Matthew, Anya and I just got back from seeing "The Whale Rider" at the Inwood. What a smart, intelligent, beautiful, empowering story! And the young girl that plays the lead is just about one of the best actresses I've seen in a long time. The scene with her performing in the school play, looking out in the audience for her missing grandfather, was powerful and heartbreaking at the same time.

Do yourself a favor...pass on at least one summer blockbuster and go see this flick. I don't think you'll be sorry that you did!