I've been looking forward to seeing this HBO movie about the Beales of Gray Gardens. The original documentaries chronicled the later lives of Big and Little Edie Beale. (Daughter is Edie Jr.) They were high society once, but then were left to live in squalor with little money and no one to look after them. Their Hampton estate was in ruins, and they lived in filth by the end, even though Big Edie was a Bouvier... Jackie O was her neice and did offer help after the documentary came out because I'm sure she was embarrassed. But it was no time before this little bit of help ran out.
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange star in this retelling of the story of the Edie Beales. I have a lot of respect for Drew Barrymore. She was amazing as Little Edie. (And Jessica Lange did quite well as Big Edie.)
If you've seen the two original documentaries made back in the '70s, this rendition does sort of fill in some holes. It allows us to see what went on leading up to and after the documentaries.
I think that without seeing the original documentaries, this re-telling may be a little strange to you. You'd probably just think 'crazy women' and go on. It's very sad.
The thing about the original documentaries was that you felt like you got to know them. I laughed at them, and I cried with them. They were such a very sad couple, mother and daughter.
I'm glad that I watched the HBO re-telling of 'Gray Gardens'. Drew really nailed Little Edie! And it helped me to further understand them. But, without seeing the original documentaries, I don't think you totally 'feel' for them.
It's fine for the kids, although they probably won't be interested.
A good watch!
And this is the two disc set of both original documentaries:
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Knowing ***
I was optimistic about 'Knowing'. I heard it was good. It has Nicholas Cage!
'Knowing' is about a guy and his son, who receives some strange numbers out of a 50 year old time capsule at school. Strange things begin to happen, as Cage realizes that the numbers have meaning. At this point I'm liking the movie. THEN, we find out it's all about aliens and the world is ending! So, you know how I hate a sad ending.....
The movie was basically very well done, and worth the watch. The entire ending bothered me a little, but maybe that's just me?? Y'all let me know what you think!
It's also OK for the kids, but may be a little scary for the younger ones!
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'Knowing' is about a guy and his son, who receives some strange numbers out of a 50 year old time capsule at school. Strange things begin to happen, as Cage realizes that the numbers have meaning. At this point I'm liking the movie. THEN, we find out it's all about aliens and the world is ending! So, you know how I hate a sad ending.....
The movie was basically very well done, and worth the watch. The entire ending bothered me a little, but maybe that's just me?? Y'all let me know what you think!
It's also OK for the kids, but may be a little scary for the younger ones!
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Push ***1/2
'Push' starring Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans proved to be a little better than I'd expected. It's one of those movies where everybody seems to have a 'super power'. I'm not a big fan of this genre, but to me, it seems like a disorganized X-men??
On the run from the Division, a government agency, our main characters are primarily working on saving her mother who is being held, and staying alive. She is psychic and he has telekinetic abilities. Other characters can telepathically make you believe a lie. And the list of powers goes on! Although the story had some holes, it was pretty well put together. They've set us up for a sequel, I think, but not all that well.
Even though I have some criticism, this was a really fun movie to watch. Edge of your seat fun... and makes you want super powers!
It's ok for the kids. Rated PG-13, there is some blood and violence.
A good watch! Get it here!
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On the run from the Division, a government agency, our main characters are primarily working on saving her mother who is being held, and staying alive. She is psychic and he has telekinetic abilities. Other characters can telepathically make you believe a lie. And the list of powers goes on! Although the story had some holes, it was pretty well put together. They've set us up for a sequel, I think, but not all that well.
Even though I have some criticism, this was a really fun movie to watch. Edge of your seat fun... and makes you want super powers!
It's ok for the kids. Rated PG-13, there is some blood and violence.
A good watch! Get it here!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
12 Rounds ***1/2
'12 Rounds' starring John Cena turned out better than I would have thought. He's one of those WWE wrestler guys or something. I generally really hate when these type guys do the action movies. You know the ones I'm talking about...
But John Cena is actually not a bad actor. The movie all in all was pretty good and definitely held my attention the entire time. It was literally thrilling. Perhaps not good for the heart, but fun.
The story was good and well put together.It's about a cop who is involved in a girl's murder. Her bad guy beau then resurfaces, kidnaps the cop's girl, and makes him go through 12 'rounds' in the hopes of saving her life. It was pointed out to me, however, that they kind of cheated on round 10. Not really a 'round'? So maybe they were running out of ideas by then??? Whatever.
A good watch as it turns out!!! I really wouldn't have thought!
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But John Cena is actually not a bad actor. The movie all in all was pretty good and definitely held my attention the entire time. It was literally thrilling. Perhaps not good for the heart, but fun.
The story was good and well put together.It's about a cop who is involved in a girl's murder. Her bad guy beau then resurfaces, kidnaps the cop's girl, and makes him go through 12 'rounds' in the hopes of saving her life. It was pointed out to me, however, that they kind of cheated on round 10. Not really a 'round'? So maybe they were running out of ideas by then??? Whatever.
A good watch as it turns out!!! I really wouldn't have thought!
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Real Time ***
'Real Time' starring Jay Baruchel and Randy Quaid. Strangely entertaining.
It's July 4th weekend, and I left myself with no disks from Netflix. So I've been using my Roku device to access my instant queue and watching some that I wouldn't waste disk time on.
Let me also add that Randy Quaid is probably one of my least favorite actors. I'm not sure exactly why, but he's like nails on a chalkboard to me??
But, both actors did a great job in this little story which takes place in real time. It's not exciting, but an interesting watch when there's nothing else. Also, there's a twist ending and a life lesson... you know how I love that!
Not really kid-appropriate content but they probably won't want to watch it anyway.
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It's July 4th weekend, and I left myself with no disks from Netflix. So I've been using my Roku device to access my instant queue and watching some that I wouldn't waste disk time on.
Let me also add that Randy Quaid is probably one of my least favorite actors. I'm not sure exactly why, but he's like nails on a chalkboard to me??
But, both actors did a great job in this little story which takes place in real time. It's not exciting, but an interesting watch when there's nothing else. Also, there's a twist ending and a life lesson... you know how I love that!
Not really kid-appropriate content but they probably won't want to watch it anyway.
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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li *** (barely)
'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li' starring Kristin Kreuk. She's the girl from the 'Smallville' TV series... Lana Lane. She's a gorgeous woman and a pretty good actress, so I was excited about what she might do with this role. I know absolutely nothing about the video game, so you won't get those comparisons here. Sorry.
'Street Fighter', as it turns out was not that exciting. The plot was pretty good, but Kreuk just didn't really make me believe her. If this is to be a continuing role, she's going to have to get super hot and get some better muscle tone. Also, if they really want to appeal to the target audience of martial arts type movies (men), then they're going to have to make sure she's got some better wardrobe to go with the hot bod she's gonna' have!
'Street Fighter' was well done in that she was playing a valid role at the time. But if they're going to make me want to take up some of that crap, they need to make her more appealing.
Ok for the kids (that is if you're ok with kung fu fighting), and an ok watch. (If only in the hopes that they'll make a sequel that's awesome, and you'll need this one for background later.)
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'Street Fighter', as it turns out was not that exciting. The plot was pretty good, but Kreuk just didn't really make me believe her. If this is to be a continuing role, she's going to have to get super hot and get some better muscle tone. Also, if they really want to appeal to the target audience of martial arts type movies (men), then they're going to have to make sure she's got some better wardrobe to go with the hot bod she's gonna' have!
'Street Fighter' was well done in that she was playing a valid role at the time. But if they're going to make me want to take up some of that crap, they need to make her more appealing.
Ok for the kids (that is if you're ok with kung fu fighting), and an ok watch. (If only in the hopes that they'll make a sequel that's awesome, and you'll need this one for background later.)
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Confessions of a Shopaholic
'Confessions of a Shopaholic' starring Isla Fisher.
I was expecting a cute little chick flick... and it is. It's about a girl who loves to shop, or more appropriately, has to shop. It's a cute story with the love thing all wrapped up in it.
It's totally OK for the kids.
The part of it I don't like, however, is that I think it sort of makes light of a real problem. It did, however, bring the shopaholic problem to the attention of people, as a problem. There are so many out there like her. We all know them. They have to buy something new constantly. It doesn't matter what it is. Maybe even a pack of gum they don't need thrills them. So, if you can't go to a store without buying something, you might be a shopaholic. Get a grip and get help.
Cute movie and definitely worth the watch! Get it here:
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I was expecting a cute little chick flick... and it is. It's about a girl who loves to shop, or more appropriately, has to shop. It's a cute story with the love thing all wrapped up in it.
It's totally OK for the kids.
The part of it I don't like, however, is that I think it sort of makes light of a real problem. It did, however, bring the shopaholic problem to the attention of people, as a problem. There are so many out there like her. We all know them. They have to buy something new constantly. It doesn't matter what it is. Maybe even a pack of gum they don't need thrills them. So, if you can't go to a store without buying something, you might be a shopaholic. Get a grip and get help.
Cute movie and definitely worth the watch! Get it here:
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