in the last edition i forgot to review tristan &
isolde (james franco & sophia myles). i had not
wanted to see the movie because they kept billing it
"before there was romeo & juliet..." it was better
than i expected. you could rent it for a some
entertainment. there were some gaps in logic, but it
is a movie.
last one before i sign off - on dvd & comcast on
demand: two for the money (al pacino, matthew
mcconaughey, & rene russo) - surprisingly good and
gritty movie about sports gambling, transformations,
and pushing people to the edge. you love to hate al
pacino in this role as walter, a shady gambling addict
and cut-throat manipulative s.o.b. matthew
mcconaughey was so believable and sexy in his role as
brandon/john anthony. rene had a supporting role as
toni, a loving wife to walter and a good woman, who
was important to the dynamic of walter and brandon. i
found myself hating walter and being surprised by
brandon's transformation. and oh man! there is a
shockingly explicit sex scene. ladies may be
offended, but it was very appropriate for the context
and character. there is reprieve from the intensity
with a good ending that was not too hollywood. i
really think this is intended to be a man's man movie
but still can appeal to everyone for the link to
different themes to which we can relate on some level.
well that's it for this edition. good night and good
luck.
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