Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts

October 27, 2009

May 30, 2008

Was it good for you? Oh yeah...oh...yeah.



Just got home from the day in the city (Seattle, that is) and I miss it already. Yes, it was wonderful. And not just because it apparently became the reason for Seattlites to ditch the fleece and sandals for pashmina and heels. I'll just leave it at that. No spoilers here, just joy. Sigh.

Okay, I can't totally keep my mouth shut! But still no spoilers. I think they picked the wrong wedding dress but I'll leave that in your hands. A few fashion misses, but a lotta hits! A few minor personal criticisms...but I love the ladies more than ever! Oy...I could bust! And, really, y'all can thank the Cosmos we all had afterward (How could we not?) for making me a bit more editorially subdued. Oh yeah...the Cosmos...they were flyin'! Cheers!

(What'd you think?)

November 18, 2007

Best Picture 2007, and then some.

Came from seeing Lars & The Real Girl. Beyond any of my expectations. One of my all time favorite films. Oscar, Oscar, Oscar. If you don't ever see it...you're extremely unfortunate. That's about it really.


October 24, 2007

What a Queen!

Well, I finally saw Elizabeth: The Golden Age last night. In short, uh...loved it! But there were its definite shortcomings as compared to the first Elizabeth which initial reviews had indicated. At times it does take on the production value of a painting-cum-music video, with ultra-lush visuals, heavily filtered lighting, and dramatic camera angles. And the costuming is phenomenal to a point of distraction...seriously. There were moments I found myself anticipating the next costume change rather than following the story. (Though a definite Oscar nod to the costume designer.) But I always came right back. Cate Blanchett assuredly rose to the occasion and did not disappoint. She is a truly astounding actress. No matter its melodramatic moments the sun still shines in "The Golden Age".