Category Archives: MOVIES !!

@ The Movies: Footballs & Standing Tall

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Virginia

If you are looking for a good movie this weekend, check out When the Game Stands Tall.  You don’t have to be a Football groupie to appreciate this (very) inspirational flick.  Sure, there are some great game scenes, but this … Continue reading →

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@ The Movies w/Virginia: Lee Daniel’s The Butler INSPIRES!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Virginia

On Saturday my sister came to hang out with the Savvy Saints while my brother & i  zoomed out to see Lee Daniel’s “The Butler.”  After a week of listening to Dwight Davis morning promotional plugs on WHRO, (our local … Continue reading →

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…blog birthdays &… the 4th of July …

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Virginia

This week my blog turned One – Happy Birthday to the Roses in the Rubble Blog & your sporadically diligent blogger, Virginia, with 126 posts to date!! Last year i started this blog mainly to highlight inspirational movies & books, … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: For Greater Glory (+++++ Inspirational!!)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Virginia

“Que viva Cristo Rey!” Inspiration permeates this thought-provoking true story about Religious Freedom in Mexico during the 1920’s regime of President Plutarco Calles. Beautifully crafted, well acted with an amazing cast, the kind of movie that stays with you awhile … Continue reading →

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Movies! Basketball Cinderellas (vs. The Big Teams!)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Virginia

Another rainy day, perfect to curl up with a good book (you should see my stack -why do all these authors put out new books at the same time? so much to Read, so Little Time!) or take in a … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Amazing Grace (& the Abolition of the Slave Trade)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Virginia

Last week Mama (the célèbre) chose ‘Amazing Grace’ for us to watch on her birthday.  As always, the true story of William Wilberforce’s tremendous efforts to end the slave trade in the late 18th century is SO VERY INSPIRATIONAL. At … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Fast, Fast, FAST FIVE!!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Virginia

After a few War Movie viewings, Papa (deciding to Be Nice to Mama) suggested we watch Anne of Green Gables (definitely rated “G” for Grandmama) which we really enjoyed several nights (we have the whole 1st series + the 2nd … Continue reading →

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Gifted Hands: the Ben Carson story….

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Virginia

As we gear up for International Women’s Day on Thursday, i thought it would be great to highlight inspirational women this week.  And this AMAZINGLY INSPIRATIONAL MOVIE about Dr. Benjamin S. Carson (one of the finest Brain Surgeons In The … Continue reading →

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The Closer: Inspiration (between murders) on TV!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Virginia

More than just Inspirational Appreciation of Brenda’s hot husband Fritz & dreamy Sgt. Gabriel in each episode, The Closer can most certainly be considered Inspirational TV.  As Atlanta transplant  Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) struggles to adapt to … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Inspiration & Determination & AKEELAH!!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Virginia

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were … Continue reading →

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