The Yellow BirdsAuthor: Kevin PowersThe Yellow Birds follows two young soldiers in Al Tafar, Iraq, September of 2004, as they tread into the psychological and physical eruption of the war in Iraq. Daring sentences and pregnant paragraphs swell with prose that retracts tautly and then explodes. Powers is magnificent. With an opening sentence that stuns, Powers sums it up: “The war tried to kill us in the spring.”December 2003, Fort Dix, New Jersey. In boot camp, John Bartle, 21, meets Daniel ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Yellow Birds
Gift Reviews: The Patchwork Bear
The Patchwork Beara Keepsake Memory Clothes BearBest in Show!This unique and creative idea enchanted me from Day One! As a mom, grandmom and doggie mom, I could think of no better idea to gift myself or a beloved friend with a bear that is handmade from bits of my collection of saved clothing that memorialized my children’s babyhood, my friendships, a special event, or even a beloved pet. Jennifer Cura, owner and designer, was a delight to work with and my finished bear is exquisitely made. I ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: Juan of the Dead
Juan of the DeadThis is the feature I never thought I'd get the chance to see. I had heard plenty of buzz about it, but I really never though I would ever get the chance to see this Zombie Cuban film. Juan of the Dead is the first Cuban Zombie movie ever made. Believe it or not this film is a big deal. I love zombie movies and I love the way that Cuba looks so this film was built for me. "Juan de los Muertos" is one of those pleasant (even with my anticipation for this film) surprises every ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: Tigers in Red Weather
Tigers in Red Weather: A Novel Author: Liza Klaussmann Sultry, seductive Nick and her blonde, fragile cousin Helena have spent all their summers at the family’s Martha’s Vineyard compound, The Tiger House, since they were young children. It is the end of World War II, and Nick and Helena’s lives change, from the carefree lifestyle they share as roommates in their apartment, having fun, and drinking gin. They are both exuberant and happy for Nick is to marry Hughes, a naval lieutenant and ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: A Girl Walks into a Bar
Girl Walks Into a BarI really like Sebastian Gutierrez and not because he makes good movies, it’s because he makes movies that actors and actresses look like they have fun making. I don’t know what it is but you can tell that everyone on screen is having a great time. I have really enjoyed Gutierrez’s past two features while they were both hit or miss scene by scene they were both very fun date movies. Women In Trouble was one of the first features I had the opportunity to review and it ... continue reading...
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