Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category


21
August

Sharon and Jessica at the Movies: Julie & Julia Edition

Sharon Says:

Yahoo lists Julie and Julia as a comedy and adaptation themed movie.  I think they hit it perfectly.  My generation can remember watching the hilarious antics of Julia Child on TV.  She was often a guest on talk shows and you never knew what was going to come out of her mouth or what goofy maneuver she would pull.

Meryl Streep did a fantastic job portraying… Continue reading

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11
June

At the Movies with Sharon and Jessica: My Life in Ruins Edition

Sharon Says:

There is no other way to say it, this is a chick flick. Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame stars in this light-hearted romantic comedy.  As a guide for a tour company in Greece, she is believable and charming, but a little whiny at times. Greece is beautiful and the scenery only solidifies my desire to

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9
June

At the Movies with Sharon and Jessica: Star Trek Edition

Sharon says . . .

If you were a Trekkie in the late 60’s, the new Star Trek movie is the movie for you!  I loved the original TV show, so was really looking forward to the movie.  We saw it twice over the Memorial Day weekend and I’m game for going again.  I thought the producers did an amazing job at matching up young actors and actresses to portray the main characters… Continue reading

5
June

At the Movies with Sharon and Jessica: Night at the Museum 2 Edition

Sharon Says . . .

This movie was cute. I am not a big fan of most of today’s comedians and the movies they make, but the two Night at the Museum movies have been good ones to share with Evan. He could follow the story line and get the funny parts. Hank Azaria’s Pharoah is hilarious and the chemistry between the main character, Larry Daley(Ben Stiller) and Ameila Earhart (Amy… Continue reading

27
May

At the Movies with Sharon and Jessica

Summer movie season is upon us and so is our brand new blog feature, At the Movies with Sharon and Jessica. My mom and I will each post our own review of a recent movie and give you our own take. Often we like the same things, but as in the case of The Duchess, often our tastes differ wildly.

Our first movie to review is the movie based… Continue reading