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.
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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.
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…
Movie Review: September Tapes
Watch the movie September Tapes and try to determine if it’s ‘real’ or not. Regardless, it’s an interesting movie… a docu-drama on the search for Osama bin Laden.
Senator John McCain’s ‘Faith Of My Fathers’ Movie
Here’s our review of the movie ‘Faith of My Fathers’ — Senator John McCain’s personal story.
See This Movie: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (a.k.a. Analiese Michel in Real Life)
Here’s the story behind the story of Analiese Michel — the young girl about whom a movie was created and titled ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’. Yes, the Catholic church approved the exorcism, but check out everything that went wrong!…
Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Bubble’ Movie Aims To Shake Things Up In The Movie Industry!
What makes Steven Soderbergh’s movie, Bubble, so interesting? It is the first movie ever released in theaters …and on DVD…and on hi-definition TV at the same time. And it’s guaranteed to shake up the way things are done in the movie industry.
Jarhead: The Movie & The Book Highlighting Anthony Swofford’s Personal Experiences As A U.S. Marine
I remember hearing about Anthony Swofford’s U.S. Marine story on a talk show years ago. Recently his movie, ‘Jarhead’ opened on the big screen… And his book is now available called ‘Jarhead: A Marine’s Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles’. Here are some interesting one-on-one interviews with Anthony Swofford about the movie AND his book…
RENT The Movie: Bigger & Better Than RENT The Musical
Whether or not you’ve ever seen RENT the musical on- or off-Broadway… I would encourage you to go see RENT the movie in theaters opening November 23rd. Here’s a little background on the Broadway play/musical and its writer, Jonathan Larson. It’s a truly inspiring story…
I’m Ready To ‘Walk The Line’…
The Walk The Line movie looks into the world and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Here’s some behind-the-scenes scoop about the filming and actors, including Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash.
Horror Movie Fans: Things You Probably Don’t Know About The First Saw Movie And Saw 2
Here are some little-known facts about the movies ‘Saw’ and ‘Saw II’. We’ve seen both, and here’s our review.
40-Year-Old Virgin: Guy Humor Gone Awry
The movie 40 Year Old Virgin is just plain FUN. It’s loaded with laughs from start to finish. It’s about a laugh a minute. Shock & awe type BELLY laughs!
The Truth About Firemen… And A Review Of The Movie Ladder 49
I think this movie is a class act, and an exceptionally fine tribute to firefighters of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Movies like Ladder 49 help to remind us of all that we take for granted on a daily basis, and those who regularly put their lives on the line for others. It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotional ups & downs, but there’s a TON of humor and good-hearted fun all throughout the movie as well.
It’s ‘A Lot Like Love’… 3 Chick Flicks Worth Watching!
A review of the movie ‘A Lot Like Love’ and how this theme has probably worked its way into the lives of many…
Four Brothers Movie Misses Its ‘Mark’
Four Brothers was #1 at the box office – bumping Dukes of Hazzard to #3 after being at #1 for the past 2 weeks. Unfortunately, it was kind of a disappointment.
Moviegoers Win In Class Action Lawsuit Against SONY
SONY has been ordered to pay $1.5 million to moviegoers for using “a fake Connecticut-based movie critic” in ads for several of their films. The Good News… If you saw any of these films: “Vertical Limit” (Bill Paxton) “A Knight’s…
Online Movie Rentals: Blockbuster vs Netflix
Which is ‘The Best Online Movie Rental Company’? Our review of online movie rental companies, with the pros and cons of each (including Netflix and Amazon).
Dukes of Hazzard… FUN Stuff!
A few behind-the-scenes things about the Dukes of Hazzard movie, including some interesting ties to Nashville, Tennessee.
War Of The Worlds: 2 Thumbs Up
We saw the movie ‘War of the Worlds’ and gave it two thumbs up. Here’s why…
‘Mindhunters’ Is A Great Mind Trip!
Mindhunters has all the makings of a great movie: suspense, thriller, adventure, horror, violence, reality, and humor. Not to mention some interesting F.B.I. behind-the-scenes stuff. Check it out!
Some Movie Rentals… Don’t Waste Your Time
We rented 6 movies this past week: Closer, The Door In The Floor, Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason, The Sea Inside, Blind, and Mean Creek. Most were so-so, a few were very bad… here’s what you need to know.
‘Crash’ Movie: Eye-Opening On So Many Levels
If you haven’t seen the movie ‘Crash’ yet, go see it! Chances are, you’ll look at people — especially strangers — a whole different way after you see this movie… It’s very eye-opening.
Got Baseball Fever?… Go See ‘Fever Pitch’
The movie, Fever Pitch, is a fun chick-flick that the guys will definitely enjoy too! Here’s a review of the movie, plus lots of fun baseball links…
Run, Do Not Walk… To See ‘Diary Of A Mad Black Woman’
For an enjoyable movie going experience where you leave the theater feeling good for a change… you’ll want to see Tyler Perry’s movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman!
‘Sideways’ Movie Review & Tidbits About The Academy Awards
Here’s what we thought of the movie Sideways, starring Paul Giamatti, plus bonus facts about the movie’s Oscar chances at the 2005 Academy Awards.
Get Hitched!
Our review of the movie, ‘Hitched’… It had the entire audience laughing from start to finish, and we liked it so much we’re buying it! Here’s more…
Hotel Rwanda: Best Movie Of The Year?
Hotel Rwanda is a classy movie from start to finish. I learned a lot from watching this movie. Here’s my review…
Movie Rental Mania!
Following are our personal reviews of each of the following movies: In Good Company, Paparazzi, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Day After Tomorrow, Taking Lives, and Shelter Island.
‘White Noise’ Was Just That… Nothin’ But Noise
Our review of the movie White Noise…
We Met The Fockers And Howard Hughes
Here’s our review of the two hit movies ‘Aviator’ and ‘Meet the Fockers’…
Tis The Season… To See Movies!
We saw the movies Spanglish, Ocean’s 12, Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Collateral. Here’s what we thought of each movie…
Movie Review: National Treasure
We went to see the movie National Treasure starring Nicholas Cage. We actually saw this one TWICE! Here’s why…