Annet
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Movie Plans for Monday, Dec 12
First - we have 2 main options for that evening. We can either go to Kathy Kloss' home or we can go to Bethel Cinema.
I just called the cinema. We can't get a group rate but it's $7 per tkt on Mon eve after 6 anyway. We will not be able to find out what's playing that night until Tues the 6th.
Re. movies at Kathy's house. I think we ruled out watching Sarah's Key. One possibility is the movie that Ann recommended - Bottle Shock. Other ideas that I thought of include a fun Busby Berkeley film - like Gold Diggers of 1933 or 1935 - such fun to watch.
Please post your feelings on this topic.
I just called the cinema. We can't get a group rate but it's $7 per tkt on Mon eve after 6 anyway. We will not be able to find out what's playing that night until Tues the 6th.
Re. movies at Kathy's house. I think we ruled out watching Sarah's Key. One possibility is the movie that Ann recommended - Bottle Shock. Other ideas that I thought of include a fun Busby Berkeley film - like Gold Diggers of 1933 or 1935 - such fun to watch.
Please post your feelings on this topic.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Here are 2 book ideas from me for end of January. Anyone like these ideas?
The writeups are from Goodread. I read both ages ago.
Elise
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In one of the most important and beloved Latin American works of the twentieth century, Isabel Allende weaves a luminous tapestry of three generations of the Trueba family, revealing both triumphs and tragedies. Here is patriarch Esteban, whose wild desires and political machinations are tempered only by his love for his ethereal wife, Clara, a woman touched by an otherworldly hand. Their daughter, Blanca, whose forbidden love for a man Esteban has deemed unworthy infuriates her father, yet will produce his greatest joy: his granddaughter Alba, a beautiful, ambitious girl who will lead the family and their country into a revolutionary future.The House of the Spirits is an enthralling saga that spans decades and lives, twining the personal and the political into an epic novel of love, magic, and fate.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa (Translator)
One Hundred Years of Solitude
One of the 20th century's enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world, and the ultimate achievement of a Nobel Prize winning career. The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the family. It is a rich and brilliant chronicle of life and...moreOne of the 20th century's enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world, and the ultimate achievement of a Nobel Prize winning career. The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the family. It is a rich and brilliant chronicle of life and death, and the tragicomedy of humankind. In the noble, ridiculous, beautiful, and tawdry story of the family, one sees all of humanity, just as in the history, myths, growth, and decay of Macondo, one sees all of Latin America.
The writeups are from Goodread. I read both ages ago.
Elise
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In one of the most important and beloved Latin American works of the twentieth century, Isabel Allende weaves a luminous tapestry of three generations of the Trueba family, revealing both triumphs and tragedies. Here is patriarch Esteban, whose wild desires and political machinations are tempered only by his love for his ethereal wife, Clara, a woman touched by an otherworldly hand. Their daughter, Blanca, whose forbidden love for a man Esteban has deemed unworthy infuriates her father, yet will produce his greatest joy: his granddaughter Alba, a beautiful, ambitious girl who will lead the family and their country into a revolutionary future.The House of the Spirits is an enthralling saga that spans decades and lives, twining the personal and the political into an epic novel of love, magic, and fate.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa (Translator)
One Hundred Years of Solitude
One of the 20th century's enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world, and the ultimate achievement of a Nobel Prize winning career. The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the family. It is a rich and brilliant chronicle of life and...moreOne of the 20th century's enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world, and the ultimate achievement of a Nobel Prize winning career. The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the family. It is a rich and brilliant chronicle of life and death, and the tragicomedy of humankind. In the noble, ridiculous, beautiful, and tawdry story of the family, one sees all of humanity, just as in the history, myths, growth, and decay of Macondo, one sees all of Latin America.
A Few Recommendations from Meeting Nov 28, 2011
Per Jill - goodreads.com
I just signed up. When you go to the site you are prompted to set up an acct. Once you begin the acct setup you are directed to select books that interest you and rate them. You can also select books that you would like to read. Once you've made 20 selections the program finishes assessing and gives you recommendations. It looks like a great site. Sign up!!!
Per Annet - Pictures at an Exhibition by Sarah Houghteling
Amazon: Set in a Paris darkened by World War II, Sara Houghteling’s sweeping and sensuous debut novel tells the story of a son’s quest to recover his family’s lost masterpieces, looted by the Nazis during the occupation......
Per Ann - Film- Bottle Shock
Wikipedia: Bottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the "Judgment of Paris", when California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. It stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman and is directed by Randall Miller, who wrote the screenplay along with Jody Savin and Ross Schwartz.[1] It premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.[1]
I just signed up. When you go to the site you are prompted to set up an acct. Once you begin the acct setup you are directed to select books that interest you and rate them. You can also select books that you would like to read. Once you've made 20 selections the program finishes assessing and gives you recommendations. It looks like a great site. Sign up!!!
Per Annet - Pictures at an Exhibition by Sarah Houghteling
Amazon: Set in a Paris darkened by World War II, Sara Houghteling’s sweeping and sensuous debut novel tells the story of a son’s quest to recover his family’s lost masterpieces, looted by the Nazis during the occupation......
Per Ann - Film- Bottle Shock
Wikipedia: Bottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the "Judgment of Paris", when California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. It stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman and is directed by Randall Miller, who wrote the screenplay along with Jody Savin and Ross Schwartz.[1] It premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.[1]
Monday, November 28, 2011
How about we try this again???
It would be great if we had one place to collect our thoughts. A blog fits the bill!!! We can discuss book options and make decisions on upcoming books. And we can plan for other events too.
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