July 27

Don't know if it's the meds I am on, but I forgot to list Edna in the list of people who correctly identified last week's quote from On Golden Pond.  Sorry.

Florrie, David, Sheila, Carol Frank and Yolanda correctly identified  "Wait a minute, Wait a minute, you ain't heard nothing yet." coming from The Jazz Singer.  Hopefully I didn't leave anyone out this week!

Try this one:

"Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!"

On Netflix:

A Thousand Words - Eddie Murphy plays a literary agent who spends too much time talking and not enough time caring about those who are close to him.  In a silly turn of events, he is told when a certain tree loses its leaves which does when he utters a word, he will die.  Murphy is at his best when he does physical comedy and that he does in this film.  Too bad the story was not fully developed as it could have been a much better film. 

On HBO and Netflix (to be saved)

Game Change - This film based on the best selling nonfiction book, recounts the rise of Sarah Palin from an unknown Alaskan governor to Vice Presidential candidate.  Her evolution from "obedient" into someone to fear is scary.  Julianne Moore and Ed Harris as Palin and McCain are terrific and look so much like the politicians.  Woody Harrelson steals the movie.  For a thought provoking movie especially if you are a Democrat, you need to see this film   

Fascinating Read:

Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman - this memoir takes you into the interesting world of the Hasidim.  Feldman describes her life as she goes about her day to day activities until she finally has had enough and leaves the fold.  Although I lived in Brooklyn and observed this group, it was interesting to get a first hand although biased look at its workings. 

New on HBO:

"Newsroom" - This goes along with the political theme of Game Change.  Although the critics did not like this show, it is terrific.  It revolves around a CNN type newsroom with Jeff Daniels playing the anchor with a host of talented actors surrounding him.  What I like about it is that Daniel's is a Republican who is concerned with the way his party is being taken over by radicals.  It is nice to see a balanced report of participants in the various political parties.  All Republicans are not to the extreme right and all Democrats are not to the extreme left.  If you have HBO give it a try; you won't be disappointed.

Another hot day here on the east, so catch a movie.

Roberta