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The Loving Story
Tonight HBO premieres a new documentary about one of the most important marriages in American history. And their name was Loving.
They should have been able to have the quiet life they hoped for. Mildred and Richard Loving were residents of Virginia who were married in the District of Columbi
posted 12:48:14pm Feb. 14, 2012 |
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Interview: The Real Couple Behind "The Vow"
“The Vow,” starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, is based on the real-life story of Kim and Krickett Carpenter, who wrote a book about their experience after a traumatic brain injury shortly after their wedding erased all of Krickett’s memory of the previous 18 months. She did not rememb
posted 8:00:42am Feb. 14, 2012 |
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List: Movies for Your Valentine
Some of my favorite movie romances are just right for Valentine's Day. Cuddle up with your valentine and a bowl of popcorn and enjoy these movies about how love makes us crazy and immeasurably happy at the same time.
1. Moonstruck Cher won an Oscar as the bookkeeper who has given up on love unt
posted 4:08:39pm Feb. 13, 2012 |
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A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Interview with Madeleine L'Engle's Granddaughter
Madeleine L'Engle’s classic book A Wrinkle in Time celebrates its 50th anniversary this week with a sumptuous new edition. It includes photos and biographical information about L’Engle, an introduction by US Ambassador for Children’s Literature Katherine Paterson, discussion questions, pages o
posted 8:00:58am Feb. 13, 2012 |
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Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Celebrate the birthday of our 16th President with some of the classic movies about his life. Ahead of us this are are the Steven Spielberg epic, based on Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin, with Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field, which will be out in Decem
posted 8:00:32am Feb. 12, 2012 |
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posted January 12, 2009 at 11:12 am
My list of “Achy, Sneezy, Too-Sick_Too-Sleep movies includes Princess Bride (even the opening scene and purpose of the movie is to entertain a sick kid), Man From Snowy River (1 and/or 2), Silverado, and Ghostbusters (One). I have been known to watch one of the many Star Trek movies (favoring #4) and Indiana Jones, too. I was sick over Christmas and kept waking up during the same scene during the Chrsitmas Story marathon on TV – a freaky experience – so I have foresworn move marathons next time I am sick.