mom movies
Not being one for 'chick flicks', I do find myself enjoying
them more in my ancient years. I don't think I will ever go
for the romance novel type of movie, but a few have caught my
eye. These are the movies I wish to share with you eager reader
;)
NEW :: kate
& leopold :: i could just look at Hugh Jackman for
hours in this movie. While not the best I've ever seen it
is worth a few viewings - the DVD is worth it :) Meg Ryan
is cool too, but it's a pretty standard 'Meg Ryan' love story
kinda thing that starting to get a bit tired. Similar to 'When
Harry Met Sally' (an all time great) and 'Joe vs the Volcano'.
:: dxxx ::
not many movies succeed in getting me to cry. the music alone
makes me cry now that i associate it with this movie. quiet,
passionate, thoght provoking. what would you do for true love?
:: xxxxx :: yep
another love story, except this one is on drugs. absinth to
be exact. while there are a few raunchy sex sceans not to
graphic but you definitely get the picture (no bare skin)
but excellent imagry, design, plot, story, costumes...
:: bridget
jones diary :: omg, they made a movie about me! well,
ok not 'me' but basically me.. 30 something, single rethinking
life and how it should be. yep, she's more interesting but
the basics are all there.
:: city of angels
:: not many movies succeed in getting me to cry. the
music alone makes me cry now that i associate it with this
movie. quiet, passionate, thoght provoking. what would you
do for true love?
:: moulin rouge
:: yep another love story, except this one is on drugs.
absinth to be exact. while there are a few raunchy sex sceans
not to graphic but you definitely get the picture (no bare
skin) but excellent imagry, design, plot, story, costumes...
chick flicks : with a twist : mom movies
bridget jones's diary
Not only was the casting great, the story (not so) tactifully
funny - the term 'side splitting' comes to mind.. I have never
split my sides, but it's definitely sounds better than "I
laughed so hard I nearly pee'd my pants" which I did. (Not
pee'd my pants, but laughed so hard I nearly did.)
Everyone knows the feeling that no other can possibly understand
how They feel. Especially when the 'other' is your family
that has a tendency to nag you about "are you dating anyone",
"you know, I really wish you would go out more" and
the like. Married people just seem to completely forget what
life was like for them Before getting married. How do
you explain that you don't mind the idea of having a mate, you
just don't want the loosers that you have to choose from. Are
you being to picky? Is it a sign that there is something wrong
with You and it's really your own fault? Everyone has these
moments, and that is what is so great about this movie. It shows
them. They are not candy coated, they arn't dressed up nor are
excuses made for them. How many of you can openly admit to the
late night news year eve drunken cry and song fest (alone).
You get it in all it's vodka swilling, smoke hazy glory.. It's
GREAT! You just have to sing along with Bridget! And be embarrassed
for her, and cry with her, and and... just see the movie, you
won't regret it.
Note: I got the DVD for this one and found out, while reviewing
the 'special features' that, while the movie is based on the
book, the book is based on a small newspaper article from England.
A column ran (weekly?) that was Bridget's diary entries for
all to read, right down to the alcohol intake, number of cigarettes
smoked and current weight. They picked the 'best' columns and
duplicated them on the DVD for your viewing pleasure, don't
miss them - definitely worth the read. If I can find out more
about how this originated I will post back with more info.
From the box
Screen stars Renee Zellweger (Nurse Betty, Jerry Maguire) and
Hugh Grant (Four Weddings And A Funeral, Notting Hill) craft
memorable performances in a delightfully funny comedy that looks
at the ups and downs of modern romance! A busy career woman
approaching a "certain age", uncomfortably unmarried
Bridget (Zellweger) decides to turn over a new page in her life
by channeling her thoughts, opinions and insecurities into a
journal that becomes a hilarious chronicle of her adventures!
Soon, the irrepressible Bridget somehow manages to become the
center of attention between a guy who's too good to be true
(Grant) and another who's so wrong for her, he could be just
right (Colin Firth - Shakespeare In Love)! Based on the best-selling
book, Bridget Jones's Diary is another acclaimed crowd pleaser
from the hitmakers of Four Weddings And A Funeral and Notting
Hill!
This is not my writing, but copied directly from the box,
unfortunately they don't state the writer.
[where exactly do they find the people to write these things?
this is actually worse than the one off Christine! geez.. do
they even have to see the movies? I'm not saying I can do better,
but then I'm not paid to do this either.]
buy Bridget
Jones's Diary at amazon.com
city
of angels
From the box
What if angels walked among us, and one of them fell in love
with one of us! Two of the brightest stars in the Hollywood
constellation spark the biggest romance under the heavens in
City Of Angels, "A lyrical, unabashedly romantic film [that]
earns its wings" (David Ansen, Newsweek). Nicholas Cage
is Seth, and angel who must decide if he'll forsake his immortality
and become human - on the chance that the woman of his dreams
might love him. That woman is Maggie (Meg Ryan), a pragmatic
heart surgeon who doesn't believe in angels... until she meets
Seth. Will love be their mutual destiny? Will they take the
risks that shape that destiny? The choice is theirs to make.
The movie is yours to see, share and sweep you away.
This is not my writing, but copied directly from the box,
unfortunately they don't state the writer.
[ack, another quote filled snip that leaves one wondering
if this person slept thru the movie...]
buy City
of Angels at amazon.com
moulin
rouge
"Welcome to a celebration of TRUTH, BEAUTY,
FREEDOM, and above all things, LOVE."
LOVE
is a story about
LOVE
music is the food of
LOVE
nothing matters but
LOVE
The greatest thing
you'll ever learn
is to love
and be loved
in return.
Welcome to a garden of earthly delights...
Moulin Rouge is the third feature in a style we've dubbed the
"Red Curtain" trilogy - a theatricalized cinema style
we launched with 'Strictly Ballroom', developed with 'Romeo
+ Juliet', and now conclude with 'Moulin Rouge'. A simple, even
naive, story based on a primary myth is set in a world that
is distant, exotic, ad yet familiar. The audience participates
in the telling of the story through a device. In 'Strictly Ballroom'
that device is dance, while 'Romeo + Juliet' uses the language
of Shakespeare. Moulin Rouge is told through song...
[that was from the box ;) for the rest you will need to buy
the DVD]
Originally, I was not that interested in this movie. Oh, it
looked mildly intersting. Probably worth a look, should the
situation present itself. Boy was I wrong. Then my daughter
got hooked on one of the songs in her Jazz class. 'Diamonds
(are a girls bes friend)', then she begged for the cd. Of course
she got it ;)... then I started liking the music.. then, one
cold, dark, night - I sucked it up and paid pay-per-view. Best
3 bucks ever spent! Ok, this is one you Have to pay attention
to if you have any desire to 'get' it.. a few drinks before
might not hurt either.
It is a story of love. It is a story of fighting for what you
believe in regardless of anything else. It is a story of not
giving up, and loss. It is a story of dreams.
buy
Moulin Rouge (Five Star Collection) at amazon.com
