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editormum, beachbelle and gomedome have convinced me to leave these old
blogs in their place for people to read. I have decided to follow their advice and leave them in place. Thanks for stopping by and reading some 'old stuff'.
posted by
benzinha
on February 3, 2004 at 11:22 AM
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Nah, Editormum says
keep it! Keep it. You
may drop it if you wish, but I like it better with it.
posted by
editormum
on January 28, 2004 at 9:32 AM
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Hi Benzhina.
I've just read it and it is a great post.
Its first great merit (it has many) is that you allowed the reader to understand it without needing to see the film, something I did not, although your post also made me want to see the film, which I will. It was beautifully witten and didn't feel as you say, long.
I think like me (with "Green Mile") you have seen the film a number of times, but you manage to convey freshness, but the extra viewings allowed you to gain your insight and you marry the events and character descriptions in the film wonderfully well to make your points.
Those few moments (in my case) of clarity with a book or a film (or anything, relationship, music etc) are the high points. If only I could have more!!!
I am going to review "The Matrix" one day. I've probably read a whole heap of shit into it that isn't there, which begs a question. I wonder if sometimes I do this and "post rationalise". ie Suspect that something "deeper" is hidden and then look for events in the book or film which substantiate the deeper meaning. Knowing me, probably.
Cheers Grandma.
posted by
Mike_Manc
on October 12, 2003 at 5:10 AM
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hi grandma
you are welcome for the account - it seems i have more to write about but just can't get it out yet. i've been talking to friends all day and everyone has been saying what a good thime they had last night. your son sounds wonderful - i hope you can get in touch with him soon. as always, thanks for visiting. i love your words and wisdom.
posted by
chick312
on August 15, 2003 at 11:17 AM
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SLATE magazine just said that "french fries are the new cigarettes" in their
commentaries and opinions. They have used the phrase I pointed out in my Josie and the Pussycats formal film review. "Feathers are the new rhinestones," etc. See, I told you that the film was extremely relevant as a time capsule and social commentary. See???
posted by
benzinha
on August 14, 2003 at 12:10 PM
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thanks
i just wanted to say that your comments were most refreshing and inspiring and encouraging. thank you so much for writing me. those are words of wisdom. thank you thank you.
posted by
chick312
on August 11, 2003 at 10:48 AM
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msaries, thanks for taking the time to read my long, involved review, cut in half
by the way. Please do rent it and tell me what you think. Wanna use it for some class project or other writing? You are welcome to do so.
posted by
benzinha
on August 10, 2003 at 3:41 PM
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I watched "Josie and the Pussycats" in bits and pieces from Starz.
But your observations about it warrant a second look.
posted by
msaries
on August 10, 2003 at 3:06 PM
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