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*Monhegan Light… a wonderful Monhegan setting!

On By Barbara StroudIn ART, Maine2 Comments
Monhegan Light

*UPDATED WITH TRAILER LINK… the previous Vimeo link was not working… (You can also Google “Monhegan Light Trailer” or click the link below…)

You’ve got to watch this movie trailer. I swear this movie is going to be a winner! I just recently found out that a group of students from Ohio University’s School of Media Arts & Studies created a film based on a short story by Richard Russo. The story is about a cinematographer who travels to Monhegan Island to confront a painter about his relationship with his deceased wife. There is an actual story line. The scenery is beyond stunning. I have to give them a thumbs up on all levels. For those of you who have been to Monhegan, this will transform you back to that special place.

Update 2025: while the trailer and website for this film are no longer available (therefore links didn’t work) I’ve removed them from this page…

I pulled this from: lpfilmforum.com (no longer an operable link for this film)

More than a short film, really, “Monhegan Light” approaches the mid-length genre at almost thirty minutes running time.  The film was produced by a team of Ohio University students, led by Associate Professor Frederick Lewis (who executive produced) and directed by Joe Battaglia, an OU student.  Money was raised to produce the film ($18,000) which was shot on location in four days on Monhegan Island, Maine.

For those of you who are familiar with Monhegan you will notice Alison Hill‘s paintings, as well as her yard and her living room (with cool orange sofa)! This group did such a fantastic job. They raised the money, they worked hard and I really want to promote them!

If you’re interested in behind the scenes movie making, watch this video they made… you will see gorgeous scenes of Monhegan around18-19 minutes into it. Marcus DeAnda did a great job as the main character. So believable and he had so much emotion. Perfect casting. Great job to all the actors, Joe Battaglia (Director and Producer) and all the people behind the scenes. Its amazing how much work is involved. Read more about them all on their Facebook page!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Image via Monhegan Light Facebook…

Have you seen the movie LINCOLN?

On By Barbara StroudIn THOUGHTS2 Comments

LINCOLN imdb.com

Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. It seemed fitting to mention the movie LINCOLN that was about his life. It has a fabulous cast! I have not yet seen the movie, have you? If so, what did you think? I heard that the acting was amazing. This movie had to be good! Daniel Day Lewis, who plays Lincoln won a Golden Globe Award, not too shabby… I read that Sally Field, who I just love, gained 25 pounds to play the part of Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd… bless her!

Here’s a blip about the movie from IMDb (love this site)!

In 1865, as the American Civil War winds inexorably toward conclusion, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln endeavors to achieve passage of the landmark constitutional amendment which will forever ban slavery from the United States. However, his task is a race against time, for peace may come at any time, and if it comes before the amendment is passed, the returning southern states will stop it before it can become law. Lincoln must, by almost any means possible, obtain enough votes from a recalcitrant Congress before peace arrives and it is too late. Yet the president is torn, as an early peace would save thousands of lives. As the nation confronts its conscience over the freedom of its entire population, Lincoln faces his own crisis of conscience — end slavery or end the war.

Here’s an interesting blip from IMDb… GOOFS… this will make it fun when I do watch this movie… the little things that most people would never notice… check it out HERE…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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Photo: Marshall Point Lighthouse, Port Clyde, ME

On By Barbara StroudIn TRAVELLeave a comment

Marshall Point Lighthouse is a spectacular spot to watch artists paint, look for sea glass, watch the sunset in the distance… it’s just the neatest place. Several years ago we stayed in a cottage not too far from the lighthouse, so we would walk there often. It was a good walk and we met some really interesting people.

From Marshall Point.org :

History of Marshall Point Light

The U. S. Lighthouse Service was established in 1789. In the Town of St. George the oldest lighthouse is on Whitehead Island in Penobscot Bay, built in 1804. There are 22 other lights in Penobscot Bay.

The history of the Marshall Point Light Station goes back to 1831, when Samuel Marshall sold 4 acres of land to the U. S. government for $120. Additional acres were added later to extend the site to 6.5 acres. With a 1⁄4 mile shoreline, it is a nature spot enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. 

To read more of the history, click HERE… I’m sure most of you know that this lighthouse was in a scene from the movie Forrest Gump!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Good movie to rent… a thriller…

On By Barbara StroudIn THOUGHTSLeave a comment

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I like to let people know when we rent a DVD that’s worth watching… I’m picky and I didn’t have high hopes for this movie but reviews showed otherwise and boy were they ever right. This movie is a thriller right from the very beginning. It’s not gory creepy thrilling, it’s more edge of your seat WHAT’S GOING ON thrilling… Lets just say if you’re a nailbiter you may want to put some of that horrible tasting stuff on your nails otherwise THEY WILL BE GONE! Great movie, kept our attention until the very end. Here’s a snippet from the IMDB.com site:

A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

Click HERE to get to the IMDB site where you can view the trailer and read any reviews, etc. If you haven’t seen it and you like a good thriller, check it out…!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Another great (albeit older, 2003) movie… AWESOME!

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OK, if you haven’t seen this movie yet you MUST go get it! It will make you smile, it will make you laugh so hard you cry**, if you’re like me, YOU. WILL. LOVE. IT! I adore this movie for so many reasons…

One is the house. The house is absolutely amazing, and I will share a secret fact with you about the house at a later date. Well, it’s not top secret, but… ok, so anyone with access to Google may know about it, but anyway… Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton are such a good team. There is a section in this movie where you may be tempted to rewind and watch, rewind and watch several times** it’s a part with Jack Nicholson, and lack of something… but I can’t tell you any more than that. My mom and I watched it and we were laughing so hard tears were pouring down our faces. My dad walked in to see what all the hoopla was and he started laughing. I love those kinds of movies. They’re GOOD FOR YOU… it’s great to laugh that deep laugh, so trust me on this… well, unless you don’t like romantic comedies… Click HERE to get to the IMDB website with more information about this movie!
 
Enjoy your weekend! Catch you back here tomorrow!

Ahhh! A great movie for the weekend!

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We haven’t had the best of luck lately when it comes to picking a movie to watch on DVD. We don’t watch alot of movies, so we tend to stick with Redbox. It’s quick, they usually have the movie and I can return it to any Redbox, which is a big plus. My husband spotted THE LINCOLN LAWYER… I thought, ugh… a lawyer that appears to work out of his car? How good can that be? Then I read the Redbox reviews… they were really impressive reviews. So we rented it…

 
IT WAS AWESOME! A great legal thriller, it’s definitely worth watching. Everyone in it was very very good… so if you need something to watch, this could be it! Click HERE to get to IMDB website for more info on movie, including trailer!
 
Enjoy your weekend! Catch you back here tomorrow!

A good belly laugh is good for you! Watch this…

On By Barbara StroudIn HOME2 Comments
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They say laughter is good for you. Not a hee hee, but a rolling hard laugh that works your abs and brings you to tears. You know what I’m talking about, right? If not, RUN to your local place to grab a movie (or via Internet for those of you who are fancy) that makes you laugh. This is one that had me in tears. Bringing Down The House with Steve Martin and Queen Latifah. LOVED. IT. What movies make you laugh…?? I’m gathering a list of movies that really make you laugh and I need your help!

 
Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow… !

Eat, Pray, Love… what would you do with your final hour?

On By Barbara StroudIn HOME, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

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Something to think about… (thanks to WordPress for the topic) WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAD ONE HOUR TO LIVE? Hmmmm. Not something I like to think about… I would want to spend time with my husband, I would want to talk to my family (after all I only have an hour, not enough time to jump in a car and get to Summerville OR on a plane and get to Michigan!) and I would want to take a few minutes to write a letter to those who have made my world a much better place. I would want them to have something that shows them how much I truly loved them and how deeply I felt about them. Then I would just want to be close to Fred and say goodbye to Charlie…  I. WOULD. PRAY. Oh, and if I was so lucky as to have a box of See’s dark chocolate caramels in the house I would go ahead and eat them, well, I would save Fred a few, but what the heck… might as well. I would still want to quick brush my teeth at least. Then I think I would set the house up for Fred, make things exactly as he likes them.  Personally I’m hoping when we’re very very old, once we’re no longer healthy, that we fall asleep in each others arms and wake up in Heaven. If that happens, no one needs to be sad for me I will be thrilled! What would you do with your final hour? By the way, Eat Pray Love was a good movie if you need something to rent! Until tomorrow…

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