that adheres to specific beliefs, that is their choice.
When it comes down to it, it is about freedom of religion and the right to practice as one sees fit, without feeling ostracized or denigrated for the deity they pray to (or lack thereof).
Do I recommend it? Yes.
The Great Christmas Boycott of 1906: Antisemitism and the Battle over Christianity in the Public Schools is available wherever books are sold.
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