Pendragon: Sword of His Father

My enthusiasm for “Pendragon: Sword of His Father” began when I read a review of “Pengragon” and an interview with Marilyn Burns on Inklings: Pendragon: Sword of His Father is an epic story, and its creators do it justice. The sets and costumes are elaborate, detailed, and often gorgeous. The soundtrack swells and quiets itself, adding emotion in [...]

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Amazing Grace

A book review (although I do mention the film that accompanies the book and how BOTH have touched my life!) for March of Books on YLCF … You think you and I can’t change things? (Amazing Grace – The Film) Once upon a time, a politician and a handful of his closest friends decided to [...]

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Emma

Will you dance, dear Emma? (BBC 2009 “Emma”) I just watched the BBC’s 2009 production of “Emma” twice and I’m wondering… have any of you seen it and, if so, what do you think of it … ? Here’s a “promo” of “Emma” from YouTube: Emma Woodhouse has everything she wants and sets out to [...]

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Miss Potter

Stories don’t always end where their authors intended. But there is joy in following them, wherever they take us. (“Miss Potter”) A friend gave me a copy of the movie “Miss Potter” last year. It’s her favourite film, which makes it a special gift as well as a sweet gift. I’m not a huge movie [...]

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