Category Archives: MOVIES !!

a Week’s Roundup….Movies! Movies! Movies!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Virginia

It’s a cold-n-rainy kind of day here – perfect weather to curl up with a good movie or go see one. Thought i might start a regularish Friday-Saturday movie round-up of weekly viewings, so here’s a start. (Note: High-volume viewing(s) … Continue reading →

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Tireditis & Tolkien … a Cure?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Virginia

‘Tis the season (after The Season) for tireditis and colds. After merrily making Happy over Christmas we succumb to colds and general ‘blahs’ fought so valiantly during the holidays. Add New Year Blues and the onslaught of winter dreariness, and … Continue reading →

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100+ INSPIRATIONAL MOVIES!!!!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Virginia

Virginia the Movie-Mogul has been busy, BUSY the last month compiling a list of inspirational movies that can be viewed on the Page above (For Email subscribers, you need to visit the actual site & click on ‘Movie List’ on … Continue reading →

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Movies, Movies: Finding Inspiration along “THE WAY”

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Virginia

Last weekend my brother & I drove an hour to a Big City to see “The Way” – an absolutely BRILLIANT film starring Martin Sheen, directed by his son, Emilio Estevez.  Given competing interests (Art Museums to see & Good … Continue reading →

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ESTONIA & “The Singing Revolution”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Virginia

After hibernating a bit in its Netflix envelope, last week this documentary made its way onto our TV screen for what was meant to be a partial dinner viewing, but our dinner plates remained un-cleared as we sat completely riveted … Continue reading →

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Clare & Francis (The Movie!)

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Virginia

Last Sunday we finished watching this inspirational portrayal of St. Francis & St. Clare – after breaking the viewing into 2 parts (at 3 hours running time it’s very thorough!) The time, however, was incredibly well spent – this it … Continue reading →

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The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (what a story!!)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Virginia

American Football season has started!  This week we set up our fall-into-winter football ‘shrine,’ complete with signed footballs, pictures, mugs & Terrible Towels (must wait until it’s colder to air the blankets & throws…) In honor of this auspicious occasion … Continue reading →

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Sex Trafficking & … Sunshine??

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Virginia

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”  (Mahatma Gandhi) Monday my nieces and 15 of their buddies began a 4-month journey to raise awareness of the horrifying realities of human trafficking – specifically sex trafficking … Continue reading →

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CAPTAIN AMERICA – woo woo – an Avenger in WWII!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Virginia

If you’re looking for a fun movie outing this weekend, check out Captain America: The First Avenger.  I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun at a movie (ok, so Fast Five was also a hilarious happening … Continue reading →

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THE FINAL INQUIRY : Dolph Lungren does Roman Jerusalem

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Virginia

If you’re looking for a weekend movie, consider this all-inclusive inspirational action, mystery and romance drama set in the Holy Land after the death of Christ. Great cast, great music by Andrea Morricone and an interesting story. I found this … Continue reading →

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