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May 15, 2006
junebug memoirs
Per Jane's inquiry about my thoughts on Junebug and Memoirs of a Geisha...
I thought Junebug was a good movie. I'm not sure if I can say I "liked" it though. I didn't like it because of the crass sexuality in the art. But I thought the depiction of the family was fascinating. It hit home in that I saw images of my family in theirs. Strangely, I related to Ashley a lot; someone who tended to be hopeful and excited about life, but was often met with disinterest and apathy. I needed a bit of counseling after watching it!
I thought Memoirs of a Geisha was pretty good. I would have thought it more beautiful if we had watched it on a big screen rather than our 20"! The storyline was ok, but wasn't particularly satisfied with the ending.
We just watched The Life of Emile Zola which I would recommend for historical-fiction-but-based-on-a-true-story buffs. The first 30 minutes were a bit boring, but things got more interesting after that!
2 cent reviews | By charity | 11:20 AM
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My thoughts on *Junebug* were similar--I said several times that I don't know if I *liked* it, but I *believed* it.
The artwork was not my favorite, but it didn't affect my opinion of the movie one way or another.
I kept thinking the story was going to fall into sterotypes, especially about the Church and about the fish-out-of-water-big-city-girl-who-needs-to-learn-the-value-of-family, but I was pleasantly surprised when it consistently stopped just short of the cringe factor.
And Ashley is one of my favorite characters in recent memory--I loved her. Loved.
Posted by: Renae at May 15, 2006 10:27 AM
i like your distinction between "liking it" and "believing it". i think that hit the nail on the head.
Posted by: charity at May 15, 2006 10:55 AM
* yeah...the pregnant girl redeemed the movie for me. i guess with most movies it helps to be able to relate to someone and, not including the pregnant part, i guess i related.
Posted by: jane. at May 15, 2006 03:06 PM
* let me know what you think of shopgirl. and by the way i think i'm watching hotel rwanda tonight if you want to watch.
Posted by: jane. at May 18, 2006 03:56 PM
* oh yean...and i hope you love 'everything is illuminated' like i did...i assume you've read the book?
Posted by: jane. at May 18, 2006 03:57 PM
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jane., I'm feeling worlds collide as I think about you watching a movie with CP! I've read your comments on a few blogs I frequent, and now I plan to start reading yours as well. [virutal handshake] Hi, it's nice to meet you. My name's Rebecca. ; )
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Posted by: RT at May 19, 2006 03:06 PM