Monthly Archives: December 2007

Trust the Man

Trust the Man

Funny, romantic comedy about two New York couples struggling with their relationships. Rating: ***

 

Mr. Brooks

Mr. Brooks

I’m always amazed when I find myself interested in watching a movie like this.  Normally, I run from anything scary, violent, bloody, or psychotic.  For …

 

The Almost Moon

The Almost Moon

Alice Sebold This was a very different novel. I enjoyed Sebold’s other novel, The Lovely Bones, but this book was much darker. The …

 

Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done

David Allen I’ve had this book on my wishlist for awhile, but never got around to purchasing it. It seemed like the kind of book …

 

Anybody Out There?

Anybody Out There?

Marian Keyes I started this book with the thought of getting in some light-reading-British-chick-lit, but found myself completely absorbed into the lives of Anna Walsh and …

 

The Golden Compass

The Golden Compass

Just saw this at the movies and really enjoyed it. Another movie from the fantasy genre, which seems to have flooded the theaters …

 

311 Pelican Court

311 Pelican Court

Debbie Macomber This is basically a soap opera disguised as a book, but I’ll admit: I’m totally hooked. Actually, it’s a mix of chick lit …

 

Sicko

Sicko

In typical Michael Moore fashion, this movie is slightly slanted and tends to only show one viewpoint. Moore does a good job of pointing …

 

Interred with Their Bones

Interred with Their Bones

Jennifer Lee Carrell If you’re in the mood for a good mystery, this is a pretty intriguing one. It follows along the lines of …

 

Waitress

Waitress

Rating: ***