Oh God. I'm one of those people who talks about the weather.
It's quite sad. Sorry. I am happy to report, however, that Spring has sprung. There are buds on the trees, and last weekend was gorgeous. And today is 70 degrees.
Of course, as of tomorrow we go back to Winter for at least another week (as in twenty degree lows)...but as that is still way better than ten degree highs. I'll take it!
I also saw a few movies last week that I would like to review.
1) The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet.
Not good. I know. You're probably shocked. But, I have a pathological LOVE for chick-flicks, so, it is almost offensive to me that they managed to make this movie as wholly uninteresting as they did. And even more offensive to me that Nancy Meyers has a successful career as a writer and director.
(Can you really give yourself a writing credit on "The Parent Trap" when it's a remake? Doesn't that seem wrong?) The best part about her movies are her sets. I think she should consider Interior Design, personally.
"Something's Gotta Give" I can only assume was referring to my ear drums after the twenty minute wailing siren of feel-sorry-for-myself-in-my-mansion-in-Hamptons screeching.
She continues her assault on our senses (and sensibilities) with "The Holiday." I think it's up there in terms of Cannonball Run 2 in terms of quality cinema, and as far as Romantic "Comedy", whatev. I wasn't even mildly amused once...though Jack Black did his darndest. It was this droning hit-you-over-the-head pontificating on love to start the whole thing off...followed by the requisite whiny crying...and symbols that were intended (I think) to be metaphors were shoved down our throats.
I mean, come on, Nanc. Don't be afraid of subtlety. Don't try to dumb it down. Just relax. Be yourself. It won't end up in an art house, I promise.
The only thing I CAN say for the movie is Jude Law. He is completely fantastic and yummy (and I don't even particularly like Jude Law). And, the sets are absolutely gorgeous. So, my recommendation is find a good editing house, and see if they can put together a Jude Law reel.
What concerns me even more greatly are these exaggerated screaming/stomping/wailing scenes required of some actresses that have pretty great track records in terms of talent. If that's how you she think women express themselves when they are upset, you might want to take a Prozac. Most of us just quietly weep. And, for the record, most of us also have a brain in our head. We don't need you to draw two stick figures on a piece of paper and smash them together. We're not monkeys. We get it.
Okay...Movie Review #2:
Step Up.
Loved it. Surprised by that? You shouldn't be. I'm pretty easy. That's why it's important to note the review above. Okay, so it's not big on plot. It doesn't need to be. The dancing really is just that good. I would watch it again in a heartbeat. It makes you really wish you hadn't given up ballet/breakdancing. And the guy holds himself parallel to the ground on one arm for two seconds, which is really impressive when you see it.
Of course, as of tomorrow we go back to Winter for at least another week (as in twenty degree lows)...but as that is still way better than ten degree highs. I'll take it!
I also saw a few movies last week that I would like to review.
1) The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet.
Not good. I know. You're probably shocked. But, I have a pathological LOVE for chick-flicks, so, it is almost offensive to me that they managed to make this movie as wholly uninteresting as they did. And even more offensive to me that Nancy Meyers has a successful career as a writer and director.
(Can you really give yourself a writing credit on "The Parent Trap" when it's a remake? Doesn't that seem wrong?) The best part about her movies are her sets. I think she should consider Interior Design, personally.
"Something's Gotta Give" I can only assume was referring to my ear drums after the twenty minute wailing siren of feel-sorry-for-myself-in-my-mansion-in-Hamptons screeching.
She continues her assault on our senses (and sensibilities) with "The Holiday." I think it's up there in terms of Cannonball Run 2 in terms of quality cinema, and as far as Romantic "Comedy", whatev. I wasn't even mildly amused once...though Jack Black did his darndest. It was this droning hit-you-over-the-head pontificating on love to start the whole thing off...followed by the requisite whiny crying...and symbols that were intended (I think) to be metaphors were shoved down our throats.
I mean, come on, Nanc. Don't be afraid of subtlety. Don't try to dumb it down. Just relax. Be yourself. It won't end up in an art house, I promise.
The only thing I CAN say for the movie is Jude Law. He is completely fantastic and yummy (and I don't even particularly like Jude Law). And, the sets are absolutely gorgeous. So, my recommendation is find a good editing house, and see if they can put together a Jude Law reel.
What concerns me even more greatly are these exaggerated screaming/stomping/wailing scenes required of some actresses that have pretty great track records in terms of talent. If that's how you she think women express themselves when they are upset, you might want to take a Prozac. Most of us just quietly weep. And, for the record, most of us also have a brain in our head. We don't need you to draw two stick figures on a piece of paper and smash them together. We're not monkeys. We get it.
Okay...Movie Review #2:
Step Up.
Loved it. Surprised by that? You shouldn't be. I'm pretty easy. That's why it's important to note the review above. Okay, so it's not big on plot. It doesn't need to be. The dancing really is just that good. I would watch it again in a heartbeat. It makes you really wish you hadn't given up ballet/breakdancing. And the guy holds himself parallel to the ground on one arm for two seconds, which is really impressive when you see it.
posted by Heather Gately at 9:44 PM
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