Enchanted is enchanting! It’s utterly predictable, completely over-the-top, and there’s not a single car chase in the movie. Nonetheless, it’s wonderfully refreshing and uplifting! Enchanted is about what happens when a young lady leaves her fantasy/animated world and goes into the “real world” of New York City. Will, she change? Of course she will! How will she change? Well, that’s the story.Continue reading “Singing, Hope, Joy, And Life (Enchanted)”
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Ruby With The Eyes That Sparkle (Cold Mountain)
Everything in the movie, Cold Mountain, is about contrast. The major storyline unfolds through the juxtaposition of Inman’s war experience and his odyssey back to the mountains of North Carolina with Ada Monroe’s war time years on Cold Mountain. Within this framework there is: the contrasting of past and present, the horrors of war on the battlefield andContinue reading “Ruby With The Eyes That Sparkle (Cold Mountain)”
Remember Who You Are (Somewhere In The Night)
The following dialogue is from the 1946 movie, Somewhere in the Night. It’s a little long, but I think it’s worth it. George Taylor is a Marine veteran suffering from amnesia brought on by an explosion during the war. As he is trying to piece together his story, he has this conversation with a young ladyContinue reading “Remember Who You Are (Somewhere In The Night)”
Real People, Not Actors
I saw a commercial not long ago that contained something unintentionally funny as well as being quite revealing. I don’t remember what was being advertised, but they had people giving testimonials while words appeared on the screen that said, Real people, not actors. I think they spoke more truth than they realized. I’m not saying thatContinue reading “Real People, Not Actors”
Proceed And Be Bold (True Grit)
To become a citizen of the United States, you must do three things: apply for citizenship, pass a naturalization exam, and participate in an oath ceremony. There’s one more thing I think should be added to the list: you should have to watch at least one John Wayne movie. I think you could learn aContinue reading “Proceed And Be Bold (True Grit)”
Of Gods And Men
There are movies that entertain and there are movies that make you think as they entertain. Then there are movies simply make you think while inspiring you. Of Gods and Men belongs in this category. It is a French film that is based on events that took place in Algiers in 1996. It explores faith, freedom, and brotherhood. A small groupContinue reading “Of Gods And Men”
Not Today (Live Free Or Die Hard)
Okay, Live Free or Die Hard is not going to win any awards or be the kind of movie that is referred to as “film.” It’s not the kind of movie I usually post about. It’s formulaic, totally unrealistic, and has too much violence. If you can get past this (and filter out some of the language), it’s aContinue reading “Not Today (Live Free Or Die Hard)”
No Treasure Like This Treasure (National Treasure: Book Of Secrets)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is a fun movie (as long as you’re not watching it to learn history). It’s what would happen if Indiana Jones went on The Amazing Race. Benjamin Gates and company travel to Paris, London, Washington and Mt. Rushmore. They visit Buckingham Palace, the White House, Library of Congress, and Mount Vernon—retrieving clues and solving puzzles. It’sContinue reading “No Treasure Like This Treasure (National Treasure: Book Of Secrets)”
More Mercy Please (The Iron Lady)
Two quick facts about biopics: they can be a bullet train to an Oscar (Since 2004, Ray, I Walk the Line, The Queen, The King’s Speech, and The Iron Lady have won a total of ten, including two for best actor and three for best actress). The second thing is I haven’t been overwhelmed by any of them. I blame itContinue reading “More Mercy Please (The Iron Lady)”
Lonely Eyes And Jesus (The Graduate)
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio,Our nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you.What’s that you say, Mrs. Robinson.Jolting Joe has left and gone away. My memories of the song, Mrs. Robinson, have to do with my older brother and my mother. My brother was taking a class to learn Morse code that was taught at theContinue reading “Lonely Eyes And Jesus (The Graduate)”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 