I Tried…
I heard about this movie from a preview on TV. It was based on a book by a world-renowned spy-thriller author. I’ve read some of his work. He’s a bit of an acquired taste; you have to stick with it …
Author: kimblack
Life is Funny That Way
You’re chatting with a friend, and they talk about something you’ve never heard before. In my case, it was ice wine. I suppose I’ve heard of ice wine, but I didn’t know anything about it. (I’m not a big drinker.) …
Movies of Olympic Proportion
I suppose the most famous movie set against the Olympics was Chariots of Fire from 1981. It is about two Englishmen, one Jewish, one Christian, who are running in the 1924 Olympic games. The story studies their motivations and the …
My Favorite Reality TV
I’m usually not a huge fan of reality television. I understand that it’s cheap to produce—put a group of people in a strange situation, add a camera, and edit for drama. Voila! Must see TV! It’s just typically not my …
Tickety-Boo?
I watched the opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics last night, along with millions of others from around the world. I wondered how the event might compare with the Beijing ceremony of 2008. Directed by Danny Boyle, the production …