I’ve been tagged by Adam to list my top ten favorite movies. Here it goes. In no particular order:
Pride & Prejudice - Some swear by the BBC version but I love the chemistry between the characters played by Keira Knightley (Elizabeth Bennet) and Matthew Macfadyen (Mr. Darcy).
Little Miss Sunshine - I’ve never cried so [...]
I won’t be spending much time on the computer today but I thought I’d check in. I actually slept in this morning until 7:30. I would have slept longer if it had not been for Paul blowing a whistle in his bedroom which is above mine. Oh well, it was time to [...]
The Oscars are over and I managed to stay awake for most of the program. Every year I rationalize the value of staying up well beyond my bedtime on a Sunday night just to watch the glorification of Hollywood. As usual I have not seen most of the movies nominated for awards in [...]
Children’s Books
Marshmallow
My children’s book pick of the week is Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry. Originally published in 1942, this Caldecott Award winning book is a classic. What makes this book stand out are the intoxicatingly (is that even a word?) cute illustrations. For a peek at the illustrations go to this [...]
I love my Netflix subscription. This past week we ordered The Game Plan and Live Free or Die Hard. The movies arrived in the mail on Thursday prompting an informal family movie night. Megan in particular enjoyed The Game Plan. I was prepared not to be impressed with the movie but [...]
Listen up movie buffs. On Saturday, February 23, AMC Theatres is hosting a Best Picture Showcase promotion. For just $30 you can see all five Best Picture nominees. Included in the ticket price is a free large popcorn, unlimited drink refills and Collectible Pass. Also, your pass allows you to come [...]
Date nights just got cheaper and waiting for the mail just got more exciting here at the McLane house. It all has to do with 5 Minutes for Mom who hosted a Netflix/Orville Redenbacher movie and pop-corn giveaway. Unbelievably out of 825 entries I won the prize. Essentially I won a [...]
I’ve seen a few good movies lately (and a few bad ones too). Here is what I’ve watched so far in 2008.
1) Adam and I kicked off the new year with I Am Legend. Let’s just say that it was not what we were expecting. It wasn’t an enjoyable experience considering that [...]
Check out this video that Megan made (edited by her dad). Oh the joys of Photo Booth. I’m fairly certain she takes after Adam.
I totally scored today at the video store library. At my library I can check-out newly released dvds for free. The only downside is that they must be returned the next day. But hey, even if I am a day or two late, it is still less than renting from the local video store. I rationalize by reasoning that my [...]
