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09/08/2008 19:32 #45607

Mama Mia!
Category: movies
Went to the movies this weekend with my niece and sister. We saw Mama Mia! and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it actually was. I will admit I had some concern that it might be a little hokey (and I guess maybe some of it was), after all, it’s a musical and the music is by ABBA, but it was hysterical. Additionally, I thought that perhaps the humor would be somewhat generational, being reflective of a certain era; however, my niece is 26 and also seemed to find the humor in it … or maybe she was just laughing at my sister and me. Anyway, it’s not a very deep, thought-provoking film, but if you want some light, nonsense-induced laughter, it’s pretty good (and some of the costuming is wild). The movie has kind of been tagged as a “chick-flick” but I think guys can appreciate it too.
gardenmama - 09/09/08 22:11
Yes â€" it takes place primarily on a Greek island. It's shot on location in Greece and the scenery is really beautiful â€" the kind that you look at and say “Oh, I want to go there.”
tinypliny - 09/09/08 21:49
Interesting. The Hummus boxes I bought a month back had free-music-download stickers for the soundtrack to this movie. I thought it was somewhat funny to put it on Greek-Style hummus. Is the movie a Greek or a Mediterranean theme?

09/07/2008 00:54 #45597

Cool Stuff
Live music by PowerPlay … classic rock/old time stuff (check link for play list)
http://powerplay-thebandinbuffalo.com/Song_List.html . My Chiropractor, Dr. Werder (aka Dr. Jay), whose office is on W. Utica near Elmwood, plays in the band … he’s a very cool guy, in a nerdy kind of way. Friday September 26 at 9:00 p.m. (early enough for some of us old timers who can’t wail until midnight for the band to start) at the River Grille, Aqua Lane, Tonawanda. Don’t know if there’s admission $.

Also, my niece just graduated from Pratt Institute in NYC this year and has started her own company, iron and fire adornments. She’s been in NYC for around 8-9 years and I think she’s moving back to Bflo soon, yeah. She’s a really cool designer and makes great yoga clothes (if you’re into that), and some other types of funky clothing, and really beautiful jewelry. You can check out some of her creations on her myspace page at:
http://www.myspace.com/morgen_love

Some of her jewelry is available locally at her friend’s shop: New Age Salon … 1667 Hertel Ave., Buffalo

Also, check out the site below and click on the “Click Here to Give It’s Free” button, daily. Their site sponsors make a contribution, every time visitors click, toward free mamo’s for women who can’t afford them. They have some cute merchandise too, if you’re shopping. http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2

Thanks for stopping by … enjoy the rest of your summer!