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Tristi’s Favorite Gene Kelly Movies

One of the definite perks of being a movie reviewer is that I get to sit here and sigh, and then tell you why I’m doing it. Gene Kelly . . . sigh. Gene has done scads of fabulous films – I don’t think I’ve ever seen him deliver a bad performance. I’d like to share four of my favorite Gene Kelly films with you right now and tell you why they’ve made this top ten list. 1. Of course, the first on my list would be “Singin’ in the Rain.” Who doesn’t just adore this movie? Gene stars as … Continue reading →

A Look at Patrick Wayne

Sometimes I’m not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree. I’ve seen Patrick Wayne here and there my entire life, mostly with small parts on shows such as “Fantasy Island” and “The Love Boat.” I remember him best for hosting the game show “Tic Tac Dough.” Yes, I am a child of the seventies. My dad is a huge western fan and I’ve been watching some of his favorite films, trying to broaden my overall cinematic repertoire. I’ve recently seen “The Quiet Man,” “McClintock,” and “The Alamo,” and one night while popping a DVD out of the player, had the … Continue reading →

Star Struck — Josi Kilpack

Delilah loves her job, working as a nanny in New York City. Her task is simple and she cares about the family she works for. Jason, her little charge, comes with her willingly as she takes in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and all the other New York City sights she’s longed to see. A favorite spot of theirs is the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park, and they go there often. One day while at the park, she is accosted by a young man claiming to be a big movie star. He wants to take her to the … Continue reading →

Masquerade — Sierra St. James

In “Masquerade” by Sierra St. James, Clarissa is a young divorcee who is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her daughter, adorable three-year-old Elaina. Her ex-husband made her feel worthless throughout their marriage and is now driving that message home financially, with paltry alimony and child support payments. Tired of working two jobs, Clarissa decides that she has to make a radical career change and goes to the employment agency. Unfortunately, the man who runs the agency is a friend of her husband’s family, and he helps her based on that relationship. She doesn’t have the heart to … Continue reading →