What We're Watching: Laurie

In the Shadow of the Moon. A documentary directed by David Sington.

A documentary about the American voyages to the moon between 1968 and 1972. The film includes archival material from the original NASA film footage as well interviews with the surviving astronauts who were involved in this amazing part of history. Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke and Harrison Schmitt are the interviewees. Rated PG.

What We're Watching: Laurie

Harold and Maude a film starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner and Ellen Geer. Directed by Hal Ashby. Songs composed and sung by Cat Stevens.

A black comedy about a rich, disturbed young man, fascinated with death and funerals, who has an affair and a series of adventures with an eccentric and extremely independent 80 year old woman. Rated PG.

What We're Reading: Judy

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Although the book starts out with a graphic scene, it gently evolves into a strange "ghost story" set in a graveyard where Bod is nurtured by friendly spirits. I feel that this story has potential to develop into a "Tim Burton" type film for the big screen. I can envision it already. This title may not appeal to everyone, but it is well written-it won the Newbery Award- and its storyline is extremely unique. If you were caught up with this "Gothic Ghoulish Tale" you may enjoy listening to the CD.

What We're Listening To: Laurie

Rubber Soul
The Beatles

What We're Listening To: Laurie

Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

What We're Watching: Laurie

Once a film starring Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Senan Haugh, and Leslie Murphy.

This is a film about a young man who is an aspiring singer/songwriter from Dublin. He meets a young woman who is a flower seller, and as it turns out, a pianist and singer. Once he discovers her talent, the two forge a strong bond, and the young woman encourages and supports him in his quest to record a demo and pursue a record deal.

This is a beautiful story, and although the actors wrote and recorded all of the music for the soundtrack, it is not a musical in the traditional sense. Rated R.

What We're Watching: Laurie

Taxi to the Dark Side a documentary written and directed by Alex Gibney.

This film about the torture of alleged terror suspects by the U.S. Military is both a highly emotional and political subject. This documentary may not be for everyone. Be aware that the content is graphic, yet true. Rated R.