“Burnt” also known as “Too Much Truffle Oil”

Posted on by gmcogill

I consider myself somewhat of a foodie, and the more I think about, "Burnt," the worse it gets. It's not a bad film, it's just not very good. Bradley Cooper plays, Adam Jones, a famous bad boy, drug addicted chef attempting a comeback in London, and in search of three Michelin stars. Adam may be … Continue reading “Burnt” also known as “Too Much Truffle Oil”

Losing Weight but Not Losing My Mind

Posted on by Hayley Hamilton Cogill, CS/CSW/SWS

I have lost 40 pounds in 6 months, and, in the process, kept my sanity. When Hayley and I dropped out of Dallas earlier this year for four months to embrace the mind-body-spirit of the Big Island in Hawaii, I was determined to get off the couch and back on the road of life. Years … Continue reading Losing Weight but Not Losing My Mind

Beautiful “Brooklyn”

Posted on by gmcogill

"Brooklyn" is a film of profound, simple beauty about a young woman who immigrates from Ireland in the 1950's and finds herself sad and scared to leave, but open minded about her new life in America. Saoirse Ronan is Oscar-caliber, playing the wide-eyed, soft-spoken lass who meets an Italian boy named Tony. Tony is well played … Continue reading Beautiful “Brooklyn”