Don't get all atwitter, dear and gentle readers. Martin and I did not actually go to the movies. We always have good intentions of going but we almost always talk ourselves out of it.
That's why we love Netflix and our local video store.
We watched quite a few movies this week-end.
The Full Monty
I have, of course, seen The Full Monty at least three times before. It still makes me laugh and the soundtrack is lots of fun, as well. The best part: The garden gnomes.
Shop Girl
Based on a novella written by Steve Martin, who acts and I think directs, it also features Claire Danes and some other guy that I should know he is but don't. It's eh. Maybe I missed some nuances but it wasn't real strong in characterization and it wasn't very funny, either. Parts were amusing, so eh.
Freedomland
I hadn't heard of this until Martin brought it home. It stars Julienne Moore, Samuel L., and another guy I should recognize but don't. Martin thought it was based on the Susan Smith case but actually, I think it's based on a few recent cases of children killed under mysterious circumstances. I can't say more or I'll give it away, but it was pretty good. It even had me fooled as to who really did it, since normally I can figure it out within the first ten minutes.
Apocalypse Now
One of my all time favorite movies. I must admit, I dozed through a lot of this, but I've seen it dozens of times before. If you are a fan of Apocalypse Now, it's well worth watching Heart Of Darkness, which is a documentary about the making of Apocalypse and the parallels and allegorical connotations to Joseph Conrad's book, Heart Of Darkness. To make for a really really long night, watch them back to back.
I have decided to leave "Shop Girl" on the shelf on more than one occasion, Lisa. So, thanks!
I have only seen a couple of films lately that I enjoyed. "16 Blocks" and "The Fastest Indian". I was surprised that I enjoyed these two films.
Scary, gory and war movies don't appeal to me. Especially, the Vietnam stuff. I think I feel too disturbed by them. I saw "Apocalypse Now" years ago and vowed to never watch it again. I didn't enjoy Deer Hunter because of the Christopher Walken parts.
Such a pity I'm like this because I think I miss the point, totally!
Posted by: Mgt | October 05, 2006 at 05:57 AM
I actually read "Shopgirl" if you can believe it. Steve Martin should stick to acting. Glad I didn't break down and see the film.
On the other end, Apocalypse Now? AWESOME movie. Thanks for the tip on Freedomland, will have to check it out.
Posted by: Michelle | October 05, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Blockbuster is sending me Shop Girl this week--we'll see how long I have it before I send it back unwatched. I do that all the time.
BTW, I found your site while doing a search for "World's Best Meatloaf." Your post on that topic from 2004 popped up. I will try it tonight.
Posted by: misfithausfrau | October 05, 2006 at 10:29 AM