Comments on Pens Fatales: Barbara Freethy on Movies

..I will not put this on my TBR List of books,beca...

2010-01-09T16:58:58.788-08:00

..I will not put this on my TBR List of books,because I want you to be the new Author for me to devour.I am a BNer Firstlook member and and hope one day you can visit and interact with us..I will buy Suddenly Last Summer,but would love to win it and share and review. Great reading all about you and good luck with the series.. Susan

I really want to see Julia and Julie - so glad to ...

2009-08-07T20:51:16.620-07:00

I really want to see Julia and Julie - so glad to hear it was good! Thanks to the Pens Fatales for asking me to guest blog. Crystal is the winner of Suddenly One Summer! Crystal - if you email me at barbara@barbarafreethy.com with your address, I'll get it out to you!

Have a good weekend!

I wouldn't said this before today, but after s...

2009-08-07T19:38:17.088-07:00

I wouldn't said this before today, but after seeing Julia and Julie today, my fave theme is food!

Oh...I got so caught up in the question I forgot t...

2009-08-07T16:07:39.807-07:00

Oh...I got so caught up in the question I forgot to say thanks for guest blogging! :)

So I had to think hard about this because I think ...

2009-08-07T15:58:16.524-07:00

So I had to think hard about this because I think I have fairly eclectic taste but the overriding theme is Good triumphs over Evil. The framework may be different Evil Stepmother (Ever After) to Evil Empire (Star Wars) even the surprising Evil (The Departed or Sideways) but there is justice in the end. :) It may not be realistic but it makes me happy.

I love Steel Magnolias...I think it's an examp...

2009-08-07T15:01:01.914-07:00

I love Steel Magnolias...I think it's an example of a movie that pushes me right to the edge emotionally, but never feels gratuitous. That's the big test, for me...

"What does it mean to be a moral person in an...

2009-08-07T11:58:55.840-07:00

"What does it mean to be a moral person in an immoral universe" is my favorite theme, played out mostly in film noir or caper pictures.

I'm looking forward to exploring Angel Bay!!!

Hi Kara - I know April is a long time to wait, but...

2009-08-07T11:57:26.083-07:00

Hi Kara - I know April is a long time to wait, but it will be worth it - I promise. And the good news is that the third book comes out in May, so no time at all between those two books!

Hi Annie - So you like the nail biting movies -I like those as well, but sometimes they stress me out too much!

Hi Crystal - I like when the character learns some...

2009-08-07T11:56:04.607-07:00

Hi Crystal - I like when the character learns something, too, even within a comedy. I enjoyed 27 Dresses as well where she learns about herself and not just about being bridesmaid, plus I thought the dresses were hilarious. I have a few in my closet.

I think my favorite movie themes are those where I...

2009-08-07T10:54:50.499-07:00

I think my favorite movie themes are those where I *know* the hero/heroine is going to triumph, but the movies manages to convince me that maybe this time I might be wrong. Movies/stories that retell a historical event (even from a new perspective) don't appeal to me. I also love movies where the entire focus isn't on a single conflict/single romantic couple.

Hey Barbara, I loved Suddenly One Summer and am ...

2009-08-07T10:26:51.663-07:00

Hey Barbara,
I loved Suddenly One Summer and am anxiously waiting for the release of On Shadow Beach (not 'til April, huh?). Can't wait to read more about Shane!
I love movies like Sweet Magnolias, where there are multiple characters to carry the movie. Guess that's one of the reasons I'm liking the Angel Bay series! There is always at least one character to whom you can relate. Situations characters find themselves in, and the choices they make, create the drama - kind of like real life!

I love romantic comedies (How to Lose A Guy in 10 ...

2009-08-07T10:18:07.530-07:00

I love romantic comedies (How to Lose A Guy in 10 days is one of my all-time-favorites). I also love the family/community type movies - Steel Magnolias, Gone With The Wind.

I'm like you, I really like almost anything where the characters learn something about themselves. I don't seem to go for the straight-comedy anymore and I think that's why.

Your new book series sounds wonderful, can't wait to read them.