All Consuming : purplefibermom

A story about "Barton Fink"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:39:16 GMT

by Joel Coen

Aaaagh. I guess this shows I’m not a true “film” aficianado as I just didn’t get this movie. I’ve enjoyed other Coen bros. films, but watching this one was like scraping my fingernails on a chalkboard. Please explain what I’m missing here.

A story about "The Outlaw Josey Wales"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:34:09 GMT

The Outlaw Josey Wales

My absolute favorite western.

Chief Dan George steals the show with his great deadpan delivery of priceless lines.

A story about "13 Going On 30 (Special Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:27:04 GMT

13 Going On 30 (Special Edition)

by Gary Winick

This was a cute movie I enjoyed with my middle school daughter.

A story about "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Full Screen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:08:52 GMT

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Full Screen Edition)

by Tim Burton

I thought I would hate this… it seemed rather creepy from the trailers but Johnny Depp was brilliant! i LOVED this version (and still have fondness for the Gene Wilder version from my childhood)

A story about "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:48:46 GMT

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: A Novel

by Susanna Clarke

Read this last year – my recollection is that enjoyed the book although it could have used some heavy cutting somewhere in the middle. Jane Eyre meets Harry P. trite I know, but the best quick summary I can think of.

A story about "Oranges"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:40:28 GMT

Oranges

by Companies

The navel oranges from Florida are really great right now… sweet and juicy, yum!

A glimpse into another world (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:18:48 GMT

The Kite Runner

by Khaled Hosseini

I enjoy fiction that opens a door to a place I’ve never been. Hosseini gives us a glimpse into Afghanistan in the 70s & 80s, expatriate life in the US in the 90s, and a small look at the Taliban era. He paints a universal portrait of love, jealousy, betrayal, guilt & redemption. There are few brutal scenes that are difficult to get past, but carry on – the book is worth finishing!

A story about "cherry coke"

nobody@allconsuming.net (purplefibermom) — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 14:51:31 GMT

cherry coke

I must admit my weakness for Cherry Coke. I just can’t purchase it anymore. I don’t need the ridiculous number of calories for something that has no nutritional value & probably rots my teeth. So farewell Cherry Coke.