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The very first movie that I ever remember seeing with my parents was “No Time for Sergeants” with Andy Griffith. The year was 1958, I was seven and I saw it in their car at a drive in movie. I … Continue reading
A Star Is….Um…Talented
Spoiler Alert: If you are not familiar with this movie’s plot, you’d better skip this post. But come on! Maybe you didn’t catch the 1937 Janet Gaynor/Fredric March version. Or maybe you missed the 1954 classic Judy Garland/James Mason edition. … Continue reading
Posted in Lady Gaga, Movies, Musicals
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Love Story
Where do I begin? Do I have to tell you who this is, Dear Readers? She is one of my great girl crushes of ALL time- Ali MacGraw. Back in the 70’s she was the Fashion Girl of the Moment. … Continue reading
Posted in Ali Macgraw, Movies, pop culture
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Ray Of Light
This post is dedicated to Ellen Kander. A beautiful bearer of the name “Ellen.” I’m sure the woman in the photograph needs no introduction. But she graces today’s post because we have something in common. Of curse, it’s the name … Continue reading
Posted in Ellen, Literature, Movies, Names, Television
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Très Chic
Hi, Dear Readers. It’s great to be back. Before we plunge into timely matters, first I have to rave a bit about my all-too-brief encounter with my happy place- Aspen. I had my usual mid-winter blast. The weather! The scenery! … Continue reading
Posted in Audrey Hepburn, Fashion, Givenchy, Movies, Perfume
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Was She Or Wasn’t She?
Okay, Dear Readers. I need your help. Something has been driving me nuts and maybe you can solve the mystery and resolve my problem. See the blurry photograph that heads this post? I want to know who that woman is. … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Helen Mirren, Movies
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The Way We Were
The day after Thanksgiving I watched the Barbra Streisand special- “The Music…The Mem’Ries…The Magic!” on Netflix. I am not a big Barbra fan anymore but I was fascinated just the same. NO SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t seen it yet, … Continue reading
Posted in Barbra Streisand, Broadway, Movies, Music
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Crime Scene
Author’s Note: This post is about mayhem in the movies. But after the sickening events of last Sunday, I seriously thought about not publishing it now. But then I reconsidered. If not now, when? There will always be another tragic … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
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Book Report
If I had to describe myself in one word, I think that word would have to be… Bookworm. In first grade, the reading die was cast. The library let me take out five books. I read them and the next … Continue reading
Posted in books, Movies, Ready Player One, The Marsh King's Daughter
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Law School
This post is dedicated to Mitch Klein. Attorney and film buff. One of the good guys. Let me state for the record that I hate lawyers. No, let me re-phrase. I DETEST lawyers. Anyone who has been through a long, … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television
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