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Orema · 01-20-2016, 09:33 PM

Truth

I liked it. Cate Blanchette was good as usual. Redford was good, too—better than I thought he would be. There's a stiffness to Dan Rather that Redford captured well. I think this was made by a first-time director and it felt like it. Kind of felt like a made-for-tv movie. Still, I enjoyed it because of the story. It was nice to see Stacy Keach—always a good actor.

ProfPacker · 01-20-2016, 10:39 PM

Carol and for me, I found it very moving on different levels. I am also in awe of Cate Blanchette's regalness, acting ability and beauty.

cinnamongrrl · 01-21-2016, 07:10 AM

Stacy Keach has a sexy voice. I imagine now that Edward Hermann has passed he will be getting even more work...

I bought the movie Wild last night. Its one of the only movies I've seen in the theater the last year.

I was particularly excited to watch the extras. And im so glad I did. The little girl who plays Cheryl as a child is actually Cheryl's daughter, Bobbi, named after her mother. The woman who drops her off to start her hike is the author herself. The family at the end that passes and waves to her is the author, her husband and their 2 children. I just loved these little touches....

The book was still better. They don't even mention how she got her Bob Marley T-shirt and they don't mention a guy she met along the way that I swear was her soul mate...you just have to read it and see for yourself lol

afrcnqueen · 01-21-2016, 05:38 PM

Had a movie fest with a friend and saw:
Carol with Cate Blanchett
Freeheld ....Cried like a baby and loved it.
Star Wars The Force Awakens.... I'm a nerd, so I loved it.

homoe · 01-21-2016, 06:29 PM

I watched the Intern last night! I wasn't expecting much BUT I was pleasantly surprised I must say

GeorgiaMa'am · 01-21-2016, 07:06 PM

I saw Carol last night. It was very beautifully filmed, and the acting was first class. Rooney Mara was completely convincing as a young lesbian developing her first love in the 1950s. The movie does an exceptional job of depicting the subtleties of two lesbian lives in a repressive era.

Visually, this film was gorgeous. The 1950s details, from everyday objects such as cars and furniture, and the costumes, makeup and hair, to places such as roadside motels and The Drake hotel in Chicago were fun to watch for someone like me (I'm a lover of mid-century everything). Therese works in a toy department, and one of the first things that hit me was seeing my old tin doll house. Every scene was like a delicious flashback into my childhood. I was engulfed in this film, as the setting drew me into the parts of the story I was less familiar with, such as a 1950s butch and femme flirting in a NYC record store.

I heard screenwriter Phyllis Nagy on NPR's Fresh Air, and she commented that this story was "extremely forward thinking" at the time Patricia Highsmith wrote the novel. Apparently it was typical for lesbian novels of the time to end with one or both women dying, or ending up in a mental hospital. Carol does have a relatively happy ending, and it made it easier for me to watch, knowing in advance that this would be the case.

betruetoyoursoul · 01-22-2016, 07:32 AM

It has been awhile since I have posted some of the movies/documentaries that I have caught. I thought I would share a list here this morning. Many fine people have posted some of these if not all. (((((hugs to all*S)))):

Brooklyn- difficult predicament and I felt there are some similiarities to LDR's ....

The Big Short- I appreciated the actors and the honest perspective concerning what happened....

Burnt- I really enjoyed this movie more than I thought.

Carol- moving and haunting

The Danish Girl- Interesting

Freeheld- I am a fan of non-fiction based movies, books etc. This was emotional. I appreciate how far we have come in the last four years or so...
I Am Potential-A father puts his energy into his son who is blind and wheelchair-bound helping his sone overcome obstacles that shows the other's the sons potential....

Inside Out-I loved this..when I lived in England my grandfather had these comics which I loved to read. They were comics of people with little people in inside the body making everything work...not sure if I explained that in the best way but the movie made me smile....

Joy- Better than I thought it would be and enjoyed it.

Room- good movie

The Intern- I liked this

The Stanford Prison Experiment - Interesting

Trumbo- I encourage watching this another non-fiction based movie that opened my eyes to a history I didn't reallize existed in that arena.

Spotlight- A must see *CAUTION-TRIGGER PRONE* so protect yourself mind body health before you decide to watch this movie, I suggest reading a bit about it and then making a decision. *Hugs*

Steve Jobs- It was okay ....

Straight Outta Compton- Very insightful

What Happened, Miss Simone?- A must see

Just my brief two cents*S

Have a great Friday!!!!!

01-20-2016, 09:33 PM	#1
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file and sometimes a sinner. Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,736 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,504 Thanked 34,770 Times in 8,977 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Truth Truth I liked it. Cate Blanchette was good as usual. Redford was good, too—better than I thought he would be. There's a stiffness to Dan Rather that Redford captured well. I think this was made by a first-time director and it felt like it. Kind of felt like a made-for-tv movie. Still, I enjoyed it because of the story. It was nice to see Stacy Keach—always a good actor. Last edited by Orema; 01-20-2016 at 09:40 PM.

01-21-2016, 07:10 AM	#3
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,247 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Stacy Keach has a sexy voice. I imagine now that Edward Hermann has passed he will be getting even more work... I bought the movie Wild last night. Its one of the only movies I've seen in the theater the last year. I was particularly excited to watch the extras. And im so glad I did. The little girl who plays Cheryl as a child is actually Cheryl's daughter, Bobbi, named after her mother. The woman who drops her off to start her hike is the author herself. The family at the end that passes and waves to her is the author, her husband and their 2 children. I just loved these little touches.... The book was still better. They don't even mention how she got her Bob Marley T-shirt and they don't mention a guy she met along the way that I swear was her soul mate...you just have to read it and see for yourself lol __________________

01-21-2016, 05:38 PM	#4
afrcnqueen Member How Do You Identify?: By name Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Happy on my journey to Self- Love!! :-) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: where Love resides..... Posts: 278 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,176 Thanked 703 Times in 208 Posts Rep Power: 8528784	Had a movie fest with a friend and saw: Carol with Cate Blanchett Freeheld ....Cried like a baby and loved it. Star Wars The Force Awakens.... I'm a nerd, so I loved it. __________________ I know I'm a handful, but that's what you've got two hands for...

01-21-2016, 07:06 PM	#6
GeorgiaMa'am Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: High Femme Ma'am Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am Relationship Status: widowed - involved, poly Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,461 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,740 Thanked 28,513 Times in 5,831 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Carol I saw Carol last night. It was very beautifully filmed, and the acting was first class. Rooney Mara was completely convincing as a young lesbian developing her first love in the 1950s. The movie does an exceptional job of depicting the subtleties of two lesbian lives in a repressive era. Visually, this film was gorgeous. The 1950s details, from everyday objects such as cars and furniture, and the costumes, makeup and hair, to places such as roadside motels and The Drake hotel in Chicago were fun to watch for someone like me (I'm a lover of mid-century everything). Therese works in a toy department, and one of the first things that hit me was seeing my old tin doll house. Every scene was like a delicious flashback into my childhood. I was engulfed in this film, as the setting drew me into the parts of the story I was less familiar with, such as a 1950s butch and femme flirting in a NYC record store. I heard screenwriter Phyllis Nagy on NPR's Fresh Air, and she commented that this story was "extremely forward thinking" at the time Patricia Highsmith wrote the novel. Apparently it was typical for lesbian novels of the time to end with one or both women dying, or ending up in a mental hospital. Carol does have a relatively happy ending, and it made it easier for me to watch, knowing in advance that this would be the case. __________________ -GeorgiaMa'am It's true that you are blessed and lucky It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. -10,000 Maniacs

01-22-2016, 07:32 AM	#7
betruetoyoursoul Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She,Her,BabyGirl Relationship Status: On a Beautiful Journey regardless if I am single or coupled! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,564 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,942 Thanked 2,397 Times in 1,093 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	It has been awhile since I have posted some of the movies/documentaries that I have caught. I thought I would share a list here this morning. Many fine people have posted some of these if not all. (((((hugs to allS)))): Brooklyn- difficult predicament and I felt there are some similiarities to LDR's .... The Big Short- I appreciated the actors and the honest perspective concerning what happened.... Burnt- I really enjoyed this movie more than I thought. Carol- moving and haunting The Danish Girl- Interesting Freeheld- I am a fan of non-fiction based movies, books etc. This was emotional. I appreciate how far we have come in the last four years or so... I Am Potential-A father puts his energy into his son who is blind and wheelchair-bound helping his sone overcome obstacles that shows the other's the sons potential.... Inside Out-I loved this..when I lived in England my grandfather had these comics which I loved to read. They were comics of people with little people in inside the body making everything work...not sure if I explained that in the best way but the movie made me smile.... Joy- Better than I thought it would be and enjoyed it. Room- good movie The Intern- I liked this The Stanford Prison Experiment - Interesting Trumbo- I encourage watching this another non-fiction based movie that opened my eyes to a history I didn't reallize existed in that arena. Spotlight- A must see CAUTION-TRIGGER PRONE* so protect yourself mind body health before you decide to watch this movie, I suggest reading a bit about it and then making a decision. Hugs Steve Jobs- It was okay .... Straight Outta Compton- Very insightful What Happened, Miss Simone?- A must see Just my brief two cents*S Have a great Friday!!!!! __________________

01-20-2016, 10:39 PM	#2
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01-21-2016, 06:29 PM	#5
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