Category Archives: movies

Movie Review: The Hunger Games

Posted on April 5, 2012 by CarrieK

I took the boys to see The Hunger Games movie a week ago, and am just now finding time to sit down and write my reaction. In spite of a week to gather my thoughts, I’m afraid they’re still all … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 31, 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by CarrieK

Before I start with the links, I have to mention that, as of today, Kevin and I have been married 17 years. Now, back to your regular scheduled programming. Author news: ~ TED: Billy Collins – Everyday moments, caught in … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Muppets

Posted on March 20, 2012 by CarrieK

Muppet domination continues with a hilarious new movie from Walt Disney Studios. Jason Segel, Academy Award nominee Amy Adams and Academy Award winner Chris Cooper join everyone’s favorite Muppets and an all-star celebrity cast in a comic adventure for the … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 17, 2012

Posted on March 17, 2012 by CarrieK

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you’re doing something to mark the day. We will be joining Michelle’s family for a luncheon feast of corned beef, colcannon, soda bread, and various other comestibles. In honor of the day, I have … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Descendants

Posted on March 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Based on the best-selling novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings and set in Hawaii, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney), an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Three Musketeers

Posted on March 13, 2012 by CarrieK

The young hero D’Artagnan and three of France’s most elite warriors battle their way across Europe to save king and country from a conspiracy led by deadly assassin Milady and the Duke of Buckingham. A modern update to Alexandre Dumas’ … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 10, 2012

Posted on March 10, 2012 by CarrieK

Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Bear in Mind These Dead by Susan McKay, reviewed by Marleen at More Than a Reading Journal ~ A Long, Long Way by Sebastian Barry, reviewed by … Continue reading →

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Announcing Film Club!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by CarrieK

A few weeks, ago Amy at My Friend Amy blogged about the idea of a film club and asked for volunteers to co-host. I thought, “Hey, my blog is Books and Movies, right?” and threw my name out there. I … Continue reading →

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