I literally just finished watching Boomerang. It’s one of those films that I find on a random channel surf every few years, and end up watching until the end and laughing my ass off. It’s really hysterical! What every happened to Grace Jones? Strangé!!! I digress…
One of the best parts of the film is the [...]
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Jukebox: Anatomy of a soundtrack
Posted in Jukebox, Movies, music on September 3, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Jukebox: Miss Ross
Posted in 80s, Elleen's Essentials, Fashion, Movies, music on July 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sorry it’s been so long since I blogged. I moved (ugh!), my job never ceased to kick me in the rear, all the puppy drama left me sad, and Facebook is just too easily accessible and hard to resist.
Anyway, I think we all need a pick-me-up, don’t you? It’s too early in the morning for [...]
All the kick-ass ladies, now put your hands up!
Posted in Fashion, Kick-Ass Chick of the Week, Kick-Ass Chicks, Movies, TV, Things That Make Elleen Happy on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I realized this week that my “Kick-Ass Chick” list was in dire need of an update. I mean, my favorite woman ON THE PLANET wasn’t on there! Sheesh! So I have added four names to the list. (Sorry, none if them is Beyoncé. Nope.)
Michelle Obama. HOW could she have spent a second NOT on this [...]
Aries are awesome! And they’re everywhere!
Posted in Friends, Movies, TV, Things That Make Elleen Happy, Video, music on March 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Over the past week or so, I’ve noticed a lot of awesome people having birthdays, and realized that I share my astrological sign with some kick-ass folks. Holla! Here’s a sample:
Diana Ross. Ah, the original diva turns 65 today! I’m truly happy to share both my sign and my hometown with this lady. Happy Birthday [...]
Jukebox: Pick-me-up edition
Posted in 80s, Elleen's Essentials, Jukebox, Movies, Things That Make Elleen Happy, music on March 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So this has been one tough week. The financial crisis hit way too close to home, and I had a mini breakdown followed by a mini depression. At least the weather warmed up this weekend, which gave me the opportunity to spend lots of time outdoors trying to help my dog and myself walk off [...]
OSCARS FASHION!!!
Posted in Fashion, Movies, TV, Things That Make Elleen Happy on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So, the Oscars Red Carpet happened! Yay! We threw a party Oscar night, and while I did see the red carpet for the most part, I could not give it my usual undivided attention. Yay for DVRs, cuz I recorded the red carpet and re-watched it. What follows is my learned assessment of who hit, [...]
What made me happy the week of Feb. 15
Posted in Fashion, Friends, Movies, TV, Things That Make Elleen Happy, music on February 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last week a lot was going on: my beau’s brother’s family came to visit for a few days, work was impossibly busy, I reconnected with an old friend, I added jewelry making to my clothing-making project, and prepped for a party I’m throwing tonight. Such a jam-packed week, particularly in the blustery cold weather that [...]
Unsolicited advice for Anne, Jennifer, and all other women with exes: STFU!
Posted in Gossip, Movies, Things that annoy Elleen on December 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Ok, so having just spent 21 hours this past weekend either on a plane, in an airport, or in a taxi heading to or from an airport, I’ve recently spent lots of time with magazines.
Most articles in these magazines – mostly of the fashion and gossip variety – have included articles on American actresses. (Even [...]
The two-day hangover
Posted in Movies, TV on December 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It has been a long, long time since I’ve had a hangover that’s lasted two days. The last time I can remember that happening was after I co-hosted a 1998 New Year’s Eve party with my friend Claudette in my apartment in Quincy, Mass. The party was awesome, but I made this champagne punch that [...]
Elleen’s Essentials: A 3-year-old Star Is Born
Posted in Elleen's Essentials, Movies, Video, music on November 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
One of the glaring omissions in the Rolling Stone “Greatest Singer” list made me think of a song that totally belongs on my personal essentials list:
Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born), Barbra Streisand. I think I’ve blogged before about my mom taking me to see the movie A Star Is Born when I [...]
