It's kinda funny how blog posts come about. I figured I'd just review Snowed Inn Christmas, but then I saw that the algorithm was seeing fit to autoplay A Furry Little Christmas next. I figured, "Why not?" and decided to let the algorithm pick some movies for me. Well, five, anyway. Whatever I got, I would watch. … Continue reading Five Very Random Christmas Movies
Which Screen Burger Would You Eat?
Who doesn't like a good burger? I had an In-N-Out Double Double today and it was fabulous (Cue knowing nods from any Californians). Anyway, I kept thinking about all the times burgers appear on TV and in movies, and decided to compile a list of some of them and a couple of near-burgers. Some of … Continue reading Which Screen Burger Would You Eat?
I’m Telling You One Last Time
Heh. We're well into fall now. It's raining today and I've been craving carbonara, but we won't go into that. I'm just glad the temps are finally dropping. Anyway, while the movies from this month were undeniably varied in quality and subject matter, there seemed to be a common theme of finality among some of … Continue reading I’m Telling You One Last Time
Let Them Eat Movie Cake
In a previous post we talked about how we never see crab cakes in movies. Regular cake, on the other hand, is obviously a different story. If there's a wedding, there will probably be a cake. If there's a birthday, there will probably be a cake. If there's an office party, there will probably be … Continue reading Let Them Eat Movie Cake
During World War Two: 1946 Movie Recs (And a Short Watchlist)
OK, this might seem kinda like cheating because the war ended in 1945, but a lot of the films on this list were in production while the war was still going on, so they count. Obviously, this rec list is a lot shorter than past years, but this post has something those other lists haven't … Continue reading During World War Two: 1946 Movie Recs (And a Short Watchlist)
Movies That Need Fish Cakes
Has anyone ever seen a fish cake in a movie? I have yet to see one. Fish, yes. Fish cakes, no. Maybe it's because they're too easy to mistake for other things, or they're too high maintenance for multiple takes, or they're too rich to nibble on all day. Who knows. Either way, they're not … Continue reading Movies That Need Fish Cakes
Summertime Has Arrived
June wasn't bad. Most summer movies aren't the rock 'em, sock 'em blockbusters that they used to be, but there's still definite fun to be had, and in between keeping up this blog and making that ill-fated strawberry tart, it felt as if I was always running off to the theater. And wow, it's been … Continue reading Summertime Has Arrived
Tea In Wonderland
Probably the most infamous scene in Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland is the Mad Tea Party, and we all know how it happens. Alice comes upon the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Doormouse, sits down to have tea with them, and is rather put out at their rudeness. Here's an audio version of … Continue reading Tea In Wonderland
Made It Through May. Woo Hoo.
Golly, May was a crazy month. My son was in his last month before graduating from high school, I was in my last month of work before the summer so that meant end-of-year barbecues and other last things, and my husband is getting our Miata that we never drive ready to sell. Getting back to … Continue reading Made It Through May. Woo Hoo.
Were They As Good The Second Time?
The thing with blogging, especially film or book blogging, is that we're always left to wonder if a reviewer ever changes their mind about something. It's easy to have an opinion in the heat of the moment, but after the dust settles, then what? We all know it's especially easy to do this with theatrical … Continue reading Were They As Good The Second Time?
A Gallery of Graduations
Graduation, of course, is on the horizon for so many, my son and nephew included, and the bittersweet feelings are thick right now, as is the nostalgia. What better way to tap into that than watch some movies centered around graduation? Or at least have a graduation scene in them? It all works. In that … Continue reading A Gallery of Graduations
Okay, April Wasn’t Bad. Not Bad At All.
Yeah. February was just OK and March was even worse. April, on the other hand, went by so easily I had to wonder if it was playing a month-long joke on me. But no, it shaped up to be a pretty good month, moviewise and otherwise, and after a while I simply sat back and … Continue reading Okay, April Wasn’t Bad. Not Bad At All.
Five Movies That Get Nature Calling (In More Ways Than One)
We all know that movies can do funny things to us. And some say that the test of a good movie, or a good performance in general, is how much it keeps a person in their seat, even when nature calls. Sometimes nature calls in a different way, of course, but either way, it calls. … Continue reading Five Movies That Get Nature Calling (In More Ways Than One)
It Thinks It’s January
February has come and gone...hard to believe, isn't it? Things are going too fast, and I don't really want them to. My son is graduating from high school in May, and right now it's all about applying to college and going for scholarships and all that type of stuff. I'm not ready for this. In … Continue reading It Thinks It’s January
Mushroom Love In the Movies
As we talked about yesterday, who doesn't love mushrooms? Hollywood sure does, and here are a few of the times mushrooms have adorned the silver screen, magic and otherwise. Obviously this isn't an exhaustive list, but just a snapshot (Hollywood really loves mushrooms). And as a bonus, I didn't think stills would do our favorite … Continue reading Mushroom Love In the Movies
Five Favorite Hollywood Biopics
Tag time! My lovely friend, Gill of Realweegimidget Reviews challenged me to name my five favorite Hollywood biopics, so here we go. It's hard to believe this tag is still going after almost four years, but it somehow is. Woo hoo! Here are the rules: Nominate one or more people to review the film or … Continue reading Five Favorite Hollywood Biopics
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Oscar Bait
Ah, November and December. The holidays are upon us, everything is cozy, and for some, the Christmas decorations went up early. Oh, and movies suddenly get very interesting. Not necessarily good, but very interesting (Looking at you, Here and The Merry Gentlemen). Gotta love it when Oscar season is suddenly looming. So yeah, picking a Top Five was … Continue reading It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Oscar Bait
Taking Up Room 