Category Archives: Movies

Things I learned in the last two weeks

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

The threat of Christmas hung in the air, visible already in the fretful look of passersby as they readied themselves for the meaningless but necessary rites of false jovialities and ill-considered gifts. – Peter Dickinson I couldn’t help myself.  Now … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week (September 17 – September 23)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

I learned this week… …that the first day of fall is the perfect way to end the week.  It doesn’t matter that there will be no earth shattering kaboom, no fireworks, or fanfare.  The revelation that summer is finally officially over … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week (August 15-19)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

So we meet again… Happy Friday.  Saying that makes me chuckle because I know Friday wasn’t happy, just a sad sap with an over-inflated ego and bad taste in women.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, tsk tsk.  … Continue reading →

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“Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

A few blog entries back, I made my feelings known about what seems to be the popular new past time in Hollywood – remaking and rebooting everything under the sun.  I thought for sure they’d hit rock bottom with the remake of Footloose (and … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week (August 8-12)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Well, we’ve made it through another week.  That means we are one step closer to the end of this nightmare summer and the beginning of a refreshing fall, full of new and exciting possibilities – and lower temperatures.  But before we get too caught … Continue reading →

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Another Remake?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

So, with everyone throwing around words like remake, reboot, prequel, and sequel, my head is spinning.  I’m so confused by it all and it makes me wonder if the creativity well in Hollywood has finally run dry?  Do the powers that be think the viewing … Continue reading →

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