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  • Valkyrie and Leisure

    Sobering describes my feelings after watching this movie with DH a couple of weeks ago and it reminded me of how ignorant I felt the day I graduated from college 31 years ago. I distinctly remember thinking how little …

  • Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

    I'm always looking for reason to celebrate.So, today's excuse is the birthday of the eminent poet, playwright, and literary critic....T. S. Eliotborn this day in 1888, the same year as my paternal grandfather.I will re-…

  • The Widow's Might

    Timely in it's opening this week when taxes are due, the movie, The Widow's Might, details the story of two young filmmakers who help a widow save her home from outrageous property taxes. I cant think of a better story…

  • Seven Pounds

    Admiring Will Smith as an actor, I thought I'd watch his newest film over the weekend. Seven Pounds is a tender story of redemption that fell flat for me. It just seemed all wrong, not just the initial accident, but th…

  • Halloween

    Karate Kouple Halloween 1976 I have mixed feelings about Halloween. As a youngster, it was loads of fun trick or treating in our neighborhood of over …

  • Fireproof

    Occasionally I insist upon seeing a movie in the theater, instead of waiting until it is released on DVD and watching it in the comfort of my own easy chair. In this case, I am so impressed with the message that I want…

  • No Reservations

    Ant versus AuntNo matter how the word is pronounced, we all have aunts or aunt-like people in our lives. Last night I enjoyed the poignant story in No Reservations. In fact, I think the story is a remake of Mostly Mart…

  • Jane Austen Book Club

    Six months. Six novels. Six members.The Jane Austen Book Club takes reading the classics to new levels in this romantic comedy. When five women and one man get together to discuss the English writer's beloved novels, t…

  • Becoming Jane

    Birthdays come but once per year and are an opportunity for celebration not to be missed. This year DD#2 turns 21. She's my artist and writer - and an Austen fan. Since both seeing Becoming Jane was on her *list* as …

  • The White Countess

    Can you see the skein of yarn by her leg? This sister makes good use of her time and talents :)In other news, as I take it easy in order to get over a Spring cold, I watched a movie on Monday night. It was a tender lo…

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