Articles by Theda Kleinhans Reichman

Writer/director Damien Chazelle won a Golden Globe for his original movie musical, “La La Land,” an inventive tribute to song, dance and dreams. By the end of the evening the film garnered six additional Golden Globes, which included honors for both Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in the acting category. The seven Golden Globe sweep may also portend golden potential when Oscar nominations are handed out in the near future.

The year 2017 has arrived, and already one week has passed by. Let’s hope it doesn’t slip away as quickly as 2016 did. But no matter how fast time flies, it’s always fun to spend quality time with the family, so here are a few entertaining suggestions for the new year

“Fences,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play by August Wilson, is one of 10 dramas Wilson wrote for the stage as part of his American Century Cycle. Each of his plays chronicles the black experience in America during ten different decades in the 20th century. James Earl Jones originated the role of Troy Maxson when “Fences” opened in 1985. Denzel Washington took on the role in the 2010 Broadway revival of “Fences” and both he and Viola Davis, who also stars in the film, won Tony Awards for their performances.

Fall has fallen and cooler weather is just around the climate corner, so it‘s also time to stock up on cool DVDs to watch in your warm, cozy family room. For starters, check out the classic Frank Capra comedy “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.”

But if you prefer a chiller thriller, take a look at “Lights Out” from Warner Bros. If you scare easily, you may want to watch this flick with the lights on. And you can never go wrong with a PBS title. For animal lovers and armchair travelers, there’s “India: Nature’s Wonderland.”