Sunday, September 20, 2009

Be a Basterd.



So, I saw Inglourious Basterds a few days after its release. And, for the most part, I liked it. I haven't had time to write about the picture, but I did find time to look at the spread in Vanity Fair in the days between my first post and this one. I wrote a quick blip about it as soon as I saw it on Flixster ratings. 

I honestly wish Brad Pitt had a larger role and liked his comedic elements for the most part.  However, Ben and I were talking and wonder about the choice for his character's "attempt" at Italian. Not that it matters all that much. 

Brad Pitt and Diane Kruger's photos are from the VF spread by Annie Leibovitz (of course). 

My favorite character was Shosanna Dreyfus played by Melanie Laurent. The character seemed to do her own thing, which, in my opinion, is what Laurent herself does.  

Of course, I'm biased because Shosanna had an awesome moment with David Bowie as her soundtrack. More about that later (hopefully, tomorrow). 

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Pride and Prejudice


Watching Greer Garson as Ms. Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice (1940) gave me inspiration to start blogging!  

My first memory of Greer is as the mom in The Happiest Millionaire. She was truly charming then. 

WIth her strong presence, skill and beauty she had quite a few choice roles in Hollywood early on. It's time for me to explore more of her roles...And I can admit to not realizing just how many times she was nominated for Academy Awards! 

The rest of August and part of September is all about Greer...and not forgetting. 

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