Bright Star
Finally saw a movie again. It's been a long dry spell, but I managed to catch Bright Star, the story of Keats unconsummated love affair with Fanny Brawne. I've only seen one other Jane Campion movie -- The Piano, and I didn't much like it. It was beautifully filmed, but I hated every character in the film.
This movie I liked a great deal. The look of it was absolutely phenomenal, and it was touching and sad. These two very young people who can never really be together, and this great talent that was cut short at age 25.
After the film I reflected back on 2009, and realized I had only really liked three films so far -- Up, Julie and Julia and now Bright Star. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was okay, but not great, and they spoiled it with this shoot out action ending that wasn't needed.
I wonder if they're going to cram a lot of really good movies into this final two months, or if there are any great movies waiting in the wings?
I'm frustrated because I love a good action movie. I just haven't seen one since Iron Man. Or Blood Diamond which had a really intense core story, but some great action.
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written by S.C. Butler, November 06, 2009
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written by Linda palapala, November 08, 2009
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written by Bob Devney, November 10, 2009
Totally agree about BRIGHT STAR. Loved all as you say, plus Paul Schneider was fantastic as Keats' jealous friend Charles Brown. It was one of those time machine movies: you really felt you were back then, and there. Also was really touched by UP; in fact I pick up my copy of the Blu-ray tomorrow ...
Not as hot on JULIE AND JULIA, although it was great in spots and Jane Lynch was a delightfully apt surprise as Julia's sister.
The other film in the past few months that struck me as a real work of art was WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE. Opinions differ on that one, I know. Wildly. But I found it visually pretty magnificent, and profoundly moving.
Last thing, off-topic, Melinda: I help out with Boskone program. We're looking forward greatly to having you back this year, only no one seems to have your latest e-mail address ... We'd love to send you a formal invitation. Could you send your address to me? The name as below, at, you know, America dot et cetera.
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written by Melindas, November 10, 2009
We have a really good art house movie theater here in Santa Fe so a lot of small movies come through. It may take a while, but they eventually show up.
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written by Melindas, November 10, 2009
If nothing untoward happens I am planning on attending Boskone. Because book two will finally be released I may add back in ComicCon, but with Australia happening I've got to watch the travel dollars.
My email is melinda@melindasnodgrass.com. I went with something obvious and easy because I figured anyone can ultimately find your email address.
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written by Linda palapala, November 11, 2009
Actually Kyle's film is about a young writer trying to sell his self-published book by going around the country with his brother to small bookstores, etc. It takes place in New Mexico, and it's based on a true story by Davy Rothbart that was in GQ magazine. Of course, since it involves 20-something year olds, it's about personal relationships.
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written by nenvery, March 21, 2011
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