review

Once in a Blue Moon

October 6, 2009

Once in a Blue Moon a new book by Eileen Goudge.  Two sisters separated at a young age, put through the foster care system and reunited later in life. The fact that they don’t necessary fall into “sisterhood” right away again, but eventually stand together as sisters do is a story well told by Ms. [...]

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The Invention of Lying

October 6, 2009

I adore Ricky Gervais.  I am also pretty fond of Rob Lowe, Tina Fey and Jennifer Garner.  Which is why I was afraid to see this movie. As I mentioned before in the review of It’s Complicated, multi-star movies have been know to flop and flop HARD.  But like It’s Complicated, this one held up [...]

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It’s Complicated

October 1, 2009

This is an early review, scheduled release date is December 2009.  There is no poster yet online, so I am using a screen shot from IMDB.com. When watching the previews for this, I got excited and scared.  Whenever there is a lineup of amazing actors the movie turns out to be a dud.  But the [...]

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The Informant!

October 1, 2009

Guest review by Erika. There were mixed reviews in our group that saw The Informant last weekend. Elaine, Lyle, and I really liked it. Jonathan hated it and Rebecca was indifferent. I think this is the best role I have seen Matt Damon in since Good Will Hunting and it is possible he will get [...]

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Couple’s Retreat

September 29, 2009

This is an early review, the movie is scheduled to open on October 9, 2009. Rom Com times 4.  Thankfully, it holds up with all 4 couples. Vince Vaughn is featured most prominently on the poster and gets top billing but it is Jason Bateman who is really the star of this movie.  Once again [...]

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Surrogates

September 28, 2009

Velma lives with her family on Cape Cod, where she attempts to successfully blend in with the normal folk.  She is extrememly busy as a contributor to New England Mamas where they have four seasons, six states – and a wicked lot ‘o mamas as well as Blog Nosh Magazine where she is the Editor [...]

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Fame – 3 Sisters, 3 Cities, 1 Movie – With Giveaway

September 27, 2009

When I first saw the preview a few months back, I knew I would have to see this.  I also knew my sisters would see it as well.  It just so happens three of us saw it on the same day.  However we all live miles and miles and miles apart.  My niece texted me [...]

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Whip It – with Giveaway!

September 27, 2009

What an amazing film!  Ellen Page continues her good choices of films, I hope to see more and more of her in the future. I had the honor of seeing an advanced screening of this film with a bunch of the LA Derby Dolls.  What a fun bunch!  Hearing them cheer for each other throughout [...]

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Your Songs

September 25, 2009

I have been given the delight of being chosen by One 2 One Network to receive a free pre release copy of Harry Connick Jr.’s new CD Your Songs to review for you. Let’s start with I am biased. I have loved Harry (yes, we are on a first name basis) for years. He is [...]

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Old Dogs

September 23, 2009

This is an advanced review, opening date for this film is scheduled for November 25, 2009. Marisa, Chris and I had the chance to see this on the Disney Studio Lot.  Which is a very small intimate theater, probably seating around 100.  But they have NO concessions!  Blasphemy!  LOL!  And they wouldn’t let me bring [...]

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