Friday Film Noir

It's week 2 of Daniel's favorites, and this one's gonna amaze you. . . The Big Sleep

This 1946 Film noir classic is a stylish Hollywood crime drama that keeps you wondering throughout, who done it. Film noir is a screen genre that was developed during the early 1940s and is usually associated with a Black and White picture, unique cinematography, cynical and dark characters, and crime. Makes for a great movie if you ask me. Or you can ask Dan, he LOVES this one.

starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

Here's the plot: Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love. . .

How great is her hat?

Well, I'm off to a little town called Chicago

for Thanksgiving. I really can't wait.

Happy Friday folks.

The STING

For these next five Friday Night movies, I will be posting all of Dan's favorites.

Big H and Uncle Dan

I am lucky to have a husband who loves the classic movies as much as I do. It did take some time to convert him though. So to all of you out there (or your not so excited husbands slash skeptical wives) who are having a hard time seeing the awesomeness in old movies, try these next five recommendations on for size. Believe me, you will LOVE them. Dan sure did, hehe.

First up, and possibly one of our all time favs . . .

Thanks Emily and Tim for watching this with us last weekend, wasn't it great?

Starring the very handsome

Robert Redford and the great Paul Newman

this 1973 film won 7 acadamy awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Costume Design and Best Musical Score.

The Plot: In 1930s Chicago, a young con man (Redford) seeking revenge for his murdered partner teams up with a master of the big con (Newman) to win a fortune from a criminal banker.

This movie is SO GOOD. The music and the acting? In the words of my Mother, "wowie zowie." Please rent it this weekend. I promise EVERYONE will love it.

For your information however: there is a bit of language and violence in this one, and one questionable dancer who could be covered a little better but that's it, really not bad. If you need to know the details click here for a full content rundown.

Happy weekend everybody.

Carving

We carved a lot this year. Dan did really excellent with his headless horseman and spooky tree.

Wait Until Tomorrow Night

It's All Hallows Eve and this Friday night you're in for it, this is a scary one . . .

Wait Until Dark was nominated for 1 Oscar in 1967, and is considered one of the most thrilling and suspenseful movies ever made.

Audrey Hepburn plays a blind housewife who is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.

If you are an Audrey Hepburn fan then you'll love this movie. It's nothing like her other movies though, so be prepared. Her acting is so great in this, I think you will be surprised how good.

If you watch this movie tomorrow night (or any other time or that matter), then may I suggest watching it with someone, it's not one to watch by yourself. TRUST ME.

Happy Halloween . . . Mua ha ha ha

Turning 40?

My dear uncle, Peter Simpson Cook, has created this book. . .

Please click here to see a revealing preview, and here to see more of his incredible work!

It's a Week Before Halloween. . .

This week and next week I have some SPOOKY movies for you.

Rear Window starring Jimmy Stewart, and Grace Kelly

Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat. This movie is thrilling, intense, spine-tingling and AWESOME. I am not into creepy Halloween movies, but a good intense mystery I totally love.

It's about a wheelchair bound photographer who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Yikes.

I haven't seen this one in awhile but I am pretty sure it's not one for the kiddos- just because of the intense plot and scary scenes. In case you want to check it out before renting, click HERE for a complete content rundown. Just looking out for you guys.

Looking for a lighter, funnier Halloween classic? Remember this movie?

Happy Fall Friday, check out this easy and ghoulish snack. . . thanks Mitchy

For You Mom and Dad

Hi Mom, Hi Dad. You wanted to see some of the improvements we have made around the house right? Here are some pictures of the new furniture, the new vanity for the downstairs bathroom, and my spray painted door handles. Now, who is going to come visit me???