My Weekly Books and Films Update
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Lots of movies - both old and new
2. Yoga teacher leading us into Michael Jackson Thriller moves/poses before Halloween
3. Memories of recent Portugal trip.
I visited the infamous Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal which was one of the places of Harry Potter inspiration for J.K. Rowling. I picked up The Lusiads by Luís de Camões (Goodreads)
AND watched: in theatre
Director/Writer: Tamara Jenkins
Stars: Kathryn Hahn, Paul Giamatti, Kayli Carter:
-Drama | imdb | my rating: 4
An author (Hahn) is undergoing multiple fertility therapies to get pregnant, putting her relationship with her husband (Giamatti) on edge.
INTERESTING things to consider if in this situation. FYI: this is currently on Netflix. We were treated to a Q&A with the director, Tamara Jenkins and Kathryn Hahn.
Director: Marielle Heller
Screenplay: Nicole Holofcener, Jeff Whitty
Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant
-Biography , Comedy , Crime | imdb | my rating: 4
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. An adaptation of the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer Lee Israel.
FASCINATING with a who woulda thunk moment. Makes me want to read more about Lee Israel.
AND watched: on Netflix
tv series, season 8
Creator: Frank Darabont, Angela Kang
Based on comic book series by: Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard
Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride
-Drama , Horror , Sci-Fi | imdb | my rating: 4
Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins, and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
Lots of guns and battle scenes amongst the survivors. Oh, and zombies on the side (used as weapons).
AND watched: for Fall Film Challenge - six degrees from Kevin Bacon (here)
Director: Felix Van Groeningen
Screenplay: Luke Davies, Felix Van Groeningen
Based on book by: David Sheff, Nic Sheff
Stars: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney
-Drama | imdb | my rating: 4
Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse, and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years.
Watched: 10/28/18
Connection: Steve Carrell starred with Bacon in Crazy Stupid Love.
Parent perspectives were portrayed well.
Journal d'une femme de chambre (original title)
Director/Writer: Benoît Jacquot
Writer: Hélène Zimmer
Based on book by: Octave Mirbeau
Stars: Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Clotilde Mollet
-Drama, France | imdb | my rating: 3
A scheming servant works for a wealthy couple in France during the late 19th century.
Watched: 10/30/18
Connection: Lea Seydoux was in The Grand Budapest Hotel with Ralph Fiennes who was in The Bigger Splash with Dakota Johnson who starred with Bacon in Black Mass
Mostly liked this for Lea, the costumes and setting.
Director: J.A. Bayona
Writers: Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow
Based on characters by: Michael Crichton
Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall
-Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | imdb | my rating: 4
When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.
Watched: 10/8/18
Connection: Jessica Chastain was in The Help with Emma Stone who starred with Bacon in Crazy Stupid Love
Interesting take on the next generation in a world with dinosaurs.
Director/Screenplay/Story: Gary Ross
Screenplay: Olivia Milch
Based on characters by: George Clayton Johnson, Jack Golden Russell
Stars: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway
-Action, Comedy, Crime | imdb | my rating: 4
Debbie Ocean gathers an all-female crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala.
Watched: 10/8/18
Connection: Sandra Bullock starred with Bacon in Loverboy
Heist with some serious girly fun.
Director/writer: Garth Jennings
Co-director: Chritophe Lourdelet
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane
-Animation, Comedy, Family | imdb | my rating: 3
In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists' find that their lives will never be the same.
Watched: 11/6/18
Connection: Taron Egerton starred with Bacon in Black Mass
The singing auditions were cute and fun.
Director: Jeff Tomsic
Screenplay: Rob McKittrick, Mark Steilen
Based on Wall Street Journal article entitled "It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It" by: Russell Adams
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, Jake Johnson
-Comedy | imdb | my rating: 4
A small group of former classmates organize an elaborate, annual game of tag that requires some to travel all over the country.
Watched: 10/8/18
Connection: Jeremy Renner was in American Hustle with Jeffrey Corazzini who starred with Bacon in Black Mass
I liked the young at heart attitude and friendship bond.
Director: Tomas Alfredson
Screenplay: Bridget O'Connor, Peter Straughan
Based on book by: John le Carré
Stars: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy
-Drama, Mystery, Thriller | imdb | my rating: 4
In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet Agent within MI6.
Watched: 10/23/18
Connection: Benedict Cumberbatch starred with Bacon in Black Mass
I liked this all star cast uncovering the mystery mole.
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