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The Nanny

This fun and flirty television show caught my attention right off. Fran Drescher stars as Fran Fine, a rough-around-the-edges girl from Queens who’s been working in a bridal shop. Her boyfriend, owner of the shop, decides to break up with her and gives her job to someone else. Fran tries to get back on her feet selling cosmetics door-to-door, and while knocking in one particularly nice neighborhood, is mistaken for the new nanny sent over by the agency and is invited right in. She’s in the home of Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessey). He’s a top-notch Broadway producer, widower, and father … Continue reading →

The Nanny Diaries (2007)

“The Nanny Diaries” is based on the best-selling chick lit book by the same name written by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, although the movie is much different from the book, and, I must say, better. Scarlett Johansson stars as Annie Braddock, a young woman who has just graduated from college and is entering the world of finance. She’s not sure that’s what she really wants for her future, however—she’s much more interested in anthropology, but her mother wants her to get into a field that will really pay well. After making a mess of her first job interview, she … Continue reading →

Finding Love in Hollywood

Like anywhere in the world finding love in Hollywood is not always guaranteed. But don’t tell that to Scarlett Johansson. The 23-year-old actress just got engaged to her actor boyfriend Ryan Reynolds and is said to be “over the moon.” The pair has been dating for more than a year and has been dodging rumors about a trip down the aisle nearly the entire time. So what led the 31-year-old actor to pop the question? Some are speculating that his role in the movie “The Proposal,” which he is currently filming in Boston with Sandra Bullock served as inspiration. Regardless … Continue reading →

A Good Woman (2005)

“A Good Woman” is based on the Oscar Wilde play, “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” and stars Scarlett Johansson as Meg Windemere, a young lady who has been married one year to the love of her life, Robert (Mark Umbers). They go to stay for a time at an Italian resort, where they enjoy the lush living, luxurious accommodations, and get swept up in the society. A Mrs. Erlynne (Helen Hunt) is the talk of the town and the focus of all the gossip—she’s said to be a loose woman, a person without morals, and for a time it would appear that … Continue reading →

Movies Week in Review: January 21st-January 26th

We had a great week in Movie Reviews. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. “The Nanny Diaries” is a cute film about a girl who finds herself at loose ends for work and takes a job as a nanny out of desperation. She finds herself the only sane person in the midst of dysfunction and learns more about human nature than she ever thought possible. “Moonstruck” is the tale of true love found just a little too late and what one man will do to win the heart of the woman he loves. A great story, wonderful acting … Continue reading →

The Friday Movie Round-Up

What’s playing in theaters this weekend that you and your spouse or you and your family can see together? Let’s take a look: For Parents: You might want to check out the 3:10 to Yuma. It’s a remake of the 1957 Glenn Ford film and based on the novel by Elmore Leonard. The film features Russell Crowe and Christian Bale and while this is a rated R film and definitely not for the kiddies, it’s a treat to see a well done Western returning to the big screen. Parents interested in taking their teenagers should be aware that there is … Continue reading →

End Of The Summer Travel Deals

You’d never know by looking at the thermometer (it’s sizzling where we live), but September is creeping up on us. In just a few short weeks we’ll be packing away the shorts and swimsuits and getting out the rakes and raincoats. But as they say, summer ain’t over til it’s over, and if you are trying to squeeze in one more family trip you may want to consider these exceptional travel deals. United Airlines is currently running a domestic fare special. The following are each-way fares for travel departing after 7 p.m. on Friday (August 10, 2007), or anytime on … Continue reading →