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I love movies, music, books, and writing about them all. I also like to write fiction. I live in the Northeast and have a beautiful, brilliant family.

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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Great bands of the eighties: 3 of 33
I was 11 when the 80's started and 21 when they ended. Most of the music I listened to then didn't even come out in the 80's(I discovered classic rock in 1982), but eventually I started listening to many of the bands that not only came out back in the 80's but are still around now. They still record and tour, and they are -Jo... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Most romantic movies ever: 6 of 34
Romantic movies, also known as "chick flicks" come a dime a dozen. However, there a few that have always stuck on in my memory has having the truly most romantic moments I've seen on film.1. Breakfast at Tiffany's - A young dashing George Peppard & a delightfully stylish Audrey Hepburn star in this also stylish and very funny... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Favorite actors: 14 of 42
My favorite actors of all time are a short list of men. Some of them are dead. Some of them are still alive. One of them was a teenage heartthrob.Tom Hanks - He has played such a great variety of different characters. From Forrest Gump to the gay Aids patient in "Philadelphia" to the "Big" 13 year old, he has charmed us, made... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Bubba Ho-tep: 2 of 5
"Bubba Ho-Tep" is a weird yet entertaining suspense/horror story that stars Bruce Campbell, of "The Evil Dead" films. Bruce's character is convinced that he is Elvis Presley, yet he lives in a nursing home in small town USA. Ossie Davis stars as another of the homes old foggies who think they are someone famous. He thinks he ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Surf's Up (2007): 4 of 9
I've seen "Surf's Up" twice now, and can easily say it is one of the cutest and funniest family films I've seen this year. (And I think I've seen them pretty much every Kids/Family film from 07')Filmed and told in documentary style, the penguin known as Cody Maverick is the star of it, and he steals the show. Voiced by young ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Spiderman 3: 43 of 80
There are no spoilers here! Just a fan of Spiderman since the Electric Company days when he would make a cameo appearance letting you know her opinion of the lastest installment of the Spiderman movies."Spiderman 3" has Peter Parker as complex as ever. To make him even moreso he has three, count em - three - villians to prote... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Stranger Than Fiction: 14 of 26
"Stranger Than Fiction" peaked my interest because Will Ferrell had been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for it. Yes, the same Will Ferrell that has made such goofy comedies like "Old School", "Zoolander", and "Anchorman" has been recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press. That has got to account for something, right?Harol... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best current television series: 57 of 103
I don't watch a lot t.v. shows right now, but there are two shows I never miss since their debuts three years ago - "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy"."Desperate Housewives" is funny yet serious. I think the writing is fantastic, and the group of actors on it are all amazing. I don't always like the characters or the... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst movies ever: 40 of 58
I have watched a lot of movies in my lifetime, and have certainly seen my share of stinkers. However, there are a few that stick out in my mind as'the worst movies ever made'."Shock Treatment" - This is the somewhat sequel to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and it is nothing like it's predecessor. Also, Brad & Janet are portr... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Little Miss Sunshine: 23 of 32
"Little Miss Sunshine" is one of the few truly good movies to come out of 2006. Starring Greg Kinear(whose star is really starting to shine), Toni Collette, Alan Arkin and the 40 yr. old virgin himself, Steve Carrell. All of them portrayed the adult members of a very dysfunctinonal family. The children, actor Paul Dano(Dwayne... More..