The Adventures of Tintin

What a movie! Simply put - an animated version of a young Indiana Jones. Snowy the dog is supposed to be the sidekick but he STEALS the movie. Wish I had seen it in 3D
A+++

book - the Firm

The Firm- John Grisham

 Could be THE BEST Grisham book EVER. All these years I thought I already read it but only seen the Tom Cruise version. Could not put it down. A+ djrr

dvd - XXX

dvd - XXX - State of the Union

Another 48 hours *

tv - Revenge

This chick dont play, she's pissed and will get revenge

a mix of Dynasty, Knots Landings and the soaps with a thriller twist.

tv - Terre Nova (CANCELLED)

tv - Happy Endings

HiLL-larious!!! Friends with a sarcastic twist.

Safehouse

Even bad Denzel is good!

A+

dvd - Real Steel

Say Whatttt!?!! Absolutely, the BEST feel good movie of the year. Can't wait for th sequel...glad I bought it!! Rockem Sockem robots brought to a new level. B+

book - the Politician

July 24th - The Politician - Andrew Young

 Not a bad read although 2/3rds of the book was about the writer and his life - we eventually got to the juicy yet sad accounts that luckily kept many of us from making a bad voting decision. Originally on Team Edwards what a slap in the face to know the whole baby mama drama was steps from the White House while his wife was dealing with cancer. I did read every page, not going to recommend it unless you ALMOST voted Edwards - then you will be entertained. - C+ - djrr

HBO - Game change

This movie was very good. They made it interesting even tho we know the outcome. I guess focusing just the Sarah Palin story turned this into a 2 hr

movie instead of a 4 day miniseries.

Very well written, the acting is GREAT and Julianne Moore is Emmy bound. The acting was so good, I actually forgot I didnt like Palin and felt sorry for her wacky ass for a good hour.

Game Change - A+

dvd - the Firm

After reading the book for the first time a few weeks ago, I decided to revisit the film.

It was weird knowing which scenes were not in the novel but the dvd was great non the less - a young Tom Cruise brought the action to the drama.

A

book- Whoopi Goldberg - Is it just me?

Whoopi Goldberg-is it just me?

 She is one of a kind and the reason I watch "the View". Whoopi always has something to say and aint scared to say it I thought this book would be funnier but its filled with Whoopi-isms and things that piss her off. B-

book- Diana Ross - A lifetime to get here

Diana Ross - Tom Adrahtas-

I know what you are thinking - of course he would love this book what else is new. That's exactly what I thought when I bought this hence it took me a few years to take it off the book case. This book was so well written that it gave new twists to stories I had heard over the years. This book was penned from the fan's perspective which kept you glued to each page- it was as if I was reading some of these accounts for the first time (even tho I knew how each story ended) I liked it, read evry page and many of you better act surprised when you get a copy from santa. This is my favorite book on Ms Ross ...ever A+ -djrr

book- Ricky Martin - Me

Me- Ricky Martin. The life of "KiKi" from child megastar, soaps, a "Mexican oscar", "Living lavida loca" to father of twins. Funny how he can write a "tell all" on his "exploits" and actually leave out the names. B -djrr

dvd- Hugo

First, this movie is promoted as a kids film. Too"artsy" with a PG rating - none of the under 13 kids I know will sit through, let alone appreciate this film.

That said - VERY good! Sacha Baron Cohen is a pleasent suprise. Funny in parts, deep in parts - sucks you in and keeps you interested.

Great great great...again, not a kids movie.

PS, the celebrity producer makes a number of cameos

A- djrr

dvd- Who am I

Can't explain why this is one of my favorite movies  - maybe the cheesy dialog, great stunts and Jackie Chan

dvd- Puss n Boots

This was a GREAT movie for all ages.

BETTER than Shrek 2 and 3.

For those of us over the age of 30 (40 whatever) the references from children's nursey rhymes mentioned way before the Wiggles and Dora is a treat.

 I bought it for the churen but this one will not leave my collection.

A+ ~ djrr

book - Latoya Jackson - Starting Over

Latoya Jackson Starting Over

- LaToya was the first Jackson album I ever bought, yep before Janet Damita Jo. This book was promoted as a conpiracy type book into Michael's death but this wasnt covered until page 282. This was an autobiography part 2 since the first one was co written by the abusive ex husband. I was told that I was making faces as I read this book. Some things were unbelievable at first read but made sense when you do the history. Interesting read as the trial begins..to be continued

update: Many things listed in detective Latoyas book came out in the trial, making this book more credible

book- Janet Jackson - True You

June 24 --Janet Jackson -True You

 I know you expect me to say this was the best book of the year. It was okay, nothing new in the 300 pages except the 2 dozen recipes in the back. Damita Jo talks about being teased and put down her entire life,weight gain and weight loss as well as including letters from fans that moved her. B+ -djrr

book - Pam Grier - Foxy

Robert Giddens

June 17, 2011

June 16 - Pam Greir- Foxy  

 Just finished Foxy- the life of Pam Grier. I had always been a fan of the queen of the "blackploitation" films but after this read I have a greater appreciation of how hard she had to make it . I also realized i havent seen half o...f her videography - watchout Amazon. From the 70s hit Coffy to the iconic Jackie Brown to the tv appeareance in Smallville. Pam Grier is in my top 5 of great actresses of my generation - djrr

dvd- Wolverine

This movie NEVER gets old - I am moving in on 2 dozen views

This is my favorite of all of the X series - A+