Summer Movie Afternoons

With the recent temps rising over 95 degrees and the humidity threatening to turn my hair into a lion's mane, I have been limiting trips outside my front door to a bare minimum. That does include trips to the library to pick up DVD's and a stop at the grocery store for copious amounts of ice cream. One of my favorite things to do is hide out in the cold basement watching movies and getting brain freeze from ice cream or a homemade smoothie.

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My most recent movie afternoon was a French theme with Amelie (a classic) and The Flight of the Red Balloon, which was new to me. Based on the 1956 short film, The Red Balloon, this film offered a similarly picturesque view of Paris through the life of a little boy. Although a bit slow in the plot, it is perfect for when you want to travel to Europe without leaving your couch. It also has great music, which adds to the mood. The theme continued later in the evening with How to Steal a Million. This film has Paris, art, Audrey, great clothes, and boomerangs - what more could you ask for? J'aime la France!