http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/avreder Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:56:25 GMT Reviews by avreder http://www.viewpoints.com/Juno--132967-review-b1232 Juno is one of the best movies I have ever seen.  I was invited to a free sneak preview and I can't wait to pay to go see it again.  Ellen Page (Juno) was perfect in the role and just received a Golden Globes nomination.  She plays a sixteen year old who finds out that she is pregnant after her first sexual experience.  She decides to give her baby up for adoption and the movie tells the story of her pregnancy.  While this topic is not something that would normally be considered funny, Juno seems to be able to turn things around and look at the witty bright side of the situation. Jennifer Gardner was unexpectedly great as the potential adoptive mother and Jason Bateman plays the role of adoptive father in such a way that I couldn't picture anyone else playing that role.  I wholeheartedly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys witty movies that use lots of interesting dialogue to tell an important story.... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:56:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Juno--132967-review-b1232 avreder 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Starbucks-Peppermint-Mocha-review-82601 Every year I look forward to the day that Starbucks brings out their holiday menu.  That first peppermint mocha of the season means that Christmas is on its way.  While its a little expensive (as everything at Starbucks is) there is nothing like it at any other coffee shop I have been to.  And for those of you who haven't tried it, make sure they don't stiff you on the sprinkles, they might seem small but they make all the difference in the world!... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:41:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Starbucks-Peppermint-Mocha-review-82601 avreder 5