The boy in the striped pajamas : What a story!
Eight-year-old Bruno has a fine life in Berlin. A wonderful house, lots of friends, and much fun to be had. …Read the Rest
Monthly Archives: January 2009
The Illusionist : Something of a fairy tale
Most people I know love this film. And why not, really. It’s got mystery, intrigue, romance, and most of all …Read the Rest
The Duchess : Nicely recreated period
Sweet Georgiana. She has everything. She’s a rich aristocrat, she’s beautiful, she has whatever brains she’s allowed to have, she’s …Read the Rest
The Reader : The Amazing Kate Winslet
What an expressive face Kate Winslet has! I was just saying when I got curious and decided to see whether …Read the Rest
Doubt : Incredible acting for a thought-provoking story
I’m not surprised Doubt has so many Oscar nominations. Each of them fully deserved. What a wonderful movie and what …Read the Rest
Suzy Evans talks about what’s coming up in 2009
Suzy Evans, head of IAMED or the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, needs no introduction to belly dancers. Her …Read the Rest
Mayan Ruins: Unusual fusion
A few weeks ago, I spotted a new CD release on CDBaby. When I found it had two long chiftitellis …Read the Rest
Revolutionary Road : Brilliantly acted frought story
OK, this is my kind of movie. Heavyweight relationship stuff. The nice Wheelers live in a perfect perky house on …Read the Rest
Changeling : Blatant play for an Oscar?
True crime turned into a film. By Clint Eastwood. That would get my attention. Changeling is based on the Wineville …Read the Rest