tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post4287417563462977626..comments2024-03-04T04:09:12.742-06:00Comments on Quiet Life: Movie Reviews with Miz BooDonna Boucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-46001936213161504512014-01-29T15:40:46.835-06:002014-01-29T15:40:46.835-06:00He won, lol it was American Hustle. I have to admi...He won, lol it was American Hustle. I have to admit that I wasn't as thrilled with it as I was hoping. I was more than a little lost with all the twists and turns but I can see why Jennifer Lawrence is up for an Oscar! She was so different from her other characters, that lady can act!Prairie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649561552893719183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-35572175938053365602014-01-26T09:43:25.103-06:002014-01-26T09:43:25.103-06:00What did you go see?What did you go see?Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-75359193499077391962014-01-25T11:18:36.849-06:002014-01-25T11:18:36.849-06:00The Cowboy and I are headed to the movies tonight ...The Cowboy and I are headed to the movies tonight for our once a month date night. He wants to see American Hustle, and I wanted to to see Osage County but I know he would NEVER go for it. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was on my list too...maybe if I show him your review I'll win the debate ;)Prairie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649561552893719183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-91055313902578169882014-01-24T12:44:08.801-06:002014-01-24T12:44:08.801-06:00Yes we are all very excited. We are going with two...Yes we are all very excited. We are going with two of my husband's siblings and their spouses and have connected with a few Icelandic relatives that they have never met so it will be exciting. I am in charge of planning tours and activities - mostly because I like doing that and I like being in charge! :) There are so many things to see and do I can hardly wait.<br />Wendyhttp://culturalvisions.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-72561217630553813152014-01-24T09:59:14.529-06:002014-01-24T09:59:14.529-06:00ICELAND! It's on my bucket list, too!!! Some...ICELAND! It's on my bucket list, too!!! Someday ...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-14589201215678412242014-01-24T06:53:39.695-06:002014-01-24T06:53:39.695-06:00Oh my goodness!! Going to Iceland! How exciting!! ...Oh my goodness!! Going to Iceland! How exciting!! I have a dream of going to Iceland!!Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-71704082927427403992014-01-24T00:58:29.530-06:002014-01-24T00:58:29.530-06:00{{{LIKE}}}
My feelings exactly - I trust Mary ...{{{LIKE}}} <br /><br />My feelings exactly - I trust Mary so am feeling encouraged :-)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-78361457819876952522014-01-24T00:10:41.000-06:002014-01-24T00:10:41.000-06:00We watch a lot of documentaries too, but I'm o...We watch a lot of documentaries too, but I'm on my own with the foreign films. Have you watched The Intouchables? I loved it so, so much. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488814921365414004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-69326724774449343442014-01-24T00:07:24.042-06:002014-01-24T00:07:24.042-06:00*especially*especiallyBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488814921365414004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-14545708988604756252014-01-24T00:04:32.895-06:002014-01-24T00:04:32.895-06:00I want to see all of the movies listed. Espiecall...I want to see all of the movies listed. Espiecally August:Osage County and Philomena. Even American Hustle because I really do want to see what all the hype is about. Wolf of Wall Street looks interesting but I will need to prep myself for the vulgarity. I really love Jonah Hill I thought he was great in Money Ball with Brad Pitt. He surprised me and I want to see what he can do in this. I will probably have to wait to see all of these until they come out on DVD or Netflix though. With two young kids we never seem to make it out much.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488814921365414004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-88754974064050898182014-01-23T23:55:33.200-06:002014-01-23T23:55:33.200-06:00I loved the Book Thief as a book, but I just can&#...I loved the Book Thief as a book, but I just can't imagine how it will translate as a movie, what with the book being written from the perspective of Death. I loved the book so much that I don't want to be disappointed in a movie version. I take heart in hearing that you think it was worth it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488814921365414004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-28403972570886050722014-01-23T22:12:24.048-06:002014-01-23T22:12:24.048-06:00I agree with your assessment of all the movies - e...I agree with your assessment of all the movies - except I didn't "hate" American Hustle but, like you, I really didn't get how it is getting so many awards. I am not a great Ben Stiller fan and was afraid he would ruin Walter Mitty for me but I liked the movie. Especially because we are going to Iceland in April to explore my husband's family roots. The movie got me excited about seeing the country.Wendyhttp://culturalvisions.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-37858107343751172212014-01-23T20:07:57.048-06:002014-01-23T20:07:57.048-06:00The family in Ordinary People kept their feelings/...The family in Ordinary People kept their feelings/pain inside. They were so reserved. <br />The family in Osage Co. is the opposite. They are out of control and wear their pain on the outside! Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-69692691337219217612014-01-23T19:39:28.498-06:002014-01-23T19:39:28.498-06:00So glad it wasn't snowing. As for movies, I al...So glad it wasn't snowing. As for movies, I always trust your opinion because I believe we have similar tastes in movies. I wanted to see Walter Mitty and now I really want to see it. Thank you!Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-22342364162955342202014-01-23T18:42:57.584-06:002014-01-23T18:42:57.584-06:00Judy Dench. Meryl Streep. Julia Roberts. James ...Judy Dench. Meryl Streep. Julia Roberts. James Gandolfini,. Julia Louise-Dreyfus. Chris Cooper. Ewan McGregor. Emma Thompson (to name a few mentioned here). All great actors ... they are worthy of being nominated for their current (and past performances). Have not seen any of these movies but I WOULD (and will via Netflix when available) strictly because of their acting credibility. So much of what comes out of Hollywood these days is complete trash ... rare when a film rises to the top anymore. So much money spend in production of garbage that we usually seek out foreign films (yes, we'll read the dubbing at the bottom of the screen) or documentaries. 45th Parallel Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054316704528545846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-37059651224752237312014-01-23T17:35:54.107-06:002014-01-23T17:35:54.107-06:00Havent seen any of these, but value your opinion.
...Havent seen any of these, but value your opinion.<br /><br />Remember Ordinary People (1980)? How does it compare to Osage: August County?Dana in Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973506073487871220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-85409852764794547192014-01-23T16:49:07.478-06:002014-01-23T16:49:07.478-06:00Thanks Patty. The ending reminded me of the sting ...Thanks Patty. The ending reminded me of the sting too. The very end was my favorite part.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-76684644646594987612014-01-23T16:26:57.227-06:002014-01-23T16:26:57.227-06:00I personally enjoyed American Hustle. It reminded ...I personally enjoyed American Hustle. It reminded me of The Sting. I was not at all a fan of Osage County. It reminded me of a daytime soap opera, and although I love Meryl and Julia, I thought their performances were way over the top. To me, this was probably a wonderful dramatic play that didn't translate well onto the silver screen. I agree with you on Walter Mitty, good movie! But my favorite of all was Saving Mr. Banks. I love Mary Poppins, and was fascinated with the story of Pamela Travers. And I thought Emma Thompson was fantastic in the role. Patti PaczkowskiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-70463859109230366362014-01-23T15:45:20.140-06:002014-01-23T15:45:20.140-06:00I have not seen any of these movies, but want very...I have not seen any of these movies, but want very much to see August; Osage County. Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts? Count me in! Besides - any movie about severely dysfunctional families helps put my own (extended) in perspective. :-)<br /><br />We are getting prepared for the great Icepocolpyse of 2014 with THE POSSIBILITY OF SNOW! Sorry for the shouting, but it is exciting news around the Texas Gulf Coast. But then, we are home-bound as my husband recuperates from unexpected surgery and can stay inside!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386723637642042374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-33719934474496273182014-01-23T15:17:36.928-06:002014-01-23T15:17:36.928-06:00I had feeling The Wolf of Wall Street would be *r...I had feeling The Wolf of Wall Street would be *racy* but oh. My. Word...I was shocked! It was over the top, straight up vulgar. And even so, I didn't really dislike it because I genuinely think Leo is a fantastic actor, and I did laugh quite a bit. It was a bit much, and very long.<br />Andrea B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03917836206949412580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-79943152281589102442014-01-23T14:51:42.149-06:002014-01-23T14:51:42.149-06:00I saw August: Osage County. I blogged about it her...I saw August: Osage County. I blogged about it here - http://wherethebluebirdsnest.blogspot.com/2014/01/11613-cy365-one-little-word-rest.html <br /><br />It was intense, the acting superb, I felt like we had just watched Julia Roberts unfold her masterpiece. Its was a movie that has taken me some time to recover from.<br /> Bri Schaafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621986372979919689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-38979097270783302782014-01-23T14:42:50.538-06:002014-01-23T14:42:50.538-06:00I saw August Osage County last weekend and did not...I saw August Osage County last weekend and did not really care for it. Just a couple days in the lives of a REALLY dysfunctional family. Actually very sad and the language? We are all adults and a few F-bombs may be over looked but I think they were unnecessary and spoiled it. Plus there was no end!leahtbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051725499841999727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-88182604011433559482014-01-23T14:25:50.245-06:002014-01-23T14:25:50.245-06:00I totally agree about American Hustle it stank. I ...I totally agree about American Hustle it stank. I recently saw Dallas Buyers Club which was very good. I can see why both actors are up for awards. They were awesome. I also saw lone surviver again very well done. I did see Gravity as well and am not sure why sandra Bullock got the nomination. This past weekend i saw the W of WS and it was WAY better than AH. but the language drug use and nudity left me wondering if nothing is sacred anymore. I was shocked at what they put on screen nowadays and trust me I am not a prude. With that said i did enjoy it. Still want to see August thats the only one besides possibly Her before oscar night. mj joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098281693597930307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-61297080521090793562014-01-23T14:14:22.123-06:002014-01-23T14:14:22.123-06:00I've only seen two movies this winter, Frozen ...I've only seen two movies this winter, Frozen and Saving Mr. Banks. Thanks for the reviews. I'll have to add to the long, long list.Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-82398547937765858682014-01-23T14:07:11.484-06:002014-01-23T14:07:11.484-06:00Yeah Kris. That would be rough. Yeah Kris. That would be rough. Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.com