THE READER ~ KATE WINSLET ~ A CLOSER LOOK

This film is a masterpiece of emotional passion, upheaval, and love.
It covers territory not touched in any previous film. The story about
a woman who is illiterate, a boy who learns sex from her,
a trial about Nazi cruelty and how the laws pertain to someone
who has never read them, is brilliant in its conception and performance.


One of the Posters from the Film



The Fabulous Kate Winslet, who won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe
for Best Actress in this film



Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, and David Kross who plays the
young Ralph Fiennes in the film.



Kate pictured from the film



Ralph Fiennes as he appears in the film



The most Gorgeous Lena Olin who plays a daughter
and her own mother



Kate Winslet and David Kross



Lena Olin, David Kross, Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes



David Kross, Bernhard Schlink, Kate Winslet, David Hare (screenplay),
Stephen Daldry (director), and Ralph Fiennes



The Trailer From the Film

If you have not seen this film, it is not to be missed.
It is one of the best films I've ever seen, and I've seen plenty.

Jiva

Beatrice "Bea" Arthur ~ May 13, 1922 – April 25, 2009

Adieu..




Bea Arthur and Zero Mostel Rooftop Theater 1958

Bea Arthur (born Bernice Frankel) was born on May 13, 1922 in New York City

Jiva

A TRIBUTE TO EARTHA MAE KITT (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008)

I saw Eartha Kitt in New Faces of 1952 in Chicago... she sang that fabulous
song "Monotonous" in a style that was unique and so sexy. I have been a fan
of hers ever since.


Earthy Eartha, The Diva


There never has been and never will be anyone like her.


Eartha at The Churchill Club 1951


Eartha in Anna Lucasta


Eartha with her daughter Kitt


Eartha with Julius LaRosa and Ed Sullivan


Eartha with Nat King Cole


Eartha with Kristin Chenoweth 2004


Eartha with daughter Kitt McDonald Shapiro


Eartha sings "I'm Still Here" from FOLLIES

She may be gone, but she will live on in our memories...

Here is a website for her fans from her daughter Kitt:
Eartha Kitt The Official Site

Jiva

SHALL WE DANCE??

I HOPE I LOOK LIKE THIS AT 94 !!


Patricia Morrison looking good at 94



Patricia Morrison in 1939



King Yul Brynner a legend




I don't know why, but this clip always gives me goosebumps!

Jiva

APRIL FOOL'S DAY ~

SPRING IS HERE...




I don't know about you, but I feel pretty foolish today.
The government is going to send me a check with money
borrowed from China. The government is going to send
every working person a check, and some that are not
working also.

Today, I wish President Obama would surprise us all.
Stand up at his pulpit and announce on TV "APRIL FOOL!"
Meaning, it's all a big joke, and he isn't really going
to spend three trillion dollars of money we don't have.

FAREWELL NATASHA MUCH TOO SOON...

She won the coveted Tony Award for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in CABARET, 1998.

With her husband, actor Liam Neesom.

With her mother, Vanessa Redgrave.

Here is Mom Vanessa with Natasha and Joely in 1965.

With her sons, Michael and Daniel.

Natasha's sister Joely Richardson and her daughter, Daisy Bevan.


Her Grandfather Michael Redgrave and Grandmother Rachel Kempson.


Her mother Vanessa Redgrave and aunt Lynn Redgrave.

Natasha and her sister Joely.





45 Year old Natasha Richardson, of the Redgrave Family Acting Dynasty, has died today after being taken off life support in New York City. How tragic and sad for her family, her husband Liam Neeson and their two sons, Michael and Daniel. Natasha was one of the younger members of the Redgrave family, her mother being Vanessa Redgrave, daughter of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, shown above. Natasha's aunt, Lynn Redgrave, uncle Corin Redgrave, and Natasha's sister Joely Richardson, are all famous in their own right theatrically.

As Mary Schmich said in her famous article fantasizing about a good commencement address, that was falsely attributed to Kurt Vonnegut,

"The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4 pm on some idle Tuesday."

So may this be the reason behind Natasha's premature death, something that never crossed anyone's mind as being possible, on any day of the week.
It is always a shock to learn of an improbable passing. To her family, her husband, her sons, her mother, sister, aunt and uncle, our deepest sympathies and comfort.
The Broadway community will no doubt dim its lights in her honor tomorrow night.

For the complete story of her ski accident, her transport to New York, and subsequent death, click on this link from the Daily Mail.

Jiva

ESCAPING TO BROADWAY !

LIVE THEATER ~ AMERICAN MUSICAL COMEDY,
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!


If this doesn't make you laugh and blank out your brain, you're dead!

This Economy has me in the dumps.

Typical Busby Berkeley Number from 1930's films.
A depression era treat for the masses.

I'm choosing Broadway Musicals for MY escape!

CRAZY FOR YOU is my absolute FAVORITE MUSICAL!
I am IN LOVE with HARRY GROENER, and have been since I saw the show
ON BROADWAY in 1993.
I even sent him my photo, fool that I am!

Isn't he just adorable???? :-)

The "Merm" belts it out...

So you too may while away a few minutes of your time, escaping to Broadway.
If I were there, I'd see every single show playing.
That's my answer to these troubling times...
it's called "Looking the other way." :-)

And you have to admit, "Anything Goes"
is certainly the Theme Song of
This Economy!

Jiva