I saw a trailer for a movie. This is the second time I've seen it.
And I'm intrigued!
This movie is a thriller. About-no surprise-a stepfather. An evil one.
And I think I have to see this movie....
Even though the preview was too scary for me to watch when Kent was at work. Instead, I fast-forwarded through it. I don't know when the movie is going to be released, I'll have to search about that on the Internet.
I'll let you know if I decide to see it..... eeek!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The American President
1995-Annette Benning, Michael Douglas
There's one part of this movie that I have a huge problem with. Annette Benning's character is invited to the White House for "meatloaf night". When Annette arrives, first-daughter, Lucy greets her saying that her father told gave her instructions to tell Sydney that he's on the phone with his dentist.
Sydney responds, "So your father's on the phone with his dentist?"
"No," Lucy says. "He told me to tell you he's on the phone with his dentist. He wants you to think he's a regular guy."
"Well, who is he on the phone with?" questions Sydney.
"The Prime Minister of Israel."
"Oh. They're probably not discussing his teeth."
"I hope not!" laughs Lucy.
This WOULD NOT HAPPEN. Not even if you were on a first date with some joe-schmoe.
Let's review that Sydney is dating the most powerful man in the country. In the world. Do the writers honestly believe that she's going to ask who the President of the United States is talking to?? I don't think so!!!
Another scene that bothers me is the billiard scene where Andrew Shepherd, president, tells his chief of staff, played by the wonderful Martin Sheen, that, when they're alone that Martin's character can call the president "Andy".
This bugs me because he's in his THIRD YEAR as president. Like this subject wouldn't have come up before now!! Sheesh!!
There's one part of this movie that I have a huge problem with. Annette Benning's character is invited to the White House for "meatloaf night". When Annette arrives, first-daughter, Lucy greets her saying that her father told gave her instructions to tell Sydney that he's on the phone with his dentist.
Sydney responds, "So your father's on the phone with his dentist?"
"No," Lucy says. "He told me to tell you he's on the phone with his dentist. He wants you to think he's a regular guy."
"Well, who is he on the phone with?" questions Sydney.
"The Prime Minister of Israel."
"Oh. They're probably not discussing his teeth."
"I hope not!" laughs Lucy.
This WOULD NOT HAPPEN. Not even if you were on a first date with some joe-schmoe.
Let's review that Sydney is dating the most powerful man in the country. In the world. Do the writers honestly believe that she's going to ask who the President of the United States is talking to?? I don't think so!!!
Another scene that bothers me is the billiard scene where Andrew Shepherd, president, tells his chief of staff, played by the wonderful Martin Sheen, that, when they're alone that Martin's character can call the president "Andy".
This bugs me because he's in his THIRD YEAR as president. Like this subject wouldn't have come up before now!! Sheesh!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Kit Kettredge
I rented this movie yesterday, and we've watched it twice. Well, I've watched parts of it twice, and never the entire movie in one sitting. (As I get older I find that my attention span is shorter and shorter. I need no distractions when I watch a movie. And in some cases, have to see it in the theater in order to force myself to pay attention and stay on task. As if watching a movie is a chore!!)
The movie is good.
Set in 1934, focusing on families dealing with the fall out of the Great Depression. About a 10-year old little girl striving to be a reporter one day.
It's worth your time! I think my folks will like it, too, as there are some pretty funny parts. George really enjoyed it, too!
The movie is good.
Set in 1934, focusing on families dealing with the fall out of the Great Depression. About a 10-year old little girl striving to be a reporter one day.
It's worth your time! I think my folks will like it, too, as there are some pretty funny parts. George really enjoyed it, too!
Monday, March 23, 2009
It Should Be Against the Law
It's finally ours.
We've been thinking about it.
Wishing for it.
Sacrificing something else so we can afford it.
And here it is in our hands: a new DVD.
The cover is lovely. Full of color and excitement. Pristine and new and unopened.
Full of promise!
We decide who will have the honor of opening it.
We take turns guessing what it will look like. Whether or not the special features are on a separate DVD.
And then we open it.
But not all at once.
We savor the experience.
Slit open the shrink wrap plastic at the end. Slide off the sleeve.
Slit open the super-duper sticky label at the end of the box. Check the other edges for sticky labels cause sometimes the factories can fool you.
And then we open it.
Just a peak.
It's too dark. Too hard to see.
We open the case all the way.
And here it is!! Our new DVD.
And it's awful!
The disc is one of those done all in silver. With only the name, etc. "etched" on the "label".
It stinks!
I figure if we pay $20 for a movie, the least they can do is imprint a full color picture on it. Something that draws you to the disc when it's sitting next to another movie on your desk top.
Ahhh, but there's rub.
The companies don't need to entice us once the package is opened.
We've already paid for the cow--the milk doesn't have to look appealing.
I watch the movie, but from the get-go my experience is tainted.
And it's their fault.
And it should be against the law!
We've been thinking about it.
Wishing for it.
Sacrificing something else so we can afford it.
And here it is in our hands: a new DVD.
The cover is lovely. Full of color and excitement. Pristine and new and unopened.
Full of promise!
We decide who will have the honor of opening it.
We take turns guessing what it will look like. Whether or not the special features are on a separate DVD.
And then we open it.
But not all at once.
We savor the experience.
Slit open the shrink wrap plastic at the end. Slide off the sleeve.
Slit open the super-duper sticky label at the end of the box. Check the other edges for sticky labels cause sometimes the factories can fool you.
And then we open it.
Just a peak.
It's too dark. Too hard to see.
We open the case all the way.
And here it is!! Our new DVD.
And it's awful!
The disc is one of those done all in silver. With only the name, etc. "etched" on the "label".
It stinks!
I figure if we pay $20 for a movie, the least they can do is imprint a full color picture on it. Something that draws you to the disc when it's sitting next to another movie on your desk top.
Ahhh, but there's rub.
The companies don't need to entice us once the package is opened.
We've already paid for the cow--the milk doesn't have to look appealing.
I watch the movie, but from the get-go my experience is tainted.
And it's their fault.
And it should be against the law!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Yours, Mine, and Ours
Do not be mistaken: this is not the movie with Dennis Quaid and that red-haired chick.
This is the version with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda as main characters. Also on screen: Tom Bosley, Tim Matheson, and Tracy Nelson. There's another familiar actress, but her name escapes me.
I LOVE this movie. I listen to it every night. At least once. Usually two or three times before sunrise.
When I have more time, I'm going to dissect it. There are so many little things about it that I love and want to explore and examine more closely.
This is the version with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda as main characters. Also on screen: Tom Bosley, Tim Matheson, and Tracy Nelson. There's another familiar actress, but her name escapes me.
I LOVE this movie. I listen to it every night. At least once. Usually two or three times before sunrise.
When I have more time, I'm going to dissect it. There are so many little things about it that I love and want to explore and examine more closely.
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