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The Belligerent Book of Movie Quotes

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The Belligerent Book Of Movie Quotes

It’s been quite some time since I’ve done a book review. That’s not to say I haven’t been reading because I have… I’ve just been terrible about getting my reviews done. This one should be short and sweet. The Belligerent Book of Movie Quotes is “written” by Danny Marianino. I have written in quotes because as the title of the book suggests, this is a collection of movie quotes so Mr. Marianino didn’t actually pen them…. … Continue reading

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Spenser Goes ‘Looking For Rachel Wallace’

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Looking For Rachel Wallace

BOOK DETAIL/INFORMATION: This is the sixth Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker.  It was originally published in 1980.  The book’s title character Rachel Wallace would go on to be a recurring character in the Spenser universe. Preceded By: The Judas Goat Followed By: Early Autumn PLOT SUMMARY: Rachel Wallace is a lesbian feminist author who hires Spenser for a security detail.  She’s completely biased against him and his macho ways and eventually fires him.  … Continue reading

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The Final Spenser – “The Professional”

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The Professional (2009)

BOOK DETAILS/INFORMATION: This is the thirty-eighth (38) Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 2009.  Recurring characters include Susan Silverman, Vinnie Morris, Hawk, Tony Marcus, & Ty Bop. NOTE: This review will contain spoilers. Preceded By: Rough Weather PLOT SUMMARY: Spenser is hired by a lawyer named Elizabeth Shaw to get to the bottom of her client’s problem – blackmail.  Shaw’s clients, wives of rich older men, have a mutual … Continue reading

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Robert B. Parker – R.I.P.

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Robert B. Parker (September 17, 1932 – January 18, 2010)

The world lost a great author yesterday when Robert B. Parker died at his home in Massachusetts.  Dr. Parker was the author of over 50 novels.  He was 77 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons.  Ever the working man, Dr. Parker died sitting at his desk. Even if you weren’t a fan of Parker’s work you may very well know one of his characters – Spenser of Spenser For Hire … Continue reading

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“Funny People” Is Not The Kind Of Funny You’re Expecting

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Funny People (2009)

As I sit down to write this review I’m still not sure what I think about this movie.  It’s either kind of brilliant or kind of terrible.  Hopefully by the time I get to the end of this post I’ll figure it out.  I can say that of the 4 of us that watched it together, 1 hated it and 1 fell asleep.  I can also say that whether it was good or bad, it … Continue reading

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“Four Christmases” Is Four Too Many

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Four Christmases (2008)

The wife and I had an opportunity recently to actually sit down and watch a movie!  It doesn’t happen often where the stars align, we put the kids down AND we’ve got a movie on hand that we BOTH are interested in watching.  I’d like to say that this was an awesome movie and it was time well spent… unfortunately that’s not quite the case.  In fact, we had to watch this one in two … Continue reading

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‘Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen’ – More Of The Same = GREAT!

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

I’m going to write this review in much the same style that I used for my review of the original movie.  Before we get started realize that this will contain spoilers so if you want to watch the movie fresh skip this post and come back after viewing. The Transformers More of the same goodness that we got in the first movie.  Optimus Prime kicks MAJOR ass in this flick.  At one point he roars … Continue reading

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‘Rough Weather’ – A Nice Day For A Gray Wedding

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Rough Weather (2008)

BOOK DETAILS/INFORMATION: Rough Weather is the thirty-sixth (36) Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker.  It was originally published in 2008.  Returning once again (for his third appearance) is Rugar (The Gray Man). NOTE: This review will contain spoilers. Preceded By: Now And Then PLOT SUMMARY: Spenser is hired to accompany professional gold digger Heidi Bradshaw to the wedding of her daughter.  The wedding takes place at the incredibly posh (and secluded – wink wink … Continue reading

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‘The Judas Goat’ – Spenser Gets Out Of Town

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The Judas Goat (1979)

BOOK DETAILS/INFORMATION: The Judas Goat is the fifth Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker.  It was originally published in 1978. Preceded By: Promised Land Followed By: Looking For Rachel Wallace PLOT SUMMARY: A recluse millionaire in a wheelchair (think Mason Verger from Hannibal without the facial deformity), Hugh Dixon, hires Spenser to find the members of a terrorist group (Liberty) that killed his family.  Spenser does what he does and stirs the pot to … Continue reading

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The Oscar Ignored ‘Gran Torino’

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Gran Torino (2008)

The fact that this movie didn’t even get nominated for ANY Oscars just goes to show how messed up the Academy is.  From the very beginning this picture grabs you and doesn’t let go.  The dialogue here is absolutely incredible and makes what could be a slow movie absolutely incredible. Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalksi, a Korean War vet who has recently lost his wife.  He’s an old school grumpy old man who quite frankly … Continue reading