Month: June 2022

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

Posted June 13, 2022 by Whitney in movie review / 3 Comments

I have one question, who is Tinker, Tailor Soldier Spy? Technically that is four questions and with that opening sentence, I proclaim that I was thoroughly confused. I went with my parents and two friends, we all had trouble remembering the name of the film we were about to see (never a good sign) and […]

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Libeled Lady (1936)

Libeled Lady (1936)

Posted June 9, 2022 by Whitney in movie review / 1 Comment

Spencer Tracy plays Warren Haggerty, a newspaperman known for postponing his Maridel nuptials, this time due to a young woman (Myrna Loy) threatening to sue the paper for slander.  Haggerty quickly hatches a plan to persuade her to change her mind, in comes lady’s man Bill Chandler (played by William Powell), who slowly woes himself […]

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Gaslight 1940 and 1944 Adaptations

Gaslight 1940 and 1944 Adaptations

Posted June 7, 2022 by Whitney in movie review / 1 Comment

In 1940 Thorold Dickinson directed Gaslight starring  Anton Walbrook and Diane Wynyard, in which a husband drives his wife slowly insane while he scours the house looking for her late aunt’s hidden jewels.  This was a great thriller, with wonderful acting and pacing.  Although, I discovered this treasure by mistake, thinking I was ordering the […]

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To Be Read Vote June 2022

To Be Read Vote June 2022

Posted June 4, 2022 by Whitney in To Be Read List / 1 Comment

My To Be Read List is a monthly meme hosted by Michelle at Because Reading. How It Works Each month you will make a post with three books from your TBR List (these books can be already on your kindle or shelf or books you might want to purchase) and add your link on the […]

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Begin Again (2013)

Begin Again (2013)

Posted June 3, 2022 by Whitney in movie review / 1 Comment

Begin Again was a cheesy imitation of Coyote Ugly which was an ugly picture to begin with.  The film stars Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Adam Levine and revolves around Keira Knightley’s character Gretta getting into the music business after her boyfriend (Adam Levine) gets too big for his britches when he strikes it big. […]

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Audiobook Review: Shrill by Lindy West

Audiobook Review: Shrill by Lindy West

Posted June 2, 2022 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment

A Review in Impressions First Impressions: Lindy West is pretty witty and really good at getting her point across. Impressions While Reading: I’m laughing really loud. I hope I’m not scaring my cat. Audio Impressions: Lindy West’s narration makes the book 100x better. Her ability to twist a word just so is a gift. Final […]

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