Here's a quote given to me by David Heymsfeld; thanks David:
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax... "
In Theaters:
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy -This film is based on John Le Carré's classic thriller of Cold War espionage. It follows an English spy as he returns to MI-6 to uncover the mole in the operation. I did not read the novel so I found the film most confusing. Sy and I felt that the story was not developed as to why this particular spy turned. We both thought is was slow as well. The acting is excellent particularly Gary Oldman in the starring role. .
On Netflix:
Jump the Broom - This lighthearted African American chick flick was an enjoyable way to spend two hours. Although the plot predictable, the scenery and people were attractive to look at. Plot was rich girl meets falls in love with poor boy who hides his background until families meet the day before the wedding. After that the usual mayhem occurs and all is right with the world by the film's end. I like Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine as actresses, but they played very stereotypical parts. It was not developed, but as I said fun.
Local Comedy:
It is always good to check out local comedy and this past weekend we did. The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia stages a comedy night with comics usually from New York. These people are not armatures, but have been on the circuit. This year they had two comics; a young man who did a brief opening act and the headlines. Unfortunately, I did not catch the young man's name, but he was very good and funny. The headliner was Steve Hofstetter. He has appeared on various TV programs and is billed as the "Thinking Man's Comic." He was entertaining although some of his stories went on a bit and I certainly could have done with less jokes about being old. That being said, it was an entertaining show.. If you find yourself without plans for an evening, every big city has a comedy club. Take a chance and see a star on the rise.
Roberta
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