I've been watching Brothers & Sisters pretty much since the beginning (it's easier for me to be home on Sunday nights to catch it, unlike Lost on Wednesdays or 24 on Mondays). I think the show is pretty good, well-written with good characterizations, though a bit much in the Republican-bashing (not that they don't deserve it, but those in glass towers and all that). For the most part, I really like the interaction of the people in the family; it rings true, or at least it does in my mind.
Sally Field plays the matriarch, Nora Walker, in this menagerie. She loves her family oh-so-very much. Which is great. She's wielded the momma bear protecting her cubs extremely well. I would certainly not dare to cross her path.
But, at least to my eye, she's not learned to draw a boundary. I've been in support groups; I've read a lot. Sometimes, she's so wrapped up in what she wants or thinks that she fails to do what her (grown adult) children need for her to do. For example, Justin, the baby of the family, is a drug addict. He was at a treatment center, and through the magic of TV, is quickly having relative day. Being a tight-knit family, the whole brood shows up. Justin starts making his confession/apology. Before he's gotten a sentence out, Mrs. Walker is leaping in trying to excuse everything, simplify what has gone on, basically thwarting everything Justin needs to do in order to progress.
In tonight's episode, however, I have to give her kudos. She rose to the occasion admirably (after exhibiting the intrusive behavior early on). Only because Sally Field plays the character so sympathetically and so well can find here merely annoying and not just a shrew.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
28 Weeks Later
I just read the New York Times review of 28 Weeks Later. Amazingly, Mr. A. O. Scott seems to like the film, which, in my scatter shot reading of his reviews, largely seem to be negative. Who pays attention to critics?
I've been looking forward to this movie ever since I learned of its existence a couple of months ago. I'm not particularly a fan of zombie movies, though I did like Night of the Living Dead and 28 Days Later . This latter movie (now series?) had such an interesting look to it, and I had heard so many good things about it, I finally bought it sight unseen. (Unlike with comedies, viewing the trailer does not tell you the entire movie.) I was very impressed once I did watch it (though I was a tad unnerved when I began watching it late at night, so much so that I waited until the morning to finish it — should I admit this?).
I had a point when I began this post, but lack of sleep last night (in bed at 5:30 am) and this late time (though earlier) is clouding my ... fingers.
I've been looking forward to this movie ever since I learned of its existence a couple of months ago. I'm not particularly a fan of zombie movies, though I did like Night of the Living Dead and 28 Days Later . This latter movie (now series?) had such an interesting look to it, and I had heard so many good things about it, I finally bought it sight unseen. (Unlike with comedies, viewing the trailer does not tell you the entire movie.) I was very impressed once I did watch it (though I was a tad unnerved when I began watching it late at night, so much so that I waited until the morning to finish it — should I admit this?).
I had a point when I began this post, but lack of sleep last night (in bed at 5:30 am) and this late time (though earlier) is clouding my ... fingers.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
The Next Wednesday
Watched American Idol results show tonight. I figured Phil and Chris were going tonight. Now it's just Blake and the Girls. I'm rooting for you, Blake!
Still haven't seen Hot Fuzz :::sigh:::
Spider-Man 3 starts this weekend. I'm not sure when I'll get to see it. I might have to relent and go Friday night.
My boss is gone for two weeks. Yay! I imagine he'll still manage to wreak havoc from afar.
Finally saw Road to El Dorado. I was fairly let down, especially since the first disc from Netflix I received had a big old crack and wouldn't play. Then, I watched Rome, Season 1 Disc 2. Great series. Listening to the commentary for ep. 5, the producers really went out of their way to do something great.
Last week, I watched The Matador. It was a lot different than what I was expecting, but it was quite okay. I wound up getting it at Hollywood's half-price sale for $5.00. I started watching After the Thin Man, but at the 3:12 mark, the disc futzed out: it went to massive pixellation and then just froze. I cleaned it to no avail, and while there are a few scratches, I've seen discs in much worse condition play with no problem. I'll have to try it in the other DVD player.
I need to hurry up and watch the movies I got from Blockbuster's sale. They only provide a 30-day warranty. How Hooverage is that? I won't necessarily be upset when Blockbuster goes belly-up.
Still haven't seen Hot Fuzz :::sigh:::
Spider-Man 3 starts this weekend. I'm not sure when I'll get to see it. I might have to relent and go Friday night.
My boss is gone for two weeks. Yay! I imagine he'll still manage to wreak havoc from afar.
Finally saw Road to El Dorado. I was fairly let down, especially since the first disc from Netflix I received had a big old crack and wouldn't play. Then, I watched Rome, Season 1 Disc 2. Great series. Listening to the commentary for ep. 5, the producers really went out of their way to do something great.
Last week, I watched The Matador. It was a lot different than what I was expecting, but it was quite okay. I wound up getting it at Hollywood's half-price sale for $5.00. I started watching After the Thin Man, but at the 3:12 mark, the disc futzed out: it went to massive pixellation and then just froze. I cleaned it to no avail, and while there are a few scratches, I've seen discs in much worse condition play with no problem. I'll have to try it in the other DVD player.
I need to hurry up and watch the movies I got from Blockbuster's sale. They only provide a 30-day warranty. How Hooverage is that? I won't necessarily be upset when Blockbuster goes belly-up.
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