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Saturday, April 9, 2011

A to Z Challenge - H (and movie review!)

For the A to Z Challenge, I am featuring some awesome bloggers, many of whom are participating in the Challenge. These individuals have offered so much support of my book, CassaStar, and me on my blogger journey. Of course, I’ll be keeping up with the world of movies, music, and pop culture stuff as well! Ninjas are just talented that way...

Holly Ruggiero
Holly is a writer and more! She’s an illustrator, a photographer, and a cook. She even has a storefront online at Zazzle. She’s a southpaw with spirit, and I look for her bear icon on every post, because I know Holly will have something bright to say. Visit her for a daily glow!

Hollywood Spy
Dezz reports the latest in Hollywood. He’s everywhere. He even featured my book when it was released, despite the fact it had nothing to do with movies. Someday, Dezz!. Visit the Hollywood Spy for the movie news

And speaking of movies...

HANNA
Staring: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett
"Raised by her father to be the perfect assassin..."

This movie is not what it seems - think art house action flick. It's more about Hanna's journey of discovery as she's exposed to the world for the very first time. Beautifully shot with emphasis on light, it moves at a slower pace than normal. But when the action occurs, it's sharp and packs a punch. Ronan is perfect in the role and capture's Hanna's innocence. For something truly unique, you must check out this film. I really dug it!

And look, my movie review even lined up with "H." Cool!
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66 comments:

  1. Talli RolandApril 9, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Great Hs, Alex! I haven't heard of this film.

    Hope you're having a good weekend so far!

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  2. LisaApril 9, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I kept myself updated with the movies with Hollywood Spy.

    Have a nice weekend Alex.

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  3. Rhonda AlbomApril 9, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Looks like an interesting movie. I haven't heard of it before.

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  4. Jessica BellApril 9, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Holly is such a wonderful blogger. She's always ALWAYS leaving comments. And I feel guilty for not alwys making it to her blog! :o) I drop in on Hollywood spy now and then too. But I don't often know what to say so don't comment. But his posts are interesting and do read them! :o)

    Jessica @ The Alliterative Allomporph

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  5. M.J. FifieldApril 9, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I've been dying to see Hanna for a while now. Very convenient lettering for the challenge... Thanks for the review and the recommendation!

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  6. PK HREZOApril 9, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Great bloggers for sure.

    Oh I really wanna see this movie!!

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  7. Maurice MitchellApril 9, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Hanna is going to be a five star film. Makes you wonder what woul hav happened if Danny Boyle had stayed on as director though...

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  8. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Great links, I love Hollywood Spy. I've seen trailers for Hannah and am looking forward to seeing it. It looks fantastic.

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  9. Old KittyApril 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Oooh I wanna see Hanna now!! Yay!! thank you for the info and review!!

    And double Yay for these fab H bloggie friends!!! I need my daily glow and have plenty of love to show too! :-) Take care
    x

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  10. Mason CanyonApril 9, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Two great features and an interesting movie review. Have a great weekend.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  11. Laura PaulingApril 9, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I can't wait to see this movies. It's right up my alley!

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  12. The Words CrafterApril 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    From the trailers, I thought Hanna would either be really good, or a bomb. I'm glad you dug it!

    I was hoping to get to see you go all ninja on someone, but my assistant director's call may have done the trick. Another former teacher, who's now in charge of the EDU dept. has vowed that I WOULD get into the class in the fall. Yay! Thanks for the support :)

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  13. Liz PApril 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I am intrigued by Hanna - I hadn't heard of it until now. Sounds like something I would like.

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  14. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    How have you got time to review films Alex.....lol


    Have a lovely week-end.

    Yvonne.

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  15. Mary@GigglesandGunsApril 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    LOL Bit OCD with the alphabet thing, Alex. This movie is one of the few on my To See list.

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  16. AmityApril 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Back to A-Z, my second entry...H now up Alex!

    Cool movies you've served this time...:)

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  17. HopeApril 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Hanna....haven't heard of it but it does sound interesting

    thank you for your post

    have a wonderful weekend!

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  18. K.C. WoolfApril 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks for the film tip!

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  19. George Beremov [Nebular]April 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    "H" is for "Hanna"! Yay! :)
    I loved the previews and I'm so looking forward to it.

    Alex, I'm watching "Source Code" this Thursday, and I can't wait. I have big expectations about it. Hopefully it will pay off.

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  20. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    MJ, it's a cool flick.

    Maurice, it wouldn't have been as good.

    Words, that's great! I can still go all Ninja if you like...

    Yvonne, I don't even review a tenth of the ones I watch!

    Nebular, hope it doesn't disappoint.

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  21. Claire GovertsApril 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I've seen the TV trailers for Hanna, which were hard to get a good feel for the movie. After reading your review I'll have to see it sometime.

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  22. L. Diane WolfeApril 9, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    More new bloggers to check out!

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  23. jabblogApril 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Perhaps I'll watch that film on DVD along with the umpteen others queueing up for my attention!

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  24. Luanne G. SmithApril 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Dezz is great. In fact, I first heard about Hanna on his site. Love the Hollywood Spy. Good H shout out.

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  25. Bish DenhamApril 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I'll have to check out the movie! Hadn't heard of it before.

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  26. SouthpawApril 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Au shuck, you’ve gone and made me blush.

    I just saw the trailer for Hanna this week. It looks wonderful.

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  27. DafeenahApril 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    New movies and new blogs! Sounds like I just figured out what I am going to do this weekend. Thanks!

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  28. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I enjoy Holly's and Dezz's blogs. Haven't seen Hanna yet -- thanks for the rec!!

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  29. Bossy BettyApril 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks for the links and the review. I was not impressed by the trailer for the movie, but your review may change my mind.

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  30. LEonApril 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    For 'H', I wrote about Harry Potter and games and toys. :)

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  31. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Cate Blanchett is awesome; I'll watch anything she's in.

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  32. RickyApril 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    The film sounds surprisingly good.

    Nice words about Dez and his blog.

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  33. EllaApril 9, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Great review; I like movies, like that~ I could use some punch ;-D

    Great H bloggers; I will go visit and show my love n' bask in their shiny brightness~

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  34. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Claire, the trailers don't portray the movie accurately.

    Jabblog, sounds like my NetFlix queue.

    LG, yes he is.

    All true, Holly!

    Betty, the trailer really doesn't do it justice.

    Ric, all true words.

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  35. ediFanoBApril 9, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks for movie review. I saw the Hanna trailer recently and it aroused my interest.

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  36. Wendy Tyler RyanApril 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I, too, wanted to see this one. Glad to see a review on it beforehand.

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  37. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Alex thanks for the comment, when you wrote "I'm Trying" did you mean you were doing your best to make someone happy or "I'm trying meaning I'm a very trying person?????
    Yvonne.

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  38. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Edi, it was really good.

    Yvonne, I meant I'm trying to make someone happy.

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  39. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I'm seriously behind with movies so I'm definitely following Hollywood Spy now. Hanna looks great.

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  40. Michael Di GesuApril 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    On, Dez and Holly ARE fantastic.

    Have a great weekend, Alex.

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  41. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    The reviews for Hannah is getting great reviews. I'll watch it on Monday probably by myself as wifey is not into movies like this.

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  42. Jeff BeeslerApril 9, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Don't ya just love it when the universe conspires to give you what you need. Like the movie Hanna coinciding with the letter H? Make it an excellent weekend, Alex!

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  43. KalApril 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Glad you mentioned Dez. He is truly one of the good ones. He's very supportive of all I do also.

    I am glad you mentioned HANNA too. I didn't even know about it until I saw the trailer. It looks terrific and I really like the young actress involved, Saoirse Ronan. I had trouble with her last move 'The Lovely Bones' but it wasn't because of her performance. So many good young actresses out there these days and she is definately one of them.

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  44. baygirl32April 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    thanks for the new links, off to clink them now

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  45. Helen GingerApril 9, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks Alex. I'd seen the advertisements for Hanna and has been wondering about it.

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  46. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 9, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I was thinking of taking my daughter to see this. Teenage girls need to see strong young girls and this looks like it fits the bill.

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  47. SaumyaApril 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I want to see this!! Ah, you always give us so many fun things to check out :)

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  48. Hart JohnsonApril 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    There was a trailer for than Hanna movie in the one my son and I watched tonight--it looks pretty good.

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  49. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Jeffrey, making it so!

    Kal, she was incredible in this role. You'll like it.

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  50. klahanieApril 9, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Hi there Alex,
    Very good and I shall check out those awesome bloggers.
    So pleased to see the 'alphabet challenge' has now reached the letter 'H'.
    Now then, my friend, 'I' wonder what could possibly be the next letter in this fascinating alphabet challenge?
    Take very good care and soon you will have reached the letter 'K' :)

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  51. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Hanna looks like a great movie!

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  52. ChuckApril 9, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Yeah I am wanting to see Hanna as well. The trailers look good and intriguing.

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  53. Sharon K. MayhewApril 10, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I haven't heard of Hanna before, but it sounds good. Thanks for the recommendation, Alex. :)

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  54. Ellie GarrattApril 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    More fabulous links and a great movie review. Thank you!

    Ellie Garratt

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  55. Alex J. CavanaughApril 10, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Klahanie, still three weeks to go!

    Hope more people go see Hanna. Can't believe the crappy remake of Arthur is going to make more money this weekend!

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  56. HopeApril 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    thank you for your visit to my place, Alex!

    looking forward to another week of the Challenge!

    have a wonderful day!

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  57. Tomara ArmstrongApril 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I just saw a preview for this the other day, and can't wait to see it. You're review is just fuel for the fire.

    Thanks,
    Tomara

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  58. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 10, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    That's a great review, Alex, and impressive H blogs too.
    Be well.
    xoRobyn

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  59. Julie MusilApril 10, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Alex, a clever use of "H!" From the Hannah commercials, it was tough to see what it's truly about. Thanks!

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  60. Rusty CarlApril 10, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wait. This isn't a biopic about Darryl Hannah? Crap.

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  61. Alex J. CavanaughApril 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Hope, glad you're enjoying ti!

    Tomara, it's great.

    Rusty, you will just have to use your imagination.

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  62. Arlee BirdApril 10, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Two deserving H blogs to win recognition here. Saw the Hannah trailers on TV over the past few days and they didn't really catch my attention. Now I guess I'll have to be on the lookout for this one when it hits Netflix.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out
    Twitter hashtag: #atozchallenge

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  63. Karen M. PetersonApril 10, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I really want to see Hanna. After reading your review, I want to read it even more!

    Sorry I haven't been commenting. I assure you I've been reading EVERY post. Just trying to take it easy.

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  64. Sarah AhiersApril 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    i really enjoyed hanna. It had a slightly strange feel to it, which i loved.

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  65. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I just saw Hannah & really enjoyed it. She kicked some butt and then was so innocent, talk about yin & yang! LOL

    Stop in and give my blog a read at The Voices Within Unleashed

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  66. Donea LeeApril 11, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Yay for the "H"s!! These two bloggers are awesome! :)

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