Travels
Edge of America - apparently Showtime aired this movie in 2003. It is based on the true story of a black man who is hired sight unseen by Three Nations High School on an Indian Reservation. He is there to teach English Composition and in order to make more money signs on to coach the girls' basketball team. The team is terrible at first, he makes them sign a contract and with discipline turns the team around. It is a cinderella story - lovely and funny. It makes me want to travel to New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Utah. The movie explores some stereotypes but is still thoughtful. I will confess that I did feel at times like a voyeur into the world of Native Americans - Indians. Even with that feeling I still think this movie is worthwhile.
Summertime - Katherine Hepburn plays a spinster who has saved up her money for the trip of a lifetime - to spend the Summer in Venice. This movie has the feel of an art film in that it tries to make Venice into a character, I don't think it was successful in my view. Don't get me wrong I still want to go to Venice and experience it fully, it just had a few too many lingering shots of buildings and flying birds. Katherine plays Miss Hudson traveling alone in Venice. She meets an antique dealer who sweeps her off her feet. They spend a beautiful night together ending with her blurting out "I love you." He, however, is married. The movie unfolds from there. This movie has its moments but is a tad slow. I adore Ms. Hepburn and she plays the part very well. You feel for her - traveling alone in a strange city surrounded by couples. If you are in the mood to see Venice and a bittersweet lovestory rent it, if not catch it on AMC or TCM.
Breakfast on Pluto - set in Northern Ireland during the 60s and 70s, this film is the story of Patrick "Kitten" McCabe. As a baby, Kitten is abandoned by her parents. Kitten spends the movie trying to find his/her mother. This movie depicts Ireland in a new and full light. Kitten spends the movie bumping into people who help shape her and move her along her path. Apparently, this movie was based on a book, an autobiography. Kitten discovers her parentage and comes into her own by the end of the film. A somewhat lengthy and slightly meandering film, it reminded me slightly of Billy Elliot - I enjoyed Billy Elliot more - still interesting and a worthwhile look. If you are in a gay friendly, period piece (yes I consider the 70s a period piece), Irish political , coming of age film - here you go. If in the mood, it can quench a desire.
Yes, I realize I use the word worthwhile a lot in this posting but I find it encaptures my meaning.
Summertime - Katherine Hepburn plays a spinster who has saved up her money for the trip of a lifetime - to spend the Summer in Venice. This movie has the feel of an art film in that it tries to make Venice into a character, I don't think it was successful in my view. Don't get me wrong I still want to go to Venice and experience it fully, it just had a few too many lingering shots of buildings and flying birds. Katherine plays Miss Hudson traveling alone in Venice. She meets an antique dealer who sweeps her off her feet. They spend a beautiful night together ending with her blurting out "I love you." He, however, is married. The movie unfolds from there. This movie has its moments but is a tad slow. I adore Ms. Hepburn and she plays the part very well. You feel for her - traveling alone in a strange city surrounded by couples. If you are in the mood to see Venice and a bittersweet lovestory rent it, if not catch it on AMC or TCM.
Breakfast on Pluto - set in Northern Ireland during the 60s and 70s, this film is the story of Patrick "Kitten" McCabe. As a baby, Kitten is abandoned by her parents. Kitten spends the movie trying to find his/her mother. This movie depicts Ireland in a new and full light. Kitten spends the movie bumping into people who help shape her and move her along her path. Apparently, this movie was based on a book, an autobiography. Kitten discovers her parentage and comes into her own by the end of the film. A somewhat lengthy and slightly meandering film, it reminded me slightly of Billy Elliot - I enjoyed Billy Elliot more - still interesting and a worthwhile look. If you are in a gay friendly, period piece (yes I consider the 70s a period piece), Irish political , coming of age film - here you go. If in the mood, it can quench a desire.
Yes, I realize I use the word worthwhile a lot in this posting but I find it encaptures my meaning.
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