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Brad's Status (2017)
Truth, heart, and its all of us
See this movie. Yes, its Woody Allen style and who better to do it then Ben. The battle with the inner voice is an equal 10 to the music. Austin Abrams performance and the rest of the cast hit every note with the writing. They were the orchestra in a way with solo, duet and the full chorus. This movie made us think and get real our own experiences. With many turning points in life, the child off to college from the fathers view felt original and yet wasnevery person. My husband and I fell into the film as did the two ladies to my right. The difference in the female and male reactions played out in our group. I didn't know them, but we bumped into each other reaching out our arms then became our own chorus, verbally begging Ben to "shut up" because we loved Brad so much. Yes, we tried to rescue him in the movie. Our dialogue continued after the show about how we each felt. This movie was a diamond. It could cut glass of our doubts, high points,regrets in the heart of of relationships to family and self. And we want more of this story, give us more!
Genius (2016)
Genius is as great as you can get
This was a very thoughtful, moving film, seamlessly made and directed with divine skill. The storytelling was so trans-formative that both my husband and I could barely leave the theater till every credit ended and the last note sounded. We have a symbiotic relationship with England and hats off to this film. Colin Firth was perfection. Jude Law in a southern role was a moment of challenge but I got over it and let go along for the brilliant ride. Enjoy seeing Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney in every scene give award winning performances and I hope others agree with nominations. Go see this movie. It is top rate in every aspect. The mood, music and total experience is a gift!
Where to Invade Next (2015)
Loved this movie, the Truth speaks for itself and its all over this movie
I have seen it three times in the last 20 hours. Its that good. I took different friends and my husband- he watched it twice with me too. Its everything we want for our country. Harmony, Peace, respect for fellow mankind and fun. He always has satire and its right on. He films the best of the best and the worst of it too. I want our kids, their teachers, the Principle everyone in education to see this. I want our leaders to see it. I want to go out on the street with a sign and get the women to join me to complete our rights. We have been in the glass wall, thicker than Berlin, and its time to stop it. All of his points made sense, maybe one at a time or the oppression opposition will crumble. If harmony humor and respect for all people is a spoiler alert.. then what the heck- go to this movie and grab a sign and make a difference. Tell people about it. He has a big legacy now and a fan club of very loyal people. May his fans grow and grow and break into the hearts of all Americans.
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Best Western movie and story in this decade
3:10 to Yuma. What a great Western. I was interviewed on some show after I saw it and it was almost too soon for a complete reaction. Oscar worthy, yes: for story, for costume, editing, and maybe even one for acting. Christian Bale and Russel Crowe are in a really worthy battle for the best man on and off screen.
The story is so great. The pieces fell into place like a mortise lock. Unique, chambers of steel, contradicting shapes that distinctly turn from one contradiction to another. It was so contrasted from the bad to good and came together in a dance between characters that found respect and humanity in battle.
What is an enemy? When did paths go apart? The subtext of family vs. outlaw & Fatherhood vs. orphan fill me up with their individual parts, essential is the parallel and the rough setting. Everyone struggles to survive and defend the deepest core values. These outcasts with these values that made them come together. Words took on deeper meaning as they were few enough in an action filled western. Fascinating ideas rolled together seamlessly into this movie.
It was like a song really, with a harmony and haunting melody that allowed you to drift into identification with either main character. I was on the edge of my seat wanting, rooting for a wonderful outcome. I got it in parts, in spades and with a huge dose of loss. How can I describe a great movie without giving any of it away? Just to say go see it. It is entertaining and a great body of work. The eyes have it. They have made this a really wonderful movie. It will leave you thinking. It will leave you grateful, compassionate and disturbed.