Category Archives: My Passions

The Town Movie Review

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

First posted www.goodlifemoviereviews.com The Town R (my opinion – this film earned the R for violence and adult intensity and adult situations) Website - http://thetownmovie.warnerbros.com/ “Gripping crime drama. Two foes, a professional bank robber (Ben Affleck) and a dogged FBI agent (Jon … Continue reading →

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What You Can Expect -Good Life Movie Reviews

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

First Posted 9/15 on www.goodlifemoviereviews.com I have been reviewing movies online, since January 2010. Over the Summer of 2010, I have come up with a format for my reviews that I really like. (that is code for – the movie … Continue reading →

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Portland Soup Company – Portland Food Carts – an Overdue Revelation

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

The beginning of a romance… This article was published in the Fall of 2010. This trip to Portland Soup Company inspired what is now www.portlandfoodcartadventures.com Portland Soup Company www.portlandsoupco.com I arrived in Portland, Oregon from Maple Grove MN on September … Continue reading →

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Fall 2010 Movie Preview – 9 Fall Movies Highlighted

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

Fall is here! Well almost… according to my calendar,  fall actually begins on September 23rd. But, hey Labor Day is now behind us and college football is in full swing. (Boise St 33 Virgina Tech 30.) A number of outlets … Continue reading →

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The American Movie Review

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

The American – Rated R (for good reason – some violence and one intense sexual situation, and adult themes) www.focusfeatures.com/the_american “A brilliant, elegantly quiet movie with lonely and  yet compelling pathos.” – Steven Shomler, Good Life Movie Reviews. Summary – … Continue reading →

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Eat, Pray, Love Movie Review

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Eat Pray Love the Movie – “An enjoyable bit of easygoing escapism, that is filled with bright colors, beautiful scenery and pleasant enough characters.”  -Steven Shomler, Good Life Movie Reviews  www.goodlifemoviereviews.com Summary – Julia Roberts plays Liz Gilbert as she … Continue reading →

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Salt Movie Review

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

Salt is an enjoyable action flick that will keep you guessing, or at least wondering. The movie does a good job of causing one to wonder whether or not the character that Angelina Jolie plays (Evelyn Salt) is one of the … Continue reading →

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Inside Out by Barry Eisler Book Review

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

Inside Out by Barry Eisler barryeisler.com “Great thriller with depth. It will entertain you and make you reflect on some serious issues.” Steven Shomler goodlifebookreviews.com “Ulrich stared at Clements, wanting to believe that he’d misheard.” Opening line in Inside Out. … Continue reading →

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John Rain created by Barry Eisler

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

Hieronymus Bosch       Jack Reacher      John Rain michaelconnelly.com leechild.com barryeisler.com I enjoy thrillers. And if we were sharing a delicious meal, say at Fenouil in Portland (fenouilinthepearl.com), or at Fiamma in Vegas (fiammavegas.com), and you asked … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Bone Movie Review

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

wintersbonemovie.com This powerful film came on to my radar on June 9th, while I was having lunch at John Barleycorns McMenamins in Tigard.  mcmenamins.comjohnbarleycorns (Great food there and an excellent selection of Whiskey and three different Whiskey Flights that are only … Continue reading →

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