Three Things about Black Panther

Have you seen the movie, Black Panther? We saw it yesterday, and I found myself thinking about it hours later. Almost like having read a good book and wanting to discuss it with friends. Here are three reasons why...

My Review of the Movie Wonder

I read the book years ago and loved it! So, I was especially excited when I realized the movie for R.J. Palacio's book, Wonder would be coming out this month. I had to see it...

My Favorite Holiday Movies

The holidays with Chica

As I'm enjoying this holiday break with family, with no schedules and no alarm clocks, I'm also taking some time to watch movies I've seen again and again.  Some are family favorites, others are classics, and one new film is sure to become a tradition.

Here's my list of favorite holiday movies...

Novels Turned Movies

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There have been tons of books that have been turned into movies. Harry Potter, Gone Girl, The Hunger Games, The Notebook...just to name a few.  Some have been great...some not so great, right? You be the judge. When comparing a book to its movie, one might talk about the similarities and differences between the two, and whether casting directors chose the right actor or actress for the leading roles.  And then there's always the debate over which was better. The book. Or the movie...

What Movies Could You Watch Again and Again?

Once in a while, when I allow myself to be a coach potato (because sometimes there's nothing better than laying horizontal and watching a good movie), I'll flip through the channels and, if I'm lucky, I'll happen upon a movie that I just have to watch...

What to Do on a Day Off

See Paddington with my little love.

Cheesy Love Stories

I admit, I'm a sucker when it comes to cheesy love stories. I can't help myself; it's just who I am. I enjoy reading a good love story just about as much as I love watching one on the big screen. And trust me, a love story is no good if tears aren't involved. If I read a book or watch a movie, and I cry, then I would say...that was a great movie!

Take The Notebook, for example. I read the book and I cried...a lot.  Then I saw the movie, and I cried even harder. I couldn't stop myself. After the movie ended, I was still crying as I made my way to the restroom and saw that other women were crying too. At least I know I'm not the only fool who falls for this stuff.

So now I'm reading The Best of Me (same author as The Notebook).  And yeah it's another one of those cheesy "you never forget your first love" drama with a little tragedy that storyteller Nicholas Sparks tells so well to suck you (okay, me) all the way in.  I'm not even half way through with this novel, but it's an easy page turner, with likeable characters, and it's just the book I was looking for to escape with for a little bit at the end of each day.

As soon as I finish this one, I hope to catch the movie before it leaves theatres. Just watching the trailer was enough to make me tear up. I've already told my sister we have to see it.  I guess I'll have to remember to bring the Kleenex as I'm sure I'll need them.  I told you; I am a true sucker when it comes to cheesy love stories.