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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. 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) 20th century women - a film starring the amazing Annette Bening it is a mother son relation...