Sleepwalking. In Hollywood, that word usually signals a thriller, a horror, or a heavy drama. While many families may experience those high-stakes situations in real life, my family’s stories were different—the kind of experiences we can laugh about today. My middle sister, “Jan,” was a repeat sleepwalker. It started when she was quite young. IContinue reading “Adventures in Sleepwalking (Part 1)”
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Family-friendly Horror Genre?
I’ve always enjoyed seeing how streaming platforms categorize modern shows into established genres. We’re all familiar with “Rom-Coms” (Romance/Comedy) or “Dramedies” (Drama/Comedy). I recently chuckled when I saw a movie categorized as “Horror/Comedy.” Was the horror so poorly executed that it became funny? That category reminded me of an event from my younger days thatContinue reading “Family-friendly Horror Genre?”
The Main Characters
Some movies have a large cast of characters. Some have only an intimate few. It all depends on the story the writers want to tell. This is one thing movies get right when trying to be true to life. In real life, families can be large or small. Neither is better; we’re still family. It’sContinue reading “The Main Characters”
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