MOVIES — It’s that time of year again
It’s that time of year again, movies I want to see, hope to see, will find a way to see.
First up, THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE: http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/451869/The-Private-Lives-of-Pippa-Lee/trailers
A movie about a mature woman with a very interesting life, or lives, according to the storyline. We all live several lives, that’s the posit of the story. I can identify. Every woman over 35 can. If she can’t, she’s missed something important. It’s never too late to move on, move over, or move past. Hooray for Robin Wright Penn. No longer the PRINCESS BRIDE seeking her perfect prince, she’s the whole show with a backlog of frogs and kings!
A SINGLE MAN: http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/455443/A-Single-Man/trailers
Been a fan of Colin Firth since long before he played Mr. Darcy in the BBC mini series of Pride and Prejudice. He just has a way of being that everyman with a riveting soul that comes through his eyes. When he portrays a man in love it makes a woman know that, if a man ever looks at her like this, she better grab him and never ever let go. If you’ve never paid attention to his power to persuade even while seemingly doing nothing try Bridget Jones Diary.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/392042/Sherlock-Holmes/trailers:
Robert Downey Jr. What can I say, always thought he was a brilliant actor. So glad he’s gotten his private life under control. You can’t watch anyone else when he’s on the screen. He’s always been that way. No matter the part, no matter the scene, you watch him. The most playfully unexpected moments in his films are because of him. Every expression of thought and feeling registers on his face. You see his intelligence even when he chooses to act the fool. But then, the fool always knew the truth no one else would dare utter.
Also glad that, like Johnny Depp, Downey has finally come into his own. And he makes the most of it.
It also reminds me of what we lost in potential with the passing of Heath Ledger. He had the same volatile creative spark. More than a pretty face, Heath, like Johnny and Robert, presented a fully articulated human soul that could be captured in character on film. What might have been…!
And, just for fun…
THE TOOTH FAIRY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVvuoz2HjwM
Got to love a man as gorgeous as Wayne Johnson who doesn’t mind being seen in powder blue satin in THE TOOTH FAIRY. Of course, he fills it out in a way that no woman could mistake for anything but Alpha Male in his prime! Here’s the pitch: “When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players’ teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to one week’s hard labor as the real Tooth Fairy.”
Wayne “The Rock” Johnson is funny, he’s charming, and even when he’s goofy you still know he’s in on the joke with you. Intelligence. Such an aphrodisiac. (I’m just quoting Da Muse!)
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Haven’t heard of The Tooth Hurts. Based on the poster, I’m not sure I’d be interested, but I trust your recommendation.
What about the Blind Side? Is that on your list? That is at the top of mine if there was a theatre closer than 50 miles that might be showing it. LOL
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Yes, the “Blind Side” is on my list. But it’s gotten a lot of publicity and doing very well at the box office.
My picks tend to be films that might not get as much publicity. Of course, SHERLOCK HOLMES is a big budget film and and “THE TOOTH FAIRY” is a Disney film, so I’m contradicting myself.
The Tooth Fairy is about a hockey player. Here’s the dish: “When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players’ teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to one week’s hard labor as the real Tooth Fairy.”
You know, I should have added that watching the trailers will give you a sense of what each of these movies is about. Enjoy!