So, we saw two movies this past weekend (Doubt, and Seven Pounds) and enjoyed them both. Yet they were so very different that I find it impossible to compare. I cannot say, “this one was better because…” They were just too very different. I do not want the job of a movie critic, who must … Read more
Two years ago in my 2007 Summer Reading List I lauded the book, Q&A, by Vikas Swarup. I thought it was a WONDERFUL story, and highly recommended the audio version of the book. I am thrilled that it’s been turned in to a movie, Slumdog Millionaire, opening in Cleveland tonite! Here’s an excerpt from my … Read more
Well, it’s official — THE blockbuster movie of Summer 2008 is The Dark Knight, the new Batman installment starring Heath Ledger as the nihilistic bad guy, the Joker. I finally went to see it on Friday evening. I don’t evaluate movies based on their Academy Award potential. My standards are: did I have a good … Read more