tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post3391748160770942751..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Kathleen RecommendsKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-24190433272584949892010-11-01T12:59:54.158-05:002010-11-01T12:59:54.158-05:00Great recs, Kathleen. I also read COWBOYS NEVER C...Great recs, Kathleen. I also read COWBOYS NEVER CRY and reviewed it for my BookPage column. The western setting really appealed to me.<br /><br />I read Anne Stuart's recent historical series (all end in "LESS") and loved it. Not everyone can pull of those "bad" heroes. Worked for me completely.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-44029118753691732272010-11-01T11:34:18.075-05:002010-11-01T11:34:18.075-05:00Oh, and in the horrible, horrible, most horrible D...Oh, and in the horrible, horrible, most horrible DVD category, stay away from the Starz version of "Sparticus," which I rented because I love ancient history and hoped for something similar to HBO's "Rome." The fact that I loved "Rome" proves that I'm not averse to violence and sex per se. "Rome" is well-written and the cast is terrific. There's a STORY. "Sparticus" has none of those attributes. The setting is computerized and cartoonish, the gore and sex purely gratuitous, and the script is skeletal. Story doesn't matter in this one, and the spillage of blood looks like Jackson Pollack at work.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63737098078670090542010-11-01T11:22:50.426-05:002010-11-01T11:22:50.426-05:00I love Edward Norton - have already put this movie...I love Edward Norton - have already put this movie on my list.<br /><br />Ondine was beautiful. Colin Farrell seems to have matured - like him so much more these days.<br /><br />Sorry, Kathy, I'm so far behind the curse on stuff these days, I'm no help.<br /><br />Anyone else have too much Halloween candy leftover? lolHelen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-40547283239197157802010-11-01T11:20:29.311-05:002010-11-01T11:20:29.311-05:00Cindy, there was a great documentary on the Histor...Cindy, there was a great documentary on the History Channel last week called "Fear Of the Dark." It's about physical darkness through the ages. Renews your appreciation of electricity even better than a power outage. Really--lots of insights I'd never heard before. Look for it to come around again.<br /><br />I loved "Robin Hood," too. Beautifully done, I thought.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-47857984026782661472010-11-01T11:14:27.910-05:002010-11-01T11:14:27.910-05:00Kelly, I've got to get the kids into the theat...Kelly, I've got to get the kids into the theater soon to see "The Guardians." The trailer is gorgeous--looks like one for the big screen.<br /><br />And I can't wait take them to see "Tangled" around Thanksgiving. Based on Rapunzel, but with a sense of humor.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-9750652901987382412010-11-01T11:09:58.125-05:002010-11-01T11:09:58.125-05:00I KNEW I'd get some great suggestions here.
...I KNEW I'd get some great suggestions here. <br /><br />Michele, I just skipped over to Blockbuster and put "Ondine" at the top of my queue. Piper was reading a book last week, and she asked about selkies.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-15478871383099793802010-11-01T10:50:44.323-05:002010-11-01T10:50:44.323-05:00About books. I read Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen and ...About books. I read Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen and reallly enjoyed it. Reminded me of Big Trouble. (Tim Allen starred in the movie.)<br /><br />Loved RED and How To Tame a Dragon is still at the top of my list.lois greimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758677401591191607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-1999696033952596242010-11-01T09:59:27.202-05:002010-11-01T09:59:27.202-05:00Cute kids!
Let's see, I'm currently readi...Cute kids!<br /><br />Let's see, I'm currently reading an awesome story. The Devil's Queen by Jeanne Kalogridis, which is about Catherine Demedici, and her life. It almost reads like historical non-fiction, yet not. I'm loving it.<br /><br />Best movie? Saw Ondine in the theater and recently bought it on DVD. Sweet love story about a man and his selkie. And I believe we discussed the power of Colin Farrell's silent allure already here. ;-)Michele Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255612473985897103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-67298476823358570502010-11-01T09:40:07.390-05:002010-11-01T09:40:07.390-05:00One of my all time favorite authors is Janet Evano...One of my all time favorite authors is Janet Evanovich. She has a few series books, and some single titles. I can read her books in one day. You won't want to put them down. Start with One For The Money. Lucky for you.....You don't have to wait to read the next book :) On the topic of movies. I can not believe a movie with such great actors bomb in the box office so badly. I honestly have not heard of it before now. I will definitely check that one out. The latest movie that I saw and loved was Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole. One of the best things about having kids is never missing a great kids movie! Of course this is one that was made from a book. Double bonus!Kelly Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03941275780311729721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85929998141249693412010-11-01T08:36:27.583-05:002010-11-01T08:36:27.583-05:00Kathleen, love the pics! I will have to put Leave...Kathleen, love the pics! I will have to put Leaves of Grass on my to be watched list. It sounds great!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903033094866182246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-11680745007313545492010-11-01T08:12:20.714-05:002010-11-01T08:12:20.714-05:00Love your gremlins and Wall_E is amazing!!
I saw ...Love your gremlins and Wall_E is amazing!!<br /><br />I saw RED last week and LOVED it. Plan to review it for Friday's blog so stay tuned.<br /><br />Watched Robin Hood on DVD last week - the latest with Russell Crowe and loved it too. It prequels the 'Robin' we know and love and chronicles what made him become the legend of Sherwood Forest. Good stuff, except that the lighting was really dark - the director took the 'dark ages' too literally, I'm afraid :o)Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-17738413840065882362010-11-01T07:43:33.372-05:002010-11-01T07:43:33.372-05:00I loved the Louisa Edwards Recipe for Love series....I loved the Louisa Edwards Recipe for Love series. Funny, quirky, and just plain cute...they are a nice break from the real world.krisgils33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06971511383288530885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-90737254674994201272010-11-01T07:06:25.654-05:002010-11-01T07:06:25.654-05:00Kathy, I'm not a huge comedy fan but the star ...Kathy, I'm not a huge comedy fan but the star power of this one lands it on my to-watch list. I *love* Edward Norton--think he's absolutely brilliant. I can't believe the movie did so poorly in the theaters but apparently it's just like books...without push from the company a movie can't get anywhere?KylieBranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521116390801346909noreply@blogger.com