Tag Archives: film

Woman in Gold.. . . the film

Posted on July 12, 2015 by annetbell

Woman in Gold by Gustav Klimt This film is a glimpse into the Nazis of the third Reich plundering art work throughout Europe. Helen Mirren, tells the true story of one Jewish women’s battle to recover her family’s stolen art, … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized | Tagged art, BBC, film, Gustav Klimt, Helen Mirren, Nazi plundering of European art, Nazis, Ryan Reynolds, The Kiss, Woman in Gold | 1 Comment

“The Power of Love”. . . . “Back to the Future”. . . . . Huey Lewis

Posted on June 13, 2015 by annetbell

Driving to the Lacrosse game today, I heard this song blaring from my grandson’s tablet in the back seat. Sometime we forget “The Power of Love. ” in our personal lives and in the world. It is good to … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Back to the Future", film, Huey Lewis "The Power of Love", music | Leave a comment

Mr. Turner, the film

Posted on May 23, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/7GKlo2xWvuI Artists are tortured and tormented souls, agree? There are lots of examples of this sweeping generalization that can be sited; Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Jackson Pollock ! Meet J.M.W. Turner, the early 19th century British painter. He is … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized | Tagged art, film, JMW Turner, landscapes, Mr. Turner, seascapes, Victorian English painter | 4 Comments

Wagha Border Closing

Posted on March 18, 2015 by annetbell

https://youtu.be/mhHQWTrEwA8 We ended the day yesterday sitting in the stands on the Indian side as the special border guards from these nuclear neighbors strut their stuff. There were many more Indian spectators cheering from the “every seat taken crowd,” We … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "The Reunion", border night closing, Border parade, film, friendship and loved that knows no borders, India, moviw, Pakistan, parade | 4 Comments

Monday Music, “Falling Slowly” from “Once”, the film

Posted on February 16, 2015 by annetbell

This is not a current film. but was out in 2007 and I thought a good contrast to “50 Shades of Grey) which was just released. “Once ” touched me on several levels. The music is a haunting and a … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged "Once" the film, Broadway show, Dublin, film, humility, justice, love, mercy, movie | 5 Comments

“American Sniper”, the film and trailer

Posted on February 2, 2015 by annetbell

This is only the second film we have seen since our return to India. The first was PK, an Indian film, and today we went to see “American Sniper.” A couple of the students went with us, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged " Chris Kyle, "American Sniper, blogging, Clint Eastwood, Director, film, Iraq, movie, peace, sniper, war | 2 Comments

Angelina Jolie’s Friend

Posted on December 10, 2014 by annetbell

An inspiring, yes surprising story all around! Hollywood Conversion? Angelina Jolie Drops to Knees in Prayer on ‘Unbroken’ Set MRC NEWS BUSTERS By Katie Yoder | December 9, 2014 | 1:04 PM EST http://youtu.be/tSCwfneJ2m8 The media are covering Angelina Jolie’s … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Unbroken", Angelina Jollie, faith, film, friends, guidance, inspiration, Louis Zamperini, Olympic runner, prayer, WWII | 6 Comments

Music Monday “Half Light” by Tomandandy from film “Mothman Prophesies

Posted on November 3, 2014 by annetbell

Friday, on the drive down to New Jersey, I first heard “Half Light” on my husband’s playlist and I was intrigued by the sound. Later that night, we watched the film which was a good choice for Halloween night. The … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Mothman Prophesies", computer music, film, movie, supernatural film, Tomandandy, West Virginia | 1 Comment

25 True Mind-Blowing Things!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by annetbell

These 25 Things Might Sound Crazy But They’re Mind-Blowingly True. #9 Is AWESOME. June 18, 2014 Other Stuff It’s a strange place, this world we live in. Cars park on driveways and drive on parkways, hot dogs come in packs of … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged animals, Astronomy, culture, film, geography, history, people, surprises, travel, world wide amazing facts. | 13 Comments

“Stolen Innocence” Documentary Film

Posted on September 13, 2014 by annetbell

This article and video tells of a not uncommon problem in India. Sex trafficking is a horrendous fact of life for poor girls and families everywhere, even in the wealthy west. People in power and wealth acting with impunity is … Continue reading →

Posted in film, India, Uncategorized | Tagged "Stolen Innocence", children, film, India, justice, poverty, schools, sex trafficking | 2 Comments