The Lion In Winter. Henry II lets Eleanor out of her prison for the holiday break. Hilarity, and a damn good message insues.
'Of course he has a knife, he always has a knife, we all have knives! It's 1183 and we're barbarians! How clear we make it. Oh, my piglets, we are the origins of war: not history's forces, nor the times, nor justice, nor the lack of it, nor causes, nor religions, nor ideas, nor kinds of government, nor any other thing. We are the killers. We breed wars. We carry it like syphilis inside. Dead bodies rot in field and stream because the living ones are rotten. For the love of God, can't we love one another just a little - that's how peace begins. We have so much to love each other for. We have such possibilities, my children. We could change the world.
Scrooge, the musical. Albert Finney is a triumph as the legendary Grinch of London. The songs are wonderful, and delighfully catchy. 'Father Christmas, Father Christmas...'
A Christmas Story. A tradition in our home, albeit a somewhat bittersweet one. This movie reminds of the Christmases we used to spend in Indiana when we were little, those were magical times. As magical, and as fun-filled as this movie. And yes, Joelie and I are Randy and Ralphie ;)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Hands down, one of the funniest holiday movies ever made. Evaporated cats, nuclear decorations, and rabid squirrels, ah...now that's an American Christmas.
Scrooged. Bill Murray at his finest, this is definitely the best version of A Christmas Carol ever set to celluloid in my opinion.
Alastair Sim can go suck it.
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I'm really crossing my fingers that this one will start a few progressive, positive conversations about gay marriage. It doesn't seem overly preachy, which is always a plus, and with both sides of the debate being represented, I don't think anyone's gonna feel left out. And, HELLO, it's John Stamos. Who can refuse El Stamos?
Seriously though, I hope everybody tunes in, and I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Crank up your TIVOs, and mark the date, December 11th!
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Honestly, before she recommended 'Layer Cake' to me, the only movie I'd ever seen him in was Hanif Kureishi's 'The Mother,' a very enticing and aggravating look at strained family relationships. Anyway, a few weeks ago, Christa tells me about 'Layer Cake,' so I check it out. I really don't know why I hadn't seen it before, I've been a fan of the 20-21st century British Ganster film since Lock, Stock, so this one felt like stepping into a pair of comfortably worn jeans. The attitude, the music, the pace, delicious.
Now, if you've known me more than 5 seconds, you'd know I have a slightly obsessive personality when it comes to actors, if I really enjoy you in one movie, I have to see ALL of your movies. So, seeing as my birthday is around the time that the new OO7 is coming out, my celebrations will be Bond themed, suits, smarmy one-liners, and plenty of faux intrigue.
Since I'm rattling on, I may as well express my happiness about 'Infamous.' Daniel Craig, Lee Pace (from Soldier's Girl, one of my favorites), and Toby Jones. Yes, Virginia, Capote's being played by Dobby the House Elf. I do believe I'm in the minority, most people went absolutely bonkers for last year's Capote, but it just seemed a bit too...safe. Yeah, safe is a good word to describe it. Now, I don't want to judge by the trailer alone, but Infamous seems to be a bit saltier. I know, I know. They're based on two very different visions of the man, that doesn't mean I have to love them both. I'm set in my ways, I root for the underdog, and Infamous certainly is the underdog in this case.
Amy I making any sense? Probably not.
Before I run, I recommend 'Enduring Love' for a good dose of both Daniel, and the amazing Rhys Ifans.
Goodnight!
First entries are always difficult to write, one never knows what to say, oui? Some go with the ever popular 'TEST ENTRY' or 'This is my blog, this blog is all mine' or the one I tend to favor, 'I never know what to say on these things.' Because I don't. I really don't.
My life is trivial, but in the most fabulous of ways. My true loves are queer cinema, Depeche Mode, and the wonderful world of tattoos. That's it, that's Rachie in a nutshell. So, stay tuned, I'm sure I'll think of something entertaining or profound or just really juvenile to say soon.
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