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Aladdin 2019 – Reaction (No Spoilers!)
A couple of months ago I mentioned I was looking forward to two Disney remakes this year, Aladdin and The Lion King. Well, my siblings and I just got back from Aladdin, and I was not disappointed! It’s funny, beautiful, moving, and action-packed. Dare I say it?? I like it better than the cartoon original. Continue reading
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Valkyrie (2008) and My Thoughts on Historical Dramas
This past weekend, I rewatched the WWII movie Valkyrie (2008) with my brother. (He, like me, is a history nerd and was the one who talked me into watching Lawrence of Arabia, for which I’m perpetually grateful.) I don’t believe I reviewed Valkyrie last time, so it seemed like a good time to talk about Continue reading
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Echoes of Literature in "Julia Ross"
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The cautionary cliche, while well known, still remains almost limitless in its potential for the mystery and thrillers genres. Perhaps this is why watching My Name is Julia Ross (1945) immediately calls to mind its literary precursors from the works of Arthur Conan Doyle Continue reading
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What I’m Reading (and More): February edition
It’s snowing heartily again, on top of the 2-4 inches from earlier this week that didn’t fully melt. So I came home early and am looking forward to a weekend “snowed in” – which means reading! Reading The Gospel of John I’ve been rereading the Gospels in this order: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and now John. Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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