Boo Hoo Part Deux
Hey all.
A very serious shout out to Brandi, who lost her puppy today.
I am very sorry to hear your sad news but always know that tomorrow is a brighter day.
To Chris: it was great sharing a morning talk with you today. Even though you are in Cali, and the time zones are different, felt like we were living in the same state again. Sad to hear that news about Ryan Goldsberry though. Damn. This sad stuff is piling up today.
To all my friends out in the working world: hope your Friday goes smoothly today and enjoy your weekends! Duane and I are going to see "Boogeyman" tonight. I'll tell yall all about it.
Now, onto:
#18: Edward Scissorhands
Maybe it's the outsider in me. Feeling as though I'm constantly playing by the world's rules or whatnot (ooh, getting into "deep philosophy", come back), I could very much relate to Ed's character. This movie was one of my favorites growing up and still is. The scene at the end, where Ed turns to Kim and says, "Goodbye", knowing that although he TRULY loves her, he must not be with her because society won't let him. UGH! HEARTwrenching! Johnny Depp, while always not a huge fan of his, TRULY showed out in this one! What an amazing performance! Winona in the old lady makeup in the end, notsomuch.
#17: Anywhere But Here
For anyone who has dealt with the issue of hating and loving your imperfect parent at the same time: this movie is for you. Granted, it's between a mother and a daughter (which is a very different bond than that of a son), it still resonates quite fiercely for ANYONE. Not such a huge hit, it's DEFINITELY worth a rental or at least a viewing on Oxygen or Lifetime or whatever when it is in HEAVY rotation. The movie has depressing moments but its at the end, when the mother (played by Susan Sarandon), finally decides to let her daughter out from under her wing (leaving her terribly lonely) and off to the college of her choice, it's a GOOD cry, not a depressing one. The moment the mom waves by to her daughter and walks off into the big airport filled with busy, no-name people, Natalie Portman's (the daughter) voice narrates about how her mom is so unique and special to her. After all the problems she had with her mom, she wouldn't want anyone any different. I LOVE THAT! Not a BIG ORIGINAL blockbuster, but, with the performances, pretty damn good and yanking at your heartstrings. And tear ducts. Let it flowww sistas, let it flooowwww.
Have a good restoftheday people! I'm out!
A very serious shout out to Brandi, who lost her puppy today.
I am very sorry to hear your sad news but always know that tomorrow is a brighter day.
To Chris: it was great sharing a morning talk with you today. Even though you are in Cali, and the time zones are different, felt like we were living in the same state again. Sad to hear that news about Ryan Goldsberry though. Damn. This sad stuff is piling up today.
To all my friends out in the working world: hope your Friday goes smoothly today and enjoy your weekends! Duane and I are going to see "Boogeyman" tonight. I'll tell yall all about it.
Now, onto:
#18: Edward Scissorhands
Maybe it's the outsider in me. Feeling as though I'm constantly playing by the world's rules or whatnot (ooh, getting into "deep philosophy", come back), I could very much relate to Ed's character. This movie was one of my favorites growing up and still is. The scene at the end, where Ed turns to Kim and says, "Goodbye", knowing that although he TRULY loves her, he must not be with her because society won't let him. UGH! HEARTwrenching! Johnny Depp, while always not a huge fan of his, TRULY showed out in this one! What an amazing performance! Winona in the old lady makeup in the end, notsomuch.
#17: Anywhere But Here
For anyone who has dealt with the issue of hating and loving your imperfect parent at the same time: this movie is for you. Granted, it's between a mother and a daughter (which is a very different bond than that of a son), it still resonates quite fiercely for ANYONE. Not such a huge hit, it's DEFINITELY worth a rental or at least a viewing on Oxygen or Lifetime or whatever when it is in HEAVY rotation. The movie has depressing moments but its at the end, when the mother (played by Susan Sarandon), finally decides to let her daughter out from under her wing (leaving her terribly lonely) and off to the college of her choice, it's a GOOD cry, not a depressing one. The moment the mom waves by to her daughter and walks off into the big airport filled with busy, no-name people, Natalie Portman's (the daughter) voice narrates about how her mom is so unique and special to her. After all the problems she had with her mom, she wouldn't want anyone any different. I LOVE THAT! Not a BIG ORIGINAL blockbuster, but, with the performances, pretty damn good and yanking at your heartstrings. And tear ducts. Let it flowww sistas, let it flooowwww.
Have a good restoftheday people! I'm out!
posted by Trav at 11:10 AM
5 Comments:
I don't know about these choices so far. Where's "Kung Pow: Enter the Fist", where's "Clowhouse". I think you are going the wrong way. I think these two movies are far sadder than these shlock fests. You've surprised me so far. I had an idea of what the 20 would be. I will place my bets and see how I fare at the end of your list.
Go boy.
Yeh, those other "classics" will be featured in another list, another time. For now though, think: Wind Beneath My Wings-type shit, ok?
T
i think anything with natalie portman makes me cry. she is adorable. winona in old lady make up makes me cry because it is scary. hold me mommy!
Winona looked like a damn wad o chewing gum! DAYUMMM!
By the way, Jen, Dom Deluise says he is not just a "little" gay...
no wonder he didnt return my advances. gees!
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