Nov 13 2012

TURKEY TROT TO A CURE!

By |2012-11-13T23:52:43-05:00November 13th, 2012|Joyce's Choices, Spontaneous Acts of Joyce|0 Comments

What could get me out of bed at the crack of dawn on a cold Saturday morning in November? Not much. But THIS SATURDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 17-- I'll be doing just that to help beat a disease that almost killed me-- twice: OVARIAN CANCER. Join me and THE SOUL SISTER FOUNDATION for the 5th Annual [...]

Nov 08 2012

MOVIE REVIEW: LINCOLN

By |2012-12-02T19:44:28-05:00November 8th, 2012|Drama, Epic & Historical, Family, Movies, War|0 Comments

I have seen LINCOLN-- and he is Daniel Day-Lewis. This is an absolutely flawless performance, which together with Spielberg's direction, Tony Kushner's screenplay, based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin's book TEAM OF RIVALS, and a treasure trove of vivid performances -- has resulted in one of the finest movies of the year, and one [...]

Nov 07 2012

MOVIE REVIEW: FLIGHT

By |2012-11-07T23:21:50-05:00November 7th, 2012|Drama, Movies|0 Comments

It's hair-raising-- but DON'T MISS this FLIGHT! It's an unexpectedly emotional, quiet, faintly pious, but deeply engrossing dramatic thriller, which stars a slightly paunchy Denzel Washington as a veteran airline pilot named Whip Whitaker; he's as cocky as his name. He struts down the gangway, immaculate in uniform, sunglasses on, baby.  In fact, he's cruising [...]

Nov 05 2012

TRIBECA FILMFEST GOES TO–DOHA?!!!

By |2014-11-14T23:52:03-05:00November 5th, 2012|Movies|0 Comments

If you missed it at film festivals in Tribeca, or Toronto, or Sundance--you can catch it in DOHA! The tiny but super-wealthy Middle Eastern emirate of QATAR- of which DOHA is the capital- is importing western-and world culture-- like it's going out of style. Several US colleges and universities now have campuses in DOHA, among [...]

Nov 03 2012

JOYCE’S CHOICE: GREAT GIFT IDEA!

By |2012-11-03T23:31:29-04:00November 3rd, 2012|Joyce's Choices, Spontaneous Acts of Joyce|0 Comments

Just in time for your holiday shopping, let me introduce you to LISA MONAHAN, an ingenious and philanthropic jewelry designer who's been featured on the "Today Show," "Huffington Post Style," "Daily Grommet," and now "JoycesChoices!"-- and she's right here in our own back yard! This weekend Lisa Monahan Metal works is having the 1st of [...]

Oct 31 2012

THEATER REVIEW: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON

By |2012-10-31T22:45:24-04:00October 31st, 2012|Theater|0 Comments

The political scene is running red as we inch on up to election eve. So the Boston Premiere of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at SpeakEasy Stage Company is timely-- a rock musical about our rabble-rousing, Indian killing, Spanish crushing, king of the wild frontier, founder of the democratic party, and our 7th President.  That he [...]

Oct 28 2012

MOVIE REVIEW: THE SESSIONS

By |2012-10-28T20:02:07-04:00October 28th, 2012|Drama, Movies|0 Comments

I've seen it--the film of the year: THE SESSIONS. I know it's only October, but the bar is now set extremely high. THE SESSIONS makes everything else I've seen lately look fake and showy. The premise is simple and unusual, based on the true story of 39 year old Mark O'Brien (Boston born?) poet/journalist living [...]

Oct 25 2012

THEATER REVIEWS: NOW OR LATER/THE CHOSEN

By |2012-10-26T12:45:49-04:00October 25th, 2012|Theater|0 Comments

So much to see so little time...Here goes! NOW OR LATER: It's a compact 80 minute tour de force about politics, family, "packaging," and the fine line between compromise and corruption. It builds to an explosive climax that left me breathless-- and pouring over the aftermath.  This Huntington Theatre production of the American premiere by [...]

Oct 22 2012

MOVIE REVIEWS:THE PAPERBOY/LOOPER/PITCH PERFECT

By |2012-10-22T23:56:34-04:00October 22nd, 2012|Comedy, Drama, Movies, Musicals, Science Fiction|0 Comments

THE PAPERBOY--OMG. This is the darkest thing I've seen in years. I'm calling it "swamp noir." Written and directed by Lee Daniels who gave us the acclaimed PRECIOUS, THE PAPERBOY gets even murkier. The film held me in its terrible grip for more than two hours. Evocatively shot and compellingly told, THE PAPERBOY features an A-list [...]

Oct 18 2012

FAMILY FUN: “MADAGASCAR 3” PARTY AT THE ZOO!!

By |2012-10-18T12:02:37-04:00October 18th, 2012|Animation, Family, Kids, More A & E, Movies, Spontaneous Acts of Joyce|0 Comments

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? I just found out Radio Disney is hosting a party to celebrate the DVD/BLU-RAY™ release of MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED-- and they're doing it at the STONE ZOO this Saturday October 20!  Music, dancing, games, activities, and the first 100 kids in line [...]