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State of Play, State of Newspapers

beedeebee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:04:49 +0000

A movie based on a TV show. Now that is a switch. Russell Crowe, newspaper man, tries to help out his former college roomate and buddy, congressman Ben Affleck with the help of a young female blogger Rachel McAdams. A fun, action packed thriller as the two reporters pursue the truth behind the death of Ben Afflecks assistant in Washington, uncovering a major homeland security boondoggle in the process. Being a fan of newspapers, going back to editor Perry White, it was a fun to see a newspaper being the star. The classic race against the deadline, with the old frumpy newspaper guy leading the way with the young blogger learning the ropes. Great footage at the end of the ceremonial pushing of the “send” button all the way through prepress and printing of the actuall newsprint. This could be one of the last movies about newspapers that takes place in the modern day without any hint of the problems facing the real world of newsprint today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f95KbeQSMok

The Class

beedeebee — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:39:00 +0000

What an abrupt ending. What ever happened to Souleymane? Other than that it was a pretty good movie. In french, with english subtitles, the movie is based on a novel (written by the teacher, and played by the teacher) but is filmed like a documentary of sorts, about a high school class in tough neighborhood inParis. The students are played by real students, not actors, giving the movie a very real documentary feel. The problems of the classroom, society, kids, politics, etc. all seemed like it was an American classroom. Two textbooks Up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8HWJqgMAhU

Happy 11th Birthday Sebastian and Autumn

beedeebee — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:22:59 +0000

: Happy Birthday

August 19, 2009 – Deerfield, Michigan. Sebby and Autumn had their birthday party today at their home in Deerfield. I dragged them outside after they opened their gifts so I could take this picture of them with their new display cases. They are made out of 1″ poplar, routed and glued. It was actually Sebby’s request that he needed a better way to store his HotWheels collection other than in a box. Autumn will use hers to display here Littlest Pet Shop animals.

Dreams with Sharp Teeth

beedeebee — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:19:59 +0000

Harlan Ellison is quite a character. Somehow I have been totally unaware of who he is. I didn’t realize that he is responsible to much of TVs science fiction along with all of the books he has written. Didn’t expect to see Robin Williams, in a serious role, interviewing Mr. Ellison. The movie was a delight. It is always fun listening and watching a real character of “my generation”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmfzKKM49uY (Warning: Rated R)

I watched “Taken” last night

beedeebee — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:21:27 +0000

Starring Liam Neesen, who play a retired Gov’t operative. His daughter was kidnapped in Paris while trying to follow U2 around the tour circuit. Liam uses his skills to track down his daugther. It was an enjoyable, non thinking, thrill ride. I love a good adventure.

Hello WorldPress

beedeebee — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:08:31 +0000

Sorry, I guess that should be Hello WordPress. I guess I so used to starting out every new learning experience with Hello World

Hello world!

beedeebee — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:03:31 +0000

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