The Stepford Wives is rather infamous. As we all know, "Stepford wife" is part of the American cultural zeitgeist, denoting something so perfect as to be secretly nefarious, and Irving Levin's novel has been brought to the screen in both 1975 and 2004. Thing is, though, I've never seen either version until now, and was … Continue reading The Merry Housewives of Stepford
The Neighbors Blogathon: Wrapup
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We have come to the end of the blogathon, people, and I hope everyone's enjoying all our lovely bloggers' great posts. As usual, if anyone has any late posts to send Quiggy and I, and there are a couple of you, please feel free to do so and we'll add them … Continue reading The Neighbors Blogathon: Wrapup
Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving
Hi there, neighbor, going my way... Who doesn't remember when Jennifer Garner was best-known for starring on Alias? That's one of the reasons 2004's 13 Going On 30 made such a splash with the public--we got to see Jennifer smile and enjoy herself. Well, that and 13 is a cute, fun movie on the line of Big. It's hard … Continue reading Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving
The Neighbors Blogathon Has Arrived
We have arrived at the Neighbors Blogathon. And Memorial Day Weekend if anyone's American. And the end of May. Wow, this month has flown by, right? Yikes. So yeah, you wonderful people all know the drill: Please send your posts to Quiggy and I this weekend (find Quiggy's post here) and we'll add them to … Continue reading The Neighbors Blogathon Has Arrived
During World War Two: We’ll Have To Improvise
It's no secret that there were shortages during the war. Nylons were out for the time being and cotton and rayon stockings were in. Magazines of the time reported that skirts were to be only three feet in circumference and trimming was limited. Shoes were rationed. Naturally, none of this kept people from buying clothes. … Continue reading During World War Two: We’ll Have To Improvise
Leave Well-Enough Alone. Please.
Here we go... Who doesn't have Robin Williams memories? I remember watching Mork and Mindy as a little kid. Heck, I had the suspenders. He was an unique talent with a bright, sharp, quick wit and explosive energy that refused to stay confined to a script. It's been ten years since he's been gone, and … Continue reading Leave Well-Enough Alone. Please.
The It’s In the Name of the Title Blogathon: Wrapup
We have come to the End Of the Blogathon Plus One, with the traditional padding we all know and love: The Wrapup. If anyone is catching up on posts, here are Days One, Two, and Three. Those who would also like to read Gill's Wrapup post can find it here. This was a big event, … Continue reading The It’s In the Name of the Title Blogathon: Wrapup
One Week Until the Neighbors Blogathon
The It's In the Name of the Title Blogathon might be in full swing, but another great event is approaching as well--the Neighbors Blogathon! Kinda sneaked up on us, didn't it? At least it has on me. Anyway, thanks to everyone who's signed up, and if anyone is looking to join Quiggy and I on … Continue reading One Week Until the Neighbors Blogathon
It’s In the Name of the Title: Day Three
We have come to the third and last day of our blogathon, guys. Wow, this is a huge event. Besides Gill and I there are thirty-one wonderful bloggers participating and it's all very impressive. Hope everyone is ready for more of the same! As always, if anyone missed anything and would like to catch up, … Continue reading It’s In the Name of the Title: Day Three
I’m Your Huck Finn
What's in a name... Huckleberry Finn is by far Mark Twain's most infamous and incorrigible character, and from the time Twain published The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 1884 no one has ever been indifferent to young Finn. There was, however, one time when he came very close, and that was the 1939 film adaptation starring … Continue reading I’m Your Huck Finn
It’s In the Name of the Title: Day Two
We're back, all, and dang, Day One was ginormous! Looking forward to more greatness today, because you all are bringing it. And if anyone is just joining us or wanting to make sure they haven't missed anything, Day One can be found here. My lovely co-host, Gill's Day Two can be found here. All right, … Continue reading It’s In the Name of the Title: Day Two
The It’s In the Name of The Title Blogathon Has Arrived
It's here, y'all. The It's In the Name of the Title Blogathon has arrived. Gill and I were just talking over e-mail yesterday about how we couldn't believe this blogathon came so fast, and you, our lovely participants are hitting the ground running. So yeah, you all know the drill. Please send your posts to … Continue reading The It’s In the Name of The Title Blogathon Has Arrived
The Seventh Broadway Bound Blogathon Is One Month Away
Thirty-one days to go, all. Thirty-one days until we head down the Great White Way for the seventh consecutive time. Who's excited about this? Thanks so much to everyone who's signed up so far--you all are awesome! And if any of you equally awesome people who haven't signed up yet but would like to, please … Continue reading The Seventh Broadway Bound Blogathon Is One Month Away
Cooking With the French Chef: Reine de Saba Cake
Welcome back to Cooking With the French Chef, in which I review episodes of Julia Child’s original show, cook out of the new edition of the French Chef Cookbook and share the results with you. Past posts can be found here. Next to Beouf Borguignon, Julia's Queen of Sheba cake seems to be one of her most famous … Continue reading Cooking With the French Chef: Reine de Saba Cake
One Week Until the It’s In the Name of the Title Blogathon
One week to go already, y'all...are you ready for this? Gill and I are excited to share this event with the blogosphere, and there's going to be a lot to like, for the participant and casual observer alike. And as of this writing, Gill and I have thirty bloggers participating. Wow, that is awesome. And … Continue reading One Week Until the It’s In the Name of the Title Blogathon
Those Fabulous Franco Brothers
I can't believe I own The Disaster Artist on Blu-ray. I can't believe I own The Room on DVD. Heck, I can't believe I've seen The Room in the first place. Strange things happen when we become film bloggers. So yeah, The Disaster Artist, the 2017 flick which stars not one, but two Portuguese American actors, James Franco and his brother, … Continue reading Those Fabulous Franco Brothers
The Land of Un
Zoikes, April has been a busy month. Movies, school stuff, appointments, the usual things. A little cat named Brutus who climbs my leg when he's ready to eat (No, he's not mine. I just feed him sometimes when I'm at the crosswalk. He likes Sheba's seafood cuts and Rachael Ray LoveBites, in case anyone's wondering). … Continue reading The Land of Un
Taking Up Room 