For those of you who are just here for the picks, they're at the bottom. For those who like a story, read on. My history with the Oscars goes back a long way. Not all the way back to the beginning of cinema, mind you, I’m not that  old, but far enough that the Academy Awards feel stitched into the fabric of how I learned to dream. One of my earliest Oscar memories is Sally Field standing at the podium, emotional and radiant, declaring, “You like me! You really like me!” It became one of those...

"You may not think you're going to make it. You may want to quit. But if you keep your eye on the ball, you can accomplish anything."  — Hank Aaron Communities across the country have begun gathering, sometimes in large auditoriums, sometimes in small support group rooms, sometimes online, to watch Boys of Summer: Short Stop . What started more than 20 years ago as a film about a father and son navigating Parkinson’s disease while visiting all 30 Major League Baseball parks has quietly become...

Don’t feel bad. “Uh…” is a very common response.  Have you ever watched a kid burst into spontaneous play, giggling, dancing, making up stories on the fly, and wished you could tap into that same carefree energy? For most adults, routines, responsibilities, and stress create mental rigidity. The Jam for Joy provides a fun, supportive space to loosen up, boost your brain health, and immediately bring more joy into your life. We’re so confident you’ll like it we offer you to try it at no cost....