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Entries by Jackie K. Cooper from 09/2012

'Kill You Twice' Doubles Your Reading Pleasure

| Posted 09.05.2012

In Cain's latest novel Kill You Twice Archie is back at work and Gretchen is locked up in a psych ward. It seems this time her luck has run out and she will be kept away from society for the duration of her life.

"The Crimson Petal and the White" Is a Dramatic Exploration of Dickens Territory

| Posted 09.07.2012

Based on the novel by Michael Faber, The Crimson Petal and the White shines through with beautiful performances and high level drama.

War of "The Words"

| Posted 09.11.2012

The naysayers are writing this one off as a total failure but I say it is one of the best movies of the year. Go see The Words.

'Man in the Blue Moon' Is Southern Through and Through

| Posted 09.12.2012

If you are a fan of southern writing then this is a must read book for you. It has the atmosphere of the South in its descriptions of place, and it has the defining characteristics and attitudes of the characters which are truly southern.

'The Last Ride' Is Worth the Search

| Posted 09.18.2012

The Last Ride perfectly captures the sense of time and place of this story. The two lead performances give the film depth, while Director Harry Thomason manages to keep the film interesting from start to finish.

'Winter of the World' Is Well Worth the Wait

| Posted 09.19.2012

This book is truly epic and the reader has the chance to be absorbed completely by the story. Even as lengthy as it is, the reader will probably wish there was a thousand more pages.

Whispery Voiced Eastwood Scores Again In "Trouble With the Curve"

| Posted 09.25.2012

To many Eastwood is a national treasure. Trouble With the Curve cements that status. Combined with Amy Adams this whispery voiced actor knocks this one out of the park.

'Homeland' and 'Dexter' Return for Another Season

| Posted 09.28.2012

Homeland gets attention because it won multiple Emmy awards and also ended last season with a storyline full of tension and suspense, as well as authenticity. Dexter, on the other hand, ended its season with our favorite serial killer being discovered by his sister plying his trade. Oops!