Julia Roberts is making me read this book.

A couple years ago I noticed that practically every other woman I saw in the subway/bus/bookstore/doctor’s office waiting room was reading Eat, Pray, Love. My mother read it and sent me her copy. A friend visiting from California raved about it, and insisted I add it to my reading list. Elizabeth Gilbert was suddenly the … Continue reading »

In my ear: An Education soundtrack

I finally saw An Education a couple weeks ago, and it was fantastic! Carey Mulligan was heavenly, and I can’t wait to see what she does next. The style of 1960s London was totally enchanting — the pencil skirts, the eye makeup, the cigarettes! Definitely check it out if you haven’t seen it. From the … Continue reading »

Seen and heard in 2009

I realize that today is the first day of 2010, and that I should have posted any type of 2009 wrap-up business by last night… but last night I was home sick on the couch, drinking orange juice and watching Sleepless In Seattle. Living the dream, people. LIVING THE DREAM. Anywho, instead of getting deep … Continue reading »

Julie & Julia

I just finished watching Julie & Julia. C’est bon! If you haven’t seen this movie, you must add it to your Netflix queue or (if you aren’t snowed in like me) drop by the video rental store next time you’re out. It’s lovely, absolutely lovely. Meryl Streep is, of course, amazing and enchanting as Julia … Continue reading »

Up in the Air

I saw Up in the Air yesterday afternoon. Have you seen it? If not, take a look at the preview. George Clooney is so ridiculously handsome and charming I can barely stand it. Carrie Bradshaw said it best on an episode of Sex and the City: “Clooney is like a Chanel suit, he never goes … Continue reading »

I heart my library.

Last week I went to hear Mira Nair speak at the Boston Public Library, and she was FABULOUS. The library has all sorts of people come through as part of their lecture series, but this was the first time I attended – I’m so glad I did! Kate went with me and it was a … Continue reading »

A little in love with Lars.

Please go see Lars and the Real Girl. It’s been out for a while, but I just saw it yesterday. If it isn’t at your theater, put it on your Netflix or whatever. This movie was lovely and funny and heartbreaking. Individual performances were really wonderful. Ryan Gosling is so damn endearing, it almost makes … Continue reading »