‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ celebrates and speaks frankly

“Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It” –  Rita Moreno loves to dance.  Dance, sing, and act!  At 89 years young, this entertainment legend became a household name on April 9, 1962, when she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her treasured role as Anita in “West Side Story” (1961).  This 5’ 2” thespian – with probably the shortest speech in Academy Awards’ history – has fashioned a lasting impact on the four traditional pillars of entertainment: movies, television, theatre, and music. However, her career…

‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ earns a sizable pile of silver

“Dora and the Lost City of Gold” – Homeschooling kids has been a modern-day topic in suburban households for years.  Certain families may have the resources and aptitude to teach reading, writing and arithmetic – and throw in sex education and dodgeball for good measure – to their children that may prove as effective as public schools.  The advantage, of course, is a familiar home-environment insulates kids from the disruptions and distractions in the hallways, playgrounds and cafeterias that can cloud learning.  Then again, confronting anxieties – and the people…