tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574488537400944412024-03-12T18:24:56.784-06:00Writing FortressA group of Cedar Fort authors who write to live and live to write.Kerstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08208370383994488655noreply@blogger.comBlogger604125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-12571790213488058622020-06-01T08:51:00.001-06:002020-06-01T13:38:09.170-06:00Meet the REAL Adelia Burke<br />
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If you have read any of Adelia Burke's clean romance books in the past, you might have wondered what happened to her! </div>
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Best-selling author Trina Boice recently interviewed Adelia. As it turns out, Adelia Burke is just a pen name! The author's real name is Deb Earl!</div>
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Be sure to visit her website at <a href="http://www.adeliaburke.com/">www.AdeliaBurke.com</a> where you can get a free eBook when you join her VIP Club!</div>
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Anita Stansfield, Marcia Lynn McClure<o:p></o:p></div>
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go, we are bombarded with celebrities and paparazzi. While there is some truth
in the articles, even if there is picture evidence, it’s usually not the full
truth. A lot get twisted to make a good story and bring in money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Making sure there aren’t too many plot twists. Also, making sure each character
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Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-68236968716002104822018-02-02T20:39:00.000-07:002018-02-02T20:39:04.068-07:00Are you passionate about earning and saving money?<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This blog is all about writers who are passionate about a particular subject and readers who are too!</span><br />
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<br />Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-48251549196505967692017-12-23T22:46:00.001-07:002017-12-23T22:46:40.362-07:00Merry Christmas from the Writing Fortress<img alt="Image result for royalty free merry christmas" height="501" 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<span style="font-size: large;">As an author, I think it's fascinating how screenwriters can bring real events to the Big Screen.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Movie Title: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FPW1LN/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B075FPW1LN&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=fe69447b881cd804d71b350ba839fd55" target="_blank">Stronger (2017)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B075FPW1LN" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Grade: A-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rating</b>: R, 119
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b> Jake
Gyllenhaal’s performance is outstanding, as always. He’s truly fantastic in everything he
does. I'm such a fan. I'd love to see him get an Oscar nomination for this role. He deserves it. He really makes you feel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This dramatic, true story spotlights emotional honesty as one of the many heroes
from the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 attempts to regain his life.
The fantastic Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jeff Bauman, whose <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you like this kind of #BostonStrong movie, there is
another one very similar called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9JG9DG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01N9JG9DG&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=f884a531d0be4aa368783930a233980e" target="_blank">Patriot's Day</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01N9JG9DG" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. In fact, both movies were filmed at the same time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#BostonStrong !!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Uplifting theme: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Tenacity,
perseverance<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Strength of every kind</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">family, loyalty<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">"You helped me as much as I helped you." - Carlos (Carlos Sanz) I was super impressed with Carlos' humble spirit.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">"I just want to see the world from higher up." - Jeff (Jake Gyllenhaal) I'm interpreting that line in a couple of different ways. He says it when he realizes he wants to be a better man, as well as get out of his wheelchair and walk.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Things I liked:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Fantastic
camera angle in the scene where they take off Jeff’s bandages.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It
doesn’t feel like an acted movie, but more of a realistic documentary.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve
been to Boston twice and absolutely love it there. It just broke my heart to see the iconic
city in so much pain. I will never
understand evil people who hurt others.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It's not just about a man's rehabilitation from a terrible injury, but also the transition from being a regular guy to a national hero.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Director David Gordon Green hired real medical personnel to act in certain scenes, which is pretty cool. My twin sister is a nurse.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There is an incredibly touching, powerful scene towards the end of the movie that will make you weep or even sob.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Miranda Richardson was really great.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Tatiana Maslany also did a fantastic job. The relationship between Jeff and Erin was really interesting and showed the ups and downs of a relationship under stress and extremely unusual circumstances.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Both Jeff Bauman and Jake Gyllenhaal got to throw the first pitch at Boston's Fenway Park in 2016. Cool.</span></li>
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so bad for the Costco manager who was simply trying to help and Jeff’s
family jumped all over him. I
understand that they were grieving and in shock, but still…a little
kindness goes a long way. The
family is extremely dysfunctional and not pleasant to spend time with, but
their fierce love and loyalty are inspiring. By the way, the real Costco supervisor is an Extra in several scenes in the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">A LOT of profanity and crude language, including
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you're an author, you'll get a kick out of this new movie about one of England's most cherished authors, Charles Dickens. I posted this movie review on <a href="http://www.moviereviewmom.com/" target="_blank">my web site Movie Review Mom.</a> Enjoy!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Movie Title: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077MW1GFD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B077MW1GFD&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=0b5f4666e41f31cf54e2f05513f34c76" target="_blank">The Man Who Invented Christmas</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B077MW1GFD" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b> I admit
it. I loved this movie, because I'm an author. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a particular fondness for movies that peel back the curtains
on the life of a successful author and reveal the painful writing process,
including writer’s block, muses, and taking notes of people’s names (I do all
that too.) In this case, Charles Dickens is the author and the book that he struggles to write in less than 6 weeks is the famous, beloved <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449549357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1449549357&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=e356638c66666e92912c812c4295f66d" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol: Original illustrations by John Leech</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1449549357" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love that he was inspired
by life around him. Charles Dickens’
father warns, “We must not disturb the poet when the divine frenzy is upon him.” True THAT!
When I’m writing and “in the zone”, it makes me crazy when I get interrupted, so I got a kick out of watching Charles Dickens deal with the constant knocking at his door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Based on the book, this family friendly film is perfect for
almost all ages and will leave you with the desire to do something kind for
someone this Christmas season. In fact,
after <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449549357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1449549357&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=e356638c66666e92912c812c4295f66d" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol: Original illustrations by John Leech</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1449549357" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> was released in 1843, charitable giving immediately surged. I hope this movie gets the same reaction.</span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“No
one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.” – <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Christmas…the
hope that our better natures will prevail.” - John<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you
fettered by chains that you have made in life? Jacob asked, “Do you know the link of
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Dan
Stevens and those blue eyes! If you
wanted to see more of him since you first discovered him in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHM3BH6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06XHM3BH6&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=92b9a263ecf91384d4be213eee973dbc" target="_blank">Beauty and the Beast (2017) (Theatrical Version)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B06XHM3BH6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, you’ll love watching him star in this movie as Charles Dickens.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Christopher
Plummer was perfect as Ebenezer Scrooge.
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
set pieces, furniture, and costume designs are really great. I loved the details like the oil lamps
for street lights. Speaking of
sets, some of the pieces from the TV series <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KACCIQM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KACCIQM&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=ac6f0a466ed000f528a0385cde5e3b90" target="_blank">Penny Dreadful: Season One</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00KACCIQM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> were used to
make this film. Despite the fact
that you really feel like you’re in 19<sup>th</sup> Century London, most
of the filming was done in Ireland.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Some well-placed
humor.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
audience laughed when Charles Dickens’ publisher said, “There’s not much
of a market for Christmas.”<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">While
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452136491/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1452136491&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=33f2c2b772082086baeb8deefcde6f26" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1452136491" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> addresses the spirit of Christmas more than particular
Christian beliefs, Charles Dickens’ book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0684865378/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0684865378&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=29caf875713e0b5c417facd40f62f9b4" target="_blank">The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children During the Years 1846 to 1849</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=0684865378" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> where he bears testimony of the Savior of the world and shares his Christian beliefs.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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often see PG live action movies, so this was refreshing to see playing in
theaters.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I love
how the characters in Charles’ books come to life for him and through him
and are a part of the cast in the film.
In fact, Charles explains, “Get the name right and the character
will appear.” I write non-fiction
and have always been fascinated with how the writing process works for
fiction authors who create characters and worlds.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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are several references to Shakespeare and, in fact, most of the cast in
the film are trained Shakespearean actors.
In real life, Charles Dickens adored “The Bard” and acted in some
of his plays. Many of them had also
previously worked on other adaptations of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452136491/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1452136491&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=33f2c2b772082086baeb8deefcde6f26" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1452136491" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It’s a
little slow moving.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the title of the movie nor the original book are properly explained during the
movie.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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of the flashbacks were shown at odd times and might be a bit confusing for
children.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">While
a biopic of sorts, some of the story is fiction. We honestly don’t know as much about
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is an ogre. If you’re not careful,
it can eat you up.” – Charles Dickens<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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will believe anything if you’re finely dressed.” – John Dickens (Jonathan
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452136491/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1452136491&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=33f2c2b772082086baeb8deefcde6f26" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1452136491" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, then you’ll want them to become familiar with it
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Kids also won’t know about “debtors’ prison” in England, where people were sent when they couldn't pay their bills. That always seemed strange to me, because there would be no possibly way for them to earn the money they owed while in prison!</span></li>
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houses in England are also mentioned several times. Poor and destitute people were encouraged to go to work houses to live and earn money. The conditions and stigma were so terrible that people would rather die than go there.</span></li>
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Hercule Poirot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s extremely picturesque and beautiful, yet slowly fizzles with a disappointing reveal of who the murderer is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“We
seek the truth from within, not without.” – Hercule Poirot (Kenneth
Branagh)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Sometimes
the law of man is not enough.” – Pilar Estravados (Penelope Cruz)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“poison
of deep grief”, healing, peace<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Revenge </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Right vs. wrong and everything in between</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
period pieces and costumes of the 1930’s are beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">You
don’t often see movies that take their time telling the story. Both the time period and the style of
movie-making seemed old-fashioned. It was shot in 65 mm and really immerses you in the various environments. The sets are incredible.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
all-star cast includes the talented Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench,
Penelope Cruz, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leslie Odom Jr., Daisy Ridley and Derek
Jacobi. Kenneth Branagh was absolutely outstanding. You might wonder how old
Judi Dench is…She was born in 1934, making her 82 years old.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
was some humor, although the tone was a bit inconsistent, beginning with a
very light feel and then remaining mostly dark for the rest of the film.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
were some really great camera sequences.
One scene was shot from above the characters as they talked. Another scene was shot from outside the
train as it scanned the people walking down the hall through the windows. You really feel the movement of the train and feel like you're on one.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
is a reference to a murder on the Nile, possibly a sneak peek into a
sequel, but definitely a reference to another one of Agatha Christie's books called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002TVWZ6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002TVWZ6&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=27b6c139a673982ca2f48c17219e4d9f" target="_blank">Agatha Christie's Poirot: Death on the Nile</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0002TVWZ6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. Speaking of the author, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074WJTFVJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B074WJTFVJ&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=c313462abca07f34637b17eef967aa86" target="_blank">Agatha Christie's Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B074WJTFVJ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> was her best-selling novel.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
movie begins at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem with some gorgeous vistas
and a funny sequence. One of these days, I'm going there.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
are some beautiful vistas in Istanbul.
One of these days, I’m going there too.</span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Michelle Pfeiffer sings "Never Forget", which was co-written by director/actor Kenneth Branagh. Wow, he was really busy with this film.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The photo of Katherine, Hercule Poirot's lost love, is actually Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh's real ex-wife.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Some
say it grinds to a halt, rather than get more intense. Yeah, it's true. The ending is anti-climatic.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">In the
1974 version of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076KLCTKL/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B076KLCTKL&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=453a0027ff79105b1dbc4937b4584a49" target="_blank">Murder on the Orient Express</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B076KLCTKL" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, the star-studded ensemble had equal moments of importance;
whereas this version doesn't have much character arc and kind of fizzles. A lot of movie critics are comparing it to the movie <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RKGC52/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008RKGC52&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=d941e882471da7a536deb775bfc6ca56" target="_blank">Clue</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B008RKGC52" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> which was able to develop characters much better.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Daisy Ridley’s
character is way too young for her character, who should be much older.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Sergei
Polunin is a famous ballet dancer in real life, but we don’t get to see
him dance at all! Instead, we get
to see him beat up some people.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">All of
the actors were great, but felt underutilized. So much talent wasted.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I
heard a lady sitting near me say, “That mustache has to go!” Hercule
Poirot’s double-decker mustache is ridiculous, but his mustache mask is even worse. Ha ha When the 1974 movie of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076KGWZFT/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B076KGWZFT&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=9477a6d26496701ce0080d999f2d97de" target="_blank">Murder on the Orient Express</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B076KGWZFT" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> Agatha Christie was still alive and she commented on how much she didn't like Albert Finney's mustache on his Hercule Poirot's character.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Romance
never goes unpunished.” – Hercule Poirot<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“To a
man with a hammer, everything is a nail.” – Mary Debenham (Daisy Ridley’s
character is actually quoting Mark Twain.)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“There
is right. There is wrong. There is nothing in between.” – Hercule Poirot (He learns about grey areas.)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
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is where the devil finds his darlings.” – Pilar Estravados (Penelope Cruz)</span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Did
we die?” – Hercule Poirot</span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Young
children may get bored, as it’s a “talking” movie that unfolds slowly.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
are some subtitles when two people speak German.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">French
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rating</b>: PG-13, 1
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b> I’m embarrassed to admit that I love disaster
movies. This predictable end-of-the-world
drama follows the cookie-cutter formula, resulting in a movie that self
destructs. After being delayed many
times, this movie is the difinally hits the Big Screen as the directorial debut of Dean Devlin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Those
who are interested in global warming will appreciate the premise of the
film, which shows the world in chaos because of natural disasters. The narrator at the beginning (Hannah
Lawson played by Talitha Bateman) announces, “Everyone was warned, but no
one listened.”<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Talitha
states at the end of the movie, “No single nation could solve this.” There’s a theme of togetherness and
international unity. “One
planet. One people.” Wouldn’t it be amazing if we all really
could work together in peace?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Family
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
space station was called “The Dutch Boy” named after the old story of the
Dutch boy who saved the town by putting his finger in the dike to stop the
leak.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">It
gives new meaning to the world wide “net”.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Cool
gadgets and technology. I
especially liked the “holoframe” cell phone things.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Talented
cast includes Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Andy Garcia,
Richard Schiff, Ed Harris. Too bad
the material isn’t as good as they are. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It could have been fun if the movie took itself
less seriously. One of my favorite disaster movies of all time is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I9UA30/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000I9UA30&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=e22d68c32e9d992ea0229cf35aa88060" target="_blank">Independence Day</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000I9UA30" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> It's a perfect example of drama, comedy, special effects, and heart.</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Profanity,
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I hate that.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Natural
disasters and massive destruction.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">People
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PrLoWt2tfqg" width="560"></iframe>Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-28730172036815852582016-11-13T09:24:00.000-07:002016-11-13T09:24:07.514-07:00Arrival movie is a fascinating look at how we communicate with each other<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This blog is reserved for my random ideas about writing. As an author, I'm fascinated with communication, so I simply had to share this movie review I just posted on my <a href="http://moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/2016/11/arrival-will-tickle-your-brain-and-warm.html" target="_blank">movie blog!</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Movie Title: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ4WK2S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01LZ4WK2S&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=080c7b77db1a226e008b9ef82a57ffc3" target="_blank">Arrival</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01LZ4WK2S" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Grade: A<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rating</b>: PG-13,
116 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b>Earning 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes,
this intelligent sci-fi thriller features an outstanding performance from Amy
Adams that already has garnered Oscar buzz. This fascinating film will tickle your brain and warm
your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn’t want to post my review right after I saw it,
because I wanted it to percolate in my head and process it for a while
first. The more I thought about it, the
more I loved it. It’s hard to write a review without giving too much away, so I apologize for the spoiler alerts below. It’s better to see the movie “blind”, so to
speak, so that you get to experience the unfolding of the story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Arriving" at the end of the movie and understanding it is a satisfying journey when you have to work it out in your own mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know a movie has done its job when the audience claps
and then slowly walks out of the theater, as they try to contemplate what they
have just experienced. That’s what
happened when I sat in a packed theater Friday night. I can’t wait for you to see it and read your
comments!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Uplifting theme: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Language
is complicated and messy and sometimes it can be both.” – Dr. Louise Banks<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This
is less about aliens and science fiction, but instead, more about humanity and working together.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“If
you could see your whole life start to finish, would you change things?” –
Dr. Louise Banks I loved the
movie</span> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G0SJU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004G0SJU8&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=598285909e66ee28409f4aa9725fcda1" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">City of Angels</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B004G0SJU8" style="border: none; font-size: x-large; margin: 0px;" width="1" /><span style="font-size: large;"> and how, despite life being hard and even
heart-breaking at times, it’s still worth living….every minute.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Things I liked:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Director
Denis Villeneuve usually makes violent, profanity-laced Rated R movies like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0162LLCA2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0162LLCA2&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=f868ecaf5219f5bc5e9d080fbc137a2f" target="_blank">Sicario</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0162LLCA2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GT2GUZW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00GT2GUZW&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=ed340ec6df244ae3b59be0ec1014ba37" target="_blank">Prisoners</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00GT2GUZW" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />,
so I was happy to see him offer something else more family-friendly and
cerebral. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
cinematography is fantastic. One of
the best takes is when we first see the alien spacecraft in a field in
Montana with fog drifting over the ridge. Gorgeous. The camera rolls in almost a 360 degree span that is absolutely
stunning.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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reminded me a little bit of the movie <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HME4MF6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HME4MF6&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=77b6c699c04bac150dd2784f7d292da6" target="_blank">Signs</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00HME4MF6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> , which I loved, because of the lingering
uneasiness that lasts throughout the entire movie. The tension is handled very well. It also reminded me of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJUJC8C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00FJUJC8C&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=a92bb3bfb6db5afb3d009b55ecb57aa5" target="_blank">Close Encounters Of The Third Kind</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00FJUJC8C" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AH6ZWY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001AH6ZWY&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=c19cf11a4a353fcfce6e4859bbc48f5d" target="_blank">Contact</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B001AH6ZWY" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, because of the lessons we learn about humanity and our
connection to the universe.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I
loved the no-gravity chamber inside the spaceship, especially when the
people inside could look far down below at the people walking around. Super cool. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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such a nerd that when Dr. Banks’ lecture on the Portuguese language was
interrupted, I was disappointed that I didn’t get to hear it. Ha ha
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">We’ve
never seen aliens like this before.
We’ve never seen a spaceship like this before. We’ve never seen a written language like
this before. Three cheers for
creative writers!</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I was mesmerized with how the spaceships left the atmosphere….soooo cool. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Did
you catch Louise’s earrings at the fancy event when she was talking to
General Shang of China (played by Tzi Ma)?
If you look closely, you’ll also see that same image repeated on her daughter’s
notebook. Pay attention to other places you see a bird in a cage too.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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is a little bit of humor, which audiences always appreciate.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">SPOILER ALERT. As a university professor who teaches English, I LOVE that the film revolved around language and trying to communicate with the aliens, yet was really about how we humans communicate with each other. Amy Adams’ character (also a college professor) wrote, “Language is the cornerstone of civilization.” The gift that the aliens brought was perfect. </span><span style="font-size: large;">An intriguing idea in the movie is that language shapes the way we think more than the way we think shapes our language.</span></li>
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SPOILER ALERT!!!! I LOVED the way
that time was used in the movie.
Because we’re human, we view time as linear. That simple fact makes us believe that
what we’re seeing at the beginning of the movie is the beginning of the
story. The movie folds over on
itself, just as the language of the aliens does. Once Louise realizes that, we also
realize what is happening in the story.
Very cool.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Things I didn’t like:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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viewers have complained about the slow pace, but I didn’t mind, because it
gave my brain a chance to consider all of the different story angles and
messages.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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with the aliens cut off too soon. I
wanted them to last longer.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Renner delivers a good performance.
Unfortunately, his character doesn’t contribute much and he admits
that they wouldn’t be anywhere without Louise. He figures out one thing without her and
he makes a really strange decision in the end that I didn’t like. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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was the deal with Forest Whitaker’s weird accent?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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is a lot of quiet mumbling, making it often difficult to understand what
people are saying.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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things were out of focus, which was annoying. I recognize that was an artistic choice,
forcing us to focus on a specific thing, but sometimes it just annoyed me; I wanted to see everything!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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all I ever gave you was a hammer…” – Louise<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Every answer is a nail.” – Colonel
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“</b>Memory is a strange thing. It doesn’t work like I used to
think. We are bound by time, by its
order…” – Louise<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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are days that define your story beyond your life.” - Louise<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“You
made quick work of those insurgent videos.” – Colonel Weber<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“You made quick work of those
insurgents.” – Louise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“When
was the last time you did something stressful?” – Army doctor<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Does this count? Just saying…” – Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Yeah. That just happened.” – Ian Donnelly<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Trust
me. You can understand communication
and still end up single.” - Louise<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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parents: </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will think the aliens are cool, not too scary.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Yay
for science and math! <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
are some subtitles your kids will need to read or have read to them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
one and only person who dropped an F-bomb happened to be an Avenger…Jeremy
Renner. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The movie is based on a short story by Ted Chiang entitled </span></div>
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</iframe>Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-42449135087522157242016-07-09T11:26:00.000-06:002016-07-09T11:26:05.348-06:00Roald Dahl's book The BFG hits the big screen<span style="font-size: large;">Here's another popular book that just hit the Big Screen as a summer blockbuster! This post is from my <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">movie review blog</a>:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The BFG<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rating: </b>PG, 115 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b> In an
interview with Regal Theaters, Steven Spielberg said “This is one of the best
experiences I’ve ever had.” It was a reunion of sorts with some of his old team
from the E.T. movie days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Director
Steven Spielberg and musical composer John Williams are both film legends, so
it’s awesome to see a new film that uses both of their talents again. They introduce us to a magical world based on
the 1982 novel by Roald Dahl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
world is more giant than you can imagine. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
healing power of friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">"Dreams
are quick on the outside, but last long on the inside." - The BFG<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Mark
Rylance truly shines as the Big Friendly Giant.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">John
Williams’ musical score conjures a magical spell that rests lovingly on
this old-fashioned tale. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I love
all the fun words the BFG makes up.
He says, “I cannot be helping it if I saying things a little
squiggly.” English teachers will
be delighted and frustrated.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Ruby
Barnhill is fantastic and one of Spielberg’s best child talents ever. She
is extremely entertaining with a bright future ahead of her.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Technically,
this movie is stellar, mixing CG and motion-capture images as one. Of that impressive blend, Steven
Spielberg said, “Motion capture makes you believe a little girl and a big
giant can exist in the same shot.” The animation itself was incredibly
detailed and realistic-looking.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I have
never read The BFG by Roald Dahl, but I hear that there are some darker
elements in the book that Spielberg and writer Melissa Mathison decided to
leave out in lieu of a more family-friendly, feel-good flick. You don't have to read the book to enjoy or understand the movie.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Some of the conversations are pretty funny.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The movie definitely takes its time to develop, but the
second half of the movie got bogged down a little bit. The breakfast scene with the queen was
fun, but definitely slowed down the pacing of the movie even more.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Exactly
what The BFG does for a living is a little fuzzy. I mean, was he self-appointed to his job
and who is he going to pass his trade on to?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">No women giants. The BFG explains that giants don't have parents, so apparently, female giants aren't needed.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Am I monster to admit I was a little bit bored a few times?</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b>You is an insult to giant people.” – Fleshlumpeater
(Jemaine Clement)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Well,
what I says and what I means is sometimes two different things.” – The BFG<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This
is a sweet family film for most all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Very
young children might be frightened by the bad giants or the thought that a
giant gives them dreams by sneaking into their room at night. They might worry that, like Sophie, they could be snatched out of their beds at night.</span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">No profanity.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
BFG calls farts “wiz poppers.”
</span><span style="font-size: large;">There are several discussions and BIG displays of farts. Kids will think it's hilarious.</span></li>
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Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-46408574919836195292016-07-09T11:21:00.003-06:002016-07-09T11:21:52.754-06:00Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan lives on in another movie<span style="font-size: large;">Authors are always hoping their books will become classics and live on with generations of fans. Edgar Rice Burrough was able to actually do that. Below is my <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">movie review</a> for the newest summer blockbuster: The Legend of Tarzan</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Movie Title: The
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Grade: B<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rating: </b>PG-13,
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b>Director
David Yates is most known for his work with the last four Harry Potter films. This time he brings us a new take on Edgar
Rice Burrough’s Tarzan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of Hollywood’s
first silent films was the Tarzan story, shortly after the original book came
out. While the story is flawed, and many feel like there was no need for a remake, the lush, romantic images in this movie will make you
feel like Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bocall could float down the river at any
minute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you ever see the 1984 movie “Greystoke”? I loved it and highly recommend it. This story...sort of....begins where that movie left off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“A
normal man can do the impossible to save the woman he loves. My husband is no normal man.” - Jane Clayton<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Honor,
friendship, loyalty, revenge, respect.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The value of human an animal life.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
musical score sounded very exotic and mysterious from the very beginning.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Christoph
Waltz is fantastic in anything.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Alexander
Skarsgard makes for a perfectly believable Tarzan. I loved it when he greeted the lions he
had known since they were cubs. So
sweet. Great CGI moment! As a 6'4" hunk of muscle and abs, Alexander convincingly plays a kind Tarzan who can easily kick butt when needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Margot
Robbie makes a lovely, spunky Jane Porter. She's a British actress playing an American, while Alexander Skarsgard is an American playing a Brit. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Samuel
Jackson. Ha ha He looks like he's having fun. His character is actually based on a real person.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Beautiful
scenery and settings.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Tarzan
thinks those pincer ants taste like bacon.
Ha ha<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There is a lot of action and movement from start to finish. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There are some emotional moments akin to Bambi losing his mother.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
movie jumps back and forth in time and could become confusing for some
people.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes
the apes and animals looked real; other times the CGI looked too fake.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
is a LOT of narration so that the audience can understand what’s going on. The problem is that the movie almost talks down to the audience. Show us; don't just tell us.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Samuel
L. Jackson’s existence in the movie is merely for comic relief. He represents an American emissary,
which doesn’t make a lot of sense in the story line.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> You hear Tarzan's famous yell, but you never actually see Alexander Skarsgard do it. You also hear him growl like lions and other animals, but again, it's a soundtrack behind him and you never see his face while he's making those sounds.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“I’ve
already been to Africa. And it’s
hot.” – John Clayton (Tarzan)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“I
never take the stairs. I usually
take the curtains.” – John Clayton<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“You
DO know that the right side of your mustache is just a little bit lower
than the left?” – Jane<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“How
are we supposed to catch a train going 40 miles an hour?” – Samuel L. Jackson </span><span style="font-size: large;">“Gravity.”
- Tarzan</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“He’s Tarzan. You’re Jane. He’ll come for you.” – Captain Rom
(Christoph Waltz)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“They
say an elephant’s eye speaks the greatest language. Who else can say so much without
speaking a word?” - Tarzan<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“These
are what you came for? What will
you do for them? – Chief Mbonga (Djmon Hounsou)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Whatever is necessary.” – Leon Ron
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<span style="font-size: large;">* No man ever started with less.” –
Jane<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Your
husband’s wildness easily disturbs me more than I can easily express,
whereas your spirit…” Captain Rom<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“That
woman!” - Captain Rom<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“What
was that?” – Captain Rom’s assistant<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Tarzan, although it sounded
different than I thought. Better.” –
Captain Rom<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
is a LOT of violence. Man vs. man. Man vs. animal. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Some
profanity, usually out of the mouth of Samuel L. Jackson.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
issues of African slavery, mistreatment of the American Indians, and “blood
diamonds” are addressed.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
is a before and after sex scene, but the audience doesn’t see what
happens in between.</span><o:p></o:p></li>
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Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-12662356423121002852016-04-17T11:33:00.002-06:002016-04-17T11:33:53.886-06:00Immortal authors<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As an author, I'd love to think my books are timeless and will live on long after I'm gone. I'm also a realist and recognize that probably won't happen! ha ha</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rudyard Kipling has definitely achieved immortality in the sense that his children's story has been loved by many generations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Below is my review of the newest remake of his story, which I shared on <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">my movie review blog.</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Movie Title: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GDT5T9Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00GDT5T9Y&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=64WRIBJ2TLTZDW6E">The Jungle Book</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00GDT5T9Y" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rating: PG, 1
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a Nutshell: </b> What do you get when you mix 90% CGI with a
Rudyard Kipling remake? Surprisingly, a
beautiful family friendly film. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Director
Jon Favreau gives a respectful nod to the 1967 Disney original, while crafting
a new one that is fresh and full of heart.
See it in 3D if you can.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> Baloo says, “Everyone’s got a song.” A
strong message that comes out in the film is to be yourself, your best
self. We all have our unique
strengths and others around us will be blessed when we are true to
ourselves and use our talents.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Another
wise thing Baloo says is, “You say you want to go the man village. I say you can be a man right here.” We need to stop waiting for something to
happen before we live up to our potential.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Friendship, courage, love.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Neel
Sethi plays Mowgli, the only human in the movie, yet there is great
humanity in the film. He does an
excellent job and is completely adorable.
I love the realistic detail of some scars on his shoulder and
chest. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Even
if we don’t get to see the talented Ben Kingsley, it’s a pleasure to hear
his voice as the protective teacher Bagheera.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Who
doesn’t love the carefree Baloo?
Bill Murray’s voice fits perfectly and provides plenty of comic
relief, making the audience I sat with laugh almost every time the lovable
bear was on the screen. This ain’t
no bear from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AB7GMB2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01AB7GMB2&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=HFDVHIYWUUNHBVIQ">The Revenant</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01AB7GMB2" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Casting
Christopher Walken as the creepy, funny King Louie was perfect. Walken has that reputation in Hollywood.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Idris
Elba voices the scary Shere Khan and provides a villain who is
frightening, yet not so much that young children won’t be able to watch
the movie.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Scarlett
Johansson’s soothing, tempting voice was also a great choice for Kaa.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">The
wolf oath has been borrowed by the Boy Scouts of America, because it
teaches some important principles still today! The 8 year old boys in Cub Scouts repeat
a somewhat different version each week in their gatherings.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Adorable,
yet realistic creatures in the jungle.
The porcupine was an especially popular character for the
audience. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Pay
close attention to this fascinating detail…there is a water scene where
you actually see water splashes on the camera…but is there really a camera
there or was it all CGI?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Honey
IS actually good for scratches and bee stings!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There
is nothing at the end of credits, so feel free to leave the theater after
the last scene. I was disappointed,
because they could have easily added any number of fun nuggets to surprise
and delight audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Some
of the CGI looks a little fake, but most of it is actually stunning.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> “Bears don’t hibernate in the jungle.” –
Bagheera <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Not full hibernation, but I nap…a
lot.” – Baloo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“</b>I realize you weren’t born a
wolf, but couldn’t you just act like one?” - Bagheera<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“If
you can’t learn to run with the pack, one of these days, you’ll be someone’s
dinner.” – Bagheera<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“He’s
walking on two legs!” – animal child at Peace Rock<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Don’t stare!” – animal’s shocked
mother<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“What
did I tell you? He’s special.” –
Baloo talking about Mowgli<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I know. I raised him.” - Bagheera<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“If it’s
meant to be, it will be.” – Raksha (Lupita Nyong’o)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“You
have never been a more endangered species than you are in this moment.” -
Baloo</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></li>
</ul>
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parents: </b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">There are
some animal fight scenes that might frighten very young children.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Shere
Khan has a scarred eye that makes him look scary.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">No
profanity.</span><o:p></o:p></li>
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By<a href="http://www.boicebox.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Trina Boice</a><br />
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Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
I wanted to feature a romantic movie on this special day. Unfortunately, there are 2 mediocre chick flicks in theaters right now, nothing I can highly recommend. <br />
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One of them is based on the newest Nicholas Sparks books, and because this blog is all about reading and writing, I thought I'd feature this one below from my <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">movie review blog.</a><br />
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One of my all-time favorite movies about true love is "The Princess Bride." <b>What is yours?</b><br />
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<b>Movie Title: The Choice</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Grade: C-<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Rating: PG-13,
1 hour 49 minutes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>In a Nutshell: </b> My husband says that the definition of a Chick
Flick is when two good-looking guys fall all over themselves for one spoiled
girl. If that’s true, then this is definitely
a Chick Flick, although not a very good one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the obvious choices in this formulaic movie isn’t
just which guy to choose, but there are several others. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Uplifting theme: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">“Life just
keeps unfolding. If you sit still,
it’ll pass you by altogether.” – Gabby (Teresa Palmer)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“Life
is held together by choices – all sizes.” – Gabby<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“Opportunity
is missed by most people, because it’s dressed up in overalls and looks a
lot like work.” – Thomas Edison, as quoted by Shep (Tom Wilkinson)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“Every
path you take leads to another choice.” – Travis (Benjamin Walker)<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b>Things I liked:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Most
of the movie takes place lakeside with beautiful views.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Cute
puppies!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Teresa
Palmer looks like the All-American girl next door.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Nicholas
Sparks tries to add depth to his romantic stories. His most recent tale-turned-Chick-Flick
was <a href="http://moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-longest-ride-surprises-with-depth.html" target="_blank">“The Longest Ride.” You can see my movie review of that film here.</a> That film did it much better than this one.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">If
you’re thinking about cheating on your boyfriend, you’ll see what a
two-timer feels like.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">There’s
a funny proposal scene.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b>Things I didn’t like:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Everything
about this movie is clichéd, even the clothing. For example, he wears a tank top to show
off his muscles and she wears a white t-shirt in the rain.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">A lot
of movie critics are begging Nicholas Sparks to stop writing such cheesy
love stories that then get turned into sappy movies.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Benjamin
Walker drinks bottles of beer in a weird way. I know that seems nit-picky, but it
bugged me.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">They
try to have clever chit-chat, but it comes out forced and predictable. The actors look like they’re acting.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">SPOILER
ALERT: A happy ending is an easy
out. The harder ending would have
been to write something more interesting.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Both
Travis and Gabby are too cocky for my taste. They fight and bicker from the very
first moment they meet, which is a clichéd, although not appealing, form
of flirtation.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">What kind of character does a girl have who jumps in bed with another guy when her boyfriend has only been gone a few days on a business trip? Does true love excuse lack of integrity or morality? Um...nope.</li>
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<b>Funny lines:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"> “What are you doing?” – Gabby<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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“Walking towards you real slow.” –
Travis<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Why?” - Gabby<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Cause if I ran, I’d scare you.” - Travis<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">“Mama,
he’s a walking cautionary tale.” - Gabby<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b>Interesting lines:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">“Has
anyone ever said no to you?” – Gabby<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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“No.” – Travis<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Then, I’m making history.” - Gabby<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">“Your
friends, family…that’s all you can count on in this world. That’s what I believe.” – Travis<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“I
kind of fell into the Bible. He
wanted to burn it.” – Shep<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“If
you see a man sleeping on the cold floor, there’s sure to be a pretty
woman nearby.” – Shep<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“There’s
no shame in being a broken man. I
should know. You just pick up the pieces and start rebuilding.” – Shep<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">“That’s
all any woman wants…a man who’s going to fight.” (for her) - Monica (Alexandra Daddario)<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b>Tips for
parents: </b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Girls
falling out of their bikini tops.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">One
girl flips the bird.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Some
profanity.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Two
people jump in bed together on their very first date.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Take
the opportunity to talk to your family about “Do Not Resuscitate”
orders. <o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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By <a href="http://www.boicebox.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Trina Boice</a><br />
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<br />
This blog was started by several authors who love to write and talk about writing. <br />
<br />
Who doesn't want to write an epic novel that inspires generations and movies?<br />
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"Call me Ishmael" is probably one of the most famous first lines of a novel. You were probably forced to read it in high school. If not, then you may have noticed it in this weekend's box office hit "In the Heart of the Sea."<br />
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Below is my <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">movie review </a>of Hollywood's latest attempt to live up to an incredible book. How did they do?</div>
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<b>In a Nutshell: </b> 1820.
A giant, vengeful whale. A ship. A determined captain. Man vs. beast. Imagine Entertainment and Director Ron Howard
create a visual masterpiece with unbelievable cinematography, sailing you to
the “edge of insanity.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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This seafaring yarn graphically illustrates how Herman
Melville’s famous novel <i>Moby-Dick </i>came
to be. While the screen definitely captures
your attention, the storytelling has movie critics disappointed. I was entertained and intrigued, as well as
disgusted and exhausted. <o:p></o:p><br />
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As always, the book is better than the movie, but these special effects are innovative and effective.</div>
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<b>Uplifting theme: <o:p></o:p></b></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">“Can
man bend nature to our will? – Captain Pollard (Benjamin Walker)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Persistence
and tenacity will see you through.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Integrity
is worth more than reputation or money.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<b>Things I liked:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->THOR! If
you’re not in awe of the giant whale, then you have handsome and studly Chris
Hemsworth to stare at.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Believe it or not, I actually like it when there
are water spots on the camera lens. That
tells me there was real water in the scene and not just CGI. Then again, some of the scenes made me wonder
if the water spots were CGI! If so, nice
detail! The water scenes are so well
done that sometimes you even feel like you’re going to get splashed on.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->The scene with the blood raining from above was
disgusting and extremely powerful.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I liked learning more about Melville, the author
of <i>Moby-Dick, </i>and played by Ben
Whishaw.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->How did they get some of those amazing
scenes? Drones? <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Interesting camera angles. I also love how the camera goes under the
water and back above the water seamlessly.
Great underwater scenes. You
might feel like holding your breath.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I thought the whale pins were cool. In order to earn one, young Tom Nickerson
(Tom Holland) is told that “you have to thrust a killing lance into one of the
largest beasts to grace this earth.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I love the mention of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Tom Nickerson asks “Have you read Hawthorne,
Mr. Melville? There’s a writer, great
writer.” Apparently, Herman Melville was
quite taken with Hawthorne and even dedicated <i>Moby-Dick</i> to Hawthorne whom he compared to Shakespeare and called a
genius. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Great sound effects, although sometimes a bit
too loud.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I’ve always liked Charlotte Riley and wonder why
we don’t see her more often. She was
really great in Ridley Scott’s medieval drama “World Without End.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I’m always impressed with characters who rise
above their temptations, like Cillian Murphy’s character, Matthew Joy. His resolve
to not drink alcohol, even when things got tough, was inspiring and not seen
often enough in movies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I love that they included a quick shot of the
words “My name is Ishmael” on the screen, which is the first sentence in the
book <i>Moby-Dick.</i><o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Things I didn’t like:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->See it in 3D if you can, unless you get motion
sickness. You might get sea sick
watching some of the scenes. Just close
your eyes for a few seconds and you’ll be fine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Some scenes have so many loud noises between
people yelling and waves crashing and boats creaking that you can’t quite
understand what anyone is saying.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Animal activists will find many of the scenes
unnerving.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I’ve never understood how all those sails and
ropes work, but it’s always fascinating to watch sailors work it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->The scene that shows the ocean view from Owen’s
house looks terribly artificial, but all of the other CGI scenes were very
believable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Interesting lines:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Sometimes, the fewer questions one asks, the
better.” - Matthew<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“I’ll come back as quick as a summer’s eve.” – Owen<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Just come back.” – Peggy<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Without you, the world plunges into darkness.” –
Pollard senior<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Monsters, are they real or do the stories exist
to respect the sea’s dark secrets? The
question both vexes and excites me.” – Herman Melville<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, it’s true?” – Melville<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yes. Too much is true.” – Nickerson<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“The devil loves unspoken secrets.” – Melville<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“No right-minded sailor discards what might save
him.” – Owen Chase<b><o:p></o:p></b><br />
* "We will surely perish out there." - Captain Pollard<br />
"We might also survive." - Mr. Chase<br />
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sailors draw a picture of a topless woman.<o:p></o:p></li>
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profanity.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Several
intense scenes with lots of blood and guts. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Skeletons
of dead guys might frighten young children.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Explain
to your kids that a “greenhorn” is the old-fashioned way of saying “newbie”.<o:p></o:p></li>
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Doldrums: an equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean with
unpredictable and often no winds<o:p></o:p></div>
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Port side: left-hand
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Squall: a sudden
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<b>I always do all the “talking” in these reviews, but I want
to hear what YOU liked and didn’t like!
Please comment below!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-73171896791035917852015-10-18T09:47:00.000-06:002015-10-18T09:47:54.837-06:00What writers and readers can learn from R.L. Stine and his Goosebump books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>This blog is for writers who want to improve their craft and readers who love all things book-related....so I thought it would be appropriate to include one of my recent <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">movie reviews</a> here! </b><br />
<b> by <a href="http://www.boicebox.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Trina Boice</a></b><br />
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<b>Movie: Goosebumps<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Rating: PG, 1 hour 43 minutes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Grade: A<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>In a Nutshell: </b> If
you grew up reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books or were a parent who read them to your
kids like I did, you’re going to get a kick out of this homage to comedy horror
stories and the author who gave them to us.<br />
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Sony Pictures Animation does a great job at blending reality with
fantasy, mixed with sarcasm and romance. Thanks for releasing it in time
for Halloween! “It gives me…oh what’s
the word…goosebumps.”<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Uplifting Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“It’s time to face your demons…” – R.L. Stine<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Connecting with real people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Things I liked:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->As an author, I love how the ink literally comes
to life off the pages of the book.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->I love how Slappy actually looks like Jack
Black/R.L. Stine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->You gotta admire the way the real R.L. Stine is
bringing new life and sales back to his books!
Brilliant!<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Good for Amy Ryan for starring in 2 movies in
theaters at the same time! (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015WSYGK4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B015WSYGK4&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=UF6WIYM7G3MAHSAF" rel="nofollow">Bridge of Spies</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B015WSYGK4" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
) I’ve always adored her ever since
I first saw her do a Yoda impression on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024FAD9W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0024FAD9W&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=BA2J342UJECD6O6O" rel="nofollow">The Office: Season 5</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0024FAD9W" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
. <o:p></o:p><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->See if you can spot the real R.L. Stine in his
cameo at the school. This is what he
looks like in real life:<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Things I didn’t like:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It was a little bit scawy…<o:p></o:p><br />
- It would have been fun to see more of the other characters R.L. Stine created in the movie.<br />
- Jack Black didn't have a mole on his forehead like the real R.L. Stine does.</div>
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<b>Funny lines:</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Dude, we should call the cops!” – Champ<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Have you met the cops in this town?” –
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“Don’t judge me.” – Champ<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“What is that?” - Aunt
Lorraine (played by Jillian Bell)<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I rub myself in cilantro every morning.” –
R.L. Stine<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“I don’t remember writing about a giant preying
mantis! (it then spews s sticky ick
from its mouth) “Right, now I remember.”
– R.L. Stine<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Let’s split up!” - R.L.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“No!
Haven’t you read any of your books?
We’re never supposed to split up!”
- Champ<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We don’t cook.” – Zach<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Well, look at all this counter space to
put take-out on!” – Gale<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“I’m going to get a start on decorating my room…knock
it off my Bucket List.” – Zach<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“I know I speak for the entire administration
when I say how excited we are about this weekend’s dance. We can’t
stop twerking about it.” – Gale<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Shut your mouth!” – Cop<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Ok, but that’s not going to help.” - Slappy
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Every story ever told can be broken down into 3
distinct parts: the beginning, the middle, and the twist.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->R.L. Stine wrote”THE GHOST NEXT DOOR book. I guess he wrote about it twice. Think about it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“The night was cold. Cold was the night.” Word order is powerful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“No, it doesn’t work unless it’s a real R.L.
story with twists, turns and frights…and personal growth for the main
character.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Champ asks R.L. “Why did you have to come up
with something so freaky?” The author
simply replies “I just have a knack for it.”
In other words, write what you know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Steve King wishes he could be me! I sell way more books than him, but no one
ever talks about that.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“Why couldn’t you have written stories about
rainbows and unicorns?” - Champ<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Because that doesn’t sell 400 million copies.” R.L. Stine<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Domestic?” – Champ<o:p></o:p></div>
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“No, international, but it’s still a very
impressive number. Shut up!” R.L. Stine<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->“That typewriter is special. It has a soul of its own.” – R.L.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Some of the monsters can be pretty scary. There are plenty of creepy things too, like
clowns, ghouls/zombies, drooling werewolf with frightening teeth and claws, evil garden gnomes, dolls, bugs, aliens, etc. R.L. Stine said in a recent interview with <i>Plugged In</i> that he didn't want to traumatize children who see the film, so you won't see any blood.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span>Explosions, violence, suspenseful chase scenes.<br />
- Topics addressed include evil, revenge, and love.<br />
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This week's publishing news comes from the head editor at <a href="http://bigworldnetwork.com/site/save-big-on-tax-day-with-how-to-stay-up-in-a-down-economy-by-trina-boice/" target="_blank">Big World Network. </a> She is gorgeous, although this video doesn't really show her off very well. She's a fantastic editor and very talented writer. <a href="http://bigworldnetwork.com/site/save-big-on-tax-day-with-how-to-stay-up-in-a-down-economy-by-trina-boice/" target="_blank">Big World Network</a> has published 3 of my books and their entire team is terrific.<br />
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Listen to the part about the books that are being sold with seeds embedded in their pages! Enjoy!<br />
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One of my publishers (Big World Network) creates this fantastic video series about what's happening in the book world. This week, the graphic designer/tech guru of the company debuts as the presenter. Nice job Mario Hernandez!<br />
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What's in the news: Google mobile searches now outpace online searches, Amazon creates a new YA Book Club, and ebooks are now available on JetBlue flights!<br />
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Participating in the blog tour of my newest book, is the following <a href="http://ilovetoreadandreviewbooks.blogspot.com/2015/04/base-hits-and-home-run-relationships.html" target="_blank">book review posted by Shauna Wheelwright!</a> Thanks Shauna!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BASE HITS AND HOME RUN</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>RELATIONSHIPS</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">by Trina Boice</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF2l5YF5acz9uLAOs7sdPbbELAFNxgHLUBkkYmZXsVVvOcpUrmjabZbbmpSh2vGXoAU6XxBZf2FCPeBQHSgtVcK-_83xzUOweHQ0w7VYQiXkfQEAYzB0a_qboIxuyaQR6sDDH2DasI0y/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #f37e93; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF2l5YF5acz9uLAOs7sdPbbELAFNxgHLUBkkYmZXsVVvOcpUrmjabZbbmpSh2vGXoAU6XxBZf2FCPeBQHSgtVcK-_83xzUOweHQ0w7VYQiXkfQEAYzB0a_qboIxuyaQR6sDDH2DasI0y/s1600/2.jpg" height="400" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 10px;" width="266" /></a><b>What Women Wish Guys Knew</b><br />
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Love is like baseball, so hit a home run in your relationship! With Trina Boice's advice, any man can learn how to step up to the plate. Learn tips, stats, and skills to make a powerful and lasting romance whether you're in the “minor leagues” of dating or the “major leagues” of married life.<br />
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Learn to:<br />
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Translate women’s thoughts into a sports language men can actually understand<br />
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Track your dating stats and plan strategies to up your game<br />
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Avoid foul balls, bad calls, and getting stuck in a pickle<br />
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Support each other with the occasional bunt or sacrifice fly<br />
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Cover all your bases—even when you’ve got kids on your team<br />
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With the right tools, you and your sweetheart can pitch a perfect game together every time you play. This is the perfect playbook for rookies and hall-of-famers alike.<br />
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<b>My Review</b><br />
Trina Boice is AMAZING and this book is INCREDIBLE!<br />
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. IT!<br />
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Just look at some of the VERY FUN chapters in this book:<br />
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* Batter UP! The Game<br />
* The Playbook: The Rules of Romance and Love Language<br />
* Heavy Hitter: Be. A. Man<br />
* Eyes on the Ball: Flirting Your Way to a First Date<br />
* The Uniform: How to Look like a Knight in Shining Armor<br />
* Sports Medicine: Win Over Her Heart and Funny Bone<br />
* Catcher: Courting and Date Ideas<br />
* Peanuts and Cracker Jacks: Kindness in a Nutshell<br />
* AND MORE<br />
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Her advice is SO. RIGHT. ON!<br />
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I absolutely LOVE the baseball theme. Want to get to know a girl? Learn her <i><span style="font-size: medium;">stats</span></i>: favorite color, dessert, flower, etc.<br />
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And the end-of-chapter assignments are PHENOMENAL! Even the shyest of guys can accomplish the <i>First Base</i> assignment.<br />
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I LOVE that Trina doesn't just talk about these things...her son went out and "field-tested creative dating tips and has learned some really interesting things that he shares in each chapter." Cooper became the <i><span style="font-size: medium;">coach</span></i> for the team (those reading this book.) I really appreciated his insight, for as he said "women talk about what they want, and guys talk about what women <i>actually</i> want."<br />
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DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!<br />
EVERYONE should read this book!<br />
Put your relationship first and foremost...grab a copy today!<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">First Base assignment: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18459760-base-hits-and-home-run-relationships" style="color: #f37e93; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ADD TO GOODREADS</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Home Run assignment: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V5IE8JU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00V5IE8JU&linkCode=as2&tag=ilotoreanrebo-20&linkId=XQBRORRZYCCMP2XA" style="color: #f37e93; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">PURCHASE A COPY HERE</a></span></div>
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<b>Excerpt</b><br />
In the words of legendary sports announcer Harry Caray, "Hello everybody! It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball!" You've bought this book and stepped up to the plate. That tells me you're really serious about improving your relationship with the woman in your life. Either that or she bought this book for you, and now you have to read it because you <i>know</i> she's going to ask you what you learned. Don't worry; it's not going to be that bad. After all, it's partly about baseball, and you love baseball! Romance and baseball are not all that different, actually. They're both skills that you can learn and enjoy for the rest of your life.<br />
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You could read an entire book about baseball statistics, but that wouldn't make you a better player out on the field, would it? You have to get out and practice! This book is designed to be read in small sections and put into practice. Read a little bit, and then try an idea or two to see what works for you and your sweetheart. I guarantee you're going to have a ball! (Terrible baseball puns will be included throughout this book in order to keep your eyes rolling and awake.)<br />
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Let me first state the obvious that women are different from men. And that's a good thing! A lot of men have a hard time trying to figure out what women want and how they think. It's not that difficult if you learn their language and appreciate the differences. To make it easier, we're going to use terms you might feel comfortable with: the language of baseball.<br />
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This book is written for both men who are still in the "minor league" (dating) and men who have been drafted into the "major league" (marriage). Getting a girl and keeping her are not all that different. Maybe you've been playing too much baseball and still don't have a woman in your life. This book can help you with that too! This book will help you find a quality woman you can marry and be with for eternity.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJByi5LHz_D8evdlg28whZHwxiWq4XpEjwwRZGjdxNyGRZyqv51oxCV-fTIhTV3RFJCv4HvN1i8LMKWxUvgGRxfovo3oWSuAGL8EsbWHPHha6od7L3J_3BlbJOhyNCmws5uVnVndJQIZQ7/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #f37e93; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJByi5LHz_D8evdlg28whZHwxiWq4XpEjwwRZGjdxNyGRZyqv51oxCV-fTIhTV3RFJCv4HvN1i8LMKWxUvgGRxfovo3oWSuAGL8EsbWHPHha6od7L3J_3BlbJOhyNCmws5uVnVndJQIZQ7/s1600/3.jpg" height="320" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 10px;" width="289" /></a>This book was conceived one day after my husband and I were discussing our relationship early in our marriage. He's going to get a lot of credit in this book for some of the really great things he does in our marriage. When I need to use him as an example of what<i>not</i> to do, I'll just tell you, "I have a friend whose husband..." so you'll never know if it's him or really a friend of mine. Hey, I don't want to get in trouble with my husband and end up sitting on the bench.<br />
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My husband, Tom, is really creative and has come up with some incredible gifts over the years. Early in our marriage, he really came through on big events such as anniversaries and birthdays, but then there were disappointing and somewhat alarming long dry spells with nothing. No flowers. No romance. Nada. Our conversations occurred during one of those dry spells and basically consisted of my pitiful complaints that I was feeling unloved and unappreciated. I suggested that maybe he could replace the few big efforts with more frequent, smaller ones. He thought about that for a few minutes and said, "Oh, it's just like baseball. Home runs are exciting but don't happen that often. It's the small, consistent base hits that win the game." In a baseball peanut shell, that's it!<br />
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Each chapter will contain some ideas you can put into practice to improve your current relationship or help you figure out how to get one! Even the greatest guy and the best relationship can use some tweaking every now and then. The first-base challenges are to help you ease into The Game. Go for second or third base to up your game. When you're ready to really knock it out of the park, try the home-run assignments.<br />
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Now, I'm not talking about rounding the bases in the traditional sense the world talks about it. I'm referring to bases as increasing efforts and bigger payoffs. What I mean is that if you're a beginner in the game of romance or want to start with something easy, then begin with the first-base assignments. They're simple to do, and you'll have some success. If you really want your girl to feel loved and appreciated, go for the home-run assignments. They require more effort, but the payoff is bigger too. "Happy wife, happy life," as people say.<br />
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<b>First Base:</b> Set this book out on a table so your girl will see it. Yeah, your buddies will make fun of you. That's okay though; you don't want to kiss your buddies.<br />
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<b>Second Base:</b> Put a bookmark somewhere in the book so she'll think you're actually reading it. Be prepared for her to ask you questions about it. Let her know it is the most fantastic book ever written.<br />
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<b>Third Base:</b> Read the doggone book already!<br />
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<b>Home Run:</b> Read the book <i>with</i> your girl. Ask her questions. Talk about it.<br />
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<b>To keep the fire going, you have to continue adding some fuel, right? </b></div>
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<b>So grab some popcorn, peanuts, and Cracker Jacks and let's play ball.</b></div>
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This is a section that will be at the end of each chapter just for the ladies. Girls, you're not off the hook here. You have work to do too. A happy, healthy relationship includes two people.<br />
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Trina Boice grew up in California, but currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked as a Legislative Assistant for a Congressman in Washington D.C., and was given the “Points of Light” Award and Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her domestic and international community service. She wrote a column called “The Boice Box” for a newspaper in Georgia, where she lived for 15 years. She taught Spanish at a private high school and ran an appraisal business with her husband for 20 years. She currently writes for several web sites and is the Entertainment News Editor for Bella Online. Trina was selected by KPBS in San Diego to be a political correspondent during the last presidential election.<br />
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One of the companies that has published some of my books is <a href="http://www.bigworldnetwork.com/" target="_blank">Big World Network</a>. The founder, Jim McGovern, posts these really great, quick videos about what's happening in the world of publishing.<br />
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In this episode, he talks about some interesting trends, such as recommendations for pairing beer with books, like wine with meals. Funny.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Now that the final installment of the Hobbit has been released in the movie theaters, the final cinematic tale by J.R.R. Tolkien goes full circle. What would he have thought about how his literary masterpieces were portrayed on the silver screen? <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Below is a review from my <a href="http://www.moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">movie review blog called Movie Review Maven.</a><b> </b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">How would you have reviewed this last film in the trilogy?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">PG-13, 2 hours 24 minutes</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Fans
will be mostly satisfied with the way the end is handled and how introductions are
made to step viewers into the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as we go full circle. I think J.R.R. Tolkien would have been very proud of the way Peter Jackson has presented both of his stories, and especially impressed by how Peter Jackson was able to squeeze 3 entire movies out of his Hobbit tale. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I didn't think The Hobbit movie trilogy wasn't quite as awesome as the Lord of the Rings trio, but it's still a fine companion in the storytelling and worth the visit to CGI Middle Earth. Easily the most violent of all of the films in the series, t</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">he battle of five armies includes the army of fans who will see the final installment and make Peter Jackson's movies go down in history as one of the most beloved cinematic stories.</span><br />
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should never underestimate dwarves.” – Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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underestimate the evil of gold.” – Gandolf<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Cowardice
vs. true bravery<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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action starts exactly where it left off in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ISJSPXY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00ISJSPXY&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20&linkId=JSO2ZCALOUJ2GU7R">The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00ISJSPXY" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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beginning of this movie and subtle plots and characters will probably be
confusing for you. Better to start from the beginning. To see my <a href="http://moviereviewmaven.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-hobbit-desolation-of-smaug-simmers.html" target="_blank">movie review of the previous Hobbit movie, click here.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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landscapes are stunning. The aerial
views are just beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is magnificent. I love it when his belly
glows before he hurls fire at his enemies.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtJnjG-JF0c" target="_blank">Did you see him as a guest on The Colbert Report? Hilarious.</a>
While you’re at it, watch the recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg8NS6s0fkw" target="_blank">Saturday Night Live skit of TheOffice: Middle Earth</a>., hosted by Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins). Super funny.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">FINALLY,
Legolas (Orlando Bloom) actually runs out of arrows. Ha
ha<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
can never get enough of seeing the gorgeous, majestic elves with their silky long hair, and elegant poise. The moose
that Thranduil (Lee Pace) rode was awesome. Watching the synchronized army in battle was cool too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">The IMAX 3D version of the film
offers incredible clarity. If you’re a
big fan of this trilogy, it's worth it to pay extra for it.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Aiden Turner (Kili) is so cute! Former heart-throb Orlando Bloom (Legolas) is starting to look old because of the odd CGI work they did on his face.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">* Two words: Benedict Cumberbatch.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Things I didn’t like:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
hate looking at Alfrid’s zit face. He’s
such a greasy little weasel that you love to hate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Gandolf
is such a helpless wizard. Seriously, he
rarely uses his wisdom and power until after suffering peril for a long time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Remember
the fake CGI scene in the last Hobbit movie when Legolas was jumping on barrels
in the river? Well, there’s some more of
that awkward action, but this time there are rocks that are crumbling and
falling down mid-air as he unbelievably climbs up them. There are a few other times when the CGI
looks more like a video game than cool imagery.
Whatever. The movie is still visually
amazing.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">* Considering Bilbo is THE hobbit that this trilogy is named after, he played a somewhat minor role in this last film.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">* While it's always lovely to see Cate Blanchett, that green, psycho look on Galadriel isn't becoming on her. ha ha</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Funny lines:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“I
may be a burglar, but I like to think I’m an honest one.” – Bilbo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“Not
every man is brave enough to wear a corset.” - Alfrid<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Interesting lines: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“What
is it you know?” – Thorin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“Nothing
for certain. It is what may come I
fear.” - Legolas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“It
is your king’s command.” – Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“He
is my king, but he does not command my heart.” – Legolas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“If
this is love, I do not want it. Take it
from me. Why does it hurt so much?” –
Tauriel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“Because
it was real.” – Thranduil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“If
more people valued love above gold, this would be a far more merry place.” –
Thorin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> "I will not hide when others fight our battles for us." - Kili</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">* "You started this. You will forgive me if I finish it." - Thranduil</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Tips for Parents:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
title of this movie includes mention of five armies…let that be a warning to
you…there are a lot of battle scenes, violence, and gruesome death scenes,
including decapitation and burning bodies....kinda icky and scary stuff for young children!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Check out these fun Hobbit products for Christmas:</span><br />
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</iframe>Movie Review Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452710128237251313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-26978693730167316742014-04-21T17:04:00.001-06:002014-04-21T17:05:28.411-06:00How much would you pay for Birds of America?By Trina Boice
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As a <a href="http://www.trinaboice.com/" target="_blank">writer,</a> I obviously love books, so I wanted to share a special one with you today. It's a copy of John James Audubon's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1435142578/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1435142578&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20">The Birds of America</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1435142578" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
that was sold at an auction in London for $11.5 million! To date, it's the most expensive book ever sold. Why?<br />
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It's one of the best preserved editions of the 19th century masterpiece and includes 435 hand-colored illustrations. Only about 120 complete sets of these illustrations are believed to exist in the world. Richard Davies, a rare and used books specialist, explained the interest in this book: "Aside from being famous in the rare book world, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1435142578/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1435142578&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwboicebox0a-20">The Birds of America</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=wwwboicebox0a-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1435142578" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
has also immense historical and ornithological importance. Some of the birds John James Audubon painted are extinct and he also discovered new species."<br />
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Measuring over three feet in height, the book was created between 1827 and 1838. The author was insistent that The Birds of America be made up of life-size illustrations that showed all the known species of North America. He hunted the birds down and shot them so that he could prop them up on wires to paint. Each drawing took about 60 hours to complete. Sadly, and ironically, many of the birds in his book are now extinct, such as the Labrador Duck, Great Auk, Esquimaux Curlew and Carolina Parakeet.<br />
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It takes two people to pick up the book...and they do so very carefully since the book costs more money than they will ever earn in a lifetime!<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElD_Qx_lPls" target="_blank">Check out this video that shows some of the beautiful artwork </a>in this famous masterpiece!<br />
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