by Gina Ardito | Feb 2, 2017 | character growth, Groundhog Day, Movies, Plot holes
I know I’m not alone when I say this day of the year always reminds me of the movie classic starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell. And I also know I’m about to get pelted with cyber rotten tomatoes when I say, while I do like the movie, the writer in...
by Gina Ardito | Sep 7, 2015 | Labor Day, Movies
Here in the States, it’s Labor Day weekend, a time to celebrate the working man and woman, to thank those who fought for five-day work weeks, vacation and sick pay, and safety standards. Got some downtime? Why not watch (or rewatch) a great movie that celebrates...
by Gina Ardito | Nov 30, 2014 | Movies, NaBloWriMo
When I saw the trailer for this movie months ago, I thought, This could be fun. Who knows more about the angst of being a writer than a writer? I finally watched this movie and I have to say this was one of the most joyless, soul-sucking two hours of my life.Sure,...
by Gina Ardito | Dec 7, 2013 | Christmas, Holidays, Movies
I’m waaay behind on all things Christmas this year so I’m trying to get in the spirit with the help of my trusty DVR. Here are some of my favorite movies for the season. Warning! They’re not going to be to everyone’s taste. And bear in mind,...
by Gina Ardito | Feb 25, 2011 | Friday Five, Movies
I do a lot of workshops and articles on writing and I find movies the universal experience to clarify all those writing rules. Here are some of my go-to standards: 1. Romancing the Stone: this flick about a sheltered, shy romance author and the bold adventurer who...
by scottd | Dec 17, 2008 | Movies, Studies that Waste Time and Money
According to this study, romantic comedies are bad for your love life. Apparently, rom-coms paint a distorted view of love and relationships. And there are actually people out there who, believe it or not, expect their love life to play out with the same easy Happily...
