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The Next Star

John Wayne's week (or month, really) has come to an end, and it's time to salute the next star. Are you ready for your clue? If you missed any of his 62 reviews, you can read them all on his page now.
Next week's Star is a two-time Rag winner who made her screen debut as Duke's leading lady.
Any guesses? Come back on Monday to find out who she is. 

Happy Independence Day!

However you are celebrating our country today, if your plans include a patriotic movie this evening, feel free to head on over to our list of 4th of July films. New this year to the list are Halls of Montezuma with Richard Widmark and Richard Boone, The Green Berets and Sands of Iwo Jima with John Wayne, The Dirty Dozen, Battle of the Bulge, and more!

Star of the Week: John Wayne

Cowboy hats off to John Wayne, our new Star of the Week! And it's about time. To start things off, you can read reviews of his two Rag-nominated acting performances, Hondo and Island in the Sky. You can also watch a video clip from The Searchers on his page. Enjoy; I know I will!

'Kel' book series

Returning to my childhood, I finally finished a series I started twenty years ago: Tamora Pierce's Protector of the Small. Of course, her heroines are so memorable, we all refer to them as 'Alanna', 'Dane', and 'Kel' books. These four are the 'Kel' books, and let me tell you, they're not for the faint of heart. The previous books had violence and creepy magical villains, but with this young lady, she's on the battlefield time and time again. I think I'm too girly, but tomboys out there might love them:
First Test (#1)
Page (#2)
Squire (#3)
Lady Knight (#4)

The Next Star

Unfortunately, Hardy Kruger's week has come to a close, and all 21 of his reviews are now posted to his page. The good news is that the next Star is also going to be a lot of fun! Here's your clue:
Next week’s star is an American icon, perhaps one of the most famous movie stars of all time. He needs no introduction, but if you want to know where to find him alongside Hardy Kruger, go on a safari. . .
Come back on Wednesday to start his week!

Star of the Week: Hardy Kruger

A hot and toasty toast to Hardy Kruger, our new Star of the Week! I think he's just the cutest, so I've really enjoyed watching all his movies, and I hope you're inspired to watch some. To start, head on over to his page to watch a scene from his Rag-winning performance in The Flight of the Phoenix and read reviews of Hatari! and The Secret of Santa Vittoria. If you're interested, read up on Hardy's personal life. He had a truly remarkable story. I wrote him a letter to let him know he'd won a Rag award, but unfortunately, that very day, his death was announced online.

More Summer books

As promised, today's post includes three more summer book reviews. Yesterday's books were slightly better, but to each their own. Check out The Crown (The Selection #5), Back on Blossom Street, and It Happens in the Hamptons. You might find your new favorites - and if not, more summer novels will be reviewed in the following months.

Summer books

It feels like just yesterday I was posting summer book reviews; I can't believe it's been almost a year. 'Tis the season - the summer season - and it's time to get back to those fun and frilly beach reads. To start off, check out my reviews for Maine, A Good Yarn, and A Tangled Web. These were all really fun, and a great way to start off the season. Come back tomorrow for more book reviews!

The Next Star

Peter Finch's time as Star of the Week has come to a close, and all 21 of his reviews are now posted to his page. Are you ready for your next clue?
In two of the films in which Peter Finch found himself stranded out in the elements, you’ll also see this adorable German actor.
Some of you might learn about someone new on Saturday; but if you think you know who he is, leave your guess below!

Star of the Week: Peter Finch

Peter Finch is our new Star of the Week! To start off, head to his page to watch his classic "mad" scene from Network, and read reviews of two fun flicks, Lost Horizon and 10:30 P.M Summer. Enjoy!