Hi! Nice to have the group again.
Thanks, Herbaltea, for recommending DOUBT. I haven't seen the movie. Will read the play first and hope I'm not disappointed by the film.
Some here mentioned Greg Isles' books. I've only read his TURNING ANGEL, and was so put off by it I haven't read any others of his. IMO, it was way too long, bloated with endless repetitive dialogue, and had way too much descriptive sex with old men and young girls. Yuk.
I saw the movie SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE this week, and it is wonderful -- especially the photography of India -- everything from the slums to the Taj Mahal. Beautifully filmed with a good story. But do see it in a theater. I don't think it would be half so good watching it on a small screen TV.
Jean, I agree about a lot of the junk that Hollywood puts out now. Too much technology passing for good stories and acting, i.e. Iron Man and Batman. I think films are mostly aimed at kids. I hate it when good actresses are shelved at age 40, while old geezers like Harrison Ford are still around cavorting with young actresses.