Once upon a Time in Hollywood
Once upon a Time in Hollywood – Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature film is a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don’t recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor…Sharon Tate.
Q-tips say: Complex, conversation-starting look back at the film business at the close of a tumultuous decade. No real plot, fancy car driving shots with some stand out scenes but overall disjointed and a tad dull. Many famous names/actors.
1917 seen at the movie theater 2020
1917 – At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers–Blake’s own brother among them.
Q-tips say: 1917 is an impressive technical achievement, 1917 captures the trench warfare of World War I with raw, startling immediacy. War remains hell, and this movie shows us that inferno to devastating effect. Not an easy movie, but certainly a memorable one. Technically, it is undeniably impressive.
D. Americo’s Pizzeria 1/2020
D. Americo’s Pizzeria – 812 62nd St Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 – http://damericos.com
Q-tips say: A new pizzeria, had to try it. The crust was thin & sausage/garlic was ok. Ordered a small Antipasto – did not get that. They gave us the small house salad. 🙁
Called the restaurant and they said, “oh, sorry” & hung up. ?? They did ot even try to correct their error in any fashion.
JOKER 1/2020
JOKER -Joker is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. It is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night…but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty character study.
Q-tips say:
The Mr. really wanted to see this movie. Mrs. Q said, “ok, let’s get it over with and see it.” Dark, weird movie about a sick, mentally sick person and much killing.
Mrs. Q says: With all the killing/destruction in our society these days, do we need another movie that children see and follow thru with what is done in this movie. The ending shows others in clown masks celebrating what “Joker” has done – killing all types of people.
Shame on [Martin] Scorsese for making this piece of trash. He has much more talent than that. I guess violence & killing sells in Hollywood and other places. But since he did, Mrs. Q will say that he picked Joaquin Phoenix to be the Joker and Joaquin did an excellent job in acting as the Joker which is a most difficult role indeed.
R (for many strong bloody violence killing, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images). No child or young adult should see this movie.
Christmas in the Park – Balloons, Ice skating, decorations

Mama skating past sooooo fast!



Look out, here he comes!
Christmas in the Park – San Jose CA. – Balloons, Ice Skating, many Decorations & Family.





Niles Canyon NIGHT Train of Lights



Niles Canyon NIGHT Train of Lights – 3702 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CA
Holiday Light Trains – Did someone say “TRAINS” ??? Yes, more trains!




Niles Canyon RR Night Train of Lights
Roaring Camp RR. Felton CA
Roaring Camp RR. 54o1 Graham Hill Rd. Felton, CA 95018 (831)-335-4484 – (831) 335-4484
The Q’s and their Grandson went to feed the ducks and decorate their outdoor tree with the Grandson’s special ornaments.



The Nutcracker – the Play

Waiting for the play to begin.
The Nutcracker, the play. presented by: Santa Cruz Ballet Theater at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.

photo with Uncle Drosselmeyer.

photos with actors in the Nutcracker

