It was Ladies Night Out.
There was a gaggle of them. Eight maybe in one notable group. Perhaps a baker’s dozen. It was a night for the Girls. Some had told hubby to make sure the kiddos finish their homework before bath and bed, they were going out. Others, single, or single mothers, or perhaps divorced, […]
The image doesn’t seem unusual at first.
A well-dressed elderly man is riding in the back of a limo. On the seat next to him is a Louis Vuitton bag, containing a newspaper and important papers. Obviously the photo is an advertisement. “Use my bags,” Louis Vuitton hints, “be a man of intellect, importance, wealth and […]
When it comes to romantic comedies, none are less likely to be criticized while being remembered with fondness than the screwball comedies of seventy years ago.
William Powell and Myrna Loy in the Thin Man series, where a hint of mystery added to the memorable marital banter. Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake in Sullivan’s Travels. Cary […]
That The Bourne Ultimatum made the most money at the box office this sweltering August weekend is little surprise. What is stunning to me is the makeup of the crowd.
The Film Babe and I went to an afternoon showing on the flick’s first day in theaters. In the crowd were a bunch of literary types […]
I offer this laudation without trepidation. The gospel must be spread. Say hallelujah. Can I get a witness?
Several years back, a colleague asked what I thought was Louisville’s finest restaurant? Also, where was my favorite place to eat in town?
In total seriousness, the answer to both was the same. It was a quick response. Impellizzeri’s […]
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