Category Archives: Film

The Best and Worst of 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jim Spiegel

2011 was another exciting year, and we want to thank you all again for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog.  Here are our annual summary remarks about good and bad stuff related to film, music, books, politics, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. Bridesmaids—I was stalking area Redboxes on a regular basis in order to get this one soon after it came out. While it was funny, I … Continue reading →

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The Tree of Life

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

As Fall approaches every year, I begin to compile my “best of” music and film lists.  This year it appears my choice for film of the year will be an easy one:  The Tree of Life.  And judging by the … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two — This movie was definitely the highlight of my film-viewing experience this summer. Bailey and I went … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. Winter Light — I will do this one first in an attempt to appear artsy and informed. I don’t know why I love Bergman since … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. The Social Network — Just when you think Hollywood has breathed its last, it coughs up something as well done as Social Network. The sexual … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Angle on Tangled?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

In the Spiegel household, the highest honor a film can receive is being deemed “Theater Visit Worthy.” Over Christmas break, we actually found two such worthy films, each appealing to different age groups within our clan. Jim took the older … Continue reading →

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The Best and Worst of 2010

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

It’s been another exciting year, and we want to thank you all for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog.  Once again, we would like to close out the year with some summary remarks about good and bad … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. No Man of Her Own (1950) — I am happy to start of this month’s Snaphots with something positive to say. No qualifiers, no exceptions, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. Date Night—I suppose it’s corny, but I love that this movie was about a married couple’s date night, all be it a nightmarish one. And … Continue reading →

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