What an interesting book written by a gifted writer! I told a friend that I was reading Bonk, a book about the science of the study of sex. She, an academic, heard in my description that I was reading a book about gender or relationships or some such. Me, too much of a literalist, explained…
The World’s End, to me, wraps up a summer of Apocalyptic-themed and “coming-of-age” movies quite nicely by blending the two genres. You’re probably saying, “But isn’t The World’s End about a lot of middle-aged men? How can this be coming-of-age?” I reply, “Who said everyone comes of age in their late teens? Sometimes it takes…
Too many big comedies with trailers shown for months before the movie’s release reveal too many, if not all, of the truly laugh-out-loud moments. And yet sometimes, something looks funny enough—with enough talent—that I’m willing to take that risk. My gamble paid off as, thankfully, We’re the Millers does not fall into that camp. Although…
I saw this movie at the end of its run, and perhaps that was best. My friend and I were the only two in the theater. And the laughter coming from me sometimes made the dialogue hard to hear for either of us. What a hoot! This is the End is a hilarious portrayal of…
Ahhh—-Summer. What a time for movies. Shakespeare, war documentaries, Hasidic Jewish family affairs—–and this one, The To Do List. One thing you cannot say is that I’ve not enjoyed an eclectic blend of films the past month! The To Do List is a raunchy but endearing movie told, surprisingly, from the point of view of…
What a refreshingly funny laugh-out-loud (and yes, even snort) movie! This is the type of film that could as easily have been a bust, but Bullock and McCarthy are just too fabulous for that to have happened here. Their timing is perfect. Their delivery is spot on. And the laughter was genuine. Need a break…
I’ve told writers, “Know your audience.” But we should also tell audiences of fiction, “Know your book.” Someone else wrote about this story that it/the protagonist was depressing. No! It’s a delight! But maybe that’s just for those who can appreciate the humor as found in her situations. Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, read,…
Read this book! What a fantastic time, sharing in the life of Denny and his family. The story told is funny and heartfelt, sad and dark, and uplifting and encouraging. It tells of Denny and his family and some difficulties they face—as witnessed by and told by his dog, Enzo. I laughed and I cried.…
I LOVED this book for the easy read it’s meant to be. It is for dog lovers, and even more so for those with dogs. If you’re a single woman (or a woman who remembers dating), it’s even better. AND if you have some dysfunction in your family, then you’ve got it all for this…