Shaken & Stirred: A Toast, to Feminine Power

by Michael Cecconi

Equality. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Earth. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to create new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before. On this joyride, Lucy  and Guardians of the Galaxy  were our tentpoles for the summer. And while neither will pass the Bechdel test, theirs was a strong showing for women. Continue reading

Movies: Shaken & Stirred

by Michael Cecconi

In the movies, as in life, there is the introduction.  I, for one, prefer the laconic approach, letting the words accrete and begin to form an image after much time.  But sometimes the ball must roll faster.  To this end, I crib from Daniel Day Lewis for my introduction, and look forward to many more words to create many more images.  And rest assured, when I say that there will be cocktails, I am fully equipped to make good on that promise.  Continue reading