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Rewind - Philip Seymour Hoffman IS Capote (2005)
Last weekend I had the chance to see Academy Award nominated film, Capote, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. You remember him from the films Charlie Wilson’s War and Doubt (also Oscar nominated).
I don’t really know how to interpret my thoughts on the movie. It’s disturbing, or rather, the plot is but equally so isn’t Hoffman’s very [...]
Star Trek - a Trek You’ll Want to Take
First off, let me just say for the record I am NOT a Trekkie. I repeat, I am NOT a Trekkie. So, why did I go see yet another version of the television series from the 60’s? Well, to be honest, the trailer got me and then upon finding out that J.J. Abrams (television’s Lost) [...]
EXTRA EXTRA - I was an Extra in Main Street!
What I really wanted to title this entry was - “Extra! Extra! Read All About It - I was an ‘Extra’ in Main Street” but the title was too long. Yet, I’ve always wanted to say that. It’s one of those lines that only make sense when they make sense. Does that make sense? Ok, [...]
Local Film Blaire’s Bridge Builds Heart
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the World Premiere of a film produced right here in the Triangle - Blaire’s Bridge. It’s the story of how one covered bridge brings a community together despite the matters of the heart being tested by some members of that very same community. It’s a touching tale [...]
Slumdog Millionaire - The Little Movie That Could
…go all the way at the Oscars, that is. Seriously.
Remember when you were a small child your mom, grandmother, aunt, whomever would read to you the story of The Little Engine That Could? Chuga-chuga-CHOO-CHOO! For most young children, the tale of the courageous little engine that took on the biggest challenge of his life and succeeded at it, [...]
Thanksgiving Weekend Releases (11/26-11/30)
It’s the day after Turkey day. Santa has officially made his entrance for the holiday season to begin. You know it’s not the holidays until his sleigh rides up to Herald Square as the final moment in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, right?
So, with the holiday season upon us, Hollywood usually reserves this weekend to usher [...]
Nights in Rodanthe - Read the Book
And that’s not a diss against the film either; just an observation. Surprisingly enough, I enjoyed Nights in Rodanthe, the film based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. But, I enjoyed it primarily because I had read the book and I understood the story, the background of the characters, the plot [...]
Thoughts About Lies - Body of Lies That Is
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know I could hardly wait for Body of Lies to debut. I had been anticipating that film since July when the first glimpses of any kind of buzz surrounding it began to take hold of the cyberwaves. I mean, with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, [...]
Are YOU Attracted to Your Mate’s “Otherness”?
I imagine right about now you’re thinking, “What the hell is she talking about?” Ahhh…but there is a purpose behind the title!
There’s a new movie coming out in a couple of weeks, Nights in Rodanthe, the adaptation of the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks. It stars Richard Gere and Diane Lane who pair up again [...]
Body of Lies - Highly Anticipated
Leonardo DiCaprio. Russell Crowe. Ridley Scott. What a combination!
One of the most anticipated movies for the fall season 2008, Body of Lies, is coming soon to a theater near you - October 10th, to be exact. And yes, I know it’s not even August yet but the buzz around the net on all the film [...]
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