lonelypond
Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey2001: A Space OdysseyIf I were watching this at this hour on TV right now, I'd be drifting in and out, much like the storyline always seems to between the obelisks. I'll grant that there are some stunning visuals and as a person who writes film scripts mostly lacking in dialogue, it seems ... read morePosted on 04/22/2008 by lonelypond WEEKENDFriday night, ripped that wrap off of "Alvin and the Chipmunks"and an Amy's frozen pizza -- whole wheat pesto. "Alvin and the Chipmunks" still fun -- excellent voice talent and I've always liked Jason Lee, although I do not watch "My Name is Earl". Then Saturday: "Forbidden Kingdom" -- was ... read morePosted on 04/22/2008 by lonelypond HEAVEN AND EARTHCaught this film on one of the many digital cable channels we can scroll through for another week or so without adding to our cable bill. My brother Beau brought it out years ago and the breathtaking scenery stayed with me and as I watched it again, once more I ... read morePosted on 04/18/2008 by lonelypond RIP THAT WRAPThe new Friday night tradition in our house, which you might want to adopt if you're not in the opening night audience for "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" or Forbidden Kingdom," is to pull something out that you acquired by gift ("Devil Wears Prada"), for $1 at Target (Adventures of Gumby or ... read morePosted on 04/18/2008 by lonelypond TO TAG OR...To tag or not to tag...and what to do when the numbers of tags (be polite) threatens to exceed the word count of the entry...still trying to figure out the style/approach to take -- how much to say. how low can my culture go on such a tending to the ... read morePosted on 04/11/2008 by lonelypond
Review of Bullets Over BroadwayBullets Over BroadwayI'm not the biggest Woody Allen fan but the war between Jennifer Tilly and Chaz Palmintieri that only he knows is occurring is great. Very funny, especially Dianne Wiest but Palmintieri's character made the movie for me...well written (of course) and great backstage scenes and insight into the creative and ... read morePosted on 04/11/2008 by lonelypond MISSING MOVIESMinnie Driver recommends movies on this site and yet no "Beautiful," Minnie Driver directed by the excellent Sally Field and co-starring "Chasing Amy's" Joey Lauren Adams as well as the Pepsi Girl Hallie Kate Eisenberg. Driver and Eisenberg do a great job of sharing a pout; this contains beauty pageant ... read morePosted on 04/11/2008 by lonelypond
Review of Night on EarthNight on EarthReally enjoyed this film...Benigni's segment was so funny that it became a joke we returned to for months...all very nice performances; don't really remember much about the various characters but remember it as an interesting detour into other people's nights. Posted on 04/11/2008 by lonelypond |