Last night, I shed a million tears watching the "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso". I watched the movie at home and enjoyed it dearly. Somewhere in me, I wish I could have seen it on the big screen when it first came out, and someday, I intent to watch it … [Continue reading] about Movie Review – The Timeless “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso”
Valerie Martin: “The Unfinished Novel and Other Stories”
There is no doubt Valerie Martin is a good writer, and she writes her short stories in the style that draws me in and makes it hard to stop reading. I finished "The Unfinished Novel and Other Stories" over the weekend trip to San Diego. A total of 6 … [Continue reading] about Valerie Martin: “The Unfinished Novel and Other Stories”
Steven Johnson: “The Invention of Air”
When I was first invited to join the Amazon Vine program, I was sure it's a scam: Amazon wants to send you free products to keep and enjoy, so long as you promise to review 75% of the items you receive. I contacted Amazon directly and to my surprise, … [Continue reading] about Steven Johnson: “The Invention of Air”
Azar Nafisi: “Reading Lolita in Tehran”
When I saw Azar Nafisi's “Reading Lolita in Tehran” on the shelves in my beloved Maui, Hawaii, I distinctly heard it beckon me. The time has come to read this book. I was in paradise, as anyone who has ever set foot in Hawaii knows well. The warm … [Continue reading] about Azar Nafisi: “Reading Lolita in Tehran”
Bruce Adolphe: “What to Listen for in the World”
The Charlotte Symphony at Belk Theater was playing Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G Major on October 3rd, 2008. The conductor was the remarkable Andrew Grams and the pianist was the talented Ingrid Fliter. This … [Continue reading] about Bruce Adolphe: “What to Listen for in the World”
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