2018 just around the corner - 25% off till then!
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Killing the Sacred Deer
I had to see this movie even though it appeared to go straight to On Demand TV. Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. Same director as Lobster, a film I loved last year that cost me a few friendships. LOL. Well. . .notice my hesitation. The film is engrossing but exceedingly weird. Kind of a modern day Sophie's Choice. Throw in a little supernatural stuff. And mix. What's with the stilted emotionless dialog? Kinky sex? This is a horror film? I guess so. I have the feeling I'll
Forgot to get a present?
Surely someone on your list would enjoy this satiric tale of urban misery and fairy-tale rescue? I love happy endings. For the next few days, Dream Job, Wacky Adventures of an HR Manager, will be on sale, 25% off! Make sure to buy it at www.lulu.com/spotlight/melie5.
"Downsizing"
Xmas day. Hanukkah over. New Year's coming up in the fast lane. Husband Shelly made me go see this movie yesterday. Normally I love scifi/spec themes but this one was just too stupid. Or poorly realized. Or just a bad movie. It starts with a good enough premise - people can opt to shrink themselves down to 5 inches or so and go live in retirement type domed villages, knowing their carbon footprint is vastly reduced and humankind will be able to forestall extinction for far
I love the movies, don't you?
One thing that makes me truly angry is a book or movie or play that doesn't bother to make sense. Case in point the horror movie I watched last night on cable with Michelle Williams and Oliver Platt and other good actors: Shut In. Michelle cares for her paralyzed teen stepson for months following a car accident in which her husband was killed. Naturally the kid is faking all along just to be cared for by her. What drove me crazy: - He jumps up from bed, runs around swinging
Holiday Book/Cards/Crafts Sales this Saturday! Primrose School in Somers!
Don't miss the opportunity to stock up on presents for your loved ones. I'm told this is a big event every year - this will be my first time manning a table with 4 of my writer friends. See you there!
