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Golden Globes hangover

A while ago, a  fellow writer friend mentioned she enjoys watching the Golden Globes because everyone gets drunk.   Last night definitely lived up to the billing.   Even the greats including Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford seemed as though they’d indulged in more than a few cocktails during the event, and there was lots of  giggling during post-show interviews. “Avatar“ was the big winner, snagging both Best Director and

HeidiTown Oscar Predictions

From gowns to speeches, I am crazy about the Academy Awards.   I sit rapt through the red carpet show, the award ceremony and the follow-up best and worst dressed shows that will follow all week. Obviously, I look forward to the Academy Awards, and they are finally  here. Here are my illustrious  predictions: Documentary Feature –  The Betrayal (Nerakhoon), Encounters at the End of the World, Garden, Man on

"Doubt" a review

Rated PG Directed by John Patrick Shanley Starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3 Word of Warning: Dialogue driven film, adapted from a play; may bore the young or those who prefer a faster paced movie.   I have no doubt Meryl Streep will win the Best Actress for her portrayal of Sister Aloysius Beauvier at the Golden Globes and Oscars this year. “Doubt” is

"Mamma Mia!" it's a sing along!

If you’re like me, you wanted to sing along with this movie. The good news – now  we can! Universal Studios has released  a Sing Along Edition of “Mamma Mia!.” Every musical number  has lyrics at the bottom of the screen – karaoke style. To find a theater featuring “Mamma Mia!” Sing Along Edition go HERE. I’ll see you there.