My wife has worked teaching autistic children for many years. She watches the show and appears to like it. I have watched it with her and I enjoy it for the entertainment that it is.
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My wife has worked teaching autistic children for many years. She watches the show and appears to like it. I have watched it with her and I enjoy it for the entertainment that it is.
Enjoy the Good Doctor also. Only program DH and I watch together.
I watched two rather depressing movies in the last two days...I just probably switch over to comedy so I'm not two depressed before Christmas.
Wind River
Glass Castle
I am with your wife about this movie. It certainly had its strong points but I don’t think plot was one of them. There are better films made about the subject of redemption. Actually this director’s film In Bruges is about redemption and it is brilliant.This one missed the mark for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Williamsmith
It’s interesting that you think it’s a dark comedy because I just did not get that tone from this. For me it kept trying to be a drama that doesn’t quite make it as compelling drama even though the violence is real and the Central incident that drives all the action is deeply disturbing. One professional critic even said this film kept trying to be Fargo reincarnated, and I never got that feeling from it.
We are talking here on the local film board about this Hollywood film’s treatment of small town Missouri as racist Hicksville. Doesn’t that treatment get tiresome? We certainly get tired of it, those who live here. Do moviegoers really want to see more racist small-town cops in Films of quality? That part was heavy-handed and ridiculous, although I understand it had to exist in order for the cop Dixon to redeem himself.
This film just did not hang together for me. One very distracting thing was the supreme beauty of the minor characters, girlfriends and wives. They belong in a different film not in the film where John Hawkes and Francis McDormand inhabit rural flyover country.
I watched "Louder Than Bombs" on AMZN.
It was among Esquire Magazine's list of the best films of 2016. "Louder Than Bombs" was the third film directed by Norwegian film-maker Joachim Trier, and his first with English screen play. There were frequent flashbacks and dream sequences to get the viewer inside the headspaces of two brothers whose mother died two years previously. The mother role was performed amazingly by Isabelle Huppert. War and loss strikingly photographed, marital infidelity, teen-age angst, and the idylls of Nyack, NY.
Am binge watching second season of The Crown.
I agree with some of the imperfections in the movie that you rightly highlight. And I understand the offensive nature of portraying rural Missourians as uneducated racist bafoons.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
Yet, probably as a result of my profession, I found it to be more realism than hyperbole. I knew people who acted and spoke exactly like some of the ignorant characters in the movie. And the lead actress is reflective of the masculine qualities that abound in my rural corner of the world.
Yes, a certain amount of liberties were taken to make the film interesting especially since it seems to lack the cohesive plot that so many films concentrate on. But I think that was intentional and central to the message of the film. Life, is not neat, resolved and even handed in its outcomes. And personalities evolve as a result of that inequitable treatment lives inevitably are exposed to.
Its not a feel good, take a deep breath and smile movie as you exit the theatre. Its one in which you tilt your head sideways and ask yourself how you really feel about what was just portrayed. I think the lead actress.....what’s her name? I think she will receive recognition for a memorable performance. Not so much the men in the movie.
oh good! I havent watched the first season yet. It is on my list, along with the one aboutQuote:
Originally Posted by Tybee
Victoria.
I love Isabelle Huppert.Quote:
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Without knowing the plot of thos film, I wonder if it is like an Israeli film where a hisband learns of his wife's activities in the Middle East after she is dead, and there is dawning amazement at what she hid from him.
I think you will love it. I have been very eagerly anticipating release of second season.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
DH and I watched "Wind River" last night. I was a little skeptical because it seems when shows get high ratings, I still can be disappointed. This was fairly depressing, but I thought it was interesting. It's about how a fairly young FBI agent gets sent to Wyoming to investigate a young Native American woman's death. It was on an Indian reservation. She needs the help of a Fish and Wildlife officer to help figure this homicide out. I'd never heard of the actress (Elizabeth Olsen). The Fish and Wildlife guy was Jeremy Renner. It was good to see Graham Greene again. I could watch it again.
I thought Wind River was one of the most moving films I've seen in years. We'll probably go see Lady Bird this week.
I missed Wind River when it was in the theaters, but plan to see it.
Cathy, Elizabeth Olsen is the beautiful and talented sister of the skinny/no talent Olsen twins. She always looks luminous and they always look grey and sickley.
I think what depressed me the most about Wind River was the very true statement at the end of the film, something about no records of Native American women that go missing. That is so true. We work closely with a small village on Standing Rock in SD and go up there 3 times a year. The drug abuse, the depression, the suicide rates are so high, and girls do go missing. I've heard many families say "oh she's of age, she probably went to MN". There tends to be a chain reaction of suicides right after graduation every year. There's no hope for a brighter future, they feel they've "peaked" then they see the "honor" and huge funeral the recently departed youth gets so they decide to end it too.
Oh, that's horrible! What do you think is the root of the problem? I ask that seriously. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Float On
I think it was in the "bonus" section of the movie, where I saw that they decided at the last minute to add that comment. I had never heard about that happening........that many missing young Indian women are never reported as missing.
It sounds like it's not as if no one cares.........but that it's in the culture that when young people leave, it's because they are old enough to make that choice. But still........
And like Ben (Graham Greene's character as the sheriff) quoted "This isn't the land of waiting for back up. This is the land of...you're on your own." Maybe in those huge areas where there isn't much help.....you don't always ask for help.
Funny, I usually end up liking a moving less, the more days that go by after seeing it, but with this one, I like it more. I think I'll rent it again. There were a few things I missed.
CathyA, the root of the problem is they are waiting. Waiting for a handout that will "make it better". They really do blame history for today. There is no hope. No willpower to work hard and make a better life. They take the easy way out - drugs. Drugs and alcohol are the number one problem. Tribal policies are also full of problems. A man we know needed a new roof. He had to go through tribal council to get approved, then could only use the roofing company the council approved (council's nephew) which showed up the first day took payment and worked a half hour needed more supplies and never came back. When they get money (government payouts) they blow it all. Last payout we saw a ton of brand new trucks in the village. They'd all made down payments but didn't know how they were going to make the rest of the payments (most all were repo'd). They may have a big screen TV but a hole the size a cat can come and go in the side of their house. We've been going for 14 years. We've seen very little long term improvement in what we've "invested". The community we help only has what they have because of our donations/time/skills. Several in our group have lost hope about our long-term efforts so I'm not sure how much longer we'll be involved the way we've been. What we've done will blow away with time and wind. The improvements we've made on community buildings will rot unless we or someone else comes in to make an effort. They will not.
I'll probably watch it again too. The landscape was beautiful.
Wow Float On.........that's really unfortunate. Sounds like it's really not working for them. Sort of reminds me of the newer generations of Amish. The younger ones don't seem to have that work ethic any more. Unfortunate.
About the movie.......I forgot to add one thing that I didn't like. I thought the music was too loud and too dramatic at times. It sort of up-staged the scenes. It was like they were using the loud, dramatic music to boost the feelings about the scenes......and they really didn't need to do that.
Back to the Indian poverty and laziness........do you think that's just like so many non-Indian peoples in the U.S. have become? Do you think they have a victim role stuck in their heads and it works against them? Is there a lot of crime coming out of these areas? Do you think their feelings are like how some of the young blacks in this country feel?.....like they've been wronged and are owed? (because of slavery)?
Does your group ever get to the point where you feel like you should just let them go and stop helping them? Are they appreciative when you help? Are there no jobs in these areas?
Sorry for all the questions, but you're about the only person I know that comes in contact with them. I appreciate your openness about it.
Indian casino licensing seems to have provided some financial power to many tribal situations. Any possibilities there.
In this area they are not industrious. There is one casino in poor shape...Quote:
Originally Posted by Williamsmith
Actually other tribes that I've talked to when I say we're working with X in SD they mention first how they just sit up there and wait, not trying to better themselves. They have no skills, no artists or craftsmen. When they try to sell you something it's not pottery they've made or earrings they silversmithed...it's a broken laptop or TV they stole. I sound so down on the area right now. Sorry. It's beautiful land, it has incredible history and past leaders in the native nation. CathyA when we first started going there was definitely no trust, they were victims and wanted to see what they could get before we left, we've been there the longest both financially and with improvements and relationships. As soon as we leave it all slips back into hopelessness.
That's really sad. Sounds like your group has tried it's best, but they're not using your help as a stepping stone. :(
It must be very frustrating for you.
There is a lot of learned helplessness in all sorts of people these days - or maybe it's always been that way - I just don't recall so many unmotivated people as I do now.
I just finished watching the Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. It really is excellent.
The Man Who Knew Infinity.
Just started Wormwood about MKUltra.
Can't decide; it is a weird mix with documentary and fictionalized acting.
GeoStorm. Fun little sci-fi film that holds your interest. We saw it at the $3.50 theater and enjoyed it; would probably not pay full price though.
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Originally Posted by Yppej
How was it? I saw a commercial for it somewhere, but never saw that it was out/released.
I liked it. It's on Showtime which I have until the end of the month as a loyalty reward from my cable provider.
Watched Wind River last night. Yikes, very violent but I guess that's the real world now.
I went to see this show with a new friend and was horrified as was she. Funnily enough, the staff came into the almost empty theatre and asked us if we were in the right show before the show started. They knew how violent it really was. I had the idea that it was a nature story. What a sad surprise!Quote:
Originally Posted by pinkytoe
I figured that as horrible as it was to watch, it's got to be absolutely horrible to experience that violence. Better to realize there are real predators in this world and be prepared. Looking back, I could have been in that same situation as that naïve teen, not realizing the danger.Quote:
Originally Posted by pinkytoe
Anyway, rented "Tulip Fever" from Redbox last night. Always like Bree Larson, and liked the seeing the environment, clothes, etc. of late 1600s Amsterdam. Enjoyable for $1.50.
The latest season of Game of Thrones came up in my Netflix DVD list. What a production! I watched it once, them again with the commentaries. Some of the dazzling scenes were surprisingly shot in camera, but there was also a share of digital enhancement and computerized graphics. And of course the twists of plot.
I'm trying to savor Season 2 The Crown. I've watched 3 episodes so far. I absolutely adore it.
Saw "Marshall" about Thurgood Marshall. Didn't realize the lead actor had also portrayed Jackie Robinson in another bio pic. Wonderful job.
Last night I rented Heading South. It is a French-Canadian film about a trio of white, late-middle aged women who go to Haiti in the late 1970s for "tourism" with the young men there.
The film tackles some pretty big social issues, like racism, colonialism, capitalism, etc.
The film also has a hint of documentary style, great character sketches, and compelling cinematography.
I strongly suggest you see it!
I saw that, it was interesting. “Paradise love” is a later film on the same topic. It is a German film about European women who go to Kenya for sex vacations. Being German, it is more stark and real. I preferred the film you saw as it was softer and more of a drama, but I liked the shock value of the second one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultralight
I saw Paradise Love too, about a year ago. I really thought it was good, but not as powerful as Heading South. I would suggest seeing then both.Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
We rented from Netflix the 2015 film Trumbo. Watched it last night. Oh my! BEST film we've seen in a couple of years. Powerful, timely and amazing acting. A high recommend.
I saw the “Shape of Water” yesterday. It is a fantasy by Guillermo Del Toro. It was somehwat o.k., I would givie it a 3 or 3.5 out of 5 stars.It is about a mute woman who falls in love with a merman. It is plot driven with bad guys who are really bad and good guys who are really good and a theme of racial superiority. I found it predictible. Too bad, because
I was really looking forward to this one.
The only two I am looking forward to now are “I Tonya” about Tonya Harding, the Ice Skater, and “Say my Name,” a gay love story.
This year has been crap for the kind of films I like. The standouts I have seen are “Lady Bird” about a high school girl and “The Big Sick “ about a young couple who dont know each other well when she has a sudden, life threatening illness. This last one is based on a true story.
We watched "The Lobster" on DVD today and it was one of the most bizarre films either of us had ever seen. I can't really say that we particularly enjoyed it, but it was interesting in that it explored themes about our society's attitude towards single people, and there was even a reference to the Heimlich maneuver, which reminded me of UA's thread on living solo.
"Babe" about a pig.