First in my life, I went to experience Universal Studios Horror Nights last week. I should say it was a blast. I am not sure why but I have always been a fan of horror. Why do people like being scared so much and go pay money for some people to scare you? I thought... Continue Reading →
Halloween Attractions 2024
Ever since I was a kid, I have always been into spooky stuff. Growing up my favorite authors were Stephen King, Dean R. Koontz and Agatha Christie. I read all kinds of books but the horror and mystery stories were my favorites. I enjoyed the horror maze and magic mirror the most whenever we went... Continue Reading →
Bob Marley: One Love
By Bessy Adut Now the Oscars 2024 is over with all its glam, I would like to write a movie I really enjoyed, unlike the popular opinion and criticism I heard around. I enjoyed the movie with all my heart, soul, and mind. It really spoke to me. I have been a fan of reggae... Continue Reading →
Crimes of Humanity Through Children’s Ears: “Zone of Interest”
By Bessy Adut Disclaimer: My reviews are usually best after watching. I am back with another Academy Award winner film of 2024 “The Zone of Interest.” This definitely is a very interesting movie and has been in the media due to the differences of opinions. There have been arguments that The Zone of Interest isn't... Continue Reading →
Oscars 2024
The 96th Academy Awards will be live on March 10, 2024, at 4:00-7:00 PM PST this year. I have been a candid follower of the Oscars ever since I was a kid back in Turkey. I believe I watched them live staying up all night back home and kept watching them here in Los Angeles.... Continue Reading →
Animation Review: “Ruby Gillman – Teenage Kraken” by Kirk DeMicco and Faryn Pearl
By Bessy ADUT This is a DreamWorks Animation review. Firstly, I would like to thank my creative collaborator/career counselor friend Sarah Melnick. I started writing again this year at the Jewish newspaper Şalom, and Sarah encouraged me to open up to new realms such as an opera and an animation review so I would like... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: “The Holdovers” by Alexander Payne
By Bessy ADUT I would like to write a movie review on a very underrated movie at the end of this year. It’s called "The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne. Some of the films he wrote, produced and directed in the past you may know are, 1996 Citizen Ruth, 1999 Election, 2002 About Schmidt, 2004... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: “Killers of the Flower Moon” by Martin Scorsese
By Bessy Adut And the Academy Award goes to… I am not sure how many awards this film is going to win in 2024 but I can foresee it’s going to be rightfully nominated for several awards. Although the length of the movie is shocking for many viewers, particularly in the United States of America,... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” by Nia Vardalos
By Bessy ADUT This was the last and the most fun summer movie of the year and has been a good closing for the summer season. This is a romantic family comedy written by Nia Vardalos as the third sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It was mostly filmed in Athens, Greece. In this... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: “Golda” by Guy Nattiv
By Bessy ADUT Golda is not a conventional movie, “Golda” spotlights Meir during the roughly three weeks surrounding the Yom Kippur War in October 1973, when the combined forces of Egypt, Syria and Jordan attacked her country during its holiest day. Golda Meir was Israel's first and only female prime minister. As a leader in... Continue Reading →
