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2014 Movie Review

So many good movies in 2014! I do not presume to say  which movies are the best, because I will spurn even a very good movie if it has too much psycho-drama and self-loathing (Birdman) and I’ll always watch a … Continue reading

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Intended as an Aid in Netflix Queue-ing

I’ve been watching a lot of movies.  I’ve been  sucked into my husband’s obsession. What are we, day 11 of 2013? I think I’ve watched nine movies so far: Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, etc, and many more back during the … Continue reading

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Chad’s Top 11 of ’11

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy The Adventures of Tintin A Separation The Descendants Tree Of Life Midnight In Paris Attack The Block X-Men: First Class Drive Fast Five Bridesmaids Just realized that the Oscar’s are this Sunday. Anybody (who has cable) … Continue reading

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After Christian Goes to Sleep

Chad and I watch movies. This year I’ve resolved to keep better track of my movies as I am often asked for recommendations. Or at least, I enjoy giving recommendations. Check the tab above to see lists of my previously … Continue reading

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Favorite Movies of 2010

I’ve discovered that I can’t really put out last year’s movie list until I’ve seen most of the Oscar contenders, which often happens in January of the following year. Notice that I’ve titled this post “Favorite Movies” not “Best Movies.” … Continue reading

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Printable Oscar Ballot

Only eleven days to the Oscars. I’ve wrangled an invite to a friend’s house with cable. We’ve started pinning down a menu: orange chicken fajitas, posole, chocolate cake… And now I’m frantically watching as many of the nominated movies as … Continue reading

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The Hubby's List

As those of you who know Chad know – he is not just an information guy, but he is also a movie and music guy. He borders on obsessive when it comes to watching movies, so if your taste is … Continue reading

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Printable Oscar Ballot 2009

In our home, bigger than the Superbowl, bigger than the season premiers of Lost, Battlestar Galactica, and Heroes all combined – is the 81st Academy Awards, which airs February 22, 2009. And seeing that we don’t have TV or cable … Continue reading

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My Top Ten Movies for 2008

Here’s my totally personal, subjective list. I am also including some films I saw in January (in 2009), because they will be remembered as 2008 films. You can see my entire list for 2008 and the grades I gave them … Continue reading

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Fall Movie Round-up

Although we now watch movies piecemeal when the baby is sleeping – we still seem to get through a good number of movies on DVD. Here are a few of my favorite from the last couple months. The Argentinian flick, … Continue reading

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