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Nixon Movies to Watch as You Mark Watergate’s 40th Anniversary

Posted on 06/14/2012 by Bill Newcott | Movies & TV | Comments

EntertainmentCan it really be 40 years ago this weekend that the bungled “third-rate burglary” at the Watergate Hotel marked the beginning of the end for a President of the United States? Richard Nixon was already a polarizing figure when his efforts to cover up the White House-Watergate connection were first hatched. But his astonishing fall from power is the stuff of high drama—and it’s not surprising that to this day Hollywood’s most gifted actors seem compelled to take a shot …

App of the Week: When’s The Intermission In This Movie?

Posted on 05/3/2012 by Suzie Mitchell | Technology | Comments

TechnologyIf you like to watch movies on your home television or in the theater—Flixster is a must have app for your mobile device. It’s the only guide you need for recently released movies in theaters and those on DVD. It even has a direct line to Netflix for those using that service. I don’t use Netflix; I have cable “on demand” so I can use the DVD feature too. Until I discovered Flixster, I would read the movie reviews in …

The Artist: Movies for Grownups 2012

Posted on 02/4/2012 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Entertainment“The Artist” is a nearly silent film that resonates deeply with 50+ viewers who appreciate its classic French cinema feel. Adult viewers will find a visual feast in the film’s pastiche of 1920s Hollywood. Jean Dujardin plays the protagonist, a silent movie star whose fortunes fade with the advent of ‘talkies’, and as demand for silent movies wanes. With a focus on high drama, emotional nuance and human pathos, ‘The Artist’ is a reminder that the past continues to inform …

Multigenerational Christmas Movies Everyone Will Love

Posted on 12/16/2011 by Amy Goyer | Multigenerational & Family Issues | Comments

RelationshipsThe popcorn is popped, steaming mugs of hot chocolate are in hand and the lights of the Christmas tree softly set the stage for the annual family Christmas Movie gathering. But wait – there is still a decision to be made! What movie should you watch? There are hundreds – if not thousands – of family-oriented Christmas movies for youngsters, oldersters and in-betweensters to watch together this year. How about trying some older movies? I thought I’d share some of …

Twilight Mania: A Guide For The Mature Movie Goer

Posted on 11/18/2011 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentToday, on this most excellent Twilight Day, we present to you the 5 stages of mature “Twilight” fandom:

Thursday Tech: Life after the Rental Store

Posted on 09/23/2010 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Technology(via Scott Clark) So Blockbuster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which probably shouldn’t surprise you… my neighborhood Blockbuster store just closed up shop not quite a month ago. I’m pretty old-school about movie rentals. (By which I mean, I still do it.) So when my roommate and I decided we were going to do a girls night in tomorrow, I figured I’d roll down to my neighborhood Blockbuster and grab a movie. Nope, can’t do that anymore. Wait, don’t …