I told you that last night B and I were going to be doing something special. What I didn't tell you is that B won us tickets for a Detroit News sponsored sneak peek to see Julie & Julia! We were invited to attend a strolled reception prior to the 7:00p.m. screening. We had some yummy hors d'oeuvres and received a Julie & Julia apron, recipe card, bottle of Perrier and Julie & Julia themed shopping bag.The movie was amazing! Meryl Streep blew me away. She is Julia Child! The movie covered more of Julia Child's life than the book, which I loved! I plan to read a biography on her soon. The movie also changed a bit of the book. Julie Powell in the movie was definitely a character based on Julie Powell the author of the book, not exactly like her. Some aspects of her personality and back story changed. I didn't mind the changes. I found the movie to be delightful!
I have some very exciting news to announce regarding this sneak peek! B has offered his "goodie bag" to one of my readers! Please leave a comment on this post for an entry to win the Julie & Julia loot! I will draw a winner next Wednesday. Spread the word!
24 comments:
Lucky you! I just bought the book and am going to start on vacation this weekend:-) Can't wait to see the movie!
if i say i'm not from the usa but from the philippines, would you still consider me for the prize?
i just wanted to say that i'm amazed you were able to drag a guy to this ---seeing how it has been labeled as a chick-flick. when it gets shown here in my country, i plan to go with my women friends and we all love food and meryl streep.
I'm so happy about your rave review - I've really wanted to see it!
Ohhhh! I cannot wait to see this movie! I read the book with my book club and loved it. That was nice of B to offer his bag :)
Oh, I'm so glad to hear that the movie was great! I cannot wait to see it. My mother & I are going to go - she's the biggest Julia fan ever, ha! And what a great gift bag...& now giveaway! Yay!
Ohhh...I so want this....I enjoyed the book, can't wait to see the movie and I love cooking and eating! B is very generous to offer his goody bag!
Sounds like a wonderful evening! Thanks to B for offering up his goodies to a lucky reader :)
I'm so glad you liked it! My mom and I are going to see it on Saturday. That was very nice of B to offer up his bag!
So fun!
I can't wait to see the movie!
Ohhhh I'd love to win this! I can't wait to see the movie =)!
Have a good day!
Awesome! I can't wait to see the movie as well. :)
lucky duck! ive convinced the badger to take me tomorrow night :)
I am so excited to see the movie tomorrow night. I just finished My Live in France. Great Book
A bunch of bloggers and I are heading out to see the movie tonight. I'm hoping it's a good time.
I cant wait to see the movie. What a cute giveaway.
HOW FUN!!!! I can't wait to see the film.
VERY cute! I can't wait to see this movie! And I want to read the book!
Great giveaway! Count me in :)
I am so envious! I read the book while on vacation in Maine and it was one of the best reads in a very long time! You can use your Perrier with your Jubilee Juice for my Lilly's Ruby Slipper cocktail! (on my blog!)
I am absolutely in love with the book! I'm seeing the movie tomorrow night and am so excited! Glad you enjoyed it :)
How fun! I cannot wait to see this movie! I am glad to learn that you enjoyed it!
We enjoyed the movie. Definitely read Julia Child's "My Life in France" as it gives you the whole story, which the movie merely touched on. Happy reading!
I want so badly to see the movie. I wonder if it is anything like the book. I guess I need to get moving and read the book.
Can't wait to see the movie!
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