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Aspiring writer Julie Powell is inspired by Julia Child and decides at age 30 to write an online journal following her recreation of Julia Child’s recipes from Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, 524 recipes in 365 days. Ephron’s screenplay seamlessly moves between Powell’s and Child’s lives, intertwining them perfectly. The Julie Powell character [...]

I had been wanting to see this film since I am a major Beatles fan. This is an intricate study of the surveillance of John Lennon by the Nixon administration. Lennon’s music, anti-war activism and calls for peace not war brought him to the attention of the Nixon administration who thought he was a threat [...]

“The Soloist” is the moving true story of a musically talented homeless man befriended by a reporter. What could have easily turned into a sentimental movie has been crafted into a deep study of the formation of a relationship between the reporter and the schizophrenic homeless man, in the process providing a devastating view into [...]

HBO has once again produced quality television programming. This miniseries is adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning book “John Adams” by David McCullough. The HBO production is outstanding in every aspect. If you enjoy american history this film provides the story of John Adams in an engaging way. The sterling cast includes Emmy worthy performances [...]