Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away!
It’s a beautiful cool morning, and the rain is coming down. It’s not too stormy—just overcast and wet. It’s the perfect weather to stay in pajamas, call in sick and put in a black and white movie. I think a …
Tag: Movies
In the Midnight Hour
When I was a kid, a local theatre showed “Midnight Movies” on Friday and Saturday nights. These were not first-run shows, but usually cult classics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail or Rocky Horror Picture Show. They would play …
My 1st Movie Review: The Avengers!
Here is my disclaimer: I am terrible at reviewing movies. I love them too much to write anything truly mean about them. There. I said it. So, here goes my first attempt at a review. The other night I went …
May the 4th Be With You!
It’s Star Wars Day! Time to celebrate all things one with the Force! Our family loves Star Wars. We have had multiple Star Wars-themed parties, complete with Wookie Cookies, Yoda Soda, Aunt Beru’s Brew, and Jabba’s Delight. That one was …
Watch it Again
What makes a movie re-watchable? What makes a casual fan into a devotee? Is it the actors? Is it the story and the writing? Maybe it’s what the director says subtly through the sub-plot. Perhaps it’s the musical score. I …