by Mary Carver | Feb 1, 2018 | Books, Movies & TV, What I'm Into
NOTE: If you have not watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel yet, stop what you’re doing. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Go immediately to Amazon Prime and watch it! This show…THIS SHOW! It is GORGEOUS and HILARIOUS and TOUCHING. It’s well-written...
by Mary Carver | Jan 22, 2018 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the difference between “best” and “favorite.” They’re similar but definitely not the same. Asking someone about their favorite book is way different than asking her to name the best book. And a list...
by Mary Carver | Nov 9, 2017 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
I don’t remember when I discovered John Green. It was after he’d published most his early books, though, so I was able to devour them without waiting in line at the library. Quirky yet often relatable teens on emotional, epic quests were mine for the...
by Mary Carver | Sep 14, 2017 | Books, Movies & TV, Shows We Love
It’s that time again! New fall shows have been announced and scheduled, and it’s time to decide what you’re going to try, what you’re going to skip, and what you’re going to set your DVR to record right this very minute. Because I...
by Mary Carver | Sep 8, 2017 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
What’s that saying? There’s nothing new under the sun? It certainly seems that way lately, what with every other movie in the theater rebooting a show from decades ago or featuring a superhero or seven. And the TV lineup is no different. Nostalgia is the...
by Mary Carver | Jun 21, 2017 | Books, Movies & TV, Movie Moments
This post will contain spoilers for the 2017 movie, Wonder Woman, as well as encouragement and probably more than a little gushing over what I am calling an incredible movie. Consider yourself warned. I’ve seen Wonder Woman twice now. Both times I cried through...
