Under a rock...that's where I live. Why? Because this was my first screening of Strictly Ballroom. Me...lover of the eclectic, the comic and the slightly off-beat had NEVER screened what I'd consider to be one of the classic tongue in cheek films by director Baz Luhrman (director of such films as Moulin Rouge, Australia and Romeo + Juliet). Bro "B" was in SHOCK when I told him that.For those who love films such as "Best in Show" and other mockumentaries, "Strictly Ballroom" waltzes by with it's ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: Strictly Ballroom
Book Reviews & Giveaway: Rescue
Rescue: A NovelAuthor: Anita ShreveAnita Shreve’s characters never miss an emotional nuance; the clarity of honesty within Peter, Sheila and Rowan Webster pivot and swirl like an emotional collage – all dead on. Shreve’s writing infuses a purity, a contagion of emotional intelligence that grasps us, pulls us into the intimacy, and sometime futility and sadness of marital relationship.As always, Shreve’s characters’ faults are also their lifelines. They trip and muddle, creating lives that ... continue reading...
Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway: World’s Best Origami
World's Best OrigamiAuthor: Nick RobinsonThis comprehensive and just plain fun and informative book on from beginning origami folds to those that are intricate and for the expert is broken down into 10 chapters as follows:Chapter 1 Origami BasicsChapter 2 BirdsChapter 3 AnimalsChapter 4 FlowersChapter 5 PeopleChapter 6 ContainersChapter 7 GeometricChapter 8 ModularChapter 9 PracticalChapter 10 FunIndex of Models"Origami is the act of creative paperfolding," states author Nick Robinson. ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
The Sorcerer's Apprentice I would have really dug this film if I were still a 10 year old. But as an adult this film is moment after moment of failed opportunity. This could have been a really good film filled with great ideas but it's not. It been a little thing called Turttletaubed! More on this later…I popped this film in with the greatest of hopes. I really enjoy Nicholas Cage. I know I'm in the minority on this I know. He is over the top and ridiculous and who doesn't love his hair. ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaway: The Wolves of Andover
The Wolves of AndoverAuthor: Kathleen KentWith a ferocious attention to detail and historic time, Kathleen Kent showers authentic characters within the storm of London, England and Billerica, Massachusetts 1673. The English Civil War and the time warp that creates colonial Massachusetts provide the stark contrast between Empire and colony. Juxtaposing England’s King Charles II against colonial New England provides a frame for the sometimes savage, sometimes poignant story of Martha Allen, an ... continue reading...
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