Entertainment

By Jessey Schaudt

This week I saw I Don’t Know How She Does It, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear, Olivia Munn, and Pierce Brosnan, among others. I am a huge SJP fan, and this girl power movie seemed the answer for a soon to be mom with mile long lists of her own. It just fell short of my expectations. I wish there were more interaction between the female characters, rather than testimonials. Christine Hendricks was very charming, but not featured enough in actual scenes. Jane Curtin did do a good job of playing an antagonistic mother in law. Each of the actors, I felt, did what their characters asked of them. It also seemed like half the story between the husband and wife was missing, and the end shots were just sappy and weird. I did like parts of the movie, but I Don’t Know How She Does It didn’t really make a connection. It was kind of cute, but not the best. Two disappointed smiles from me. (September 23, 2011)

New Fave Show, New Girl

by Jessey Schaudt

Last night I watched New Girl (Fox) with my husband, Andy, and laughed my arse off! I was afraid with all the hype I wouldn’t love it as much as I wanted to. Zooey Deschanel has never let me down, and the new show is no exception! Yay! The Damon Wayans Jr. character, Coach, was pretty funny also, and the restaurant scene had me in hysterical tears. I am pregnant though, so tears pop up quite a bit. If you didn’t see it I recommend it. Four smiles for New Girl! (September 21, 2011)