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Ten-word movie reviews #13

Posted on February 8, 2012 by CarrieK

Margin Call – Slow-boiling, intriguing drama about the stock-market crash; fantastic acting performances. Trapped – Kevin Bacon at his creepiest; young Dakota Fanning is brilliant. The Debt – Very slow for a spy thriller; intriguing concept; excellent acting. The Descendants … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: One for the Money

Posted on February 6, 2012 by CarrieK

It was with great trepidation that I went to the theater to see One for the Money, based on the first book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. I haven’t exactly been circumspect about what I thought of … 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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Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy Prize Pack Giveaway

Posted on January 6, 2012 by CarrieK

The film version of John le Carre’s spy classic Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy opens nationwide today! The all-star cast includes the brilliant Gary Oldman and equally-brilliant Colin Firth, and I can’t wait to see it. Check out the trailer! To … Continue reading →

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