Wow. I saw the television previews for this flick. And I was wholly misled. I expected a suspenseful movie about a plotted cover-up and conspired set-up. What I got was a deeply emotional and biting glimpse into a sad, heart-wrenching life as affected by addiction. Denzel grabs this role with both hands and cannily dazzles…
Argo—this movie came with much hype and built-up expectations. I have vague memories of the bigger issues as related to the hostages at the time, but I have no memory of this story. Then again, no one knew this story until some time in the late 90s. And although I was sure of the ending,…
I loved this movie. Yes, it’s a teen movie, but it’s completely unlike others: it’s deep, painful, real, and most importantly, unpredictable. The layers of Charlie’s angst peel away slowly. My movie companion actually missed the key layer, much to her surprise. But that, to me, was part of the beauty: you discover, gradually, the…
Yes, it took me four months to finish this tale. And yes, I finished it only because I listened to the last forty percent of it during a long road trip. It’s an epic tale, and it’s good. But it was several stories in one. The writing is phenomenal, painting an amazing picture of Russia,…
I knew I was incapable of seeing the new Clint movie. (Aside from choosing not to see his movie, I just cannot handle the father/daughter story. (lesson learned after watching the “daughter watches her father die” scene in Beasts of the Southern Wild. (FAB movie. So sorry for my friends’ mortified feelings who took me…
Wow—what an intriguing flick. It started as a documentary about the largest house built in the U.S., then September 2008 interrupted the story. Banks fall. Loans fail. Companies crumble. And the story got a bit more interesting.
Wow. I’m still processing this. I want to write about it, but I cannot think for thirty seconds about it without tears taking over. I was not at all ready for it. Much, much too raw. Much, much too close, even if thousands of miles away. Stay tuned; I’ll get there.
I learned a great deal from this book. Admittedly, though, it does have a slant; I’ve yet to find a single book on the issues that is not far slanted. Of course, this one leans on the side I lean toward, but it also leans too far for me in some respects, as I’ve read…
I saw this one a few weeks before I wrote about it, and what a delightful time it was. The stories are varied as several folks leave England to live at The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in India. No, the hotel is not exactly the best, and no, it’s not completely exotic. But it is…
What an interesting look at marketing, people, and the industry. I was intrigued by how the semi-automatic industry grew, and even more so, I was amazed at the methods used to market this product. Fascinating.
Fantastic, informative, and insightful read following a young lady in and out of mental hospitals as she faces her schizophrenia.
Super Sad True Love Story was a deeply interesting look at how the future can play out with technology and relationships. While reading, it was a good read. the novel has complex layers and characters. But the book is not remarkable in that it doesn’t stay with you. Its tale does not linger. It flits…
Under other circumstances, I likely would have finished this, but in truth it did not hold my attention enough to get me through life’s distractions. I heard good feedback from my book club members who finished the book. Still, I’m not motivated enough to pursue the remainder. I made it through just under a third,…
Fantastic, gripping tale told by Jack about his confinement to “room” with “Ma.” The characters’ development is intense and moving. Although the story’s backdrop is harsh, seeing the world, even his limited one, through the eyes of a five-year-old is refreshing. I recommended this to all.
A bit hard to follow at times, but this made for a great Book Club read. Lots of issues and areas to discuss.