December 8, 2008

This early edition features three reviews; one Netflix, one TV and one from a Roberta's Reviewer.

Lisa Lin Sherman writes: "I went and saw Let the Right One In with a few of my girlfriends this past week. It's a Swedish film about a child vampire. A very creepy and twisted love-story. It's not the usual fun, vampire movie that I enjoy, but good to watch if you're in the mood for a scary flick."

On Netflix:
Bonneville - This will qualify as a chick flick. Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and Joan Allen go on a road trip after one of them becomes a widow. Thelma and Louise it's not - no violence, no sex and no one goes over a cliff. - just a nice story about friends who are there for each other and discover important things about themselves. It is also good to see mature actresses get a movie. It also makes me sad to see some of the "sex" stars of the past age.

On Television (Cable that is)

Leverage - This is a new series on TNT, a cable network starring Timothy Hutton. I usually enjoy these series as they are usually a better quality than those on the networks. This is an interesting concept;almost like a modern day Robin Hood and I mean modern day - think the later Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise. Using technology and a little larceny, this team headed by the Hutton character takes on causes where people have been wronged. In the pilot episode, the team is brought together for a one time caper. Once they have achieved the job, they are swindled. The rest of the story tells of how they get back. Needless to say, the one time team stays together and it appears future episodes will focus on them righting wrongs. A good cast of characters. I did not recognize any of the supporting cast, but hope they develop the characters as the show enfolds. Although the pilot was Sunday, the regular timeslot is Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. with the first one tomorrow.

In this season of new movies and new shows on cable, I hope to keep you all informed. I might even start a blog on the advice of some of you, but will keep you posted In the meantime enjoy.

Roberta