Nov

24

Watch your sodium intake!~~ Review of ‘Salt’ (2006)

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November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I rented this little gem of a movie last week, written, directed, produced and starring Bradford Tatum, and co-starring his wife Stacy Haiduk, Alexandra Wilson, and Judith Hoag. 
The plot revolves around an abusive husband, his seemingly “simple” wife, and the problems in their relationship.  Enter his sister, who develops a relationship with the wife.  Now toss [...]

Nov

16

New Releases and Coming Soon (Nov. 15 and onward)

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November 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Well, the new James Bond flick, ‘Quantum of Solace’ has opened to top the box office, followed by ‘High School Musical 3′; neither of which I care to see.  However, my 8 year old daughter, Movie_Maven_Jr_Jr LOVED it!  She also liked ‘Madagascar II’.  Actually Mr_Movie_Maven and Movie_Maven_Jr liked ‘Madagascar II’ as well.  I, on the [...]

Nov

6

Remembering Michael Crichton

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November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Michael Crichton, author and screenwriter extraordinnaire died Tuesday at the age of 66 after a private battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife, Sherri Alexander and daughter, Taylor (with ex-wife Anne-Marie Martin.)
Crichton was born in Chicago, IL, on Oct. 23, 1942, and raised in Roslyn, NY, by his journalist father who urged him to write.  After [...]