Category Archives: movies

Book-to-Movie Review: The Children of Men by P.D. James

Posted on January 26, 2012 by CarrieK

I reviewed both the book The Children of Men and the film adaptation in 2007. The reviews were originally posted on my personal blog, and I wanted to move them both here to Books and Movies. Instead of doing two … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Double

Posted on January 25, 2012 by CarrieK

When a United States Senator is brutally murdered, the evidence points to a Soviet assassin, code-named Cassius, long thought to be dead. Two men who know Cassius best are thrown together to catch him. Paul Shepherdson (Richard Gere) is a … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 21, 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Caribousmom: Blogger Impact – inspired by author Beth Kephart’s editorial, The Value Rubric: Do Book Bloggers Really Matter? Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Big Year

Posted on January 17, 2012 by CarrieK

Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson portray three men from very different walks of life, facing a mid-life crisis, a work-life crisis and a no-life crisis. In the biggest competition of their lives, they undertake an unforgettable trek through … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 14, 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Both Sheila at Book Journey and Chris at Bookarama both posted on the changes in the book blogging world. Thought-provoking posts and great discussions in the comments sections of both. Reviews and blog posts that have me … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews #12

Posted on January 10, 2012 by CarrieK

Paper Clips – Southern school-children learn – then teach – about the Holocaust; moving documentary. North and South – This BBC mini-series, brilliantly acted, stars the gorgeous Richard Armitage. Chaos Theory – Dark comedy about a chaotic chain of events, … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 24, 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m going offline this afternoon, as we’re heading south to my folks’ house, and won’t come home until tomorrow night. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas full of time spent with friends and family. Discussion starters: ~ … Continue reading →

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Ten-word movie reviews #11

Posted on December 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Real Steel – Hugh Jackman. Much better story than expected. Excellent kid actor. The Next Three Days – Edge of seat action; kept me guessing until last scene. Larry Crowne – Loved it! Heartwarming, charming, and funny; loved the scooter … Continue reading →

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