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Les Miserables

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.

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No Comments 2 January 2013

Brief Notes on Holiday Movies

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.

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No Comments 30 December 2012

New on the Dating Scene

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.

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No Comments 26 December 2012

How ‘Cliff’ Talks Hit the Wall

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.

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No Comments 22 December 2012

Making Every Day Special

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.

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No Comments 6 December 2012

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