I read Judy Blume’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” several times and passed it on to my daughter, making her read it, which she happily did, also more than once. This will go on forever, mothers making sure their children read one of the best YA (young adult literature) writers who ever lived. Just think of her achievements!
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Category: Reviews
Showing Up Movie Review
Director Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams have made several films together. After this, it looks as if their collaborations aren’t going to stop. They seem to know one another as well as any couple does. “Showing Up” doesn’t have a lot of dialogue and what it does have is often repeated and arbitrary. Most of the story comes from its delightful visuals if you understand where Reichardt is coming from. Williams has a lot of talent and skill and uses it here.
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Beau Is Afraid Movie Review
“Beau Is Afraid” is a cinematic ‘shaggy dog’ story, with a meandering path to an inconclusive conclusion. The main character is a weak-willed weaselly wuss. As a grown Man-Child, this guy has serious ‘Mommy’ issues. Perhaps in the end, all of his fears will be justified. But the long and tedious road that he takes to get to the end is frustrating and really not worth the effort.
The Covenant Movie Review
“The Covenant” is a war movie by Director Guy Ritchie. So, it is also known as “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant”. Ritchie mainly has been successful with violent crime dramas that include a lot of brutal action. But now Richie gets a handle on the most violent and brutal action of all – wartime. But his focus is on a relationship of trust and honor between two men from very different backgrounds. Read more
Quasi Movie Review
I love Broken Lizard. They work together harmoniously, complimenting one another in a way the comedy troupe Monty Python always did. I see them as America’s version of the Python’s. I’m sure I’m not the first to say that, but I’m sure they’re tired of hearing it. Outside of that mention, I’ll not be comparing the two. Read more
Mafia Mamma Movie Review
In high heels, Bianca (Monica Bellucci) walks through a plethora of dead bodies. She kisses a now dead man, Don Giuseppe Balbano (Alessandro Bressanello). Bianca was his general. He trusted her and he meant a lot to her. She stands and proclaims with an Italian accent, “This means war.”
Renfield Movie Review
“Renfield” places its tongue firmly within its cheek – then goes bloody crazy and bites the whole thing off. There are winks and nods to original source material (Universal’s traditional Dracula movies) and modern updates with gore, drugs and violence. But this time the main character is not the Master of Evil, but his put-upon servant. Talk about ‘Horrible Bosses’! Read more
Paint Movie Review
In Paint, we have Carl Nargle, who is modeled after the legendary painter Bob Ross. For a little over a decade, Ross hosted a show on PBS called “The Joy of Painting,” instructing his audience how to make their own paintings based on the knowledge they got from watching him.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Trailer and Exlusive Look at the New Poster!
This year’s STAR WARS Celebration got off to a sensational start today in London with the stars and filmmakers of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” wowing the fans with the first look at the never-before-seen trailer and an extensive exclusive look at the film as well as the new poster.
Air Movie Review
Prepare for an excellent healthy, emotional and humorous look at life. This is a great movie. The beginning exposes its audience to 1984. To its politics, products, by way of its commercials, its music and its stars. I loved the memories it brought me.
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