Gone Girl is one of my all-time favorite books and was a truly memorable reading experience for me. I was in bed with the flu, sicker than I’ve ever been, and I vividly remember just reading along, la la la, until the first twist happened and I suddenly went on high alert, all my … [Read more...] about “gone girl” – book vs movie
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“the boomer list” on pbs
Set your DVRs right now. In honor of the youngest baby boomers turning 50 this year, PBS presents American Masters: The Boomer List, a documentary by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, premiering tonight from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m. As a baby boomer myself, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this … [Read more...] about “the boomer list” on pbs
“the disappearance of eleanor rigby”
If you’re going to invoke a classic Beatles song in your movie title, not to mention a reference hinting of mystery and intrigue, you’ve got to know that audiences are going to go in with high expectations. And that, when they see the movie itself, they’re probably going to be … [Read more...] about “the disappearance of eleanor rigby”
“magic in the moonlight”
The only reason I finally went to see Magic in the Moonlight is because I was craving movie popcorn. Other than Blue Jasmine, which was amazing and featured an awe-inspiring performance by Cate Blanchett, and Midnight in Paris, which was an all-around delight, I haven’t really … [Read more...] about “magic in the moonlight”
“boyhood”
If the Academy Awards were handed out today, Boyhood would easily win for Best Picture. It is, without a doubt, the most original movie of the year. … [Read more...] about “boyhood”
midweek at the oasis
I just got home from New Orleans where I got to meet James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan on the set of Nicholas Spark's new movie, The Best Of Me. But those are stories for another time. Right now, it's Midweek at the Oasis, and here's what you may have missed online this week. … [Read more...] about midweek at the oasis
off to new orleans with nicholas sparks!
I'm on my way to New Orleans for a special visit to the set of The Best of Me, the upcoming movie based on Nicholas Sparks' bestselling book. I met Nicholas Sparks when I visited the set of Safe Haven, and am looking forward to interviewing him again. I'm sure he'll remember … [Read more...] about off to new orleans with nicholas sparks!
“fed up” – and you will be, too
I am livid after watching Fed Up, the documentary narrated by Katie Couric and billed as “the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see.” GO SEE IT. … [Read more...] about “fed up” – and you will be, too