movie – Amateur Connoisseur

Bernie

In this day of Anna Nicole Smith marrying an 89-year-old billionaire and Hugh Hefner parading his Bunnies around with him until his death at 91, it’s common to see much younger women with older men. But when it’s reversed and it’s a younger man with a much older woman, is it as acceptable? Unlike withContinue reading “Bernie”

Double Feature – Witches of Eastwick

Another movie that I absolutely adore and watch often. This is another movie that I had been introduced to when I was younger and I was hooked on it. The movie is about three women who are best friends, and single. Some with kids, some with out. One thing they all have in common –Continue reading “Double Feature – Witches of Eastwick”

Movie – Children of the Corn

We are talking about another Stephen King short story, Children of the Corn. This movie was released in 1984, and it is a rather scary the thought that an entire small town, can be controlled by a child. Child preacher, Isaac, arrives in Gatlin, NE. He convinces all of the children to murder anyone overContinue reading “Movie – Children of the Corn”

Movie – Hostel

2005 saw the release of the movie that all those who traveled, cringed at. Those who backpack through Europe and stay in hostels all the time, may be more hesitant to travel and stay is some unknown places. Such as with the aptly named movie, Hostel. Hostel starts out in Amsterdam where three backpackers areContinue reading “Movie – Hostel”

Movie – Psycho

Well before Freddie Highmore portrayed him, before Vince Vaughn attempted to revive the series, there was Anthony Perkins and probably the role that he is most famous for, Norman Bates. The movie Psycho, released in 1960 and was an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Hitchcock was infamous for making movies that were not always as they appeared,Continue reading “Movie – Psycho”

Movie – Saw

In 2004, a new horror was released. A new movie serial killer was introduced and his name is Jigsaw. With more twists and turns than a roller coaster, Saw provides: horror, thrills, human desperation, and psychological torture. NO SPOILERS: Saw revolves around two men, who wake up in a dilapidated bathroom, chained. They have severalContinue reading “Movie – Saw”

Double Feature – The Worst Witch

I’m so excited by this movie, it’s one of my favorites ever! Originally released in 1986, and a shorter movie as it lasts just over an hour, but so much fun for any hopeful witch out there. The movie follows Mildred Hubble, who is a student at a prestigious school for witches. But, she seemsContinue reading “Double Feature – The Worst Witch”

Movie – House on Haunted Hill

This movie was released in 1999, it is based on a movie of the same name released in 1959 starring Vincent Price. This version is also not suitable for younger children, as it does have some moments of fright. But it’s a great movie. Stephen Price (paying homage to Vincent Price in the original) andContinue reading “Movie – House on Haunted Hill”

Double Feature – Goosebumps

In the 1990’s R.L. Stine started writing the Goosebumps series, which was extremely popular with young adults. There are over 200 books in the series, and now movies are being produced about the series, starring Jack Black. I am not a huge Jack Black fan, but I find that I like more of his moviesContinue reading “Double Feature – Goosebumps”

Movie – Sleepy Hollow

Today’s movie selection starts with Sleepy Hollow. This is a story that has become legend. The headless horsemen and Ichabod Crane. The movie is one that is not suitable for younger kids, it is rated R. But most of us know the legend behind the tale of Sleepy Hollow, if not here is a briefContinue reading “Movie – Sleepy Hollow”