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What would Jesus Buy movie review

We can only speculate but this hypothetical question definitely makes us all think. I have to admire the marketing strategists who have done a terrific job in associating Christmas (and for that matter almost all holidays all the way from Memorial/Columbus/4th of July Day to Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving ) with shopping. I wouldn't be surprised if future generations might even not realize that Christmas originally was a day to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, and thus, a time to reflect on his message of love and peace. To the best of my knowledge (I am not a Christian and have only limited knowledge of the Bible), there is no mention of shopping or even exchanging gifts in the Bible. The story of Santa Claus comes much later and it was all about helping the poor, and certainly not about giving yet another sweater or tie to someone who already has 10. I am really not expecting that our shopping patterns will change in any way due to this movie (they better not

Thanksgiving dessert recipes

If you don't like the idea of reading those articles about how not to gain weight during the holidays , then you just need to remember one simple thing: eat in moderation . It is OK to eat almost everything as long as you keep the overall calorie consumption during the day unchanged. If you still want to eat more calories, you can burn the extra calories by exercising more than usual. And as I said about Thanksgiving side dishes , here is a nice video to try a slightly different set of dessert recipes.

Thanksgiving side dish recipes

One of the easiest ways to celebrate Thanksgiving is to simply stick to the rulebook and do what has been done for ages, but when you make minor changes in your menu or how the day plays out, you are putting your personal stamp on the holiday. As far as we are concerned, we always need to make minor changes in our menu to take care of our friends and family members who are increasingly either vegans or vegetarians plus our reluctance to eat turkey for the rest of the year. If you want to stick to the traditions, that is fine too, but one of the simplest things to personalize your holiday is to try a new side dish. Here are some great recipes to try.

Kid Rock hates marriage

I am still wondering why Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson got married in the first place. Both may be a little crazy but maybe they just wanted four weddings and a honeymoon; and some publicity. The Rock-Anderson divorce came soon enough. But the marriage bug had bitten Pam Anderson . After getting a marriage license , Rick Salomon and Pam Anderson tied the knot in Las Vegas . On the contrary, Kid Rock is bitter about his wedding to Anderson and the fact that she may have lied about a miscarriage. The lesson here is that some men are so afraid of commitment and the responsibilities that come with a marriage that you should leave them alone - don't force the marriage thing on them.

Andy Baldwin in Iraq

It seems like the television reality program The Bachelor has a curse. While couples seem to find everlasting love. One of their hottest couples, Andy Baldwin and Tessa Horst announced their breakup a while ago (and so did Travis Stork and Sarah Stone and Charlie O'Connel and Sarah Brice ), and now it seems that Andy has been asked to report to Baghdad (he is officer in the US Armed Forces). Could this be a reason for the split? No one knows since these guys don't really speak the truth (they are bound with so many contracts). The couple was already having challenges due to the long distance relationship (he is in Hawaii and she is in San Francisco). Plus, relationships with military men is not easy. It seems, though, that things do work out eventually - Andrew Firestone found love again with Ivana Bozilovic .

Jumanji movie review

We love the idea of watching movies as a family but it is rather sad that so many family movies have way too much violence. I wonder if these movies can actually be made in two versions: one for adults and then an edited version for the kids. While this is a great movie, we thought that parts of the movie could be scary for young kids - so I suggest that the parents watch it first and then decide how to prepare their kids for it and how to watch with them. They will love it but some of the horror is rather unexpected. Alan Parrish (played by Robin Williams) finds a board game (Jumanji) and decides to play it with a friend Sarah Whittle without really knowing what it was. Very soon unexpected things happen and without warning Alan disappears into thin air and Sarah is chased out of the house by scary looking bats. 26 years later, two other kids in the same house (Judy Shepherd played by Kirsten Dunst and her brother Peter played by Bradley Pierce) play the same game after they fin

Boca a Boca movie review

I became a fan of Aitana Sanchez Gijon after watching her in Femme de Chambre du Titanic and that was the sole reason I chose to watch Boca a Boca (Mouth to Mouth). It stars Javier Bardem (who plays the role of Victor Ventura, a struggling actor) who takes a job as a phone sex operator to pay his bills before he appears for a casting call for a Hollywood movie . He ends up answering a phone call from a plastic surgeon (Bill or Ricardo played by Josep Maria Flotats) who is a down-low man (people like Ted Haggard who are supposedly happily married to a woman but are secretly gay ) and in his desperate attempt to make as much money as possible, he makes Bill think that they are in love. But Victor is actually in love with Bill's wife Amanda (played by Aitana Sanchez Gijon) who sleeps with him to take revenge on her husband . The plot gets complicated after that and I will not give you any more details but you have to wait till the end to figure out who was trying to kill who

Pamela Anderson Rick Salomon wedding

Oh I feel sorry for all those bridezillas that get stressed out, take months to plan their weddings , lose sleep over their wedding gown, and make their family members annoyed with their live updates on what is going on. Pamela Anderson found time between her shows in Las Vegas to tie the knot to Rick Salomon , who went back to making more tapes starring the likes of Paris Hilton (just kidding). Yes, after Tommy Lee Jones and Kid Rock , Pam Anderson is a wife again.

Andrew Firestone Ivana Bozilovic relationship

Oh my heart is crying but I am happy to report that yet another Bachelor contestant (Andrew Firestone) who proposed to Jen Schefft but then broke up with her, has yet again found love to a model-actress Ivana Bozilovic. The Bachelor program has not resulted in everlasting romances. Charlie O'Connel-Sarah Brice , Travis Stork-Sarah Stone , and Andy Baldwin-Tessa Horst have all broken up. Rather than being a bitch, Jen has send a cheerful message to the couple, though sadly enough, she is still single . Maybe it wasn't his fault after all. She has used her single days to write a book called "Better Single Than Sorry" and is still looking for love. I invite her to join our free dating website . Or she can try budget dating .

Charlie OConnell, Sarah Brice breakup

Oh, these reality television programs were supposed to bring eternal happiness and love to the couple but looks like they don't even last long enough to walk the aisle together. To the breakup of Andy Baldwin-Tessa Horst and that of Travis Stork and Sarah Stone , you can now add the name of Charlie O'Connell (brother of Mr. Romijn, Jerry O'Connell ) and Sarah Brice. They were together for just two years. And like all couples whose relationships are managed by PR folks and they have complex contracts that ban them from speaking the truth, they too are still BFF and will love each other forever. "We split a few months ago -- it was a clean breakup , nothing out of control...I definitely thought I'd spend the rest of my life with him -- I think we both did -- but there were some things between us that we couldn't resolve," she says.

Pamela Anderson Rick Salomon marriage

Pamela Anderson divorced Kid Rock after falling in love like never before and having four lavish weddings . Prior to that she was married to Tommy Lee Jones , with whom she has children and they still hang out together as a couple. Guess who did she marry in Las Vegas ? Rick Salomon, the guy who made Paris Hilton famous by making that naughty tape with her.

Giuliana DePandi and Bill Rancic wedding

Earlier I talked about the engagement of Bill Rancic (The Apprentice) and Giuliana DePandi (television host for celebrity news ). Now I am happy to report that the couple had a beautiful wedding in Italy , a country where she immigrated from as a little girl. The bride was dressed in a Monique Lhuillier gown and the way Tom Cruise - Katie Holmes or Rachael Ray or Eva Longoria-Tony Parker wed, this couple too had their special moments at the wedding. There was a special performance by Neapolitan dancers.

Shaquille O'Neal and Shaunie divorce

If you look at this photo of Shaquille O'Neal and his wife Shaunie, you will never believe that this couple actually has decided to divorce . The legal reason for the end of their beautiful marriage is that it is "irretrievably broken," but what made it to break was the fight over money , the #1 reason for marriage problems . The couple were married in a lavish wedding at a Beverly Hills hotel and now have six children altogether. I think the lesson from this divorce is that couples should learn to better manage their personal finances .

Art by Skye Ferrante

Whenever we go to New York City , we spend a lot of time in SoHo , The Village, and Fifth Avenue. We also make a point to visit a few art galleries. You never know what you will find. It was on one of those adventures of ours that we ran into Skye Ferrante, who is not only a great artist, but also a very charming man. Fortunately, he was present at the art gallery when we were there and was kind enough to chat with us showing his work to us and explaining how he comes up with ideas and how he makes his art pieces. He basically takes a piece of wire and then makes magic happen by molding it into shapes that tell a beautiful story. What fascinated Lorena and myself, apart from his artistic talent, is his story (he was a ballet dancer). He literally started on the streets of New York selling his art to tourists for amounts that had only two digits. Just to give you an idea, the pieces that we liked from his collection on sale were all in four digits. What we continue to ask ourselve

Cameron Diaz dating John Mayer?

Looks like after treating Jessica Simpson like nobody , John Mayer has moved on to another Hollywood star: Cameron Diaz . While she has previously said that she is not interested in a traditional marriage, she had a so-called rock solid relationship with Justin Timberlake but that didn't last. In one of the classic cases of an older woman dating a younger man , Cameron Diaz who is 35 has been dating John Mayer who is just 29. They have been publicly seen at the Bowery Hotel and Indochine in New York .

Anne Heche moves in with James Tupper

After the somewhat ugly divorce of Anne Heche and Coley Laffoon (full name Coleman Laffoon ), there is some good news about this mentally disturbed Hollywood celebrity . Anne Heche has now moved in with James Tupper, her costar. Based on what they tell the newspaper Vancouver Sun, it is not clearly where their relationship is going but living together generally implies that they are serious about their relationship . That is definitely what we learned about Karina Smirnoff and Mario Lopez living together .

Success secrets of marriage of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott

Since Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott got together (they got married in Fiji with just the two of them - how bizarre and how romantic?), they may not have gotten the millions from her deceased father, but they have done well as a couple . They have a successful television show "Tori and Dean: Inn Love" and are parents to Liam. And as Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez claim, they too have found working together to be fun. And while many couples need space , this couple want to be together 24X7. So far so good but I would still suggest that you take your breaks from your partner . A little separation actually enhances the relationship .

Andy Baldwin and Tessa Horst end engagement

If you watch The Bachelor, there is so much drama that you start to imagine that their relationship will last forever. The fights, the competition, the romance , the emotions are incredible. The reality, it turns out, is somewhat different. Like most of us, they too face the same challenges in relationships . Remember how Travis Stork and Sarah Stone broke up ? Well, another Bachelor couple, the very charming officer and a gentleman Lt. Andy Baldwin and social worker Tessa Horst, have broken their engagement . I think just for the sake of the media they are saying things like "We are very much in love and committed to our relationship ." I don't buy this crap. If you are so much in love and committed to the relationship , why can't Tessa move to Hawaii ? And I am glad that they broke up , because if a partner cannot relocate, the marriage wouldn't have lasted too long. Marriages require far too many and bigger sacrifices ; this was something really smal

Prince William to marry Kate Middleton?

Of course, first they fell in love. Then there was a so-called breakup , but now we are learning that it was not what we all thought. It was just a bump in the road for them like any other couple. A reconciliation ensued and after they were seen together at the Lady Diana memorial concert , it was obvious that they were getting back together . So should we now conclude that Prince William and Kate Middleton are now ready to tie the knot ? The British royalty watchers think so.

Denise Richards wants Charlie Sheen baby

How bizarre is that! Charlie Sheen claims that his ex-wife Denise Richards wants to have another child with him. Looks like they will not get back together but it will be through artificial insemination. Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards had an ugly breakup and there was another big mess with Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora in relationships with them. Now Charlie Sheen is engaged to Brooke Mueller but Denise Richards sent them flowers and congratulated them. How nice of an ex wife she is? She even wants another baby with him even though he dumped her when she was pregnant .

Noah Lebenzon, Ana Ortiz kissing photo

I had to put up this picture of the two hot Latinos kissing each other. As they say while taking pictures , timing is everything. Now don't expect that they would have started to French kiss since they were on the red carpet for the premiere of the movie " El Cantante " starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony . Hey if you have been looking for tips on how to kiss in public, this is a good photo to learn from.

Melanie Brown, Eddie Murphy relationship

Looks as if Scary Spice did manage to scare Eddie Murphy . While Melanie Brown and Eddie Murphy may argue forever if they baby was planned or an accident (he can no longer claim that he is not the father since the paternity test has proved that he is in fact the dad), it is his responsibility now to accept ownership of his child (or they should have used some sort of birth control ) and do the right thing by not only paying child support but also participating in the life of his daughter. While Mel B, a single mom , has sued, it shouldn't have to be that way.

Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky a mismatched couple

I think a couple looks awkward when one partner looks like the parent of the other even though I am convinced that age gap does not matter and couples should be able to date without getting bogged down with numbers. It is on this ground that I have supported all older men, younger women relationships including that of Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky . In this photo, though, taken at the premiere of "Becoming Jane," Howard does look old and his sweetheart looks so much younger . Maybe Howard needs some plastic surgery now that they are engaged and ready to marry .

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony relationship

The beauty of a feature film is that it is educational in many ways: it can tell you about things and people that you did not know so well. That is why salsa fans know everything about Hector Lavoe but the rest of us may not. If you watch this video of Marc Anthony telling the remarkable story of Puerto Rican legend Hector Lavoe and his relationship with his partner Puchi (played by his wife Jennifer Lopez ). This movie " El Cantante " also gives us an insight into the marriage of Marc Anthony and J Lo.

Nicole Richie, Joel Madden relationship

Nicole Richie , the non-stop party animal in Hollywood , is pregnant , and the father is Joel Madden. It does not mean that they will now live happily hereafter, though, I wouldn't be surprised if she walks down the aisle with him sometime soon. She has had way too many boyfriends , like her pal Paris Hilton , and broken the hearts of almost all of them, I am hoping that (after learning some lessons in jail) she will turn out to be good wife and mom (not like Britney Spears ).

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony in El Cantante

I am not convinced that Jennifer Lopez is a good actress (she has many more failed films than successes) and I do agree that she is a great singer, dancer , fashionista , and businesswoman (she has launched both clothing and perfumes for women ). So did she get the role of Puchi Lavoe in the movie "El Cantante" because she is J LO and her husband Marc Anthony was playing Hector Lavoe? Probably. Here is a video interview of her in which she talks about the passionate relationship between Hector and Puchi Lavoe, and indirectly, between Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. Looks like the salsa legend and his lover , they too seem to have a loving relationship .

Rebecca Romjin Jerry OConnel wedding video

Yet two more Hollywood celebrities are now married . Rebecca Romjin, whom we have all come to love/hate did not choose a destination wedding but kept it simply while tying the knot with another actor Jerry O'Connell in Los Angeles. She wore a dress designed by Ralph Lauren and her jewelry was created by Neil Lane, a designer popular in Hollywood . Here is a video of her wedding along with a few photos from the ceremony.

Mario Lopez, Karina Smirnoff going steady

It is so nice to see that Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff have made their relationship , that started while they were together on " Dancing With The Stars ," a lasting one. Here is a photo of the couple as they arrive to attend a dinner with other guests while in Paris for the wedding of Eva Longoria and Tony Parker . Mario Lopez is Hispanic and so is Eva Longoria and him are great friends .

How Michael Douglas wooed Catherine Zeta Jones?

We all want to have that perfect pickup line that will allow us to instantly attract our object of desire and give us what we want. Unfortunately, most women are tired of pickup lines and will be turned off if you use one of those pickup lines that they might have heard a million times. So how can you come up with a pickup line that is totally original? It's not easy. If you can, look at her and the situation and if something clever comes to your mind, they say it. If you can't then stick to the one that has worked for you in the past. You never know it might work again. It did for Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones .

Evan Rachel Wood crazy about Marilyn Manson

The divorce of Dita Von Teese from Marilyn Manson was reportedly over a teenager: Evan Rachel Wood . In a rather bizarre turn of events, the two fell in love when they met at a party at Chateau Marmont and Teese immediately escaped from the relationship . Things get even more bizarre but it also seems to prove that if you think that Marilyn Manson is weird, so is is Evan Rachel Wood. They both seem to have a weakness for eyeliner and she has no hesitation in telling People that "He's crazy! And crazy, by the way, is the highest compliment I pay. Manson is definitely crazy. Hopefully I am, too."

Charlie Sheen engaged to Brooke Mueller

Denise Richards has gone through a lot. After divorce from Charlie Sheen , her relationship with Richie Sambora did not last and her friendship with Heather Locklear also ended. Now to add salt to her wounds, she finds out that Charlie Sheen is engaged to Brooke Mueller . Life turns out to be so difficult for some people after divorce . Brad Pitt is a happy man with Angelina Jolie after his divorce from Jennifer Aniston , who has not found a lasting relationship yet. Nick Lachey is ready to marry while Jessica Simpson is having a tough time dating . Other Hollywood stars seem to have given up on dating . To make things worse for Denise Richards, she had to tell People magazine that "I am genuinely happy for the two of them. In fact, I sent them flowers to congratulate them both. I've spent time with her, and my girls really like her. That's all that matters to me." Ouch.

Kate Middleton and Prince William likely to get together

Like many other celebrities, Prince William and Kate Middleton went through a breakup but then they realized that the bond was not that weak. That is why Kate attended the Lady Diana memorial concert and there are already reports that the two have been on secret dates together. So will they officially get back together? So far all indications are that they may already be together and it is only a matter of time before paparazzis come up with the evidence.

Prince William and Kate Middleton reconcile

I have always believed that a breakup or a divorce should be the last resort in any relationship - the emotional cost is simply too high, and often, not worth it. When Prince William and Kate Middleton broke up, like them, a lot of their friends and fans were also devastated, though it is rumored that the royal family was behind the split. Now that the two princes are organizing the Lady Di Memorial Concert , and she is going to be his date, there is already speculation that they two might patch up and be happy again. Watch the video that shows photos of how they have been seen together.

John Travolta criticizes depression drugs

Remember when I talked about Tom Cruise, Scientology, and his views on depression ? I am very skeptical when non-doctors give medical advice. While I do believe that we use more drugs than we probably need and drugs have more side effects than the pharmaceutical companies acturally disclose. Indeed, those pills that we keep popping may be damaging our minds and bodies in ways that we or even doctors might not even know. Having said that, I still would like that piece of advice from someone who went to medical school, not some Hollywood star . Now, we have yet another Scientologist and movie star John Travolta weighing on the issue in this video.

Goldfinger movie review

Several months ago I had watched a documentary on the The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. By interviewing a few ex-employees and with the use of very limited publicly available information, the producers had tried to put together a story about the operations and the security there. However, I am sure that like the movie Air Force One , they must have gotten it only partly right. No visitors are permitted in the building. The documentary said that only once did a few members of Congress and media personnel were allowed to go in. No one from this movie team ever stepped inside Fort Knox or even its vicinity (actually that part of the film was not even shot in the US). Of course, one of the things that I remember from the documentary was the narrator saying that apart from being part of the plots in books and movies, the most remarkable movie that was based on penetrating the Fort Knox security was the "Goldfinger." So when the opportunity came to

Shrek The Third movie review

Since we had watched both Shrek and Shrek 2 , it was very obvious that we would end up in a theater to watch Shrek the Third. Like other animation movies , Shrek 3 is a fun movie to watch with your family . It is also pretty obvious from the plot that all the fans will now await the arrival of next in series. This is how the plot develops. Shrek is destined to be the king of Far Far Away but that is not what he wants. He wants to go where he thinks he belongs: the swamp. When King Harold had died he had also mentioned the name of Arthur Pendragon, the nephew. No surprise then that Shrek sets out to find him so that he can take over as the new ruler. In the meantime, Prince Charming sees a window of opportunity to take over the kingdom. When Shrek and Arthur arrive in Far Far Away, they realize that the kingdom is in chaos, the royal family is in prison, and Prince Charming wants to kill them all. In the end the movie, of course, ends on a happy note, particularly, with Fiona an

Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson split

Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson divorced after what what supposed to be a great relationship (she moved in with him after dating him for just three days). Nobody knows if adultery was involved, but it seems that her relationship with Owen Wilson (they acted together in "You, Me and Dupree") may have had something to do with the divorce . Within no time, the couple was in love and was everywhere. We now find out that they have split. As is often the case, no one knows what happened. Boy, these Hollywood relationships are brief.

The Astronaut's Wife movie review

All the way from science fiction movies to space research to robots to robonauts , we devour anything with "science." That is why when the chance came up to watch "The Astronaut's Wife," we grabbed the opportunity. Plus, it had two stars that we love: Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron . Surprisingly enough, even though the movie is about an astronaut, there is really nothing about space. Actually, the real movie begins after Spencer Armacost (played by Johnny Depp) decides to leave NASA after a very tough mission in which for two minutes the spacecraft had lost communication with mission control and the mission was promptly terminated. He decides to work for a private aerospace company in New York. Jillian (played by Charlize Theron) suspectes something is not "normal" about her husband, especially in light of the fact that his colleague (Nick Cassavetes) on the mission died unexpectedly and his wife (Donna Murphy) committed suicide. Is she just

Ginger and Cinnamon movie review

If you are a parent of a teenager , please do watch " Dillo con parole mie " (marketed as "Ginger and Cinnamon" to English speakers). We know that virginity pledge or not, most Americans will lose their virginity in their teens. We might as well help them do it responsibly and safely. But no, the movie is not just about a teenager's desperate attempts to do it just for the heck of it. There is a more complex plot involving her aunt Stefania. Stefania (played by Stefania Montorsi) has just broken up with her boyfriend Andrea (played by Giampaolo Morelli) when her teenager niece Megghy (Martina Merlino) shows up after lying to her classmates and family about where she was going. She suggests that they both take a trip to the "Isle of Love" in Greece. Among all the cute boys crawling on the planet looking for the same thing, Megghy ends up with Andrea, who also is taking a trip after the breakup to concentrate on his hobby of drawing. Megghy gets

Mario Lopez, Karina Smirnoff living together

I am hearing some serious rumors coming out that Mario Lopez and his " Dancing With The Stars " dance partner Karina Smirnoff are living together. I was impressed by their remarkable chemistry on the show and this led to a trip to meet the family. Then they vacationed together in Mexico . This was a logical step to take for both of them but what is frustrating Hollywood watchers like me is that simply refuse to even admit that they are an item . I really hope that things work out for them because they really are a cute couple .

Denise Richards, Richie Sambora end relationship

Denise Richards and Richie Sambora got into a relationship and along with Charlie Sheen and Heather Locklear ended up creating one of the biggest messes in Hollywood . While Denise has confessed to OK! that she can never be friends with Heather again, it now turns out that she and Richie have also broken up . Ouch! Indeed, it is understandable that Richie's father recently passed away and Denise's mom has cancer too. There is simply a lot going on in their lives but these so-called retaliation romances simply do not work.

Jessica Simpson dumped by John Mayer

First, while Jessica Simpson and John Mayer were privately dating they did not want to admit it in public . Apparently, she was having difficulty forgetting Nick Lachey , who had already moved on . She even expressed a desire to become a virgin again . After a lot of unnecessary drama, they became a couple . What always bothered me, though, was that bold Jessica Simpson was like a pet dog of Mayer. No wonder she was jealous of Nick Lachey . Looks as if he treated her just a groupie who would do anything to be with him. Finally, the guy got tired of this airhead and has ended the relationship . But not so fast. Maybe they will make up because this is the guy that Joe Simpson loves. He never liked Nick Lachey . I will keep you posted of this musical chairs game .

Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese divorce reason

After the divorce of Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson , we were all wondering what the reason was and assumed that it was that bad girl Evan Rachel Wood . Well, she may be a trigger but it looks as if the main problem was how different both people are. "I was completely destroyed. I had no soul left," Manson says of the marriage. Now those are pretty harsh words for someone to say of his ex after they were together for some seven years. It so turns out that Manson has some strange working hours and Dita just wasn't able to live with that. In other words, like many other wives, she wanted him to change. That is where the problems started. The message from the end of this relationship is that a marriage does not mean that you have a right to change your partner the way you want. People change only when they want to.

Heaven movie review

When I watched Wisdom (Starring Emilio Estevez and Demi Moore, it is the story of a modern-day Robin Hood who robs banks to help poor Americans ), I remember how the two main characters are being chased by cops as they are about to cross into Canada. While you know that they are criminals and broke the law, you also know that they helped a lot of people. You almost wish that they will not be caught. Sadly enough, they do get caught and killed. In "Heaven" though, the two actors are not caught and do manage to escape. The movie "Heaven" reminds one of " Spanglish " in some ways because the characters speak two languages (English and Italian ), which to me is a far better alternative than the ridiculous manner in which the characters in " Memoirs of Geisha " speak. The movie begins with Philippa Paccard (played by the always-brilliant Cate Blanchett ), an English teacher in Italy , who plants a bomb to kill a drug lord. Unfortunately, four inn

Reconstruction movie review

I had never seen a Danish movie before and it took me a while to figure out where the movie was based since the characters talk (in Danish and Swedish) so much about going to Rome. But that was just a small thing. The whole movie is even more intriguing and incomprehensible at times. "Reconstruction" is a psychological drama involving a mature woman , adultery , and mind-bending events. The plot is simple: A married woman (Aimee, played by Maria Bonnevie) in a sexless marriage to an always-busy writer August (played Krister Henriksson) gets attracted to a younger, passionate man (Alex, played by Nikolaj Lie Kaas) who sees great chemistry in her and has no hesitation in leaving her girlfriend (Simone, also played by Maria Bonnevie). But not everything is so simple and straightforward. Director Christoffer Boe has made a movie in which if you feel dizzy, consider that normal. It is hard to figure out what is real and what is just the imagination of the characters. For

Spanglish movie review

If you have always "hated" Adam Sandler, I would have called you a friend prior to watching "Spanglish." Any time I got to watch him, I found him so juvenile, almost someone acting like an imbecile. This movie may not make you fall in love with him, but you will agree that a good actor becomes what the story and director wants him to be. In this movie, I have seen him act like an adult for the first time. I just hope that he gets to act in a few more good movies. "Spanglish" has a special meaning for me because, despite being with Lorena for over 10 years, my Spanish langauge abilities are dismal. While I do get by with my Spanglish, to have a meaningful conversation, I need someone to translate for me. In this film, however, Adam Sandler (John) and his wife Tea Leoni (Deborah) do pretty good managing a maid Flor Moreno (played by Paz Vega, who for some reasons, kept reminding me of Penelope Cruz ), who does not speak English at all. In no time, she a

Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Ashton Kutcher relationship

I have always admired Uma Thurman as an excellent ex-wife and Bruce Willis as an excellent ex-husband . In our short lives, there really shouldn't be so much hatred after a divorce. Here is some more juicy information about Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Ashton Kutcher . They even vacation together . Willis tells Vanity Fair that he considers this is "extended family." Rightfully so! They have three children together (Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah) and they are trying to raise them with minimal disruption to their lives. So ladies and gentleman, it may be fine to divorce but bitterness is not welcome.

Jennifer Esposito and Brad Cooper divorce

Any time someone gets a divorce before 7 years have passed (the itch is not supposed to start by then), I get concerned. Of course, marriage of Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock didn't last much. So was the case with Kenney Chesney and Renee Zellweger . Now you can add another name to that list: Jennifer Esposito and Bradley Cooper have ended their marriage after a mere four months. What was the reason? Who knows? "Irreconcilable differences" is just meaningless outside the courtrooms. There are several unanswered questions since these guys did not wed on a whim in Las Vegas . The two dated for a year, got engaged , and then tied the know.

Please use the Latin Diet Pyramid

Despite the Hispanic paradox , most Hispanics eat those delicious but deadly Latin dishes . The result: obesity and diabetes are widespread among them. That is not the way things used to be. In fact, during my travels to small towns in Latin America , I found that the food was fresher, healthier, and delicious, without the calories. In other words, the Latin people are cooking the wrong way. Lorena and I have come up with healthier versions of almost all Latin dishes , but a group Latino Nutritional Coalition has put together not only a new Latin Diet Pyramid but has also produced an excellent guide to healthy eating . While sponsored by food companies, the guide also has some healthy recipes for traditional Latin dishes. Yes, you can go once in a while to Rosa Mexicano type restaurants, but if you are trying to eat right and be fit , then you will need to make significant changes in your diet . Please, if you are a Latin person, download the Camino Magico guide for yourself an