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Movie Mention: On the Road

Shannon A Thompson25 Comments

Website Update: 1:00 a.m.: My Facebook Author Page hit 150 likes today! Thank you for making my Friday that much better.  Yes. This movie is based off of Jack Kerouac's book, On the Road, and, before I continue, I have to clarify how much of a fan I am of Kerouac. I first studied him in… Continue reading Movie Mention: On the Road

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Movie Mention: Beautiful Creatures

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11 a.m. update: Yesterday evening, part of the KC Country Club Plaza exploded from a gas leak. I've received a few emails asking me if I'm okay, and I am.  However, I hope everyone involved in the fire is okay, and special thanks to firefighters, police, and first responders (or anyone else who is helping the… Continue reading Movie Mention: Beautiful Creatures

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Movie Mention: Warm Bodies

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Happy Valentine's Day! On Monday night, I went and saw Warm Bodies--the movie that takes our normally feared zombie creatures and turns them into potential dates. When a young zombie man, R, saves Julie from becoming a zombie herself, the two trigger a heartbeat in the living dead, changing everything. Click here for more information… Continue reading Movie Mention: Warm Bodies

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Movie Mention: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

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It's phenomenal. End of story. Seriously. I saw this Sunday night, and I couldn't get over how fantastic every bit of it was. The characters are rounded--they're, not only believable, but they complement one another tremendously. Jeremy Renner is a perfect sarcastic killer, while Gemma Arterton reclassifies the badass heroine every fantasy tale deserves. The… Continue reading Movie Mention: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

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Movie Mention: Mama

Shannon A Thompson17 Comments

I loved reading about all of your writing spaces on my last post. It's interesting to see our similarities and differences as readers and writers, and I'll be sure to find other aspects of our lives we can share soon. But, today, I wanted to suggest a movie to see this weekend! Last night, I… Continue reading Movie Mention: Mama

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Movie Mention: Django Unchained

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Last night, I saw Django Unchained, and I loved it! If you are a Quentin Tarantino fan, buy a ticket and drive to the nearest theatre now. Seriously. Not only is Jamie Foxx entertaining, but Christoph Waltz's character, Dr. King Schultz, is hilariously brilliant. You'll be cheering for these two bounty-hunters as they fight to… Continue reading Movie Mention: Django Unchained

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Movie Mention: ParaNorman

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I LOVE anything and everything paranormal, so when a close friend of mine suggested this animated flick, I was ridiculously excited. ParaNorman is set in a superstitious town, haunted by the ghost of a prosecuted witch. Norman, a young boy with the gift of seeing the dead, realizes he must take charge and solve the… Continue reading Movie Mention: ParaNorman

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Shannon Summary: Finished Finals

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On Friday, I finished my finals at the University of Kansas. I had a very rough semester, considering I am still grieving my roommate's death in October, but I managed to get through my semester successfully, and I'm very proud of that. Also, I wanted to take this opportunity to share my favorite required reads… Continue reading Shannon Summary: Finished Finals

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Movie Mention: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2

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So last week I went out to this YA movie--I am not huge on bashing authors, so I will not give an opinion on the Twilight debate--but I have to admit how much I enjoyed this movie.  I have read all of the books, so I know the original ending and the alternate ending. Breaking… Continue reading Movie Mention: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2

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Movie Mention: Lawless

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I saw this bootlegging gang movie when it came out in theaters, so I'm very excited the DVD is released today! Living during the Depression, the three Bondurant brothers run Franklin County, Virginia with their illegal alcohol sales. But when corrupt eyes fall on their successful money, Forrest, Howard, and Jack must rely on one… Continue reading Movie Mention: Lawless