In case I haven’t mentioned it already, thanks to everyone who’s been leaving me lots of thoughtful comments lately. I’ve always said that my favorite part of writing this space is the discussion that it sparks…and I can’t help but notice that a handful of passionate new followers are spurring the conversation quite nicely (even…
Today we finish the first week of July, and like many I find myself reflective on what the summer has brought so far. Back around Christmas, I read an article in GQ bemoaning the death of the original blockbuster. It pointed out – quite rightly as it would seem – that experiences like we got…
I realize that news of this this is “so last week”, but it’s been a good long while since I posted any trailer on this site, and in getting back into the habit there was no way I could ignore the upcoming flick by my favorite director.
Last night, I went to a screening of HARRY POTTER & THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE. Lady Hatter has actually been seeing screenings of Harry Potter weekly through the summer, and she’s been joined by a few other local geeks. Not to be outdone, I enlisted the company of a fellow geek myself. While most of the…
When I travel, if I happen to find myself with a bit of downtime, I sometimes try to catch a film (this especially comes in handy if I’m travelling alone). One small sliver of interest comes from seeing “how the other half lives” – maybe I’ll find that the pre-show routine is different…maybe better food…sometimes…
What’s everyone complaining about? CARS 2 begins by informing us that Radiator Springs’ adopted son, Lightnin’ McQueen (Owen Wilson) is a four-time Piston Cup champion. While back home for some R&R with his best friend Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) and girlfriend Sally (Bonnie Hunt), he learns that a new racing series is coming together.…
Hey gang – remember this feature?? Yet another usual shenanigan of The matinee that got back-burnered through most of June in the name of other goings on. If anyone was waiting on it with baited breath, I’m happy to report that it has returned. Plan the parade; I passed the bicentennial mark for the year.…
