Netflix and Beyond

Fellow Movie Lovers WHIP IT The appropriate word to describe this coming of age movie is “sweet”! Drew Barrymoor’s directorial debut should be applauded; casting herself in a minor role is an exercise in humility that should also be commended. Ellen Page (Juno, Smart People) stars as the frustrated small town teen, seething to break the binds of her very …

Fellow Movie Lovers FAME The delicious and gentler remake of the 1980 movie that garnished two Academy awards! Fame a four letter word that entices us to ponder its meaning; subjective to its very core. Fame comes in all packages and in all categories; the media keeps us posted on its parameters or non parameters! The unmitigated and raw talent …

It was by sheer chance that two of the three movies I saw over the weekend dealt with the English Romantic poets; poets whose verses awakened in my youthful soul, fantasies of the perfect love; love that remained for all eternity in full bloom!  Part of the romance was anchored in the fact that three of the four major poets …

First I want to thank you for your words of approbation and encouragement in this my virginal voyage into the world of bloggers; or blogetts, in my case. Secondly, I particularly appreciated those who shared their opinions and disagreements with some of my ratings; very valid criticisms. The major “bone of contention” was the five stars I gave Julie & …

After years of prodding by family and friends I have decided to tread gingerly into the field of nameless, faceless bloggers! Adding to the myriad of individuals posting their thoughts and opinions and hoping that there are some who agree and fewer that do not! I LOVE movies!!!!!!!!!  Millions of us do.  Where does this love come from?   From childhood …