The Entertainment Guide To Labor Day Weekend
BOOK
First of all I would definately suggest Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West If you like a book with a flair for a fairy tale gone wrong, a moral dillema, and plenty of wit, this is your book.
YA?Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, has gotten a bum rap. Her mother is embarrassed and repulsed by her bright-green baby with shark's teeth and an aversion to water. At college, the coed experiences disapproval and rejection by her roommate, Glinda, a silly girl interested only in clothes, money, and popularity. Elphaba is a serious and inquisitive student. When she learns that the Wizard of Oz is politically corrupt and causing economic ruin, Elphaba finds a sense of purpose to her life?to stop him and to restore harmony and prosperity to the land. A Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and an unknown species called a "Dorothy" appear in very small roles... The story presents Elphaba in a sympathetic and empathetic manner-readers will want her to triumph! The conclusion, however, is the same as L. Frank Baum's. The book has both idealism and cynicism in its discussion of social, religious, educational, and political issues present in Oz, and, more pointedly, present in our day and time. The idealism is whimsical and engaging; the cynicism is biting. Sometimes the earthy language seems appropriate and adds to the sense of place; sometimes the four-letter words and sexual explicitness distract from the charm of the tale. The multiple threads to the plot proceed unevenly, so that the pace of the story jumps rather than moves steadily forward. Wicked is not an easy rereading of The Wizard of Oz. It is for good readers who like satire, and love exceedingly imaginative and clever fantasy.?Judy Sokoll, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
DVD RENTAL
The Wedding Date
Definately worth watching even if there are a few holes in the story, like why she doesn't have a British accent, if only for the chemistry betwenn Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney. Hoooooooooooooooooot.
My favorite quote from the movie:
Kat Ellis: "I've been spilling my guts all weekend and I don't know anything about you.'
Nick Mercer: "I'm allergic to fabric softener, and I majored in comparative literature at Brown. I hate anchovies and I think I'd miss you even if we'd never met."
MUSIC
The Elders an Irish Rock Band to end all Irish Rock Bands, if I die, I don't want a funeral, just get The Elders to play!
A MOVIE MUST SEE seriously go out, buy a ticket and prepare to laugh like never before!
The 40 Year Old Virgin
FOOD
Want a romantic special occasion where you are treated like royalty?
If you live in Kansas City and need a place to celebrate a milestone occasion I highly reccomend Peppercorn Duck Club
"Tuxedo-attired servers pamper patrons during a truly unforgettable experience. the intimate nature of this award-winning restaurant makes it a prime spot for special occasions and eminently romantic nights. from the crisp linen tablecloths to the stargazer lily centerpieces, attention to perfected... "-Online Reviewer
First of all I would definately suggest Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West If you like a book with a flair for a fairy tale gone wrong, a moral dillema, and plenty of wit, this is your book.
YA?Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, has gotten a bum rap. Her mother is embarrassed and repulsed by her bright-green baby with shark's teeth and an aversion to water. At college, the coed experiences disapproval and rejection by her roommate, Glinda, a silly girl interested only in clothes, money, and popularity. Elphaba is a serious and inquisitive student. When she learns that the Wizard of Oz is politically corrupt and causing economic ruin, Elphaba finds a sense of purpose to her life?to stop him and to restore harmony and prosperity to the land. A Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and an unknown species called a "Dorothy" appear in very small roles... The story presents Elphaba in a sympathetic and empathetic manner-readers will want her to triumph! The conclusion, however, is the same as L. Frank Baum's. The book has both idealism and cynicism in its discussion of social, religious, educational, and political issues present in Oz, and, more pointedly, present in our day and time. The idealism is whimsical and engaging; the cynicism is biting. Sometimes the earthy language seems appropriate and adds to the sense of place; sometimes the four-letter words and sexual explicitness distract from the charm of the tale. The multiple threads to the plot proceed unevenly, so that the pace of the story jumps rather than moves steadily forward. Wicked is not an easy rereading of The Wizard of Oz. It is for good readers who like satire, and love exceedingly imaginative and clever fantasy.?Judy Sokoll, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
DVD RENTAL
The Wedding Date
Definately worth watching even if there are a few holes in the story, like why she doesn't have a British accent, if only for the chemistry betwenn Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney. Hoooooooooooooooooot.
My favorite quote from the movie:
Kat Ellis: "I've been spilling my guts all weekend and I don't know anything about you.'
Nick Mercer: "I'm allergic to fabric softener, and I majored in comparative literature at Brown. I hate anchovies and I think I'd miss you even if we'd never met."
MUSIC
The Elders an Irish Rock Band to end all Irish Rock Bands, if I die, I don't want a funeral, just get The Elders to play!
A MOVIE MUST SEE seriously go out, buy a ticket and prepare to laugh like never before!
The 40 Year Old Virgin
FOOD
Want a romantic special occasion where you are treated like royalty?
If you live in Kansas City and need a place to celebrate a milestone occasion I highly reccomend Peppercorn Duck Club
"Tuxedo-attired servers pamper patrons during a truly unforgettable experience. the intimate nature of this award-winning restaurant makes it a prime spot for special occasions and eminently romantic nights. from the crisp linen tablecloths to the stargazer lily centerpieces, attention to perfected... "-Online Reviewer