A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics and Religion
by Tom Quiner
A Heapin' Plate of Conservative Politics & Religion
by Tom Quiner
Run, don’t walk, to see Les Miserables
Why was Les Miserables, the novel, which was penned by Victor Hugo in 1862, so beloved? Critics mocked it, but the public loved it. Why was Les Miserables, the musical, written by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boubill, so wildly popular even though so many critics panned it? And why is Les Miserables, the movie, expected to be box office gold, even though top critics gave it mixed reviews, such as this one: “The good news: Les Miserables is a less miserable film experience than expected. The bad news: it’s still miserable.” Here’s why:
On the third day of Christmas …
By Tom Quiner I saw this explanation of the third day of Christmas on Facebook this morning: On the third day of Christmas, three French hens. Known for their beauty and rarity, the three French hens signify both the gifts of the Magi (gold, frankincense and myrrh) and the three theological virtues (faith, hope and love). Enjoy this third day of Christmas. Don’t rush the season. It’s in its early…
Les Miserables today!
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN9OuGe5AV4&feature=player_embedded] On this second day of Christmas, Quiner’s Diner will take a break and attend the new movie, Les Miserables. Politics will have to wait for another day. This is a movie I have been waiting to see for a long time. Watch the trailer above for the back story on the unique way the director approached filming this beloved musical.
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