Shall We Dance

It's disturbing to me that yet another movie depicts one partner having a life unbeknownst to their spouse. At the same time it seems to try very hard to be romantic. I'm not buying it. It's definitely an ego-fest for J-Lo. Some minor eye-rolling aside, watching this movie made me want to dance, heh, and I know my partner wouldn't be too thrilled with that since he doesn't dance without major coercion.

Dancing feels good and makes you happy, so go dance!

If that's the point they wanted to make with this movie, I think they've accomplished it. I just wish they could've managed it without the deception.

Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon are very good in this. I usually like Jennifer Lopez (lets not count Gigli, ok?) in her movies but I didn't like her in this. No offense to her, but maybe she's just too good at playing a bitch. Hmmmm.

Short takes

Code 46
Genetic improbability. I couldn't help but wonder, "did he want to sleep with his mother?" Futuristic (not quite explained) movie. Pretty odd. I guess I should expect some guesswork when it comes to the way some plots are presented, but there are some details (imo) that should be clear. This movie left me guessing about a lot of things. It was an interesting look into a possible future, but not one I'd like to be a part of. It's a good thing I like Tim Robbins.



Just Like Heaven

Liked it. I know it's corny and overly-sweet and terribly predictable. But so what. I liked this movie. If you like romantic and predictable, maybe you will too.




Proof

Is she a thief? Is she a better mathematician than her father? Is she crazy? Did anyone watching the movie care one single iota either way? Jake Gyllenhaal actually showed some life in this, when usually he comes off really stiff. I guess that's one reason to check this out (With Anthony Hopkins being another. He's always good).

Shut up and Sing

I'm not a country music fan (crossovers notwithstanding), nor was I a Dixie Chicks fan before this, but I still wanted to see this film. I didn't pay attention to "the big controversy*" when it was going on and really didn't hear much about it until the end of last year when their song ("Not Ready to Make Nice") started getting heavy play on the radio (again, difficult not to consider the crossovers when they get such airplay). And how great it was, (having watched this), knowing that since this was released, they've won 3 grammy awards for one of the songs (and the album) this all inspired. ("Not Ready to Make Nice" *)

Every US citizen has a right to express their opinion, unless apparently, you're one of the Dixie Chicks. And I guess freedom of speech comes with a price. But if that price is 3 grammy's, hey, why not. Considering how the famous and the infamous do, and say things far worse than Natalie Maine's single inciting comment, I still don't quite understand what the big deal was. I guess this really illustrates what lemmings some people are, being so willing to jump on the ignorant bandwagon without really understanding the situation. This is worth seeing if for no other reason than to see their P.O.V., and consider perhaps, educating yourself before being so willing to jump behind a cause you're told to believe in and accept.

Anything can be taken out of context, made into a cause, and inflated to monumental proportions. Stupid or not.

These three talented women have gained not only my respect, but also another fan. I admire the way they stuck together throughout the ordeal, and continue to do so and remain friends. I especially enjoyed the behind the scenes aspect of it all and will be watching this again. I even enjoyed the music. I'm drawn to harmonizing voices, what can I say.