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I live with my family on the Monterey Peninsula in CA. I strive for the perfect balance in life: Family, Work and Play. After many years in the hotel industry as a Director, I find myself finally doing what I love-telling other people what to do (as a consultant). I enjoy the freedom that comes with that to spend time with my 10 year old son and to remain in the hotel industry and travel to new (and some the same but a different twist). I also practice Yoga and this is what I found was missing all of my life-It just feels so great! I love the arts: creativity via scrapbooking, crafts, watching movies, reading books and writing. I cannot color within the lines, so everything is an adventure for me and I hope for those on the receiving end. I am a Leo (less the MANE that went a long time ago!). I love new and innovative things and at the same time classics. I love to read, be entertained and amazed. I love honesty, true friendship and spirit. BS without the proper finesse is an insult.
About Me
Education: BA Foreign Language (German)
Food and Drinks: Japanese Cuisine, Cosmopolitan Martinis & Double CappuccinoBooks: Thrillers, Suspense, Mystery and Rich Cultural storiesMovie Stars: Edward Norton, Ben Kingsley, David SuchetMovies: The Shawshank Redemption, Willy Wonka, Wizard of Oz, Glengarry Glen RossT.V. Shows: Reality TV, Food Network Shows, Mysteries, CrimeMusic: Anything from Opera to EminemQuotes: Ach Du Liebe!
Food and Drinks: Japanese Cuisine, Cosmopolitan Martinis & Double Cappuccino
Books: Thrillers, Suspense, Mystery and Rich Cultural stories
Movie Stars: Edward Norton, Ben Kingsley, David Suchet
Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Willy Wonka, Wizard of Oz, Glengarry Glen Ross
T.V. Shows: Reality TV, Food Network Shows, Mysteries, Crime
Music: Anything from Opera to Eminem
Quotes: Ach Du Liebe!
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Oh The Webs We Weave
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Reviewed Spider
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He went in a Man and Came out a Crook!
Reviewed Shawshank Redemption
So often, I am asked what my favorite films are and with that comes an expectation of what will be revealed by that list. Mine has somewhat changed over time, bread more...
When you thought it could not get worse, it does!
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Reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness Movie
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Reviewed Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Reviewed Bobby
This is a time of shame an sorrow. It is not a day for politics. I have saved this one opportunity my only event of today, to speak briefly to you about the minread more...
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Reviewed No Country for Old Men
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The story continues....
Reviewed Sex and The City
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Reviewed The Incredible Hulk
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Reviewed The Hulk
NOTE: This is the 2008 version (after numerous attemts to add this current film via Mouthpad, no luck)......... You might be one of the many that either grew upread more...
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Reviewed The Painted Veil
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Reviewed Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Anyone who grew up in the 1980’s knows who Indiana Jones is and what a great role model he was with that cool hat and nifty bull whip. I remember going outread more...
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Reviewed Iron Man
No wonder this latest blockbuster comic book film has been number one at the cinema the last 2 weeks. I wonder if these filmmakers knew what a great concept andread more...
Go ahead...JUMP!
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Reviewed Jumper
Opening as the top third in movie sales at the box office, one would expect a real blockbuster. I suppose it depends on what you would define a blockbuster to bread more...
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Reviewed National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
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A Second Capote
Reviewed Infamous
Having watched and reviewed Capote, I was really intrigued by Infamous, which covered the same story of Truman Capote’s book In Cold Blood . Not only had Cread more...
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Reviewed The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Directed and starring Tommy Lee Jones as Rancher, Pete Perkins, this is a Drama/Western that really is quite exceptional as a modern day western. Like the westeread more...
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Reviewed The Matador
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To Die or Not to Die
Reviewed The Sea Inside - Spanish Movie
The Sea Inside(Mar Adentro), released in 2004, written by Alejandro Amenabar is a gripping story about a man who wants simply to die with dignity after living nread more...
Who Am I?
Reviewed V for Vendetta
Who am I? Who am I but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask. I am merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man wread more...
After the Fall from Innocence the Legend begins.
Reviewed Legends of The Fall
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100 Millions Fire !!!!
Reviewed Alice in Borderland: Season 3
A trio made forcefully by the creator is not useful and unknowingly made. The earlier two seasons are having a great storyline and the same story of the manga. read more...
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Commented on indian1969's review
I know what you mean... Hope all is well with you ;)
R~ I disagree....You are a great writer. I wish I had more time to read and write but I still enjoy your thoughts. :) J~
Commented on moviezombie's review
Nice to see you here again, my friend. I have not had much time for writing but try to keep up a bit. Been saving this until I had time and wouldn't you know it, the Oscars are on tonight. I wonder what Oprah was thinking in casting these people...Hmmm. SHe is sharp but does not have the best read more...
Commented on hermit's review
I truly enjoyed your review of this movie. I bawled when the end came and the old family movie played...This movie will remain a classic for a very long time! Best, Jodi
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Commented on torcan's review
I loved this movie. IT was one of the best of the Coen brothers but really takes a certain twisted mind to appreciate it. I just cracked up and would have written a review myself but had no time..Thanks for writing one. Hopefully, people will have a leap of faith and check this out on DVD. IT is wor read more...
Commented on indian1969's article
Thank you! R~ I don't bother to read a few reviews like yours from time to time. More interesting websites out there and I am not as inspired anymore. A shame, truly that MS does not listen but do they really care? I just wrote for myself and like I said, busier entertaining myself elsewhere... read more...
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R~ This is man! I love him in ALMOST everything. The one exception is Death to Smoochy. Who talked him and Robin Williams in to that movie?!!! I am always impressed with Norton's versatility, his playing 'two sides of a coin' with such ability. Do note and wrong word choice: protesting his innoc read more...
Commented on abhilash0151's review
Sorry to hear that you didn't like this movie. I was prepared not to and wound up laughing. I thought it was excellent Coen Bros. Even Clooney was good. Certainly not for everyone and so absurd but that is what the Coen Bros do! JH
...And I cried hard as the music and credits played on. ~JH
This is one of my all time favorite actors and movies. It is indeed hard to watch but OMG, Norton is incredible. Great to see you here too!!!!! JH
Commented on DESPRADO's review
Vikky, You can probably get it via the internet. look for ESPN...
Vikky, Sports Reporters runs here in the US on ESPN on Sunday Mornings. Look on the internet or set Tivo. :)
Commented on artsed's review
Lisa, My son and Mom went to see this and loved it as well. I want to see it in 3D... JH
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I LOVED this book and your review did the book justice. Mitch Albom does still do sports reporting and is on: SPORTS REPORTERS on Sundays. My husband watches him and you can catch him...I want to tell you, that you remain a great writer on MS and I have been disappointed with some reviews in the las read more...
Commented on ram_cv's review
Ram, I enjoyed the review but would be better if there were paragraphs....:) JH
Commented on fenil_seta's review
Fenil, You really should write more on Hollywood movies. You are really good at it. The Bollywood, I don't really get to watch.....
Commented on kunalkhandwala's review
K~ You are right about MS, but don't have them post your reviews. If you have a new review to add (and the subject) request they add your subject on Mouthpad and then when they do, do it yourself. You are a good writer and you will get more people to read what you post!!!!!! Best, Jodi
Your thoughts are laid out well but you HAVE to break this up into paragraphs to make it easier to read. The first thing I noticed were that no one rated the review and I immediately wondered why. This is why. AND I like what you have to say..:)!
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