I just learned that today is National Lobster Day, so it's the perfect day for me to review The Lobster, starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz. … [Read more...] about “the lobster” movie review
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“me before you” movie review
You know how much I loved Me Before You, Jojo Moyes' beautiful, thought-provoking, important novel, and how much I've been looking forward to the movie. I took my friend, Elin, to the screening with me and, because she hadn't read the book yet -- what?! -- I was curious to see … [Read more...] about “me before you” movie review
“maggie’s plan” movie review
Every time I see Greta Gerwig in a movie, I just want to be her friend. She seems so down-to-earth and authentic and, like the best actors, she never seems to be acting. In Rebecca Miller's new film, Maggie's Plan, Gerwig plays the title character -- a Manhattan millennial … [Read more...] about “maggie’s plan” movie review
“money monster” movie review
If you want to see why people in this country are so angry, go see Money Monster. In the movie, a frustrated young man named Kyle (Jack O'Connell) finds his way on to the set of a hot financial show and threatens to kill host Lee Gates (George Clooney) on live TV for … [Read more...] about “money monster” movie review
“love and friendship” movie review
Sometimes it shocks me that, even though I was an English major in college, I somehow missed reading so many classics. For example, I had no idea Jane Austen wrote a novella called Lady Susan but you can bet I'll be heading to the library to check it out after seeing Love and … [Read more...] about “love and friendship” movie review
“the meddler” movie review
First of all, let me say that, as the mom of two grown children, I totally resent the title, The Meddler. Yes, I have been known to leave my kids rambling voicemails. And to text them repeatedly when they don't call me back. And maybe I've gotten a little too involved in their … [Read more...] about “the meddler” movie review
“me before you” – the movie and giveaway you’ve been waiting for!
As I've said a million times, Me Before You is one of my favorite books. Ever. I've interviewed author Jojo Moyes a couple of times because, well, I adore her. Both as a writer and a person. So you can only imagine how excited I am about the upcoming movie version of Me … [Read more...] about “me before you” – the movie and giveaway you’ve been waiting for!
“love & friendship” giveaway!
Like many of you, I'm a big Jane Austen fan, so I'm excited to see Love & Friendship when it opens in theaters on Friday. It's already getting great reviews. … [Read more...] about “love & friendship” giveaway!