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Guess what suggestion popped into my inbox from Amazon? Drum roll please….from the creators of DOWNTON ABBEY comes Doctor Thorne. Just based on the fact that it comes from the creators of Downton Abbey, you can bet I am going to check it out. It’s a new series about Dr. Thorne, a physician and money manager Read More >>
I just watched this trailer and am totally put it on my immediate watch list. The movie is called Brooklyn, and is about an Irish immigrant who gets torn between a new love in America and a potential life back in Ireland. It looks fantastic, and has gotten stellar reviews on Amazon. Let me know Read More >>
Need a light-hearted movie that will give you a couple of chuckles? Check out The Intern. It’s about a 70 year-old man who applies for an internship with an up and coming company when he decides retirement is boring. Robert Di Niro is great, and I was thoroughly entertained, in a feel-good sort of way. Read More >>
Oh, how I love Maggie Smith. She is a hoot {hello, Downton Abbey fans!}. So, this weekend, I plan on checking out The Lady in the Van. It’s about a woman who parks her van in some guy’s driveway, under the guise of temporary, only to stay there for 15 years! Let me know what Read More >>
I just watched a fascinating documentary about the Beatles’ secretary Freda Kelly. It’s called Good Ol’ Freda {it’s free on Netflix}. We’ve all heard of the Beatles, but seriously, I bet there are lots of really interesting stories behind them–Freda being just one of them. I LOVED it! Let me know what you think if you Read More >>
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