Two Classic Movie Reviews: “All About Eve” and “Hud”

Anne Baxter as Eve, the theater newbie

 
Ruthless people can be fascinating to watch, as we learn from two wonderful classic (black and white) films, All About Eve and Hud.  Both films are character-driven (my fave kind!), thought-provoking, and intelligent.  The ruthless person in All About Eve (nominted for 14 Oscars!!!) is Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter; [...]

Movie Review: “Becoming Jane”

 
I first saw this movie (based on the biography of Jane Austen by Jon Spence) on You Tube.  I thought it was okay.  On first glance, I enjoyed the music and scenery (actually Ireland, not Hampshire).  I saw it again, and was very surprised by the superb acting, especially by the younger actors.  There were [...]

Emma meets Richard Belzer (L&O: SVU’s Det. Munch)!!!

This evening, I went to a book reading/signing at the Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center (66th St & Broadway) for actor/comedian Richard Belzer’s latest book, a mystery novel that blends real life, fiction, and humor- I Am Not A Cop!  Richard was HILARIOUS!  He’s very quick with his humor, but also very approacheable. 

He has played [...]