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A few good movies





Age being what it is I cannot remember if I wrote about how I felt or thought after watching the below cinematic productions from Hollywood.  But given it is my blog I can regurgitate at will.  So here goes.

This summer the local public library yielded some good movies to watch.  It was more fun watching some of them with the child who is now 16.


  1. Lady Bird - this is a movie directed in a debut attempt by Greta Gerwig of Sacramento, CA.  It is a semi autobiographical feature showcasing a complex and turbulent relationship between mother and coming of age daughter.  Lively and with an amazing supporting cast this film keeps you engaged till the end which occurs sort of abruptly.  Good watch.
    • Quote from this film - A sister in the catholic school admonishing the students at prom dance - "six inches for the holy spirit" (as they embrace a little too close)
  2. 20th century women - a film starring the amazing Annette Bening it is a mother son relationship drama.  With lots of fast paced dialog and also co-starring Greta Gerwig who we meet in the first movie I reviewed, this is a story of life on a hippie commune near Santa Barbara.  It is about finding the meaning or purpose of it.  Witty and smart it is also a fun watch.
    • Fun quote - "Look, wondering if you’re happy it’s a great shortcut to just being depressed".
  3. Magic of Belle Isle - starring the inimitable Morgan Freeman and supported by Virginia Madsen this is a story of a cranky and drunk author who comes to escape his life into a quiet town by the lake.  There he befriends his nosy and chatty neighbors - the family made of a divorced woman (played by Madsen) and her charming daughters.   He suddenly finds purpose and meaning to his life which has been shaken by the passing of his beloved wife.  Great feature.  
    • Quote from the film - In a moment of frustration Morgan's character says - "Drinking is a very demanding profession and I cannot hold down two jobs at once".
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