http://savvy-cafe.com Savvy: n: the cognitive condition of one who understands. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_158" align="alignright" width="325" caption="Pirate Radio"][/caption] "Pirate Radio" (my 0-10 rating: 5) Genre: Comedy Director: Richard Curtis Screenplay: Richard Curtis Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Darby, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Sturridge, Talulah Riley, January Jones Time: 2 hrs., 15 min. Rating: R (for language, and some sexual content including brief nudity) What to ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/11/pirate-radio-movie-review/ [caption id="attachment_155" align="alignright" width="231" caption="2012"][/caption] "2012" (my 0-10 rating: 7) Genre: Action Director: Roland Emmerich Screenplay: Roland Emmerich. Harald Kloser Cast: John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, Woody Harrelson, George Segal Time: 2 hrs., 38 min. Rating: PG-13 (for intense disaster sequences and some vulgarity) I d'no. Is there really any room to ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/11/2012-movie-review/ [caption id="attachment_152" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Men Who Stare at Goats"][/caption] "The Men Who Stare at Goats" (my 0-10 quality rating: 6) Genre: Comedy Director: Grant Heslov Screenplay: Peter Straughan, based on the 2004 Jon Ronson nonfiction bestseller Cast: George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey Time: 1 hr., 33 min. Rating: R (vulgarity, some drug content, ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/11/the-men-who-stare-at-goats-film-review/ (ARA) - Like mistletoe and eggnog, overnight house guests go hand-in-hand with the holidays. Whether visitors are spending just one night or an entire week in your home, the situation can be stressful for everyone involved. Never fear. You can do a few simple things long before your company arrives ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/11/give-holiday-house-guests-the-gift-of-a-5-star-hotel-experience/ [caption id="attachment_143" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Amelia"][/caption] "Amelia" (my 0-10 rating: 8 ) Genre: Biography, Drama. Director: Mira Nair. Screenplay: Ronald Bass, Anna Hamilton Phelan, based on the books "East to the Dawn" by Susan Butler and "The Sound of Wings" by Mary S. Lovell. Cast: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston Time: 1 hr., 51 ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/amelia-movie-review/ (ARA) - The holiday season is filled with endless celebrating, shopping and decorating. But during all the hustle and bustle, people often overlook simple safety precautions. Whether decorating a home inside and out with colorful lights, setting up holiday items in your office or stringing decorations in a dorm room, ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/%e2%80%98tis-the-season-for-a-safe-holiday/ (ARA) - There has rarely been a year when so much has been asked of so many. Families and friends across the miles have clung tight to each other and most have come out more connected than ever. When it's time to sit down to make your holiday gift list, ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/sharing-the-seasons-sentiments-sweetly/ BOTTOM LINE: "District 9" wins big points for originality, execution and its decidedly risky story and execution, given its pitch as a mainstream film. The film however overstays its welcome and descends into typical Hollywood convention, action and noise by the end. THE GOOD: There is much to praise in this ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/film-review-district-9-2009/ The phenomenally successful launch of Dan Brown's latest offering, 'The Lost Symbol' is bound to arouse people's curiosity and interest in the mysterious and ancient organization known as The Freemasons. Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol, follows the indominatable Robert Langdon in a race against time to rescue his dear ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/the-lost-symbol-the-secrets-of-the-freemasons-in-dan-browns-latest-novel/ (ARA) - The backyard is an entertainment hot spot as Americans seek affordable ways to spend time with family and friends. But your outdoor party can be spoiled quickly if unwelcome insects show up. More than half of backyard revelers have moved a party indoors due to mosquitoes, and 46 percent ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/09/create-memorable-outdoor-parties-for-less/