Category Archives: Movies

Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ellen Ross

Yes, Dear Readers. It’s Groundhog Day. And today, that can only mean one thing. We are going to re-visit an old post. A tribute to my idol. Comedy genius Harold Ramis. I’ve never done this before. A rerun I mean. … Continue reading →

Posted in Harold Ramis, Movies, pop culture, Tributes | 6 Comments

Take Me Out

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Come on, Dear Readers. It’s time to step up to the plate. Play Ball! The terrific baseball movie Bull Durham has been on my mind lately because the night of August 18, I went to the Kane County Stadium to … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, Kane County Cougars, Kevin Costner, Movies | 10 Comments

“Pup Fiction” by Ellen Taratino

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to BR. He knows why. I don’t know about you guys but I LOVE the movie Pulp Fiction. It came out in 1994 and to me, it’s still Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece. Sly, funny, violent, quirky, filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Quentin Tarantino | 8 Comments

Heart to Hart

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ellen Ross

That handsome man is Robert Wagner. Movie star, TV star, all-around mensch. I’m thinking about him because I recently came upon this amongst my books. As you can see, it’s his autobiography. I hadn’t looked at it in years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Actors, Aspen, Dogs, Movies | 8 Comments

Green Film Festival

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE: To all of you who were concerned yesterday when gale force winds here in Chicago used me as a basketball and dribbled me on the pavement, let me say thank you for caring. My left shoulder is … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Movies, pop culture | 6 Comments

Isn’t It Romantic?

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Ellen Ross

Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Readers. I’m feeling all sentimental today. Maybe it’s because after a nine year hiatus from dating, I’m back in the saddle again. I’ve been going out for awhile now, and although being asked to the “senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Romance | 16 Comments

Grabthar’s Hammer

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Ellen Ross

This past week sucked. First the legendary David Bowie dies. Then Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch announce their engagement. Yuck. No. Better make that eww. But just when I thought the news couldn’t get any worse… The Universe threw me … Continue reading →

Posted in Actors, Movies, pop culture, Tributes | 6 Comments

Surf’s Up!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Now that the Chicago weather is gray and gloomy, it’s time for me to grab my bikini and head for my favorite beach. Movies, I mean. Sun, surf, sand, dune buggies, beach houses, surfboards, bonfires, Dick Dale and the battle … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Nostalgia, pop culture | 8 Comments

Space Cadet

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Ellen Ross

First, I have to say that our team is coming back to Chicago from St. Louis having split the two games. Go Cubs! Okay, now back to the show. On Tuesday I saw Matt Damon as The Martian. OMG! … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television | 14 Comments

Twice in a Blue Moon

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Hi, everybody! I’m back. Hope you all had a great two weeks. I was on a real whirlwind here. Out of town guests, parties, the Cubs/Pirates series and other fun extra-curricular activities made the time go by in a flash. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television, Theater | 14 Comments