My Netflix Queue

At Home

Happy Together: Two gay men in Argentina. Directed by Wong Kar-wai. Winner at Cannes. Sounds so cool, right. Well I've had it for almost 2 weeks now, and I only saw the first 3 minutes. Go figure.

Tell No One : I got this because of the reviews. And it was worth it. Although glad I waited for the DVD. Taut and tense thriller about a man suspected of his wife's murder, who might not be dead after all. And not as "French" as it could've been. Excellent performances all around.

Just returned

Jarhead : Surprisingly better than I expected. Of course all the chiseled shirtless men didn't hurt. But the movie itself looked fantastic, with eerie beautiful hued desert images. Fantastic performance by Peter Sarsgaard, why isn't he a bigger star?

Still in Queue

Milk: My choice for best film of 2008. want to see it again and see if there is any interesting commentary.

The Secret Life of Bees: Curious since it has a couple of thesps I like, J-Hud and Latifah. But it's been on "long wait" on my queue since its release. What's up Netflix.

Doubt: Deserves a second look on DVD. And I hear the commentary from director John Patrick Shanley is not to be missed.

Another Good "Grey"

What's behind the recent resurgence of "Grey's Anatomy"? For the third straight week, we got a fantastic episode.

Is there a more engaging realistic and fascinating love story on TV other than Cristina and Hunt? I'd have to go back to Cristina and Burke. From the shocking opening scene to the moving scene by the shaft where Cristina showed us again how tough and strong she can be to the sex and final tender moment, it was a full fledged love affair in less than an hour. Wow!

The story of the dying old lady had the best line "they are my people and people keep you going". I admit I teared up a little. Everyone needs people who love them around.

I was even not that annoyed with Mer/Der. Despite the cheesy elevator proposal I was happy for them. And Mer showed us how she matured by refusing to "make it all better" for Der before Izzie's operation.

As for Izzie and Karev, that story was good too. I loved that it was more about creating life than death. Mer forced them to think about keeping eggs and fertilizing them before it's too late. And then everyone rallied around her despite being scared and away at the beginning. Totally true to life.

I wish Grey's would lay off the schmaltzy music. Or as my friend Gary says "here's the music to tell me exactly how I should feel".

Another Trailer and this one's awesome

I don't usually watch kid movies - have yet to see Finding Nemo. But once in a while there's one that I can not resist - loved A Little Princess. I have a feeling I'm going to love Where the Wild Things Are. The trailer looks fantastic, plus it's directed by Spike Jonze. Mark your calendars; coming your way October 16.

Taking Woodstock Trailer Online

Anytime there's an Ang Lee film coming, it's a celebration for me. Love most of his movies. Which other contemporary director has the range to go from The Wedding Banquet to Sense and Sensibility to The Ice Storm to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to Brokeback Mountain. Just love his work.

So I was beaming with joy this morning when I found a link to the trailer for his latest, Taking Woodstock. Again it's a new territory for this artist, he never goes back to the same time and setting. This one takes place in the late 60s and is based on the memoirs of Eliot Tiber who played a major role in the huge cultural milestone that became Woodstock. Don't know yet if I loved what I saw. But I'm still excited and can't wait.

Perfect Casting?

Anne Hathaway is going to play Judy Garland in an adaptation of the biography "Get Happy". With those huge eyes, dark hair and singing ability plus a certain elfin quality, it sounds like perfect casting to me.

Does this mean Oscar? Definitely a nomination and a possible win unless the movie turns out to be another Immortal Beloved. Why does this scream Oscar? Well let's see:

- It's a biopic where Anne gets to play a real person. See Marion Cotilliard, Helen Mirren, Hilary Swank's first.

- It's produced by Harvey Weinstein. He helped previous best actress winners like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet.

- Residual goodwill from Rachel's nomination and box office clout from Princess and Prada.

It's a slam dunk, y'all.

Monday Blues Antidote - First Edition

Every Monday I'll share photos of someone beautiful just because. We define the criteria as we move along.

Our first is Henry Cavill from The Tudors, which is coming back next month. Very handsome, British and apparently was considered for the lead in both Superman Returns and Batman Begins. I can see why. Maybe he'll have a bigger movie career soon.

Hot Paul!

I schlepped to Brooklyn last night to see Paul Newman in "The Long Hot Summer" at BAM. It was totally worth it, just to look at him. I'm not usually a fan of movies made before 1970s, and this one did not change my mind. Overacting, sometimes ridiculous dialogue and just overall being hopelessly dated. However Paul was great to look at. Who knew pecs existed in the 50S!!!

Look at the Little Diva!

Bossip posted this photo. That little guy is well on his way to becoming a full fledged diva. Check out the confidence in that pose. To repeat an atrocious and now past-it yet appropriate word: fierce.

Reasons for Optimism

Somebody actually has a site up because in this recession "real progress continues, beauty appears, brave new worlds are explored, and creativity flows". Hurrah to them. Check out these stories.