Author Archives: WeatherGrrrl

Capote

Posted on 4/3/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Brilliant. Everything a good movie should be; visually stunning, emotionally complex and has a great narrative drive. I expected the Capote mannerisms to bug me. They didn’t. There is an image, at the beginning of this movie, that sums up … Continue reading →

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King Kong

Posted on 4/3/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Disappointing. Flawed epic. I don’t understand why they even made this movie. Liked Kong. Wanted him to win. He was a much more interesting character than anyone else on the screen. As for his love interest, she needs a good … Continue reading →

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Brokeback Mountain

Posted on 4/3/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Brilliant. You must see this movie. It is stunningly beautiful and emotionally complex. Who knew Heath Ledger was capable of such a sophisticated piece of work! Not just a pretty face after all. Jake Gyllenhaal was his usual great self. … Continue reading →

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Cafe Scientifique

Posted on 1/3/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Attended the latest Cafe Scientifique in Morris last night,which has now moved to its new location at the Stevens County Museum. The speaker was Prof PZ Myers on “Why all the fuss about evolution?” The event was well attended and … Continue reading →

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Sad news yesterday

Posted on 1/3/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

I was startled to hear the news reports yesterday that Linda Smith had died. She was way to young and I shall miss the insightful way she talked about the world in which we live. You’re probably thinking, who the … Continue reading →

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The big day arrives!

Posted on 23/2/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

So I’ve not posted in a while because a project I’ve been working on for the last year has finally come to fruition and it has needed much time and attention. I’ve been working with a small group of women … Continue reading →

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Jack is back!

Posted on 26/1/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

I’m going to have serious stress issues for the next 19 hours of 24. They’re dropping like flies already, yikes. One of my favourites has already bitten the dust and another is hanging on by their fingertips. (I’m not saying … Continue reading →

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Valentines Gift Idea

Posted on 26/1/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Boy do I have a deal for you, the prefect gift for your honey and it helps further social justice issues. A twofer! Just visit the unhinderedbytalent.com shop and buy any number of products emblazoned with the phrase Make Tea, … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is this guy?

Posted on 21/1/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

I just listened to the second hour of Friday’s midday program from Minnesota Public Radio. They broadcast a speach made Monday, that’s MLK day 2006, where a past presidential candidate railed against George Bush’s illegal acts. (I went here to … Continue reading →

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Syriana

Posted on 21/1/2006 by WeatherGrrrl

Brilliant. The best movie I’ve seen in a long time. A whole host of story threads interweaving to create an image of the current relationship between the West and the Middle East. This movie recognises the complexity of real life … Continue reading →

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