Lifestyle of a Fashionista

3/15/24 Volume 3 Issue 11

Five on Friday

March 15, 2024

“Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men.” — Katherine Johnson, one of the first Black women to work as a NASA mathematician

One: Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, celebrate by checking out the many accomplishments of women.

Celebrate the women in your life, and the women who have created inspirational music, written compelling stories, created art and poetry, and made strides in politics and science. Women are powerful, smart, capable, creative, and much more.

Music by women: Talented women have been creating and performing some of the best songs. Honor these women by creating a playlist, or use this one: Anthems for Women’s History Month By iHeartRadio

Movies by women: From Vanity Fair, All 22 Best Picture Nominees Directed by Women in Oscars History

Books by women: From Today, Author Allison Pataki shares female-forward spring reads for Women’s History Month and from The Washington Post, For Women’s History Month: 3 new audiobooks that celebrate women. ‘A History of Women in 101 Objects,’ by Annabelle Hirsch, ‘The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks,’ by Jeanne Theoharis, and ‘The Women,’ by Kristin Hannah.

Two: What to Watch

Netflix:

Read: March new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Irish Wish (2024 Netflix Film/rom-com), Maddie’s dream guy is days away from marrying her best friend when she makes a wish on an ancient stone in Ireland — and wakes up as his bride-to-be.

Girls5eva (seasons 1-3), seasons 1-2 (2021 – 2022), A one-hit wonder ’90s girl group attempts a comeback while hilariously navigating family and relationships — plus the joys and pains of middle age. Season 3 (2024), Girls5eva kick off their Returnity Tour and meet new friends, fans, and foes on the road as they navigate their way back to the big time.

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War – Netflix Documentary, With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.

The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare The true crime docuseries The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare delves into one of France’s biggest judicial tragedies. In the early 2000s, in northern France, the young Judge Burgaud is in charge of investigating accusations of pedophilia in a family. But the case becomes increasingly complex as the investigation moves ahead when other inhabitants of the town appear also to be involved. Between accusations and counteraccusations, the legal machine entangles.

Red Ollero: Mabuhay Is A Lie – Netflix Comedy, In his first major stand-up special, irreverent comedian Red Ollero takes aim at fast food, awkward sex, and the trouble with being not-quite-famous.

Max (HBO):

March 2024 from Vulture

The Girls on the Bus (drama series), Four female journalists follow the every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates.

Justice, USA (documentary series), Go inside Nashville’s criminal justice system, as inmates and law enforcement confront issues of incarceration, mental illness, and addiction. 

Hulu:

New on Hulu: March 2024 from Vulture.

Grey’s Anatomy, season 20 premiere

Disney+:

New on Disney+: March 2024 from Vulture.

The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version with bonus songs)

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: March 2024 from Vulture.

Frida (Prime documentary film), Carla Gutierrez’s documentary about the Mexican painter, 

Invincible (animated superhero series, season 2, part 2)

Peacock:

New on Peacock: March 2024 from Vulture.

Apples Never Fall (drama miniseries), Everyone in West Palm Beach knows the Delaney family because of their long-running tennis academy. But when Joy and Stan retire — and when a wounded, young woman arrives on their doorstep — the entire family’s world is turned upside-down. And when Joy, the Delaney matriarch, suddenly goes missing, her four children are left to piece together everything they thought they knew about their parents. Based on the novel by Liane Moriarty. From People, Peacock’s Miniseries ‘Apples Never Fall’ Switches Things Up From the Bestselling Liane Moriarty Book

Trolls: Band Together (Peacock Exclusive)

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Manhunt (series), Starring Tobias Menzies as Edwin Stanton, Lincoln’s secretary of war, the show will chronicle the ‘manhunt’ for the ex-president’s killer, John Wilkes Booth. The first two episodes premiere on March 15, followed by one new episode every Friday until April 19.

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

The American Society of Magical Negroes (comedy/fantasy), A young man gets recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to making white people’s lives easier. Although initially enamored with his new powers, he begins to question the value of using supernatural means to do the very thing he’s felt obligated to do his whole life.

Arthur the King (action/adventure), Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and friendship truly means. Based on: Arthur – The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home; by Mikael Lindnord

One Life (war/drama), London broker Nicholas “Nicky” Winton helps rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in a race against time before the Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, he’s still haunted by the fate of those he wasn’t able to bring to safety.

Knox Goes Away (thriller), Diagnosed with a rapidly evolving form of dementia, a contract killer gets the chance to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged son. NYT Critic’s Pick

Snack Shack (comedy/drama), Dreaming of striking it rich, inseparable best friends AJ and Moose seize the opportunity to run the local pool’s rundown snack shack. However, things take an unexpected turn when they meet Brooke, an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big summer plans — and friendship — at risk. NYT Critic’s Pick

Three: What to Wear

Sweatpants:

For men:

From the Strategist, The Very Best Men’s Sweatpants Including budget-friendly classic cuts, slim-fit joggers, and a pair made of recycled cotton.

For women:

From The Zoe Report, Sweatpants Are Going High-Style At Paris Fashion Week

Four: What to Try

Sunrise Alarm Clock:

From The New York Times, I’ve Slept Through Fire Alarms and Bumpy Car Rides. This Calming Sunrise Alarm Clock Always Wakes Me Up.

Five: What to Do

Donate to Women’s Organizations

In Boston, WOMEN’S LUNCH PLACE. This is one of my favorite charities that supports women in need. There are several Boston Marathon runners raising money for this charity, you can donate to their fundraiser and support this great charity. The Team WLP – 2024, I donated to Alyssa, who needed the most money to reach her goal.

Celebrate Women’s History Month In Boston:

From WGBH, Women’s History Month Events

New Exhibit in Boston: Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away., the largest collection of artifacts from Auschwitz outside of Poland, is up for exhibition at Boston’s The Castle at Park Plaza for a limited time. The exhibit is a collaboration between more than 20 international museums and features over 700 objects with the hopes of showcasing and reflecting on “the complex reality of Auschwitz and the nature of the human spirit.” You can book tickets here.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day:

On Saturday March 16th from 12:30-3:30 pm: St. Puptrick’s Day – Pup Chug! at Night Shift Brewing in Everett.

In Boston:

This Sunday, Southie’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade falls on St. Patrick’s Day. The parade also celebrates Evacuation Day, commemorating the day British forces left Boston for good on March 17, 1776. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. at Broadway Station. The 3.5-mile route heads down West Broadway Street, then East Broadway almost all the way to Marine Park before turning around and heading west on East 4th Street. A left on K Street and a right on East 5th will bring it to and around Thomas Park before taking Dorchester Street back to Andrew Square. Check out the parade’s official website. FYI: It will be crowded, difficult to get to, and there will be a large amount of intoxicated people.