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The Forrest Gump Bench, Girl Scouts Historic Site, And The Beach… See What Else Is On My List Of Fun Things To Do In Savannah Georgia!

Savannah is a great southern city with tons of history. There are lots of fun things to do in Savannah Georgia, from visiting the Forrest Gump bench to seeing where a Girl Scouts icon grew up. It’s hard to squeeze everything into one single post, but I’ve tried. See my favorite Savannah Georgia landmarks and attractions.

3 Amazing DVD Documentaries For People With An Open Mind About Food, Birth, & Religion

I am SO glad I saw each of these movies for myself — without hearing about them from other people first. I’m not for or against any of the things they stand for. I’m simply one who likes to have an open mind and be aware of others’ points-of-views and how they impact mainstream America. These 3 movies do just that!

Blockbusters Video Rentals: Online Rentals vs Blockbuster Stores

Blockbuster video is a trusted name that’s been around for a long time. By striving to stay one step ahead of the competition, Blockbuster has been able to make videos and related product rentals both convenient and cost-effective.

Who Knew There Were So Many Options For Renting Movies?

Here are some of the modern, high-tech ways that you can rent movies these days… whether you have a computer or a TV.

My Kid Could Paint That: A Movie That Will Make You Think Twice

Here is my review of the movie, My Kid Could Paint That. It’s a controversial documentary about 4-year-old Marla Olmstead. I would love to see a recent update, now that she is 9 years old and has had her artwork scrutinized by everyone under the sun.

FootyGI: Watch Front Line Military Videos

FootyGI shows raw, rough, actual video footage recorded by U.S. men and women serving on the front line. It’s like YouTube for soldiers.

An Excellent Book And A Great Movie That Future Marines — And Their Loved Ones — Will Enjoy

Here are 2 great resources for parents, spouses, friends & relatives of a Marine who is going through Boot Camp. One is a movie, ‘Ears Open. Eyeballs, Click.’ The other is a book called ‘Boot’. Check ’em out…

Tom Hanks Stars In ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ …It’s A True Story About A Playboy Congressman

This movie is based on the book ‘Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History’ by George Crile. Tom Hanks plays a U.S. Congressman from Texas who earned himself the nickname ‘Good Time Charlie’.

True Stories Told In Hollywood Movies… The Ones We’ve Enjoyed The Most

I’m a sucker for anything that’s fact-based in some way. And the phrase ‘based on a true story’ will get me to the movie theater every time. Here are some true stories that are our personal favorites…

American Gangster Movie: Will The REAL Frank Lucas Please Stand Up?

American Gangster is based on a true story. Like usual, after I see a ‘fact-based’ movie, I run home to learn all I can about the REAL characters that the movie is based on. In this case, Frank Lucas. Here’s what I found out about Frank ‘Superfly’ Lucas… a drug lord of the 1970’s and 80’s.

What I Learned About Using The F-Word In Movies

Did you know?… If you want to keep your movie PG-13, you can only have one F-bomb in it. Any more than that, and they bump you up to an R rating. BUT… if you precede your F-bomb with the word ‘mother’… then you automatically get an R rating!

Grindhouse Movie: Kurt Russell & Zoe Bell Steal The Spotlight

Much to our surprise, we actually enjoyed Quentin Tarantino’s double-feature movie, Grindhouse. We preferred ‘Death Proof’ over ‘Panet Terror’… but both were enjoyable to watch because they were so different from traditional movies you see in the theater these days. Stuntwoman, Zoe Bell, and Kurt Russell made the movie ‘Death Proof’.

John Mellencamp & I Agree About The Movie ‘Fracture’

Some movie reviews for new releases we’ve seen recently at the movie theater. Included: Fracture, Shooter, Disturbia, Wild Hogs, Reign Over Me, Happy Feet, The Lookout, Letters From Iwo Jima, Breach, and Alpha Dog.

When’s The Best Time To See A Movie In The Theater?…

Here are two little-known secrets about movies… 1. When the best day & time to see a movie at the theater is. 2. Who the new ‘greeters’ in movie theaters across the country are. Enjoy!

Why Netflix and YouTube Are On My Radar

Two interesting news bytes regarding Netflix and YouTube that I thought were interesting…

A Sequel To Al Gore’s Movie An Inconvenient Truth?

Personally, I think the best thing that Al Gore can do at this point is to come out with a Sequel to his movie ‘An Inconvenient Truth’. In it, he should videotape a day in the life with the Gore family showing exactly the things that they are doing in their everyday lives to make this space a better place — for themselves, their children, and their children’s children.

Calling All Billy Bob Thornton Fans!…

Some information that I found interesting about Billy Bob Thornton…

Movie Reviews: The Breakup, Brokeback Mountain, DaVinci Code

Here’s my take on the following movies: The Breakup starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, Brokeback Mountain, and the DaVinci Code with Tom Hanks.

Review: ‘Click’ Starring Adam Sandler

I went to see ‘Click’ starring Adam Sandler last night — I won free Sneak Preview tickets! It was HILARIOUS…

Movie Previews: How They Influence Your Decisions

Watch these video clips for popular movie trailers and you’ll see just how much the movie’s preview influences your decision whether or not to see the movie in theaters!

Try The Official Da Vinci Code Online Puzzle & Contest… There Are Prizes!

Try your hand at cracking the code online… Here is the online DaVinci Code Puzzle, brought to you by Google and Sony Pictures. Good Luck!

A Young Poker Legend’s Life Portrayed in the Movie ‘High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story’

The movie ‘High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story’ is about poker legend, Stu Ungar — aka Stuey ‘The Kid’ Ungar — who was a man with a gift for cards. The movie’s writer and director is A.W. Tony Vidmer, who hails from Nashville, Tennessee. Here’s why I am in awe of both the movie, and the movie’s writer/director. We’re talking about more than just poker here…