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• Film Review: The Seventh Seal

  

  A knight and his squire return from the crusades to find the Black Plague decimating the population. The knight, Antonious Block (Max von Sydow) struggles with... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Thoughts on Eyes Wide Shut (1999) by Stanley Kubrick

  

  I've avoided Eyes Wide Shut for years because I didn't care for the two lead actors. I didn't think even Kubrick could get me interested in these two. I've... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• It's Monday, What Are You Reading? and Looking for Movie Recommendations

  

  It's Monday, What Are You Reading? hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Reading Now: Daniel Isn't Talking by Marti Leimbach -- So far I'm liking this novel of... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 BOOKS

• Guest Post: Batman Villains That Could Have Been

  

  I'd like to welcome Zack Mandell and thank him for contributing this post to On Page and Screen. Zack is a movie enthusiast, writer of movie reviews, and owner... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 BOOKS, COMIC BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• My 8 Favorite Films of the Past 6 Months -- Plus Bonus Material

  

  I've been a bad blogger lately -- there continues to be a little too much crazy in my life. :-) I'll confess this is my cheap way of publishing something new... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Tyrannosaur

  

  Emotionally devastating and rewarding, a study of desperate individuals with seemingly nothing to lose, "Tyrannosaur" is one to put on your watch list. Now. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Something is Killing Tate

  

  Although putting down a movie as weirdly good-intentioned as "Something is Killing Tate" incites guilt in me, the truth must be told, so here goes. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Weekly Round-Up: Books, Films & Homeschooling (No Zombies)

  

  There has been a little too much crazy around here lately. Sometimes I feel like Bill Murray's character in Groundhog Day. Waking up every day to the same old... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Review: Annabel by Kathleen Winter

  

  Publication Date: 2011 Publisher: Black Cat, Grove/Atlantic, Inc.Format: Paperback Genre: Literary Fiction Why I Chose It: Recommended by numerous bloggers,... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Film Review: Au Revoir Les Enfants

  

  Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) Written and Directed by Louis Malleviewed in French with English subtitlesIn 1944, Julien Quentin (Gaspard Manesse) and his... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• 14 Really Bad Movie Husbands (Will Contain Spoilers!)

  

  This list was inspired in part by watching Rosemary's Baby last week and partly by a couple of Alex Withrow's lists.When I was a counselor, I attended a long... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Post-Halloween, Weekend Round-Up, & Announcing Winner of Drawing

  

  Another Halloween has come and gone. It's kind of sad that I only have one child who's still into dressing up, going to parties, and trick-or-treating. I need t... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Film Review: Traffic

  

  Year Released: 2000Directed by: Stephen SoderberghWritten by: Stephen Gaghan, based on the British television series Traffik by Simon MooreRating: (4. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Film Review: Rosemary's Baby

  

  Year Released: 1968Written Directed By: Roman Polanski, based on the novel by Ira Levin Rating: (4/5 Stars)Recommended by: Josh AlexSpoiler Free Review:... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• God Bless America

  

  Divorced, unemployed, estranged from his insanely spoiled young daughter, and possibly terminally ill, Frank has a lot of repressed rage. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Our Halloween Cinematic Line-Up

  

  Granted ... we won't watch ALL these movies this week. But these are my family's go-to films for Halloween. Counting down to my favorites:#9 Hocus-Pocus -- I'm... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Minecraft

  Editor's Note: This is Trisha's debut review. She is eight years old. Minecraft is a amazing game! There are modes and worlds for you online! You build and... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Weekend Round-Up: What We're Reading, Watching, & Blogging & Links to Share

  

  Oh my, this is going to be an eclectic round-up! Gender issues, short films, nature writing, and psychopaths ... I may even talk about penises, but I'm not... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• An Infinite Tenderness

  

  "An Infinite Tenderness" is a beautiful piece of fiction, disguising itself as a documentary, exploring the world of brain-damaged children. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Rêverie

  

  has a sweetness and charm that is in short supply these days. It is a movie that wears its heart on its sleeve and makes uses of cuteness that will doom any... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES