Category: Musings
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Harold and Maude
I had gone to Barnes & Noble to purchase Charlie Chaplin’s Gold Rush, the Criterion Collection edition. The sales clerk pleasantly upsold me on the Criterion Collection edition of Harold and Maude. I had seen this movie on basic cable and enjoyed it — it’s the right amount of absurdity for me and, bonus, stars…
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Lincoln Movie to Open November 9
The Times-Dispatch reports that the Steven Spielberg movie Lincoln will be opening November 9 this year. I hope there’s a local premiere event. I took some pictures during the filming and look forward to seeing the movie. How about you?
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Finished The Devil’s Company
I really enjoyed this book and I am in awe (read: jealous) of how expertly author David Liss places the reader right beside the main character in eighteenth century London. Rich detail, natural dialogue, compelling characters and intricate plots all make for a delightful read. I will certainly pick up another Benjamin Weaver tale.
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Near Dark
Tonight I had the pleasure of watching Near Dark again. My favorite vampire film. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, I think the movie stands up very well since its release in 1987. I wanted to replenish my writing well with great source material such as this one. Like its midwest setting, beautifully shot by cinematographer Adam Greenberg, the film…
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Began Lives
I am reading Lives: Perception is Reality with some trepidation. I know the author, JJ McMoon, so I really hope to like it. My understanding is that it’s about people who had gone to high school together and reconnect through the machinations of another.