Though limited in my familiarity, I have always been drawn to Austen-esque stories. Something about the simplicity and romance of life in Austen times is appealing and comforting; these themes run constant in Netflix’s recent adaptation of Persuasion, and it was just as enrapturing as the classic Pride and Prejudice. Now, I have not read the original Jane Austen novel, but … [Read more...]
Felicity’s Flicks of the Month
Flick of the Month: Afterlife of the Party (TV-PG) Victoria Justice plays an extroverted, party-chasing young woman in the Netflix original Afterlife of the Party. She dies suddenly and is forced to revisit her life a year after her passing to wrap up unfinished business with her loved ones. Though not my favorite of the Netflix creations, this film was a refreshing, … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Bridgette Porto-Venturelli
You can tell a lot about a person based on the way they treat other living things. This particular person treats animals of all sizes as well as any human could ask for themselves; with a healing hand and compassion, Bridgette Porto-Venturelli cares for those who cannot care for themselves and, in doing so, saves dozens of lives. Porto-Venturelli is the kind of person to see … [Read more...]
Felicity’s Flicks of the Month
Flick of the Month: A Knight’s Tale (PG-13) Courtesy of Paste Magazine Keeping with the theme of Heath Ledger appreciation from last month, my film of the month is none other than A Knight’s Tale. Like many of my prior selections, I grew up with this movie and only recently watched it for my first time as an adult. I was pleasantly surprised at how genuinely good this … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Esma Dennis
It takes a strong person to see pain and do something about it. One of these strong people is Lake Nona local Esma Dennis, a foster parent recruiter. This hero has dedicated much of her career to helping people in the midst of misfortune. Esma works with Embrace Families, a Central Florida organization dedicated to community-based care for foster families and children … [Read more...]
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