It’s been a little while since I wrote one of these feature pieces about my friends’ favorite movies. Guess there’s nothing like a rainy day to catch up on some dvd watchin’ (and likewise some writing). This time out I’m taking the recommendation of Laura, a funny and spirited co-worker who just happens to have…
File Under ‘Favorites’ – FIELD OF DREAMS
Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and while it may be cliche one of the strongest bonds between my father and I is the game of baseball. So I thought I’d dust off this long-forgotten feature of mine, and take another look at FIELD OF DREAMS. I know – I’m amazingly original. FIELD OF DREAMS was released…
File Under ‘Favorites’: EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED
I bought thirteen tickets for friends and family to go to an amazing concert this week – the sort of concert that leaves you hoarse, sore, and sweaty. As the show was drawing to a close, I couldn’t help but think back to what brought me there in the first place, since the band I…
File Under ‘Favorites’ : THE LAST WALTZ
It’s Thanksgiving Weekend here in Canada, which for me means lots of time spent with my family. Going back to the house I grew up in reminds me of all kinds of different aspects of growing up. For instance, the wide array of movies my parents rented me that got my love for films going.…