Category Archives: Reviews
Movie Review: “The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story”
The true story about an Australian missionary and his young sons’ untimely murders in 1999 was retold through “The Least of These”. In the 2019 film, Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi stars as a poor journalist who is desperate to earn … Continue reading
Review: “War Room” Creators, Kendrick Bros, Collaborate with Author Chris Fabry for “Overcomer”
“Overcomer” is a perfect blend of “War Room” and “I Can Only Imagine”. Author Chris Fabry continues to breathe life into Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s film vision with the emotional novel “Overcomer”. The story follows the lives of a frustrated … Continue reading
Theatre Review: “Across The Pond”
Victoria Jaiani_Rory Hohenstein_Photo by Cheryl Mann (Yonder Blue) “Across The Pond” is real life. The Joffrey Ballet premiered UK choreographers Andrew McNicol, Liam Scarlett and Andrea Walker’s art in the Auditorium Theatre on April 24th. “Yonder Blue” (McNicol), “Vespertine” (Scarlett) … Continue reading
Dance Review: The Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works 2019″
“Winning Works” gets more refined year after year! This year, exceptional choreographers Edgar Zendejas, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Xiang Xu and Marissa Osato brought their ingenious art to the Chicago stage. Loving and accepting yourself seemed to be the message resonating in … Continue reading
Theatre Review: “Anna Karenina”
“Anna Karenina” received a standing ovation at its world premiere! The audience fell in love with Yuri Possokhov’s dance interpretation of the beloved classic, where dancers Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez portrayed star-crossed lovers Anna and Vronsky. Their on-stage chemistry was … Continue reading
Review: 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Lookout for the unique vehicles at the “2019 Chicago Auto Show“! At first glance, the annual event seems mundane with the same type of autos we see every year from brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Subaru, Nissan, Hyundai, Honda, etc. I … Continue reading
Book Review: Jolina Petersheim’s “How The Light Gets In”
Ruth Neufeld’s unique story is one of healing as she struggles to adjust to her newfound life as a widow and single mother. Jolina Petersheim’s “How The Light Gets In” centers on Ruth, her two young daughters and life unexpectedly … Continue reading
BTSCelebs to Review Jolina Petersheim’s “How The Light Gets In”
In March 2019, author Jolina Petersheim plans to release her next contemporary fiction novel titled “How The Light Gets In”. Tyndale House Publishers graciously sent BTSCelebs an advance reader copy last month…. so this winter I’m reviewing it! I haven’t started … Continue reading
Book Review: Carla Laureano’s “Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe”
Rachel, Melody and Ana are back in Carla Laureano’s newest Supper Club Novel “Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe”. Readers are quickly getting introduced to the trio of friends through their foodie/romance books. The first book in the series, “The Saturday Night Supper … Continue reading
Theatre Review: Christopher Wheeldon’s “Swan Lake” 2018
“Swan Lake” was breathtaking! Victoria Jaiani, Dylan Gutierrez and Fabrice Calmels lead an outstanding ensemble for opening night in the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. In Christopher Wheeldon’s “Swan Lake”, the Principal Dancer’s (Gutierrez) vivid imagination seemed more like reality … Continue reading
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