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Kate’s Escapades – and the Oscar goes to…

I’ll admit it, I have an Oscar obsession (the awards show, not the lunch meat, although I have been known to enjoy an occasional 98% fat free bologna sandwich, however never on an actual Oscar night). Not once  in the past 25 years have I missed the Academy Awards show. First and foremost, I am a huge fan of going to the movies, which just happens to work out nicely for me since I also get to review these movies for you. (Movie Reviews by Kate) But aside from that fact, I also love the Oscar hype, the pre shows, the pre-shows to the pre-shows, the after shows, and the the glitz and glam of it all… Several weeks ago I ran a story letting our readers make their own Oscar … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – And the Oscar nomination goes to…

Oscar nominations were announced this past Tuesday. (It was a triple treat of a day for me, first the Oscar nominations, then old Punxsutawney Phil paid a visit, and then of course the LOST premier. So much excitement packed into one little day!) Can I just tell you that I LOVE the Oscars?! I have watched the Academy Awards Show (the Oscars) faithfully ever since I was a small child.  As a little girl I would picture myself in a glamorous, shimmery dress  giving an emotional acceptance speech, which would bring tears to an adoring  audience. Never mind the fact that I had never done any acting of any sort…ever. A minor detail to me. I was sure I would grow up and somehow, someday receive an Oscar. Now I am all … Read entire article »

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Avatar – Movie Review by Kate

Avatar Movie Reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. (And can Kate add here, lots and lots of scantily clad CG Na’vi natives) Genre: Action/Adventure Plot: Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. More than ten years in the making, Avatar marks Cameron’s return to feature directing since helming 1997′s Titanic, the highest grossing film of all time and winner of eleven Oscars® including Best Picture. WETA Digital, renowned for … Read entire article »

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