Les Miserables
I remember the musical on which this film is based as the best musical that I had seen on Broadway. Victor Hugo’s story was powerful, the singing superb and the acting believable. I felt deeply violated by the film adaptation of the musical.
Brief Notes on Holiday Movies
The Bourne Legacy. Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) does not show up in person in this film. Maybe that is why it was received more poorly than the previous Bourne film. The film was actually entertaining. Total Recall. In this futuristic film only small portions of the earth are still inhabitable.
New on the Dating Scene
I have never heard before that someone was asked about their credit score on a first date. I wonder if this is a function of the financial crisis of 2007/2008? The NY Times reports on this new trend on the dating scene.
How ‘Cliff’ Talks Hit the Wall
The Wall Street Journal takes you behind the scenes how the deal to avert the cliff fell apart. The will not be a quiet holiday season.
Making Every Day Special
The novelist SILAS HOUSE tells us how he goes about his craft. In the process he reminds us how to make every day special.