My Favorite Thriller: Charade

Oh, how I love this movie! 

Mix together Grant, Hepburn, Donen and Mancini and out comes a delectable confection. I can’t count how many times I have watched Charade, but I still find myself at the edge of my seat through most of it. During the rest of the time, I’m falling in love with Cary Grant all over again. 

No movie should have such power over me, but I am at its mercy.

A Film That Reminds Me of Somewhere: Roman Holiday

Many years ago my husband and I traveled unexpectedly to Rome for his work. 

Since we hadn’t had time to prepare for the trip, we really weren’t ready for the city. Coming out of the subway, the Coliseum towered above us and there began our whirlwind tour. 

Immediately I thought of Roman Holiday and cried out, “Where’s my Vespa?” 

Because of that movie, I had prepared! So with travel guide in hand we re-explored the city; where ancient and modern coincide.