Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump

It was 32 years ago today that we were introduced to Forrest Gump. The movie opened in the US on this day in 1994. In a 1994 article from the Gainesville Sun, the film's music producer Joel Sill talked about the soundtrack. He stated "We wanted to have very recognizable material that would pinpoint time … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Forrest Gump →

Book Recommendation: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared

Recently, on one of the Facebook "book" groups I am in, someone posted, "Thank you to whoever recommended The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared! I just finished it and loved it. If you love a good story and a few laughs, check this one out!" The thing that caught my attention … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared →

Turntable Talk #23 – The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Once again, Dave Ruch from A Sound Day has offered up a gem of a topic for his monthly Turntable Talk feature! This month it is a topic that I have been hoping he'd get around to. Per his instructions: "This time around, let's look for THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES ! Pick a great movie soundtrack … Continue reading Turntable Talk #23 – The Soundtrack of Our Lives →

Favorite Films – The 90’s

This blog is a continuation of a series I started a week or so ago. Somebody had the idea to post a list was to consist of your favorite films from each year of your life. So, you start with your birth year and move ahead year by year and list all the films from … Continue reading Favorite Films – The 90’s →