Author Archives: Q-tips

Cinderella – a Christmas Wish 11/13/21

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Q-tips

An aspiring singer-songwriter dreams of making it big, but she is stalled by her stepmother and two stepsisters. As she works a demoralizing job, she starts to fall for the handsome new Santa. Q-Tips say: Yes, see it. Enjoyable modern-day-fairy … Continue reading →

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Alone 11/12/21

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Q-tips

Q-tips say: This movie is nothing like the other Home Alone movies. It is stupid in a lot of ways. So, skip it!

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Father Christmas is back

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Q-tips

Four sisters reunite for Christmas in a Yorkshire Mansion. Misunderstandings lead to the unearthing of the long-buried secret that tore their family apart many years ago. Q-tips say: Was ok – not for little ones -(Sexually Suggestive Material – Some … Continue reading →

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Dexter – new blood 11/21

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Q-tips

If you enjoyed the original DEXTER – you might enjoy this series. Set 10 years after Dexter went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura, the series finds him living under an assumed name in the small town of Iron … Continue reading →

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The Claus Family 11/21

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Q-tips

Mrs. Q says: Yes, it is that time of the year to start enjoying Holiday Movies. After discovering his grandfather is Santa Claus, Jules has to help him deliver his presents all around the world. But Jules’ hatred for Christmas … Continue reading →

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Venice Art Fest 11/7/21

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Q-tips

Q-tips say: Go & Enjoy! We enjoy walking around the Fest. Then driving through Venice & visiting & seeing where we used to live. Many shops & vendors to enjoy on this beautiful weather day. After the Fest, we drove … Continue reading →

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Going in Style

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Q-tips

10/21 – Lifelong buddies Willie (Morgan Freeman), Joe (Michael Caine) and Albert (Alan Arkin) decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow when their pension funds become a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for … Continue reading →

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Moretti’s

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Q-tips

10/10/21 – Moretti’s – 6415 Dempster St Morton Grove, IL, (847) 469-1200, morettisrestaurants.com Q-Tips say: Went with Mrs. Q’s sister for a goodbye visit till next Spring. The Mr. had: A cup of soup – Minestrone & the Sausage and … Continue reading →

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GALE STREET INN – Chicago IL 10/8/2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Q-tips

GALE STREET INN – 4914 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60630, (773) 725-1300, galestreet.com Q-Tips say: Went with long time friends for a goodbye dinner till Spring. Enjoyed their company, drinks and dinner.  Best part was the good time with … Continue reading →

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Best Sellers

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Q-tips

10/2/21 – Lucy Standbridge (Aubrey Plaza) has inherited her father’s publishing house, and the ambitious would-be editor has nearly sunk it with failing titles. She discovers she is owed a book by Harris Shaw (Michael Caine), a reclusive, cantankerous, booze-addled … Continue reading →

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