February 9, 2012

Hollywood in Ohio with The Shawshank Trail

Cell Block - The Shawshank Redemption

In 1982 Stephen King published a simple little novella titled Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.  It was part of a collection of stories and was hailed as a masterpiece.  The novella was adapted for the big screen as The Shawshank Redemption and was a modest hit. . . at least until awards season rolled around [...]

Luis Tiant: Lost Son of Havana

Luis Tiant Lost Son of Havana

The Lost Son of Havana is, ostensibly, a baseball movie.  It’s the story of the life of former baseball pitcher Luis Tiant. In 1961, the Cleveland Indians brought Luis Tiant to the United States to play professional baseball.  The young pitcher followed in the footsteps of his father, also a pitcher, who played in the [...]

Julia Child’s Paris

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During the holiday season it seems like I watch lots of movies.  Whether it’s catching up on television, renting videos, or indulging in pay-per-view, it’s an enjoyable way to spend some lazy winter days.  Assuming you like the movie, of course. I like a variety of movies, but the ones at the top of my [...]