Dani’s journey to the screen is anything but traditional. From her early love of music to her career in the criminal justice system, Dani has brought all of those life experiences into her acting. Now starring as Wendy Wysong in The Runarounds, she reflects on the role, her musical roots, memorable on-set moments, and what it’s…
Category: Films
INNOCENCE, MERCY, AND THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: THOUGHTS ON “JUST MERCY”
“Our system has taken more away from this innocent man than the power to give back. We can change this world for the better. If we can look at ourselves closely and honestly. “I believe that we will see we all need justice, we all need mercy and perhaps we all need some measure of…
WARWICK DAVIS RETURNS AS PROFESSOR FLITWICK IN HBO’S HARRY POTTER SERIES
Isn’t this an exciting bit of casting news for the new HBO Harry Potter series? Warwick Davis is officially reprising his role as Professor Flitwick! Many fans will also remember him as Griphook, the goblin who worked at Gringotts Wizarding Bank. In the new series, Griphook will be played by Garry Puddles, known for his…
The Thursday Murder Club: A Cozy, Star-Studded Mystery That Delivers
Chris Columbus has done an excellent job with this murder mystery film. He has a special place in my heart already, as he directed the first two Harry Potter movies, which defined a big part of my childhood. That nostalgic affection probably made me even more excited to see his take on Richard Osman’s beloved novel. This…
THE TRUTH ABOUT JUSSIE SMOLLETT: A CONFUSING DOCUMENTARY THAT MISSES THE MARK
The Truth About Jussie Smollett sets out to re-examine one of the strangest celebrity scandals of the last decade. In 2019, Smollett, best known for his role on the TV series Empire (which I’d honestly never heard of before watching this), reported that he was the victim of a brutal hate crime in Chicago. According to his account,…
PAUL AND PAULETTE TAKE A BATH: BOLD, CONFUSING AND UNSETTLING
I saw Paul and Paulette Take a Bath last month at the Soho Screening Rooms, and honestly, I found it very hard to immerse myself in. It’s the feature debut of British-French filmmaker Jethro Massey, and while I respect him for trying to make something original and different, leaning into bygone times instead of giving…
FROM SUPERMAN TO SIDEKICK DREAMS: AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION WITH MARTIN HARRIS
Martin Harris has worn a lot of hats in his career sports journalist, rock musician, video game icon and now a face in the latest Superman reboot. From swapping stories with co-stars to taking acting cues from James Gunn, Harris brings a mix of humility, enthusiasm, and a knack for great behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Over the…
KPOP Demon Hunters: Catchy Beats, Cool Fights, and a Lot of Heart
I am not really a big K-POP person, but I have to say, I really enjoyed the storyline of this one. The music was honestly way better than I expected, and I even ended up adding a couple of the songs to my playlist. I went into it thinking, “Okay, this is probably not my thing,” but…
FROM SCREEN TO STAGE AND BACK AGAIN: WHY THEATRE IS LOSING ITS RISK-TAKING EDGE
I’m walking past the theatre district the other night, and I swear I thought I’d taken a wrong turn into an earlier age. Back to the Future in giant neon. Down the street The Lion King (again). Around the corner The Devil Wears Prada and right there in the middle? A whole pack of spotted dogs 101 Dalmatians and…










