Weekend Roundup – Indiana Jones, BBC’s Sherlock + Chasing Mavericks Review

Today I truly appreciate the simple things in life. Well not that I wouldn't any other day but especially so the past couple of days after reading all the news and weather updates on the Frankenstorm that is Hurricane Sandy. The fact that I can drive peacefully on the road without being pounded by crazy …

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Weekend Viewings + Everybody’s Chattin’

Happy Friday everyone! Well, Winter has definitely arrived here in Minnesota. We've got a sprinkle of the dreaded 's' word yesterday... yep, snow! But fortunately it was just a snow mix so it didn't stick much at all, in fact, on my way home there's barely a trace of it. Different story if you live …

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The London List Part II: Sixteen favorite actors born in the UK capital

The Happy and Glorious 2012 Olympics have come to a rocking end earlier today with a celebration of British pop-culture. Just because the Olympics is over though, doesn't mean the London appreciation has to. The UK capital is one of my favorite city I have been blessed to visit. Now for Part II, I decided …

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Tube Watch: Bitten by the BBC bug – Sherlock & Spooks

Happy Friday all!  I'm afraid it's going to be a short post today as I'm getting ready to post this month's Five for the Fifth for tomorrow. I've clearly been bitten by the BBC TV bug as I'm so addicted to both these shows! Those who've seen at least one episode of either one of these would …

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Weekend Viewing Roundup: The Muppets Review

Happy Monday all! How's your Easter weekend? Did you get any time off? Unfortunately, it's not a company holiday where I work, but it certainly didn't dampen the special meaning of this holiday for me. Well, I did get to the cinema on Saturday and this weekend I actually saw two movies I wasn't initially …

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Spotlight on three new favorite actors: Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston & Benedict Cumberbatch

It's been a while since I highlight a particular actor here, and since we're on the first week of the new year, why not highlight some new-ish actors who've made the mark the past year. Ok, the term 'new' is relative of course, as all of these actors have had stage, TV and even film …

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THIS JUST IN! Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Trailer

Woo hoo! Another preview to one of my anticipated movies this year. Synopsis: In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6′s echelons. ... Wow, that is one suspenseful trailer, but man it looks sooo good! I love spy thrillers and this …

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