Film

While they may not have the celebrity power of A Star Is Born, or the critical buzz of such nominees as Roma, there are some noteworthy films among this year’s Oscar nominees for short films that are definitely worth your while. In the category of Animated Shorts, you’ll find the…

Raise your hand if you took skating lessons as a child. And now think about the last time you were on the ice. Can you even remember it? Most of us put our skates in the back of the closet once the kids were out of the house. But for…

You may love going to a movie or a museum as a form of entertainment or to escape the craziness of today’s world. But did you realize that your pursuit of culture may also have a therapeutic component to it? New research out of University College London has found a…

For many of us, dating was never a fun experience. But for those who have reached “a certain age,” the question may become, why even bother? Statistics show that being single may be the new normal for those who have reached their 50s, 60s or beyond without a spouse or…

You know them by their single names: Fred and Ginger, Bogey and Bacall, Barack and Michelle- all couples whose relationships seem to exemplify happy couples. And now there’s more scientific research to confirm the value of happy relationships for a meaningful life. The 75-year-old Harvard Study of Adult Development (profiled…

Being a caregiver is no laughing matter. But don’t tell that to Jesus Trejo, an up-and-coming comedian and the star of the new documentary, “Care To Laugh.” Developed by AARP studios, a new media entity from AARP that is developing shows for various platforms, the movie follows the day-to-day life…