Essays/ Film Reviews
film adaptations
My daughter is about to start reading Anne of Green Gables. After she’s done, I told her we would watch the television miniseries. It is one of my favorite book to movie adaptions ever. The actress chosen to be Anne… more
Film Reviews
Comedy, Friday Film Review, spoof
Young Frankenstein (1974) Genre: Comedy Spoof Grade: B+ “Ah, sweet mystery of life, at last I’ve found you!” When Mel Brooks is on, he’s fabulous and this is one of his directorial efforts which holds up for me just as… more
Film Reviews
20th century, Friday Film Review, lgbt, musical, Paris
Victor/Victoria (1982) Genre: Romantic Comedy/Musical Grade: B+ Victor/Victoria has long been a favorite of mine for many reasons. It’s got a cast crammed with fantastic actors who inhabit their roles like a second skin, it’s funny, it’s poignant and it’s… more
Book Reviews/ Film Reviews
Reading lists
Since I write separate reviews for most of the books I finish, these reading lists are for ones that for various reasons ended up being either DNF or I didn’t think needed a full review. Tempted into Danger by Melissa… more
Film Reviews
Christmas Stories, Fantasy, Friday Film Review
Bernard and the Genie (1991 BBC TV) Genre: Holiday Grade: Very cute While trying to decide on the next movie of this holiday season, I realized we were getting a bit top heavy with animation films. So a few are… more
Film Reviews
animation, Christmas Stories, Friday Film Review, holiday setting
Ziggy’s Gift (1982) Genre: Holiday Animation Grade: B “Love is the answer.” Ziggy’s Gift is a 1982 TV special about Tom Wilson’s cartoon character Ziggy and his dog Fuzz trying to do the right thing. Ziggy wakes up one morning… more