From the moment I saw Joe Lamb sitting on the swing set holding a locket, without being able to see what photo was inside, I fell in love with the movie SUPER 8. I realize I’m not seeing this movie the weekend on opening weekend, and so I am well aware of the references to [...]
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My friend and I were 100% in the mood for a chick flick. We debated seeing WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, but put that idea aside for a little more cheese, SOMETHING BORROWED. It met my expectations and filled the chick flick craving nicely.
SOMETHING BORROWED had all the right elements, the two best friends who are [...]
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Today was Hollywood Day for my friend visiting from Vietnam. Black Swan was a clear choice for us both as we both adore Natalie Portman. I was also curious to view Darren Aronofsky’s work, since I had met and known him briefly when I worked at the American Film Institute.
The film has already received [...]
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After just writing about the fact that I haven’t been to a movie for ages, I went last night to see Leonardo DiCaprio in Inception. I was out an about Hanoi yesterday with my good friend Pete. We tired to squeeze as much into our Saturday as we could. After I finished my [...]
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On the plane ride back from Bangkok last night, I picked up the in-flight version of the Wall Street Journal. I found a couple of articles that were interesting enough, I thought I’d share them with you!
US & Hanoi in Nuclear Talks. Title kind of says it all.
If you are a [...]
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Tonight, I return to my room after celebrating the opening of a new hotel in Luang Prabang. This is one which is not a competitor, as the rates begin at $600+. The Amantaka was the former hospital in Luang Prabang and has now been restored and converted to a lovely, albeit austerely designed hotel. In [...]
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As a pre-cursor to a girls night with Mette, we headed to the DVD store where I stocked up on my collection of DVDs. You can’t rent them here, you just buy them. I bought seasons 1-12 of South Park, the first two seasons of Californication, the entire series of Will & Grace and about [...]
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I can’t remember the last movie I saw in the theater. I think it was 27 Dresses with Sarah and the girls. That or it was Enchanted with Holly and her daughter and friends. So I was particularly keen when my friend Mette suggested we go catch a movie last night. District 9 opened [...]
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