Friday, August 10, 2012
Stonewall (1995)
Despite a lot of criticism this movie has received, I absolutely adore it.
They didn't set out to make an historical documentary; they made a motion
picture with human stories and impact, and they did a brilliant job.
There's a swell of relatable characters and imperfect, striving folks seeking
their footing in the early days of the gay rights movement, and we get to see
heartbreak and betrayal along the way in a series of interwoven storylines.
The culmination of course is 'that night' at the Stonewall Inn in 1969 where
gays and lesbians had finally had enough.
Sensationalist? Yes. And robust and real and gripping, with some phenomenal,
moving performances. The final word in this picture is surviving and having
the strength to go on.
Finding your voice and your resolve isn't a walk in the park, but here it's
entertaining and inspirational.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The New Affirmative Action
things in Hollywood; being a scoundrel, looking good in a towel, and
starring in a lot of 'B' movies and television.
Now it seems he's found a new niche; "The only white guy in a movie
otherwise dominated by black folks."
Eddie has been the token color in several all-black-cast movies of
late, most recently in Tyler Perry's "Good Deeds."
Eddie's all right (onscreen, at least!) and the only complaint I have
is that this new trend seems to be cutting down on his 'nearly-nekkid'
screen time!
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Monday, July 30, 2012
"Political Animals"
I am Love-Love-LOVING
the new Sunday night Limited Series Event on
the USA Network, "Political Animals."
It boasts a sickeningly superb cast,
headlining Sigourney Weaver, Ellen Burstyn,
Ciaran Hinds, Carla Gugino, and more.
There's also an obnoxiously high 'Hot Man'
ratio (all brilliant actors, as well, I might add)
including Adrian Pasdar, Roger Bart,
Sebastian Stan, Dan Futterman,
and the oh-so-dreamy
James Wolk.
It's got the drama/soap opera bit down,
the political snip-fest (a la West Wing)
down, there are some funny parts, and it is
a Very robustly raucous, rude, risque, over-the-top
show filled with sensationalism and brass tax.
(Did I mention how much I love it!?)
Enjoy the avalanche of 'similarities' between the
Clintons and the fictional Barrishes!
Sassy done right, every Sunday at 10 p.m.,
or catch the series from the beginning at
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
"Extremities"
"Extremities" was one of those surprisingly good 'comeback' movies from
the 1980s-- think Cher, Goldie Hawn-- blowing people away with Farrah
Fawcett's acting and the intensity of the storyline.
It also is a rarer film in that most of the action is limited to one locale
and one specific time frame (also due to a recurring theme of the time;
adaptations from great plays being made into movies with less revision
than you're likely to see these days.)
A superb cast and a halting storyline that doesn't miss a beat, this movie
shows modern filmmakers how to compel an audience with direction,
dialogue, acting, and psychological intrigue. Also starring James Russo
and Alfre Woodard.
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