Terrific Movie

This afternoon at The Society of the Four Arts we viewed the movie, Goya's Ghosts.
The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure the release of his daughter. This is probably the best movie movie I've seen this year. I highly recommend it but you must understand you will become emotionally involved and troubled. It is very heavy. After this, see a comedy film.

Dining Out

This evening our monthly Dining Out was hosted by Louise Gray with twelve of us at La Bamba.

Movie Comment

The Wrestler is a sad and depressing story about a professional wrestler played by Mickey Rourke. It gives interesting insight into situations foreign to me. I wouldn't call it a great movie but it is certainly engaging and memorable. I recommend it if you can tolerate the violent wrestling performances.
There was extensive use of hand held cameras making very long uncut shots giving a documentary feeling. That was interesting but it made me a little dizzy.

Kaleidoscope

Today we went to Kaleidoscope 2009 -- a celebration of many cultures produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County. Over the years we've watched it grow into a major and wonderful annual event. - VIDEO

Friday

There were ten of us last night when we hosted Frugal Dining Out.

Mission Accomplished

Today Bob & Marcia Schachter hosted a super inauguration party at their home for Obama campaign volunteers that was exciting and fun for all. - Party Video

It was a long wait for this great day. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it hasn't been too long to get things put back together. I'm optimistic.

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MOVIE COMMENTS:

We also saw two movies today. What a day!

Slumdog Millionaire -- It gets raves, but not from me. I had to hold my ears -- too loud. And too many improbabilities It does take you into the slums -- pretty effective there. I'll be sure to never go to India. You probably should see it so you'll know what all the buzz is about.

Marley & Me -- Just so-so. Of interest mostly for the local connection. I enjoyed the book a lot but was disappointed by the movie.

City Walk Sunday

Eleven of us enjoyed the walk this morning in Palm Beach. I had expected unpleasant weather but it turned out to be most delightful.

Another Busy Saturday

We went on Judy Jaksch's walk this morning and, with a dozen others, crossed the Lake Worth bridge, had breakfast at Benny's and walked back. -VIDEO
This afternoon we enjoyed the terrific Palm Beach 3 contemporary art show at the P.B. County Convention Center.

We thank Pat Barnes for hosting a game party tonight. We had a really good time. I was glad to learn about Wii and six of us enjoyed Beyond Balderdash.

Movie Comments on Earth

This afternoon at the Society of the Four Arts, we attended the screening of the 1998 movie, Earth. It is about rivalries between the Hindus and Muslims in 1947 at the time of the partition of India and Pakistan and the terrible brutality among friends formerly tolerant of each other's religion who become intolerant and treat each other cruelly. I recommend it but with the warning that it is disturbing and emotionally draining.

Moonstruck

Our monthly ritual of pizza by the ocean at full moonrise was today especially rewarding when we witnessed that orange ball emerge from the water. So often a low cloud bank obscures that magic moment.

Busy Saturday

This afternoon we volunteered at Cuillo Theatre for Looped, with Valerie Harper playing Tallulah Bankhead. We recommend this play about this very outrageous and very funny and vulgar character.
This evening we went to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park for the moonlight concert. It was a well attended and enjoyable bluegrass band.
Yesterday morning we went to Edward and Deborah Pollack Gallery on Worth Avenue to view the Beanie Backus paintings and then had lunch at Hamburger Heaven.

The Drowsy Chaperone

We attended (worked) The Drowsy Chaperone last night at the Kravis. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it. It is a delightful satirical musical comedy on the order of Spamalot.
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Bubba Gump

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Evergreen 2012

New Year's Day

Eleven of us had a grand time strolling the boardwalk this morning at Green Cay Wetlands. It was a beautiful morning and the birds put on a fine performance. We had breakfast at Flakowitz deli restaurant and arrived home in time for most of the Tournament of Roses parade.

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Luncheon after Koch

MILDRED B. COOPER MEMORIAL CHAPEL

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My Movie Comments

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