Movies, TV Shows, Books

a new feature,
only because there are some things worth discussing:

Movie

The Next Three Days,

thriller with

Russell Crowe, Liam Neeson, Brian Denehy,

Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde

Trudie Styler

Lara Brennan (Elizabeth Banks) is arrested for murdering her boss

with whom she had an argument.

It seems Lara was seen leaving the scene of the crime

and her fingerprints were on the murder weapon.
She is convicted.
No one knows if she is truly guilty.
Except her husband.

John, her husband, would spend the next few years trying to get her released,

but there's no evidence that negates the evidence against her.

John Brennan, Russell Crowe, believes his wife is innocent & will

not stop until he finds a way to get a new trial, appeal denied, and

the only hope is the Supreme Court of the state.

Brian Denehy & Liam Neeson are brilliant in cameo roles.

Olivia Wilde plays a mom John meets on a playground with his son.

This is a really good movie.  I was riveted throughout.

And, no one can imagine the ending.

TV Shows

Chicago Code

on Fox Monday nights - equal quality as The Good Wife

Jennifer Beales (Flash Dance) plays the Chicago Superintendent of Police

Jason Clarke is the REAL star as a tough dectective.

 the compelling new police drama

from critically acclaimed creator Shawn Ryan ("The Shield"),

follows the Windy City's most powerful and respected cops

as they navigate the city's underbelly to fight crime

and expose corruption within Chicago's notorious political machine.

shot on location in Chicago, many many beautiful scenes of the

windy city.

Other Never-Miss Shows

The Good Wife

American Idol

Harry's Law with Kathy Bates

Books

The Perfect Mistress


This one had me at the 1st page, which is
shown below in the video concept of the book.

Set in Victorian London, a great-granddaughter
discovers a previously unknown memoir
written by her great grandmother, whom she
never knew.  Seems the great grand was
The Perfect Mistress...

some of the la-de-da of the story of the widowed granddaughter's
attempts to sell the manuscript because she needs money,
is a bit draggy, but all-in-all it is a very fun and easy read.