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Deadpool (2016)
Wonderful beginning...then a let down
Maybe for a superhero movie this is terrific, I don't normally watch them...but this started off great with the amazing opening credits... lots of witty lines. Then it turned into the normal misogynistic crap with Ryan Reynolds looking gorgeous as usual...then he became ugly but still managed to get his girlfriend back in the end...the "nice girl" working in the strip club in next to nothing BUT NOT A STRIPPER, because that would be wrong.... lost me around the time of the relationship renewal.
You Light Up My Life (1977)
This explains everything!
When Debby Boone won for best song for "You Light Up My Life" all of us that were coming of age at that time were disgusted. When you hear this song in the movie, which came BEFORE she recorded that song (never to be heard of again in any substantial way- don't forget all of the timeless, talented artists she beat out) it's a good song in the movie. The movie isn't perfect, but Didi Conn and Joe Silver, along with all of the realistic sappy stuff of that era are wonderful! Debby Boone, taking that song? Still a sham.
Revenge (2017)
Mesmerizing beauty with tons of gore
First off, yes you have to suspend your disbelief that these characters can go through all these injuries and keep going. But the visuals of the film are stunning. It totally reminded me of "I Spit on your Grave" done 40 years later with a much better budget, well filmed, and a beautiful setting. It's very gory and I had to look away at times- but it was memorable.
Gifted (2017)
Enjoyed!
Good acting! MacKenzie playing Mary was superb, Chris Evans was strong and understated. Definitely worth another watch. The neighbor Roberta was excellent. Only complaint is that it's hard to believe "Frank" would so easily give Mary up to the foster family and the Grandmother would actually be allowed (or want to) move into their guest house, thus setting up the cat being put in a shelter and discovered by the teacher. And then saved by Frank at the last minute.
Six Feet Under: Everyone's Waiting (2005)
Ending Spoiler
This ending just was perfect. Make sure you have tissues, I had no idea. Most powerful ending to any series I have ever seen, including the ending of MASH. "Everybody dies" was really the theme throughout the series and this ending was a beautiful, heartwrenching farewell to this excellent show.
Haunting of Winchester House (2009)
No idea!
Haven't seen the movie yet, not sure I will. However, I will tell you the tale of more than 35 years ago when I worked with the caretaker of the Winchester House girlfriend as waitresses in a cheap restaurant. I have been there through the back doors, have been in the caretaker's apartment over the gun shop ( no smoking) and have also helped take care of the watch dogs. They also were in charge of the security alarm. I have seen numerous doors off of their apartment leading to stairwells going to small toilets or nothing at all.
Most importantly, I saw them being made to lie to the local news (SFBAY) about their being things going bump in the night. That was soo not true. The news people made them wear black and look frightening.
Haunting of Winchester House (2009)
No idea!
Haven't seen the movie yet, not sure I will. However, I will tell you the tale of more than 35 years ago when I worked with the caretaker of the Winchester House girlfriend as waitresses in a cheap restaurant. I have been there through the back doors, have been in the caretaker's apartment over the gun shop ( no smoking) and have also helped take care of the watch dogs. They also were in charge of the security alarm. I have seen numerous doors off of their apartment leading to stairwells going to small toilets or nothing at all.
Most importantly, I saw them being made to lie to the local news (SFBAY) about their being things going bump in the night. That was soo not true. The news people made them wear black and look frightening.
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
Worth seeing!
I gave this a high rating because normally I HATE "chick flicks." However I did enjoy this one even though it was a fantasy....after all...how many 40 something women manage to get pregnant from two possible men that are both handsome and well to do and actually want to be fathers?? Yeah sure! But Renee looked great for this role. Her figure was awesome and her face (while having way too much plastic surgery many years ago)has relaxed into a realistic aging face now. She looked spot on for the part and her acting is as wonderful as ever. Recommended for anyone looking for light entertainment. Nice to see a film with people actually playing their ages...or at least in the ball park!
Bachelorette (2012)
Undeveloped mishmash of a story about a bunch of high school classmates reuniting at one of their weddings.
Just don't. A waste of a few decent actresses...:( Disappointment all around...maybe something happened during editing? Seems like stupid and unnecessary scenes are included but vital story background and likable characters were omitted. Now I see someone else on IMDb gave had the same opinion. My fault- this was probably one of the only times I haven't first researched a film online before going to see it, I will be faithfully checking IMDb again from now on. The premise of the movie sounded amusing and I have always enjoyed several of the actors in other films, so I at least expected something mildly entertaining if not a classic... I don't know how or why this film was made :( or how the people involved allow their names to be on it.