Tag: Pop culture
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All I want for Christmas… – December 19, 2013
Are Awards season films! Yet, this year, I feel horribly behind on my viewings. I was just talking to a friend today and began to feel overwhelmed as I realized how many films I’ve yet to see. Nebraska. 12 Years a Slave. Inside Llewyn Davis. Saving Mr. Banks. August: Osage County. Philomena. Frozen (OK, not an Oscar-esque film, but I’m still looking forward to seeing…
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Christmastime is Here? – November 21, 2013
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I have opinions. And I often like to voice said opinions. As we creep closer and closer to Christmas I begin to see my opinions on the celebration of this particular holiday whisper louder and louder in my ear. I think we can all agree that Christmas decorations…
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When Two Don’t Become One – August 14, 2013
Warning: The blog gives away plot points to the film “Roman Holiday” and “Once”. I realize the former has been out for decades. Still, if you don’t want to be spoiled, then don’t read this piece. Yesterday, I had the gift of a day off – my first full day off in two weeks. I…
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It’s a Great Time to Be a Jane Austen Fan – July 31, 2013
Is it me or does Jane Austen seem to be blowing up lately? It’s not that she ever really disappeared, but with the 200th anniversary of “Pride and Prejudice”, it seems as though Austen has re-emerged, making a triumphant comeback into the popular world. And I say hurrah! I mean, starting in 2017 she will…
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Please Get Coffee with Me – July 17, 2013
Jerry Seinfeld has just started the second season of his show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. In case you’re curious, the title is not a metaphor. It’s a fun show in which Seinfeld brings on such an interesting range of comedians, from legendary comic voices like Mel Brooks to more current voices such as Sarah Silverman…
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Much Ado about Much Ado – June 26, 2013
At some point in my life I made a life altering choice. I decided that Much Ado About Nothing was my favorite play. Not just my favorite Shakespeare play mind you, but my favorite play. Ever. Now, it’s hard for me to make such a stark statement as that. I tend not to have one absolute favorite…
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The Impossible Task: Winning an Oscar? – June 19, 2013
I finally was able to view “The Impossible,” a film that tells the story of a family who found themselves caught in the middle of the tsunami in Thailand back in 2005. While there have been mixed thoughts on the film, due largely to ignoring the impact of the tsunami on the Thai people and…
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Taste is Taste – June 12, 2013
Hi Friends, Jen here. I’m in the midst of a busy week, with my brother graduating from college and a full week at work. A friend of mine, John Doukas, has graciously accepted the task of writing a guest post for today. Besides being an avid music lover, John has faithfully walked with those who…
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Community – June 5, 2013
I still remember the first time I watched the show “Community.” I was in the kitchen of my old house (the only place that had internet access), eating breakfast and watching all the Thursday night NBC shows on Hulu (30 Rock and The Office). My roommate and I decided to watch this new show that…
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Summer Movies – May 22, 2013
I love movies. I grew up in a household that highly values film. For about as long as I can remember, my family waited anxiously for The Academy Awards. Forget the Superbowl, we had an Oscar pool, where the competition was fierce as we fought for the ultimate prize of the winner’s choice of restaurant…