Category Archives: Film Based on Books

The Hobbit (2012)
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Posted on December 29, 2012 by

Ok, so I make no pretenses that The Hobbit has ever been my FAVORITE book. I enjoyed The Lord of the Rings movies as much as the next gal, but would never reread the books (too long, involved, and BORING), … Continue reading →

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Anna Karenina (2012) film: Two Dorks, One Movie
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Posted on December 21, 2012 by

There is just something about this story that draws me in. I’ve never quite been able to say what it is, though. But whatever it is, it was compelling enough that I ditched work to go see this movie with … Continue reading →

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Another CRAZY mini-multi-book review…
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Posted on December 12, 2012 by

As you may have gathered from my extensive current reading list — and I promise it has NOTHING to do with how many books I must finish before 12/31 to complete my Goodreads goal, ahem — it’s that time of … Continue reading →

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Game of Thrones series on HBO
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Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Ok, so Kelley would probably call me a “Johnny-come-lately” (or some equally pejorative but far trendier term), but after re-reading the first book of A Song of Ice and Fire series (and enjoying it for a change!) and needing something adult to snuggle … Continue reading →

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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
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Posted on May 13, 2012 by

So the hubby and I watched the English language version of this film last night. It, like the book, was a tad draggy at parts, but managed to keep our interest long enough that we finished it. I’m unsure how … Continue reading →

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