Movie Review - The Bill Murray Stories

The Bill Murray Stories

Movie Review

☆☆☆☆☆

I am not a huge Bill Murray fan. Though I did notice

while watching the 'thrilling documentary', he does have

a pretty good film resume. I don't very often enjoy

the stuff I call 'stupid comedy'. But I noticed that

Bill Murray has been in some pretty good movies.

 

But that isn't what this documentary is about.

It's more about the man. How he enjoys his own life.

And how he contributes to other lives. Human life

in general.

 

My husband and I both thought about it while we

watched. Isn't it a shame? That more famous people

don't use their face for good? Like this!

Yes, donating money to a good cause is terrific.

But his intention seems to be making smiles

happen! Making memories. Joining a typical

fun evening and adding to it.

I have never in my life, ever, thought being famous

would be a great thing before. And this is really the

only thing I can see that would be great about it!

Being able to do this sort of thing.

 

It's a fun documentary. A great way to spend

an hour for some mind broadening and smiling.

 

There are a lot of f-bombs. So you would have

to decide if that suits your audience.

 

Review by Lisa Hutson 



 

Movie Review - About Time

About Time

Movie Review

☆☆☆☆☆

 

Normally, I have no interest in time travel.

Not movies or books. The idea of it doesn't

entertain me.

So even though, this was presented as a

romantic comedy, which I always love to watch,

the time travel aspect put me off.

This movie is from 2013. I go to the movies

quite a lot. But I didn't go to this one. I did

not rent it. It has recently just come onto Netflix.

 

I decided to give it a moment. You know, just to

be able to say to myself, "Sure glad I didn't spend

any money or time watching this before!"

 

But I was mistaken.

About Time is a wonderful love story.

All kinds of love. At every turn, in every moment.

The movie is full of love. It is a great story.

And I am so glad I finally gave it a watch.

I even went so far as to buy two of the songs

from the movie! Which I never do!

 

I cannot recommend it enough. To anyone that

has a couple hours to be completely taken in by

a wonderful movie of life. Fabulous wonderful life!

 

Review by Lisa Hutson

Susan's Review of A Lady of True Distinction by Grace Burrowes

Hawthorne Dorning either finds a way to turn his family’s vast botanical resources into a successful commercial venture, or the estate the Dornings have called home for centuries could be broken up. He loves the land and he’s never shied away from hard work, but he knows nothing about creating perfumes or fragrances.

Margaret Summerfield has put aside her passion for scent-making to tend to the serious business of raising her little nieces. She’s no longer the girl who wandered the countryside by the hour, lost in the pleasures of nature, nor does she want to be. Hawthorne needs her help, but what does he have that could possibly tempt to Margaret to entangle herself with his dreams?

Hawthorne Dorning is one of my favorite Grace Burrowes male leads. He is a good, caring man who is liked and respected by everyone in the community. Thorne has assumed the role of land steward of Dorning Hall. He takes his responsibilities seriously. He deals with his older brother, Lord Casriel’s, demands, listens to his younger brothers concerns and works alongside his tenants during planting and haying seasons. The Dornings are the classic example of land rich and cash poor land owners. Casriel has issued an ultimatum to his brothers; they need to make their Father’s botanical inheritance into a thriving business or he will be forced to sell off pieces of the estate.

Margaret Summerfield is a widow who is raising her two young nieces. Margaret’s estate Summerton is thriving. She follows a successful crop rotation plan, visits her tenants and attends the local community events. Margaret was well regarded for her medicinal herbal remedies and perfumes before she married. Thorne is aware of Margret’s knowledge and visits her.

I love Grace Burrowes’ descriptive writing style and her dialogue. Loved when Thorne arranged a picnic dinner with sandwiches, his brother’s favorite chocolates and flowers in Margaret’s bluebell woods. I fell a bit in love with Thorne as he listened to Margaret’s talk about her lonely childhood, tempted her with apple tarts and chocolates and romanced her.

Margaret trusts Thorne enough to confide in him that she believes that her brother-in-law is scheming to take her nieces to the family estate. Bancroft Summerfield’s estate is heavily mortgaged and he needs to marry a wealthy heiress and get control of his niece’s inheritance to avoid bankruptcy.

Hoping to avoid this situation, Thorne and Margaret decide to marry by special license. Bancroft exercises his right as co guardian and the girls are taken to his home for a two week visit. Loved that Thorne and his brothers worked together to bring the girls home. Thorne accepted Margaret’s past actions without hesitation. He truly understands why the girls are so important to her and what she has given up to raise them

The conflict between Margaret and Bancroft kept the plot moving. Loved the scene when Bancroft told Thorne that Margaret killed her first husband and that was the real reason the girls should be raised by him. Bancroft is one of the author’s best villains- a greedy, jealous, bully masquerading as a charming, gentleman farmer. Bancroft’s actions combined with Thorne and Margaret’s romance held my interest throughout the novel. The conclusion has several surprising plot twists and reveals.

And the epilogue? It’s a perfect peak into the Dornings future! A Lady of True Distinction has all the feels—it’s an emotional, deeply romantic story with captivating characters and a fabulous storyline!

It’s the perfect romantic read for a rainy weekend-be prepared to spend the afternoon with the Dornings as their story will captivate you from the first page.

Am hoping that the author pairs Valerian with Miss. Pepper in the future—wouldn’t want all of those dancing lessons for naught.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.

Reviewed by Susan Gorman