Sunday, February 24, 2008

Intermission...

I'm still waiting for my (long ago ordered) copy of Amelie to come in. It's been a couple of years since I've seen it and I want the story to be a little fresher in my mind before I dive headlong into a discussion. So, that does two things...

It gives anyone who might be inclined to comment on films previously discussed more time to do so. And I'm sure there are multitudes just waiting for that news! (yeah, that was a joke). There is, by the way, no timeline for these discussions. I am thrilled to chat about any film at any point, regardless of how much has already been said about it. The addition of another movie doesn't have to mean that the discussion of the previous one is closed!

The second thing that this little intermission provides is an opportunity to interject another movie lover's objective commentary on the legendary classic...Star Wars. I really enjoyed this...I hope you will too!




Star Wars according to a 3 year old


Saturday, February 9, 2008

Another Feast for the Soul?

Antwone Fisher
Starring: Denzel Washington and Derek Luke.
Directed By: Denzel Washington.
Running Time: 120 Min., Color.
Copyright 2003 Twentieth Century Fox.
Rated: PG-13



After focusing on Babette’s Feast, a film like Antwone Fisher may not seem to be an obvious choice for discussion. Is it yet another feast for the soul?

I think it is, actually—at least in its own way.

I have to admit, I wasn’t planning to discuss this movie at exactly this point. But I happened to see it over the weekend and caught the very beginning, which I’d missed the first time around. The opening scene depicts a table obviously set for an amazing feast, a feast that is a recurring theme later in the film. The connection, though a loose one, seemed worth mentioning here.

There is definitely more to this film than just a vague similarity to another movie. Based on a true story, it carries a powerful message of healing and triumph of the heart. But that element of a feast and its significance for the main character is something I find extremely interesting and meaningful. It's something I'd like to talk more about.

If you haven't seen this film, I hope you'll give it a try. And I hope you'll come back and share your thoughts. It's definitely a story worth discussing!