The Great Gatsby (2013): Movie Review
In just 172 pages, F. Scott Fitzgerald has captured the zeitgeist of the Jazz Age, and told the stirring story …
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Ruth Prawer Jhabvala: A Tribute to Rootlessness
On April 3, one day before Roger Ebert died, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala passed away from illness at the age of 85. …
Roger Ebert, A Close Encounter
In memory of Roger Ebert, I will recount an unforgettable experience I had two years ago. I took the following …
Before I Go To Sleep by S. J. Watson
47 year-old Christine has lost her memory for twenty some years due to trauma. She wakes up every morning to …
Quotable Quotes from Downton Abbey Season 3
These are some of my favourite lines from Season 3. They remind me of why I enjoy Downton Abbey in …
Upcoming Book to Movie Adaptations
2012 has been a great year for movie adaptations based on or loosely tied to books. Argo, Beast of the …
Oscar Results 2013
Argo (3): Best Picture, Film Editing, Adapted Screenplay Life of Pi (4): Best Director Ang Lee, Cinematography, Original Score, Visual …
Downton Abbey Season 3: Episodes 4 & 5
Spoilers Alert! But if you’ve seen the Episodes, throw in your 2 pebbles and make some ripples. The SAG Win …
The Girl In the Cafe (2005): The Hunger for Connection
February is the month that raves about love. It’s also Awards Season, culminating with the Oscars. With all the competing …
Zero Dark Thirty and Argo
There are several reasons I link these two films together. Both are acclaimed productions which have already garnered awards. While …
Downton Abbey Season 3: Episode 1
CLICK HERE to Season 3: Episodes 2 & 3 When the pre-show outshines the main feature, I’m beginning to …
Top Ripples of 2012
The Ripple Rating System began when I started the blog Ripple Effects five years ago. I’ve been asked why I …
