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Ten-word movie reviews #20

Posted on November 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Warrior – Violent, well-acted, heart-breakingly stark film about father-son and brother-brother issues. Tomorrow, When the War Began – Wonderful casting, but not nearly as good as the book. Prometheus – Disappointing. Not what I expected. I must have missed something. … Continue reading →

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What we haven’t had time to watch, but will be watching soon (aka, “Which of these things is not like the others?”)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by CarrieK

One of the things I have enjoyed about blogging is the chance to receive DVDs for review. Normally, I don’t have any problem watching these DVDs in a timely manner, and posting my thoughts here for you, my readers. But, … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Posted on October 8, 2012 by CarrieK

An award-winning, all-star cast, led by Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Maggie Smith, lights up this “buoyant comedy laced with genuine emotion.” (Peter Travers, “Rolling Stone”). When seven cash-strapped seniors decide to “outsource” their retirement to a resort … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, September 29, 2012

Posted on September 29, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ S. Krishna’s Books: ON DNFing Books ~ The Guardian: Book bloggers are harming literature, warns Booker prize head judge – I’d love to hear your comments on this one! Reviews and blog posts that have me adding … Continue reading →

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Film Club discussion today

Posted on September 25, 2012 by CarrieK

Don’t forget: we’re discussing Japanese Story today over at My Friend Amy‘s blog.

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Bookish links for Saturday, September 15, 2012

Posted on September 15, 2012 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Scott Westerfeld has posted a fantastic essay on Teens and Dystopias. ~ I know this is old news, but I still can’t get over it: British crime writer R.J. Ellory caught writing fake Amazon reviews of his … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, September 1, 2012

Posted on September 1, 2012 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ Maeve Binchy’s final book will be released around Christmas. ~ Sheila has a message for John Green: Write, John, write! Discussion starters: ~ Bookarama – Behold! The Fake Review-inator! And here’s the New York Times article she … Continue reading →

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Film Club Discussion: Another Earth

Posted on August 30, 2012 by CarrieK

On the same night that an identical Earth appears in the night sky, a seventeen-year-old girl named Rhoda drinks too much and slams into another car, killing a college professor’s wife and child, and leaving him in a coma. Four … Continue reading →

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