Where the Wild Things Are

November 16, 2009  
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Some of the best memories a person can have of their childhood are the books they read. Nowadays many of those books we read as children are being turned into full length feature films, such as the recent release “Where the Wild Things Are”. Although only based off of a 34 page book, the writers... Read more »

"I want to play a game…" Saw VI Movie Review

November 2, 2009  
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It’s that time of year again when the Saw franchise scares us out of our minds with raw blood, spilled guts, and sharpened knives. Yes, it’s Halloween and what Halloween wouldn’t be complete without another Saw Film. Saw 6 is the latest edition. Since the 1st appearance of the original Saw some... Read more »

Vertigo (1958)

October 1, 2009  
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A recipe made up of one tablespoon of mystery, one teaspoon of romance, one cup of thrill and many other ingredients are all mixed together to make Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterpiece “Vertigo.” Taking place in San Francisco, California, this movie stars John Ferguson (James Stewart) a police officer... Read more »

Book Review

September 30, 2009  
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“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie, is a highly entertaining and insightful book. This book takes a look into the life of 14-year-old Junior, an Indian boy born with water on the brain. Jr. is very smart for his age and fears growing up and falling into the same old... Read more »

Book Review – Redeeming Love

September 22, 2009  
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The novel “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. The sweet romance with a bittersweet taste gets me bawling like a baby even when I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. The main character Sarah, who later had her name changed to Angel, was born... Read more »

Movie Review: Some Like It Hot

August 28, 2009  
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If an interest in something new has come up, I encourage you to watch the classic movie “Some Like It Hot.” This movie, directed by Billy Wilder, stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Starting in Chicago, two guys named Joe (Curtis) and Jerry (Lemmon) witness a shooting and look for... Read more »

"Looking for Alaska" Book Review

August 28, 2009  
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“How will I ever get out of this labyrinth?” –Simon Bolivar’s last words. This infamous question is asked many times throughout “Looking for Alaska,” by John Green .  Miles Halter is obsessed with famous last words.  Miles and his friends, Alaska and the Colonel, go to seek the great perhaps... Read more »