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REAL NAME: Kelley Bender
NICKNAMES: Jo, Joey, Jett
EYES: Blue
HEIGHT: 5’2” (I blame it on my excessive coffee drinking that started at a very young age...it stunted my growth)
HEARING: Above average (Some sounds that are fine to others are literally piercing to me. I can hear sounds that most people can not hear. I’m not crazy, my phenomenal hearing has been proven with a hearing test. So don’t talk behind my back...because I’ll hear you!)
DATE OF BIRTH: July 11, 1969
RELIGION: Lutheran
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Joan Jett
FAVORITE ACTOR: (Male) Eddie Cibrian
(Female) Lisa Ann Walter
OTHER ACTORS I LIKE: (Male) Rey Valentin & Christian Jules LeBlanc
(Female) Tracey Bregman, Beth Maitland, & Betty White
FAVORITE JETT SONG: I Wanna Be Your Dog (performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts)
FAVORITE LAW MOVIE: The Trouble with Dee Dee (mostly because she has more than two lines in the movie, which is a rare treat, but also because she was freakin’ hilarious and her acting was brilliant!)
FAVORITE MOVIE LINE: If my shower massage had a dental plan I’d *beep* marry it. (from the movie Coffee Date)
FAVORITE NFL TEAM: The Pittsburgh Steelers
FAVORITE COLOR: Black (Jett Black)
FAVORITE COMEDIAN: Lisa Ann Walter
FAVORITE FILM GENRE: Drama & comedy
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
FAVORITE DRINK: Coffee (black, lots of it & the stronger the better)
FAVORITE SEASONS: Fall & football
FEARS: Flying, public speaking, bats, rats & snakes
COKE OR PEPSI: Coke (love soda but only drink it once in awhile as a treat)
MY HEROES: Joan Jett & Lisa Ann Walter (Love both of them!!!)
MY DREAM JOB: To write for The Young and the Restless. And if that doesn’t work out then – personal assistant for Joan Jett (how cool would that be?) or better yet – personal assistant for Lisa Ann Walter (that would be freakin’ awesome...love her!)
HOME STATE: Pennsylvania
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ME…
I love to ride off-road motorcycles
I hate ‘girlie’ things
I love to write, but I hate to read
I started playing the drums in 1980 (wow, that’s more than 30 yrs. ago)
In addition to the drums, I can also play the guitar
Certain songs emotionally move me to tears
I’ve also been emotionally moved to tears with performances by my favorite actress
I’ve been told that as an infant I was so emotionally moved by music that I would cry as soon as I heard it.
I hate that I’m such an emotional person who tends to cry at the drop of a hat.
I’m a firm believer of “The Golden Rule”
I’m the author of “The Ryan Cruz Series” – Jenny’s Dream, Ryan’s Eyes & Letting Go
I really dislike horror movies
When it comes to Peanut M&M’s and/or Peanut Butter Blossom cookies, I have NO self control. I tend to eat both of these items in very large quantities & can’t stop myself!
In college I studied medical transcription. Towards the end of my schooling I realized it wasn’t the career path I wanted but I continued and completed my schooling anyway. I graduated on the Dean’s List, but never pursued a career in my field of study.
I’ve watched the movie “The Trouble with Dee Dee” so many times that my copy of it wasn’t playing properly. I purchased a new copy of it & have already watched the new copy many times.
I was very disappointed with the movie “Wedding Day” My favorite actress is in the movie, but she wasn't given any lines. None at all, and the few times she was on screen she wasn’t even facing the camera. So, so disappointed with that movie.
I really dislike seafood, especially shrimp!
I’m a computer/internet junkie
I watch very little TV. (When I do watch TV, I mostly watch Y&R, anything that my favorite actors appear in, & football. I do enjoy other TV shows, but don’t tune in very often to watch them)
I consume entirely too much coffee every day. (If this is my worst habit then I’m not overly concerned)
I used to be very, very shy. I’m still a little shy, but not near as much as I used to be.
Have I mentioned that Joan Jett & Lisa Ann Walter are my heroes?
Ratings
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Reviews
Dependent's Day (2016)
A funny comedy with a heartfelt message.
Dependent's Day is a hybrid genre of comedy, drama, and romance. All of my favorites in one film, and I must admit that I loved it! The film is funny with a heartfelt message, but more importantly it's realistic. For me, a good drama needs to seem real in order for it to be believable. And that is exactly what I got from this film. I'm certain that there will be many who will be able to relate to some of the things that happen with things that have happened in their own life.
In the film, Actor Joe Burke and Actress Benita Robledo, who play Cam and Alice, are faced with the challenge of an untraditional relationship. The roles are reversed and the female is the bread-winner. Like most males, Cam feels the need to be the provider and needless to say his ego is crushed and even more so when Alice claims him as her dependent.
Their relationship is already a challenge and certainly doesn't need any added input from anyone, but their friends are more than willing to give their opinion, which ultimately seems to be tearing them apart.
Actor Joe Burke and Actress Benita Robledo have such an amazing and powerful chemistry that it left me feeling surprised that they're not a couple in real life. They made the bond between them and the love they felt for each other seem so real.
I thought there were many funny moments in the film, but the part that made me laugh the hardest involved the lead actor speed eating a sandwich. During this moment in the film I loved the reaction of Actress Ella Simone Tabu, who plays Sophia. Her reaction was so adorable.
Actor Josh Staman plays the part of a friend to the lead actor. I was quite impressed with his acting and felt that he really captured the persona of his character.
My original interest in the film was because my favorite actress, Lisa Ann Walter, has a part in the movie. She plays the part of a very sassy boss, and as always her acting is absolutely brilliant. Her character in the movie is the complete opposite of who she is in real life. You would think that would make the part a challenge for her, but yet her performance was flawless and she makes it look so effortless. To me this is just further proof of how extremely talented she is. I may be a little biased but I think she is the best and I absolutely adore her!
I really enjoyed the film and I highly recommend it. It's funny, heartfelt, and real. The storyline is current with how things are in today's world. And I loved how the writer incorporated the humor without poking fun. I laughed, and at times I felt bad about the things that happen to Cam, but the entire time I was rooting for him. In the end I was both in tears and smiling.
Congratulations to Michael David Lynch, We Push Trains, and the entire cast and crew of Dependent's Day. Well done!