Argo—this movie came with much hype and built-up expectations. I have vague memories of the bigger issues as related to the hostages at the time, but I have no memory of this story. Then again, no one knew this story until some time in the late 90s. And although I was sure of the ending,…
I loved this movie. Yes, it’s a teen movie, but it’s completely unlike others: it’s deep, painful, real, and most importantly, unpredictable. The layers of Charlie’s angst peel away slowly. My movie companion actually missed the key layer, much to her surprise. But that, to me, was part of the beauty: you discover, gradually, the…
I knew I was incapable of seeing the new Clint movie. (Aside from choosing not to see his movie, I just cannot handle the father/daughter story. (lesson learned after watching the “daughter watches her father die” scene in Beasts of the Southern Wild. (FAB movie. So sorry for my friends’ mortified feelings who took me…
Wow. I’m still processing this. I want to write about it, but I cannot think for thirty seconds about it without tears taking over. I was not at all ready for it. Much, much too raw. Much, much too close, even if thousands of miles away. Stay tuned; I’ll get there.