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Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I saw "Bad Grandpa" which is very funny. The premise is that 86-year-old grandpa is traveling across country to deliver 8-year-old grandson to the kid's ne-er do well d..."

well then..I definately want to see that!!

The Nebuly CoatJohn Meade Falkner

I am reading a most delightful novel..The Nebuly Coat The author wrote only three novels (including the classic Moonfleet)..this is a free book I found through my kindle..very very good!!

Barbara wrote: "I saw "Bad Grandpa" which is very funny. The premise is that 86-year-old grandpa is traveling across country to deliver 8-year-old grandson to the kid's ne-er do well dad. They stage outrageous 'st..."

Barbara..are the pranks "unstaged"? I mean..do those being pranked by the older gentleman know they are being filmed? If not..could be quite funny..as long as I am not the one being pranked!

Ken wrote: "Just having your post sandwiched between two of mine should do wonders for you.

I raved to my daughter about BB and she kind of screwed up her face about a series revolving around a meth cook. On..."

Hehe!! I begin this weekend. I liked the lead actor when he played the dentist on Seinfeld.

Ken wrote: "Now that Breaking Bad is gone, who is looking forward to 'Better Call Saul'? I admit it doesn't sound promising but look what that bunch did with a lame premise like 'HS chemistry teacher goes int..."

I have Breaking Bad in my Netflix queque..have not seen a single episode... yet I know I will watch that show as I understand all the very cool people love it!
and I so very much want to be part of the "Cool" group

KOMET wrote: "Rick wrote: "

I am currently reading The Three Clerks by Anthony Trollope. Wonderful Victorian novel!!!"
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I really do love Trollope and Wilkie Collins..I am constantly amazed, when reading them, that books that are over 150 years old can still be so timely and relevant..I have several Thackeray novels as well but have not read them yet..each time I finish a Collins or a Trollope book I keep pledging to read another Victorian Author yet always end up with another Collins or Trollope! I just ordered so I am quite sure that will be my next "Victorian" after I finish Three Clerks

I am currently reading The Three Clerks by Anthony Trollope. Wonderful Victorian novel!!!

Rosanne wrote: "Rick wrote: "My brother is visiting and he has very highly recommended Cold Case to me. He is very selective about the TV shows he watches and he said Cold Case is one of the most high quality show..."
Thanks Rosanne! I don't watch many recent shows, but with your recommendation and along with my brother's..I will certainly be watching it in the next few weeks! Hope it is on netflix..if not I can see it through DirectTV

KOMET wrote: ""INEQUALITY FOR ALL" - a documentary of our times as narrated by Robert Reich

Saw it last weekend. I highly recommend it.

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Ronald wrote: "Captain Phillips. Tom Hanks was amazing. Warning: the film is very intense."

two must see films! I heard such great things about the Reich narrated documentary..a must must see

My brother is visiting and he has very highly recommended Cold Case to me. He is very selective about the TV shows he watches and he said Cold Case is one of the most high quality shows currently on. I will certainly check it out.

I tried to watch The Goldbergs because I like George Segal..UGH!!!!! Horrible..unfunny..scripts seem like they were written by a 10 year old

I heard that the new Ironside was cancelled after just a handful of episodes.. never saw it but I have no desire to see a remake of such a classic show.

KOMET wrote: "One of the best shows on TV today -

i) The US version of "Being Human"; looking forward to its return next January

One of the worst shows on TV today -

i) Survivor
After 14 years, it needs to be..."

I can honestly say I have never watched a single episode of Survivor. I am sure it was a fun show when it was new and unique..has got to be very tiresome for those who enjoyed it in it's TV infancy

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I finished The Ophelia Cut by John Lescroart. In this Dismas Hardy (defense attorney) book, Dismas's brother-in-law Moses Mcguire is accused of murdering Rick Jessup, ..."

I certainly will Barbara! Many thanks for the Gliztky alert!! Such a great character

Seeley wrote: "Rick wrote: "I do not know how the film will be..but no real interest in LAST VEGAS..seems far too contrived..like it is trying to be like Cocoon with older people acting young..it should be called..."

I saw a few more previews of Last Vegas and I truly cannot see how anyone can find it funny..they always show the "best" lines in the previews..and if that is the case, this film will be one of the corniest and unoriginal films in a long time. Just seems like a bunch of old stars saying outragious things and assuming folks will think.."oh I can't believe he just said that!" The fact that Robert Deniro is in it is a major warning sign..the once great actor is now sadly a fixture in about every third bad movie that opens

Seeley wrote: "Rick wrote: "
I am reading this old classic!! Still a great read!"

That's a great idea, Rick. I read the Great Gatsby a couple weeks ago and found it timeless -- j..."

My pleasure Seeley. Believe it or not I have yet to read . And I love Fitzgerald. Especially his short stories

Much thanks and enormous admiration for all of you who have posted on this thread!!!

After hearing so much positive feedback on The Blacklist -I finally gave it a chance. Certainly far better than the vast majority of shows on Network TV. James Spader is terrific yet I can't help thinking that his acting isn't a bit influenced by Hopkins' Hannibal Lector in a way

Barbara wrote: "I finished The Ophelia Cut by John Lescroart. In this Dismas Hardy (defense attorney) book, Dismas's brother-in-law Moses Mcguire is accused of murdering Rick Jessup, an abusive, blackmailing youn..."

I always enjoy his books. All of them are quite absorbing and substantial. T particularly like the Abe Glitsky character.

KOMET wrote: "I'm now reading "To Scale the Skies: The Story of Group Captain J.C. 'Johnny' Wells DFC & BAR" by Peter Cornwell. It's a terrific book about a remarkable man who came from a humble background in E..."

Another new one on me but I love the title and subtitle. Seems like a facinating read

Melissa wrote: "Rick wrote: "
I am reading this old classic!! Still a great read!"

That's a great idea! I'm going to re-read Chandler and his peer group. I just put down a Rizzoli..."

Melissa ..Chandler is one of those writers who are like a brisk evening walk. Always enjoyable and never gets old!