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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Finally, A Realistic Movie about Managing Mental Illness
I'm Not Really Sure This Review Contains Spoilers. . . But Be On The Safe Side and Assume There Are Spoilers
I have never seen a movie that made me feel I was watching ME.
I am most of the good and a little of the bad parts of each of the characters, Pat and Tiffany."
Like Pat in this movie, I always see the silver lining which makes me seem different, eccentric, positive, and kinda nutty. People like me are hard to find, and yet people are drawn to me. However, it is a sort of a tragedy, because being as I am is lonely and sad if you don't have a husband, family and friends that are "kindred spirits." Husband - Yes; Family (some) - Yes; I only choose "kindred spirits" as friends. Don't have many friends, just a few very close ones.
Most people on this planet are drawn to obsessing on the negative; I guess that's why I don't seek out many friends. Lots of negativity out there, and I don't "fake it." That's what I loved about Tiffany and Pat; they were unable to "Fake it." I've had to do that my whole life; No more "white knuckling it."
Best Movie of the Year; Best Actor (but Daniel will probably win); Best Actress (Jennifer will win); Best Supporting Actor (De Niro should win); Best Supporting Actress (Weaver should win, played excellent co-dependent).
The Last Word (2008)
Loved it! Isn't for the Average Moviergoer
The Last Word . . . I saw this movie on Netflix yesterday. I Loved this movie (I would shout but not allowed). "The Last Word" isn't for everyone. If you are one of those usual moviegoers that like to see the same boring subject regurgitated repeatedly by Hollywood, don't watch this; you are too boring to "get it." The screenplay is brilliant. Wes Bentley's performance . . . WhaT?!!! Who is this guy? I could feel his isolated, closed down personality; and how uncomfortable he was "in his own skin" with himself and others.
Haley wrote and directed this! What a performance he got out of Winona and Romano. Yes, of course, acting has a lot to do with that, but the script is . . . WoW!
The ending just blew me away. Now I am on my way to seek other works of Haley and Bentley.
When watching this movie, I was actually thinking, "That would be a great business to start." Yeah I know, I am a little more twisted than the average moviegoer.
I have recommended this movie to my family and friends because they are interesting and so am I.
Was this nominated for a Spirit Award? If it wasn't, they suck.
It's now July 26, 2013 . . . wow I've been away a long time. I just found this movie for sale at Blockbuster, new and inexpensive, since Blockbuster will soon be out of business. I don't think I like all of the movie stores (Hollywood Video, Blockbuster) closing down.
Parenthood (2010)
Pilot Started Slow
The pilot started slow . . . but I stuck with it and now it's one of my FAVORITE shows. I LOVE the characters and I actually watch it twice a week. I know . . . I'm a weirdo. I make my husband watch it.
I think the writer did a very good transition from the movie Parenthood to the TV series. Although they have some similarities, it does contain the spirit. It's just a charming and funny family drama. I relate to the circumstances between the siblings. Reminds me of the challenges my sisters and their kids go through. This group of actors have incredible chemistry. This is sort of like the OUR THIRTYSOMETHING.
My only fear is every time I love something it gets canceled.