PinnedCharlene DeKalbinFanfareThe “Jane Eyre” On-Screen ProjectEvaluating ALL the visual adaptations of Charlotte Brontë’s novel Jane Eyre and celebrating the appeal and endurance of this beautiful…Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Charlene DeKalbinFanfareInspiration in “Ratatouille: A Tik Tok Musical”The beauty in the collision of fandom, creativity, music, and social media.Jan 2, 20211Jan 2, 20211
Charlene DeKalbinFanfareThe Power of Movie Musicals During the HolidaysThe latest Netflix releases of “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” and “The Prom” show me why musicals are perfect for the holiday season.Dec 14, 20201Dec 14, 20201
Charlene DeKalbinCalifornia DreamingWe’re All Going to the ZooVisiting the Los Angeles Zoo during a pandemic.Nov 24, 2020Nov 24, 2020
Charlene DeKalbinFanfareNetflix’s Rebecca (2020) and the Shadow of HitchcockJust like the second Mrs. de Winter, this film endeavors to shine from under the shadow of its predecessor — Hitchcock’s great 1940…Oct 23, 20201Oct 23, 20201
Charlene DeKalbinILLUMINATIONWhy I Decided to Finally Register to VoteAnd it has everything to do with this awful year.Oct 16, 2020Oct 16, 2020
Charlene DeKalbinFanfareDancing Joy: The Story of the Nicholas BrothersExploring the life and work of legendary African American tap dancers, Fayard and Harold Nicholas.Sep 30, 20204Sep 30, 20204
Charlene DeKalbinFanfareReconsidering Peter Jackson’s Inflated Epic — The Hobbit TrilogyEmbracing the love for Tolkien’s original story in the films and letting go of Hollywood cynicism — if only for a little while.Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Charlene DeKalbinILLUMINATION10 Unusual WordsTen unusual and entertaining words we should bring back into common usage.Sep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
Charlene DeKalbinCalifornia DreamingSouthern California Excursions for our Pandemic RealityIdeas for socially distant and interesting things to do or see in Southern California, besides hiking and a trip to the beach.Aug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
