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August Rush (2007)

This is going to be a flip-floppy review. I did find a lot of good in the movie “August Rush,” but I can’t recommend it without including some reservations as well. Freddie Highmore stars as Evan Taylor, a little boy who was taken to an orphanage as an infant and has lived there ever since. He’s convinced that his parents will come back and find him someday, and this belief makes him the laughing stock at the boys’ home where he lives. He also has the uncanny ability to hear music in everything around him, and he believes this is … Continue reading →

Waitress (2007)

“Waitress” is a quirky movie about a girl named Jenna (Keri Russell) who is married to an abusive husband. When she finds out she’s pregnant, she doesn’t want the baby. She’s had plans to leave Earl (Jeremy Sisto) but the baby will cut into her plans. She doesn’t want an abortion or to give the child up – she plans to raise it – but she’s not happy about it. She works in a pie diner and is the best pie cook in the place. Whenever she’s feeling a strong emotion, she imagines a pie to go with it and … Continue reading →

Ending 2007 on a High Note

Who knew the death of Leona Helmsley would inspire good in others? In a previous blog I covered the passing of the “Queen of Mean,” which was followed by Courtney’s blog regarding Helmsely’s decision to bequeath $12 million of her fortune to her beloved pooches. The idea to bestow riches on four-legged loved ones seems to be catching on because now various newspapers are running headlines that tell of three Maryland dogs who just inherited a pretty penny. The canines – named Buckshot, Katie and Obu-Jet – inherited $400,000 and a house shortly after their owner died. All tolled the … Continue reading →

The Ups and Downs of Celebrity

So much for a summer wedding… or a fall or winter one. George Clooney is hanging tight to his title of Hunkiest Bachelor Alive. According to reports, he and girlfriend Sarah Larson have split up after a year of dating. Larson is the stunning beauty the actor met in Sin City nearly four years ago while she was working as a cocktail waitress. The 29-year-old former Fear Factor winner caught Clooney’s eye and the pair began a romantic relationship in June 2007. Within weeks Larson and her 47-year-old beau made appearances together at the Venice and Deauville film festivals and … Continue reading →

George Clooney—–Peace Keeper

He has been called many a name in his lifetime (most of the negative ones came courtesy of Fabio), but George Clooney says “peace keeper” is not one he is referred to very often. However, if the shoe fits… The handsome actor is back in the headlines again today after donating $5.6 million to help the United Nations peacekeeping force in war-torn Sudan buy a fleet of helicopters. How’s that for digging deep? Clooney, who was recently named a U.N. Messenger of Peace, has been one of the most outspoken celebrity advocates for the victims in the impoverished Darfur region. … Continue reading →

K-Fed–From Super Daddy to Sugar Daddy

The ladies love Kevin Federline’s big, fat… tips. And why not? Britney Spears’ ex recently rewarded a cocktail waitress with a $2,000 tip on a $365 meal tab. No word on what she did to deserve the huge bonus, but that’s fodder for another blog. This blog is all about the Benjamins and how purported pauper Federline is making like a king with his ex-wife’s money. Last week the Superior Court of California released K-Fed’s financial records detailing his spending habits between May 2007 and January 2008. The documents were collected in conjunction with the ongoing custody battle Federline is … Continue reading →

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

I watched “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” the other night, and I haven’t laughed so hard during a movie in a long time. I really enjoyed this film. Andy Anderson (Kate Hudson) works for a fashion magazine writing how-to articles, but what she really wants is to be a serious reporter. She’s interested in politics, religion, foreign affairs—but all her editor wants are stories on clothing, furniture, and fingernail polish. Hoping to prove herself someday, she keeps writing the fluff stuff, just biding her time until her big break arrives. When her editor (Bebe Neuwirth) sniffs out … Continue reading →

Movies Week in Review: January 7th – January 12th

Looking for some great movies to watch? Whether you prefer the old classics or the new releases, this week you’ll find something that will appeal to you. First is “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain,” an unrated film starring Susan Hayward as a young bride going to live in the mission field of Georgia with her idealistic husband. Together they face trial and tragedy, and she feels like quitting and going home to her parents, but in the end they grow closer together and more committed to the ministry. I greatly enjoyed this film. Next comes “Swing Time,” a Fred Astaire/Ginger … Continue reading →

Survivor China: Say It Ain’t So Denise!

I don’t know how many of you watched the Survivor China finale the other night. There were four remaining Survivors – Denise (the lunch lady), Courtney (the waifish waitress), Todd (the schemer), and Amanda (the beauty queen). The field needed to be whittled down to the final three. Denise knew she was on the outside, but Amanda assured her she would not write her name on the ballot to eliminate her. I mean she said, “I will guarantee you I will not vote for you tonight.” Denise, one of the older competitors on the show, was a fan favorite. Well, … Continue reading →

Television News: Two Surprising Finales

This week marked the end of two fairly popular reality shows – Big Brother and Last Comic Standing. I devotedly watched each and was a bit surprised at the final outcomes. If you had been watching Big Brother 8, you know the Donatos. If you have not, let me tell you about them. This year’s big twist (other than Eric being America’s Player and having to vote according to how we wanted) was to reunite three people in the house with three people with which they had unfinished business. One was Dustin and Joe, boyfriends who had a bad parting. … Continue reading →