"SAVING MR. BANKS" (2013) Review
Feb. 2nd, 2014 07:34 pm
"SAVING MR. BANKS" (2013) Review
When I first saw the trailer for the recent biopic, "SAVING MR. BANKS", I knew I would like it. First of all, the movie was about the development of one of my favorite movies of all time, the 1964 musical "MARY POPPINS". And two, it featured some very humorous moments that I personally found appealing. Not long after the movie first hit the theaters, I rushed to see it as soon as I possibly could. ( Read more... )

Below is a gallery featuring photos from the 1985-86 Oscar-nominated film, "A ROOM WITH A VIEW". Based upon E.M. Forster's 1908 novel, produced by Ismail Merchant and directed by James Ivory; this movie starred Helena Bonham-Carter, Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, Daniel Day-Lewis and Denholm Elliot: ( Read more... )
The Charlotte
Jan. 9th, 2014 06:09 pmHere is some information and an old recipe for a dessert dish known as the Charlotte: ( Read more... )
"SAVING MR. BANKS" (2013) Photo Gallery
Dec. 29th, 2013 04:56 pm
Below are images from "SAVING MR. BANKS", the recent historical comedy-drama about the development of the 1964 film, "MARY POPPINS". Directed by John Lee Hancock, the movie stars Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks: ( Read more... )



Now on sale for the holidays is a collection of button rings and necklaces that can be found on this Etsy SITE! ( Read more... )
"THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE" (1984) Book Review
Oct. 8th, 2013 11:10 pm
"THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE" (1984) Book Review
Several years ago, I once posted a list of my top ten favorite historical fiction novels of all time. Susan Howatch's 1984 novel, "THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE" made the list. In fact, I would go as far to say that it would have also made the list of my top favorite novels . . . period. I love it that much. ( Read more... )
"TITANIC" (1997) Photo Gallery
Dec. 17th, 2012 10:17 am
Below are images from "TITANIC", the 1997 Academy Award winning film about the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic. Produced and directed by James Cameron, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet:( Read more... )
While watching the 1937 operetta that starred Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy - "MAYTIME", I noticed that the story and main characters bore a strong resemblance in story structure to a movie that was released sixty years later . . . namely "TITANIC", which starred Leonardo diCaprio and Kate Winslet. Note the following: ( Read more... )
Movies For HALLOWEEN
Oct. 31st, 2012 09:58 pm
Below is a list of movies that I would probably watch for the Halloween holiday. The list is in chronological order: ( Read more... )
"The Wrong Class"
Sep. 22nd, 2012 10:19 pm
"THE WRONG CLASS"
After two seasons of viewing Britain's ITV series, "DOWNTON ABBEY", it occurred to me that there was something off about Julian Fellowes' portrayal of one of the major characters. That character is Matthew Crawley. And it is an error that I am surprised Fellowes had made. ( Read more... )
"TITANIC" (1953) Review
Jul. 31st, 2012 04:04 pm
"TITANIC" (1953) Review
As many moviegoers know, there have been numerous film and television productions about the maiden voyage and sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic on April 15, 1912. The most famous production happens to be James Cameron's 1997 Oscar winning opus. However, I do wonder if there are any fans who are aware that another Titanic movie managed to strike Oscar gold. ( Read more... )
"TITANIC" (1953) Photo Gallery
Jul. 16th, 2012 03:37 pm
Below are images from "TITANIC", the 1953 movie version of the sinking of the S.S. Titanic. Directed by Jean Negulesco, the movie stars Barbara Stanwyck, Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton, Richard Basehart, Brian Aherne and Thelma Ritter: ( Read more... )