April 19 – 25, 2009
1. The Character Project, presented by the USA Network. Again, really interesting photographs of everyday people. I am truly inspired by these images and by the simplicity of the shots. Truly inspired.
2. The return of television series In Plain Sight . When this series debuted last year it took me quite [...]
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DVD viewing I read no good reviews for the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, yet I always intended to see it anyway. Critical opinion is rarely a determinant of my viewing habits, and I generally like movies that others find ridiculous and a waste of time. In the case of this remake, I’m [...]
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April 12 – 18, 2009
1. Dev Patel in Slumdog Millionaire. He is the very heart and soul of the film and simply remarkable to watch. He is charming and emotive and flawless in his performance, making every movement look effortless. And at the end of the film, in the unexpected celebration scene, he was the [...]
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DVD viewing
It is not always the case with an Academy Award that the most popular (i.e. chosen) film is also the very best film. And most of the time, my own favorite films are not the best films I see throughout a given year. But occasionally the Best Picture Oscar winner will truly be the [...]
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April 5 – 11, 2009
1. this ingenious take on insomnia.
2. creative birthday parties for adults. This party made me want to redo my own birthday and find a bunch of people to celebrate with me. Why, oh why, does Dallas not have Zipcar?
3. Nathan Fillion on Castle. I’ve been a fan of Fillion’s for [...]
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March 29 – April 4, 2009
1. World Autism Awareness Day.This is a subject so close to my own heart and the hearts of my family, and it is so important to learn just what autism is and how we can help. When autism was first mentioned to us, I immediately dismissed it as not pertaining [...]
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DVD viewing
In describing Daniel Craig in this latest 007 offering, I cannot help but remark, “This ain’t your daddy’s Bond.” Which is exactly the reason I’ve come to love the current Bond films — Craig is so very different, so modern in his take on the British agent, and yet he retains the core of [...]
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