Category Archives: Movies & Television
All The World’s A Stooge
The Three Stooges have entertained us for over 75 years. Their career on stage, film and television spanned more than 40 years. From 1930 to 1970, they appeared in over 200 film shorts and features. The Stooges also have a … Continue reading
Filed under Memoir & Biography, Movies & Television, Nonfiction
Taking a Chance on Drive
There are many lofty reasons to be fond of public libraries. Their promotion of literacy, the way they bring the community together, and, of course, ensuring access to all kinds of information. But there is another reason and it is … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Movies & Television, Music, Mystery & Crime
Sportz
We Like Sportz (and we don’t care who knows) I’ve played sports for much of my life but I would not consider myself a “jock”. That’s one of the reasons the above-referenced Lonely Island lyric, from the album Incredibad, cracks … Continue reading
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A Wild and Renaissancey Guy
It was May of 1978 as I sat on the Princess Marguerite with a bunch of older teenagers, trying to be impressively hilarious by (so I thought) imitating Steve Martin’s Wild and Crazy Guy. I’m pretty sure the other kids … Continue reading
Filed under Children's Books, Fiction, Humor, Movies & Television, Music
After Downton
Recently I have been putting everything else aside on Sunday evenings so I can be in front of my television at 9 p.m. What has captured my interest — Downton Abbey! This Masterpiece series on PBS explores the lives of an … Continue reading
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Reality Doesn’t Bite
I hate to admit it, but it has been a while since I’ve watched a documentary film. It’s not that I think they are slow or boring, it is just that recent documentaries seem created to express a single point … Continue reading
Filed under History, Movies & Television
The One Item Challenge
The Challenge: Out of all of the great books, movies, or music you consumed in 2011 is it possible to nominate just one title as the best? Sure lots of places, including A Reading Life, have put out a Best … Continue reading
Filed under Best of 2011, Book Lists, Fiction, Movies & Television, Nonfiction
Best of 2011: Going to the Movies
We all have to take break from reading some time. Why not spend your reading down time watching these excellent films of 2011. You just might win the lottery. Non-fiction / documentary Bill Cunningham New York If you watch just … Continue reading
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The Thing Evolves
We may not want to admit it, but we’ve all felt a little paranoid at one time or another. Maybe it is a co-worker, perhaps a stranger or even a family member that raises your suspicion. Without realizing it, a … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Movies & Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Listening With My Eyes Open
Ever since I was a young girl I’ve had a fascination with talk radio. I have always been intrigued by the idea of hosting my own call-in show. My two brothers and I recorded several cassette tapes worth of original … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Movies & Television, Mystery & Crime
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