by Shayne | Sep 13, 2022 | Books, Movies
I started reading Blonde, the fictionalized story of Marilyn Monroe by Joyce Carol Oates, after I saw that there’s going to be a Netflix adaptation dropping September 28th. I’m the kind of person who likes to try to quick read the book before I watch the movie. I saw...
by Shayne | Aug 23, 2022 | Movies
This erotic movie from South America is about a woman’s sexual journey and return home. Netflix synopsis: An odd encounter with a fan and a tryst with that fan’s ex-boyfriend leads a sexually adventurous singer on an escapade in Chile. Sold! Let’s get a...
by Shayne | Jul 26, 2022 | Movies
This past Saturday was my monthly Land of Enchantment Romance Authors (LERA) meeting. The program topic was “How to Write an Awesome Remake or Reboot” by Erin Coughlin. Shakespeare’s the standard for adaptations, whether it’s a straightforward summer stage production...
by Shayne | Jul 19, 2022 | Movies
A modern tale of sexual desire and empowerment This movie about a retired schoolteacher and a sex worker had me all in my feels. Laughter, tears, tension, sinking recognition, all of that. It takes place almost entirely in a hotel room and is riveting. It’s also a...
