Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino's latest film, depicts a time in history when America was in flux. Civil rights, the Viet Nam war, changing musical genres and social morés and the sexual revolution were heating up. The main character of the story wasn't a person. It was Hollywood and how it was impacted by that time period. Oh, and Sharon Tate too. It was such a sweet film for the first two hours, that one forgot it was a Tarantino film. And then, during the last half hour, one was deliciously reminded. Leonardo Decaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, along with a whole ensemble cast, starred in this movie. I really liked it.
MK out.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Book Chat - 7/18/2019
So many books, so little time. I keep reading though.
You Had Me at Merlot by Marley Gibson
This story was such a delicious beach read! A divorced, recently fired from her job New Yorker goes back home at the news of her grandmother's passing. Lots of secrets come to light, with a mix of high school crushes and sibling rivalry. Just what the doctor ordered.
Matchmaking for Beginners: A Novel by Maddie Dawson
Another delightful, light read, this book is perfect for a summer weekend - or anytime, for that matter. Blix is an old, southern lady with special gifts. She recognizes similar gifts in her nephew's fiancée and tries to convince the girl that the path she is planning is not the one to take. That's all I'm going to say. I don't want to give a minute of this book away. It was really good.
MK out.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Movie Monday - 7/9/2019
The dash, she is busy, but there has been time for movie watching.
Rocketman is a musical based on Elton John's early life. The film reveals several things that I never knew, such as the fact that he studied at the Royal Academy of Music as a child and his parents didn't show him much interest. Taron Egerton plays Elton and Jamie Bell plays Bernie Taupin, who wrote the words to all those iconic songs. It was so good.
Yesterday is another film with music from the soundtrack of my life. It will remind the world why The Beatles are considered the most influential band of all time, as if the world really needs a reminder. A struggling musician (Himesh Patel) wakes up and finds he's the only person who remembers The Beatles. He soon realizes that their songs can bring him success, he uses them and they do. See it! You'll be singing your way out of the theater.
MK out.
Rocketman is a musical based on Elton John's early life. The film reveals several things that I never knew, such as the fact that he studied at the Royal Academy of Music as a child and his parents didn't show him much interest. Taron Egerton plays Elton and Jamie Bell plays Bernie Taupin, who wrote the words to all those iconic songs. It was so good.
Yesterday is another film with music from the soundtrack of my life. It will remind the world why The Beatles are considered the most influential band of all time, as if the world really needs a reminder. A struggling musician (Himesh Patel) wakes up and finds he's the only person who remembers The Beatles. He soon realizes that their songs can bring him success, he uses them and they do. See it! You'll be singing your way out of the theater.
MK out.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
WIP Wednesday 7/3/2019
Working on the lacey bottom of my latest sweater. Then it's on to the sleeves.
Sorry for the cruddy lighting. On our way back to Chez Merry Karma. Hotel room lighting is not the best. The color is supposed to be periwinkle-ish.
MK out.
Sorry for the cruddy lighting. On our way back to Chez Merry Karma. Hotel room lighting is not the best. The color is supposed to be periwinkle-ish.
MK out.
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