Hey pal, It was great seeing you today. I was actually speechless, I'm not sure why. Honestly, I don't know if Revolutionary Road is your cup of tea. In fact, I'm not sure if it's a good movie. I will argue in favor of the film being a technical triumph (acting, cinematography, set design). As for the "autonomy without children" comment from Movie Club, I think it's a gross misinterpretation of Yate's novel and Winslet's character. I read along with Movie Club (at work of course) and felt like it sorely missed a Manohla Dargis, Nathan Lee, or Wesley Morris. The fact that a statement like that wasn't challenged (or maybe it was, I was looking over my shoulder while reading) makes me depressed. I loved Wendy and Lucy, but I'm not sore about your reaction. Milk is actually a huge surprise, a bio-pic that actually makes you forget what's ahead. I highly recommend, it's not perfect but I think it has a lot to offer. The Wrestler is another one of those technically triumphant films that I can't figure out. I liked it as I was watching it, I even cheered a couple of times. But I haven't had much a connection beyond my first viewing. It could get better with a second viewing. cool beans.
Oh I have to elaborate on my disagreement with the autonomy comment. I feel as though Leo's character tries to call her out for buying that same silly state of mind, and she sincerely shoots it down. She states very clearly that she loves her children and is happy to have them in her life. Her point is that you can't help but wonder... what if? It's a more resonant statement if it's taken into account when the novel was written 1961. As for Wendy and Lucy, I didn't have any clue that Wendy wanted children, so I'm curious if that woman was trying to interpret the films or just throw her opinion about childbirth out there. as for me, my sissy ass is recommending some Milk.
"As for Wendy and Lucy, I didn't have any clue that Wendy wanted children, so I'm curious if that woman was trying to interpret the films or just throw her opinion about childbirth out there. as for me, my sissy ass is recommending some Milk."
Yikes. I think you misunderstood. Catsoulis doesn't claim that Wendy wants children, only that it is possible to read the film in a way that Lucy becomes a stand-in for a child. I don't think this is too far off-base. Many peoples/couples treat their pets as if they were children. When the store clerk says something like, "If a person can't feed a dog, then they shouldn't have one," it's easy for a parent to make a connection and substitute the word "child" for "dog" and I think that there is a degree to which the movie encourages, or is at least open to this connection. I also see pretty clearly Catsoulis' contention that Lucy's defeat is a kind of suicide. Giving up on Lucy seems to me like a giving up on herself. And the character was just stupid. But, now I'm just being harsh to be antagonistic.
All things considered, it's still highly unlikely that I do catch Revolutionary Road. I am aware that I'm already predisposed to hating it.
Yeah, I guess I missed the boat on that interpretation but what do you expect? I had to peer over my shoulder for darting "you know who" and at the same time hope that a certain boss doesn't come in and bust me. So I guess that Lucy could be a stand-in for a child. I don't think Wendy was stupid, but I was frustrated with her decision. Nothing like dropping a baby off on a doorstep. I'm happy that you like Encounters as much as I did. And while I'm at it, Iron Man is certainly underrated. I'm really regretting not seeing A Christmas Tale in theaters. brandon
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Hey pal,
It was great seeing you today. I was actually speechless, I'm not sure why.
Honestly, I don't know if Revolutionary Road is your cup of tea. In fact, I'm not sure if it's a good movie. I will argue in favor of the film being a technical triumph (acting, cinematography, set design). As for the "autonomy without children" comment from Movie Club, I think it's a gross misinterpretation of Yate's novel and Winslet's character. I read along with Movie Club (at work of course) and felt like it sorely missed a Manohla Dargis, Nathan Lee, or Wesley Morris. The fact that a statement like that wasn't challenged (or maybe it was, I was looking over my shoulder while reading) makes me depressed. I loved Wendy and Lucy, but I'm not sore about your reaction. Milk is actually a huge surprise, a bio-pic that actually makes you forget what's ahead. I highly recommend, it's not perfect but I think it has a lot to offer.
The Wrestler is another one of those technically triumphant films that I can't figure out. I liked it as I was watching it, I even cheered a couple of times. But I haven't had much a connection beyond my first viewing. It could get better with a second viewing.
cool beans.
Oh I have to elaborate on my disagreement with the autonomy comment. I feel as though Leo's character tries to call her out for buying that same silly state of mind, and she sincerely shoots it down. She states very clearly that she loves her children and is happy to have them in her life. Her point is that you can't help but wonder... what if? It's a more resonant statement if it's taken into account when the novel was written 1961. As for Wendy and Lucy, I didn't have any clue that Wendy wanted children, so I'm curious if that woman was trying to interpret the films or just throw her opinion about childbirth out there.
as for me, my sissy ass is recommending some Milk.
I hope it's that girl who wears Dude's flannel coat around the house. She needs to get out more often.
"As for Wendy and Lucy, I didn't have any clue that Wendy wanted children, so I'm curious if that woman was trying to interpret the films or just throw her opinion about childbirth out there.
as for me, my sissy ass is recommending some Milk."
Yikes. I think you misunderstood. Catsoulis doesn't claim that Wendy wants children, only that it is possible to read the film in a way that Lucy becomes a stand-in for a child. I don't think this is too far off-base. Many peoples/couples treat their pets as if they were children. When the store clerk says something like, "If a person can't feed a dog, then they shouldn't have one," it's easy for a parent to make a connection and substitute the word "child" for "dog" and I think that there is a degree to which the movie encourages, or is at least open to this connection. I also see pretty clearly Catsoulis' contention that Lucy's defeat is a kind of suicide. Giving up on Lucy seems to me like a giving up on herself. And the character was just stupid. But, now I'm just being harsh to be antagonistic.
All things considered, it's still highly unlikely that I do catch Revolutionary Road. I am aware that I'm already predisposed to hating it.
"I hope it's that girl who wears Dude's flannel coat around the house. She needs to get out more often."
Um, who are you? Are you sure you're at the right blog? I've got a very pretty girl that I'm waiting on. I don't want anything to mess it up.
Yeah, I guess I missed the boat on that interpretation but what do you expect? I had to peer over my shoulder for darting "you know who" and at the same time hope that a certain boss doesn't come in and bust me. So I guess that Lucy could be a stand-in for a child. I don't think Wendy was stupid, but I was frustrated with her decision. Nothing like dropping a baby off on a doorstep.
I'm happy that you like Encounters as much as I did. And while I'm at it, Iron Man is certainly underrated. I'm really regretting not seeing A Christmas Tale in theaters.
brandon
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