Happy 2011!

Dear Jamie fans,
Sorry, it's been awhile since I last updated the blog. Life has been busy especially since I started working again this past October. Yes, life is rough, huh? Anyway, it's pretty bad when Janet posted to the blog in late December. Even though she posted pictures from 2009 (interjecting a little sarcasm here but with love). I thank you for your post, it makes me feel like my work here is appreciated. Although I think she posted those pictures because she really misses Koko and wanted us all to see those pictures again. Yeah, that's it and not because she found those pictures recently.

Anyway, tonight we just saw The Tourist with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Janet was the coordinator and told Koko a couple of months ago after we saw Morning ho-hum Glory that she was going to carry on the "indie" mantle.  Well, not sure how many Spirit awards (for Indy movies) The Tourist is gong to win (more sarcasm!).

We forgot to take pictures of us at dinner because the food was so good! So please enjoy these pictures instead. We'll make sure our beautiful selves will be photographed next time.

Toodles, everyone! And have a happy, healthy and safe new year!

photos from september 09

October Jamie Club - Waiting for Superman

Welcome back to Jamie Club member, Lucille. It's been a long time and we're already putting you back to coordinating next month's Jamie Club!

I, (Brenda) coordinated tonight's movie/documentary "Waiting for Superman". It was either that or Secreteriat, the horse movie. I had to think strategically, what will win me the most Jamie awards?? Hmmmm, the horse movie lost. Anyways, the documentary showed a sad state of our country's educational system. In our discussion after the movie, it seems like we all learned a little something about the movie, ie, tenure is not only for college professors but for all teachers, stats about how behind the US is in math and sciences? compared to other countries, and that all urban and inner city kids have the ability to learn and prosper if given the proper tools and education.

So what did I take away from this very important movie? That even though I don't have kids, this affects me and everyone in this country. We as taxpayers pay for the kids who grow up without a proper education and don't benefit from a nurturing teacher may end up turning to a life a crime. We pay for their upkeep and maintenance in prison. There are many other moral reasons why we should care, parent or not but I'm too tired now to dig deeper. Please feel free to comment, fellow Jamie Club members. I totally recommend this movie!

Dinner was at Zenna Noodle Bar in Coolidge Corner. It was ok for me. BTW, I added the Jamie Awards video onto this blog. See below and forward to all who may be interested in our little movie club.

BTW, congrats to our old friend Junko and her new baby, Taro. We miss you and wish you the very best!

It was EAT, PRAY, LOVE night!

Koko's choice for August was a movie based on NY Times bestselling book by Elizabeth Gilbert - Eat, Pray, Love. It stars the luminous Julia Roberts. Love her, love the sights of Italy, India and especially Bali. Not loving the storyline so much. It's hardly relatable. At least to me, I mean seriously, you walk away from a marriage so devastated that work pays for you to go to Italy (eat), India (pray) and Bali (finds love). Oooohh, poor Julia, I mean poor Elizabeth. I really feel for her, NOT. I mean us poor schmucks just DEAL with whatever challenges, issues and tragedies that come our way. In our own home, city, state and country. Anyone sense a twinge of cynicism?

Anyways, dinner was great. It was Boston Restaurant week and we went to Avila on Charles and Stuart St. See photos!

Happy Jamie Members. Miss you, Koko-san.

Where did the dog days of summer go?

Ok, I must be getting old!! I can't believe it's been so long since I last posted. Since then, we've seen Sex in the City, Inception and tomorrow Eat Pray Love.....wow, alot of blockbusters. Where are the indies films? We're missing Koko's influences...tho we did catch an underground Jamie - The Kids are Alright.

Anyways, lots of movies coming out in the fall. So gear up ladies and lets catch some more flix!!

BTW, saw Salt, Angelina kicks ass!!!

Post Jamie Awards

Well, it was a grand night on the red carpet Saturday evening, May 8th, 2010. Red seemed to be the signature color for the night with nominees Janet and Joyce. Janet paired her beautiful red top with sexy black leather pants. And our emcee, Maryann was rocking the "formal" with her red cummerbund and black tux. Another tux-wearing guest was our presenter and whom the club was named after, Jamie! He and his partner Rick assisted with the production of the show. Rick shot the video, can't wait to see it.

And the best part of the night (other than the yummy pizzas, home-made bread, desserts, Jamie joining us again and skyping with Koko*) was our very first ever participating audience - Pauli and Ellen followed dress code with their feather boas, Helen, and Becca (sorry, you missed the awards ceremony). We want to thank you for sharing in our love for movies and the craziness of it all.

The big winner of the night was Joyce with 7 Jamies, Maryann followed with 6 Jamies, Janet with 4, Koko with 2 and Brenda with 1. I personally think it was rigged - oh, wait, I collected the votes....hmmm, I guess I'm just a sore loser! One thing for certain, I know of some members are already strategizing for next year's awards. They will remain nameless - Good luck!

Enjoy the pix and see you all next year!

*Sorry if I missed anything or anyone. It was overall a lovely time and I'm looking forward to next year's ceremony. BTW, thanks to John who couldn't make it this year for tabulating the winners.

2010 3rd Annual Jamie Awards