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PAGE 10 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - March 21, 2021 In Entertainment “Yes Day” features family-friendly silliness As a childless spinster, I am not exactly the target audience for a family-friendly flick about cautious parents who allow their children to experience a day wherein they call the shots. And yet, “Yes Day” was appealing to me in the same way it was marketed to appeal to those raising small humans — as an opportunity to shut off your brain with some mindless, semihumorous and mildly entertaining fluff. This sweet but simple film begins at a time in one’s life when things can be, well, simpler. Single-gal Allison (Jennifer Garner) is having all of the fun in the world. In fact, her motto is to say “yes” to everything. If you want to go skydiving, she’s game. If you want to jump on the line and go dancing, she’s there. If you want to swap coffee cups that have already been sipped, well, she’s living by pre-pandemic rules. Life, it appears, is great and it only gets better when she meets and marries Carlos (Edgar Ramirez), a man who shares her zest for adventure. Soon, the happily married couple decide to expand their little family and then they become married… with children. Shortly after giving birth, Allison’s motto of saying “yes” to everything has transitioned into saying “no” to everything her children want. When her eldest wants to go places solo, it’s “nope; I’ll go with.” When her youngest wants to parade outside and show off her glittering cape it’s “no; in the house only.” And when her middle child wants to do science experiments in the house, it’s “nope on a rope.” While seemingly content with her ability to say no, her children have a less favorable view of Allison’s favorite word. She only comes to understand how deeply they feel about it during Parent Teacher Night, a.k.a. the best night to break news about children to their parents. During a discussion with their teachers, Allison learns that their eldest Katie (Jenna Ortega), has written a haiku comparing herself to a caged bird while Nando (Julian Lerner), their middle child, has made a video comparing her to infamous dictators. Youngest Ellie (Everly Carganilla) is not yet in school so she has little to add about her parenting skills. Shocked by her children’s art-inspired assessment, she wonders what she can do to prove that she is not the “fun killer” she has been made out to be. While talking it over with Carlos, a.k.a. the “fun dad” who never wants to be the bad guy who says no because that is what he does all day at work, they learn of a so-called “fun day” wherein they cannot say no to their children’s requests for 24 hours. Naturally, Allison says no to this but changes her mind when she sees how excited her children are by the prospect. But before they can get this fun day, they have to earn it through homework and chores. It also comes with ground rules like making a budget, don’t request activities outside of a 20-mile radius, don’t ask for future things, and don’t commit crimes. With a premise that invites all kinds of child-related and parent-agonizing chaos, “Yes Day” chooses the tamest kind — ice cream for breakfast, glitter makeovers, car washes with the windows open (apparently upholstery costs were budgeted items?) and family outings where kids get to see how cool their mom can be. But sprinkled throughout all of these mild activities that L KING FOR WESTSIDE MESSENGER? Pick-Up At These Locations: Certified Gas Station - 3911 Sullivant Ave. Krogers - Georgesville Square & I-270 Hilltop Library - 511 S. Hague Turkey Hill - Clime & Georgesville Walgreens - Broad St & Hague Ave. United Dairy Farmers - Clime & Demorest Dairy Mart - 2585 W. Broad St. Walgreens - Clime & Demorest N & N Market - 2240 Sullivant Ave. Certified Gas Station - Demorest & Briggs Certified Gas Station - Orel & Broad St. Westland Library - Lincoln Village Plaza Dutchess Shoppe - Clime & Harrisburg Giant Eagle - Lincoln Village Plaza Certified Gas Station - Hardy Parkway & Frank Rd. READ US ONLINE: www.columbusmessenger.com The Reel Deal Dedra Cordle serve as bonding experiences for the Torres family is the undercurrent of tension between Allison and her 14-year-old daughter Katie, which also serves as a side plot in this plot-light movie. The duo butt heads nearly the entire film, as mother-and-daughter often will, and most of it stems from Katie’s desire to explore some independence while Allison clings on, and sometimes a little too tightly. Though “Yes Day” doesn’t explore these themes in depth, it adds for an interesting contrast in comparison to the rest of the zany hijinks therein. This is not a film that is likely to stay entrenched in your mind, especially for those who do not have to constantly say no to human offspring. But “Yes Day” does what it sets out to do — offers a brief respite with a mindless film that features silliness and the occasional laugh-out-loud moment. Grade: C Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. news and notes Checkout Challenge at CML Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will celebrate National Library Week from April 4-10 with virtual events for the whole family, plus a Checkout Challenge encouraging CML customers to achieve 100,000 checkouts during the week. Starting April 4, each person who checks out one item or more will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card from Kroger. One winner will be notified from each of CML’s 23 locations after National Library Week. One entry per person. “This year, National Library Week truly is a celebration,” said CML Chief Community Engagement Officer Donna Zuiderweg. “After months of hardship for so many in our community, our doors are open, and we want to welcome our customers back and do what we’ve always done: connect them with great books.” In addition to the Checkout Challenge, CML is celebrating National Library Week with several virtual events throughout the week. For more information on those events, visit www.columbuslibrary.org. www.columbusmessenger.com Pets of the Week Bruno is the shelter’s longest-term resident. He’s a chunky, spunky boy who just loves to run around and get belly rubs. He attends playgroups at the shelter, but can be selective with his friends. Bruno would do best with someone who can walk him daily and provide a nice comfy area for him to crash on at the end of the day. Bruno is an absolute goofball and your world will be filled with laughter when you take him home. He is housebroken and loves car rides. Adopt him from the Franklin County Dog Shelter. FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com Pico is a 9-year-old chihuahua who is a shy boy. He is still adjusting to being in a shelter, so his behavior is a little quiet and reserved. Once Pico is in a new home, he may relax and become much more social, or he may need a little more time and patience to come out of his shell. This senior boy is just looking for a quiet place to relax. Pico is up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com Marley is a very social cat. He is the perfect couch companion, content to spend hours chilling with his human. He also has a playful side and enjoys catching his catnip mice. This easy going boy is 3 years old. He’s neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Marley is up for adoption through Colony Cats. FYI: www.colonycats.org Jennie was found as a stray but wishes for a home with a loving family. She is gentle and very sweet. She wants to be adored. This sweet gal is about 8 months old. She is up for adoption through Colony Cats. You can meet her at their cagefree adoption center. FYI: www.colonycats.org
www.columbusmessenger.com In Achievement WESTSIDE MESSENGER - March 21, 2021 PAGE 11 Messenger photo by Pat Donahue Cougars compete for championship Westland High School qualified five wrestlers for the 2021 Division I District Championships, held March 6-7 at Hilliard Darby High School and two moved on to the state championship on March 13-14. Here, Tyler Jude of Westland worked his way to the top at the championship to face off against Jaxson Rosselli of Olentangy Liberty. Jude is shown here trying to push Rosselli to his back on the way to a 12-8 win to take the Central District Championship and earn his first trip to the state stage for the Westland junior. More photos can be found at www.columbusmessenger.com. Fighting Falcons Messenger photos by Pat Donahue Sometimes giving your opponent a lift is the best path to a take down. That seems to be the case as Franklin Heights sophomore Noe Silva (right) works his way to a 9-3 win over his 160-pound opponent from Dublin Jerome. The two faced off at the Division I District Wrestling Championships held March 6-7 at Hilliard Darby High School. Silva would finish the season with a record of 15-6. Below, Franklin Heights junior Jaiden Reed is on his way to a second round win.
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