Bates Motel Before diving into this series I was very hesitant about watching it due to its spin on the classic Psycho.I was born after Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" hit the theaters, so I missed all the hype and promotional gimmicks, such as "No one will be admitted to the theater after the film has begun" and "Don't give away the ending" and the dramatic and traumatic trailers. When I saw the film for the first time, I had no idea that Janet Leigh was a huge star and how it was a Hollywood ... continue reading...
DVD Review: Bates Motel
Book Reviews: Stella Bain
Stella Bain Author: Anita Shreve Shreve’s pinpoint access to her characters’ emotional acuity defines her gift in every novel. Stella Bain proves no exception, as once again, Shreve compels her characters so deeply into the novel that they become real people to her readers. It is March, 1916 and the setting is Marne, France. A woman wakes up to a nun looking down at her in a French army camp. Her feet hurt, and she cannot remember her name. She thinks that it is Stella. She lies on ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Hive
The Hive Author: Gill Hornsby Mom Diva and Queen Bee Beatrice runs the show at St. Ambrose’ Elementary School. She controls fundraisers, social events, and the Power Clique, a rotating group of fawning mothers whom she picks to do all the work; for Beatrice is just “too busy” being annoying and nasty to do any of the events herself. But then the other mothers of The Hive start rebelling against Bea’s cruelty and her nasty daughter Scarlett’s abusiveness to the other children. There’s ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: The East
The East It's funny where we get our film recommendations from. I usually don’t listen to my friends, most of my friends tend to watch film for just straight up entertainment and don’t take into account the form and pacing and messaging of the film, they just kick their feet up and relax. Unfortunately, I’m not afforded that luxury due to film school (except when I watch a Fast & Furious film for some reason). Generally I go to a movie based on a variety of factors, however this ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Youth Corridor
The Youth Corridor – Your Guide to Timeless Beauty Author: Gerald Imber, M.D. Written by a plastic surgeon, The Youth Corridor gives good advice on taking care of your skin and face long before you need plastic surgery. Don’t Get Too Thin was one piece of advice I loved, and this is the type of information that Imber gives. Did you know that facial exercises cause wrinkles? Don’t be a runner – it causes sagging skin. Don’t gain or lose weight repeatedly: it is a no no for your ... continue reading...
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