movie review

Movie reviews for the adventurous couch potato.

Starting this month, you can see thousands of gray whales traveling along the California Coast. Here's how to see them
From December to April every year, gray whales migrate along the Southern California coast. Cruises departing from Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Monterey Bay offer tours to see the whales and give you a chance to get up close to look at them.
By Travel Bugs World4 years ago in Wander
Tastes of South Korea at Home (Travel from Home #18)
I ventured into H-Mart for the first time ever. A new H-Mart store opened near me about a year ago, but I had never gone in. Choosing South Korea as my destination for December gave me the perfect excuse to force myself to explore it. There was definitely a lot of food with which I wasn’t familiar, but I think I made some decent choices in the end. And I’m proud to get out of my comfort zone and try some new things. With my dietary restrictions and introvert tendencies, that’s not always easy for me (especially during a pandemic). I was astounded by the variety of food available in H-Mart and look forward to going back at some point to sample all the different Oreo and Kit-Kat flavors not available in regular, US grocery stores!
By Kate McDevitt4 years ago in Wander
A Journey to Kenya (Travel from Home #15)
In September, I participated in the Slapshot Readathon and got the idea to read the new book Hockey Night in Kenya. So I decided I would fake travel to Kenya for my monthly trip. Finding a restaurant with specifically Kenyan food necessitated driving about an hour and a half to another state, so it was more of a real journey than I’m used to. It took a little planning, but I had a good time with it.
By Kate McDevitt4 years ago in Wander
Sainte Amélie, 2001
I once visited a jewelry shop in a Croatian town. I happened upon it. They kept the door propped open to lure potential customers in from the medieval street, and you could hear, smell, and feel the sea from inside of the tiny shop. This shop only played Yann Tiersen’s Amélie soundtrack on repeat (I went back the following day to confirm). I had been floating in the Adriatic Sea moments before I walked past the shop and heard the music. I arrived in Croatia via ferry the night before after being very fortunately stuck in Venice earlier in the week. The ensuing string of equally beautiful and off-plan happenings landed me here in this pearl shop, and it seemed that the music had come from the notably red and green scenes of Amélie’s Paris (i.e. my subconscious) to tell me that this would be one of the perfect times of my life because, to me, Amélie is a perfect movie about chance. I’d go so far as to call it formative to who I am.
By Cleo B5 years ago in Wander
The Way Leads To A Walk In The Woods
The Camino de Santiago is considered a pilgrimage. The movie states it is about 800km but, according to the website Follow the Camino, it varies according to many different routes.
By Lady Karina Benish5 years ago in Wander
Create a Cinematic Vacation
There are few things in life that make my soul as hopeful and happy as romance and travel. The two go hand and hand for me, even if I'm traveling solo. I haven't been on a plane in over a year, which may be the longest stretch of time without leaving my immediate surroundings in my adult life. I haven't been out of America since 2009.
By Wendy Sanders5 years ago in Wander
Nomadland: Frances is Fern is US
Nomadland: Frances is Fern is US by Kaley Sutton 2/20/21 Watch Nomadland. It’s exactly the movie we need right now. From the second we press play, we’re captivated by Frances MacDormand and her familiar, unpretty, weathered and real face. We’re fascinated by her honest and clearheaded assessment of her situation. We’re impressed by her frank acceptance and measured decisiveness. Frances McDormand is Fern, who with Chloé Zhao has created an instant classic, a documentary-esque zeitgeist film that has already earned its place among the masterpieces of American cinematography.
By Kaley Mae5 years ago in Wander
I Want to Be a Tourist in Paris
I’ve never been much of a traveler. I understand the desire to see foreign locations and to lay eyes on things you’ve only ever imagined or experienced at the distance of media. That said, I’ve just never had the desire to travel. I don’t like planes, I don’t like being out of my comfort zone, and being a single man in my 40’s, I have no one who could push me to get outside of myself and find joy in the experience of traveling by having someone to share the experience with.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Wander
'Vinyl Generation': Indie Film Review
Directed by Keith Jones. Produced by Jeffrey Brown and Garry K. Griffin. Executive Producer: Barbara Kopple. Cast: Otto Urban, Ondřej Šturma, David Cajthaml, Pavla Jonssonová,
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Wander
47 Movies About Travel to Inspire Your Wanderlust
As much as I love to travel, I also love to stay home and watch a good movie. One of my favorite things to do with Daniel is to make a batch of popcorn and watch a film featuring some of the places we have been or where we want to go. Over the years, I’ve obviously been drawn to movies where adventure is as much of a character as the people in the movie.
By Alex Schnee5 years ago in Wander
The Ten Greatest Classic Films About Travel. Top Story - August 2020.
During these uncertain times, what better way to capture the essence of traveling than watching a good travel movie. There is nothing to compare to the feelings a classic film creates: feelings of nostalgia, a warm fuzzy feeling of better times, and memories of yesteryear. Watching the classics is food for the soul.
By Ra'eesah Manack5 years ago in Wander
Leap Year - A Movie Review
I have an idea. Let’s travel to Ireland for the Leap Year! Leap Year hit theaters in 2010. Wanting to propose to her boyfriend on February 29, Anna travels to Ireland. However, her plan backtracks as she struggles to travel through difficult transportation schedules and bad weather. Finding someone to help her, Anna’s mind is opened up to see a bigger picture than she ever saw before.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Wander