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Star of the Week: Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange is our new Star of the Week! To start things off, you can read reviews of two great performances: Frances and Sweet Dreams. And if you really want to talk about a great performance, you can watch a video clip from Cape Fear! Come back to her page for two new reviews every day, and enjoy.  For her television work,  check out 5 seasons of American Horror Story, 2 seasons of Feud, 1 season of Horace and Pete.

Feel-good books

As spring comes around the corner, it's the perfect time to read some feel-good books! Check out these three that put a smile on my face:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The Gentleman
Allie and Bea

The Next Star

Dennis Quaid's time as Star of the Week has come to a close, and all 36 of his reviews are now posted to his page. Are you ready for your next clue?
When she acted alongside Dennis Quaid, they both took home Rag Awards. She's also won two Oscars.
Any guesses? Leave them below. And come back on Sunday to find out if you're right.

Star of the Week: Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid is our new Star of the Week! To start things off, head on over to his page to watch an emotional video clip from Far From Heaven and read reviews of two wonderful sports flicks: The Rookie and Everybody's All-American.
For his television work, check out one season of Merry Happy Whatever, one season Goliath, 2 seasons of Fortitude, 2 seasons of The Art of More, one season of Vegas, and the current show Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

To my fellow Irishmen, Happy St. Patrick's Day! To everyone else, just throw on a little green and pretend. You can still eat Irish soda bread - yum! Check out our list of Irish flicks if you're looking for a movie to watch.
And, speaking of the proud Irish... These reviews are old, but it seemed like a good time to repost them. I read them back in college, in preparation for my senior thesis:
Deconstructing Reagan
Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of American Conservatism

The Next Star

Ronald Reagan's time as Star of the Week has come to an end, and now it's time for your next clue. If you missed any, you can read all 36 of his reviews directly on his page. Ready?
Next week's star is an extremely courageous man. He portrayed President Reagan in a biopic last year.
Come back on Tuesday to start his week!

Star of the Week: Ronald Reagan

A pre-president Ronald Reagan is our Star of the Week! I have a soft spot in my heart for this cutie, since he looks like my high school sweetie pie - so you'll have to bear with me and my compliments.
Obviously, we have to showcase his work in Kings Row, so head on over to his page to watch his famous video clip. You can also read reviews for The Voice of the Turtle and The Hasty Heart. Enjoy!

Valentine's books

Is anyone still in a romantic mood? If so, here are some romantic (ish) books new to The Rag:
Madame Bovary
The Selection #4: The Heir
Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid
A Fine Imitation

'Princess Sandy' review

I couldn't make such a big deal about Rhonda Fleming being Princess Sandy and not re-post the review, could I? So here we are, my favorite novel of all time: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

The Next Star

Rhonda Fleming's time as Star of Week has come to a close, and all 25 of her reviews have been posted to her page. This next one is a fun one - so  here's your clue:
Rhonda Fleming retired from acting early, and so did this four-time costar. He  changed professions, and now everyone on the planet knows his name!
I won't insult your intelligences by asking for guesses, so just come back on Thursday to start his week.