Comments on: The Oscars and March Preview

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 22:24:10 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Thanks Rachel, I'll check out your review of The Zookeeper's Wife. I thought the end of the Oscars was crazy with the mix-up, but my favorite movies of 2016 were likely Manchester by the Sea and Lion so I didn't have huge stakes over Moonlight and La La Land but maybe Moonlight had a bigger message for today's world. So you're probably right about the choice.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:12:02 +0000

I hope you had a great trip! What’d you think of the Oscars? I was so glad LaLa Land didn’t win Best Picture. It was good but not Oscar good. I think Moonlight was a good choice.

I read The Zookeeper’s Wife way back when and thought it was just okay. The movie looks like it will be better. Here’s my review from the olden days: http://www.chaosisafriendofmine.com/?p=1033

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:33:57 +0000

In reply to Molly. Hi Molly, thx for stopping by! Yeah I sure hope I wasn't at Table 19. We've been in Borrego Springs for a couple of days and are heading to Redlands today. Wahoo. The desert has been great, pretty here. I have too many books to read at the moment. talk later. S

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 22:13:22 +0000

Am looking for a new book to read and now I have a new list. Thanks, as always. Btw, you were NOT at Table 19 at my wedding : ) though it sounds like a great movie topic!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:20:13 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Thanks Michelle, the trip is fun so far. Yeah I still want to see a few Oscar nominated films I missed, like Ove for Foreign Language film and maybe a couple documentaries, once on rental. Enjoy your week.

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:15:08 +0000

In reply to The Reader's Tales. Oh great, so glad you liked it. It's pretty intense in an understated way! I thought Casey would win but I'm glad the screenplay got an Oscar too, wow.

By: The Reader's Tales

The Reader's Tales — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 07:43:07 +0000

In reply to Susan Wright. I LOVED Manchester by the Sea...So happy Casey Affleck got the Oscar :)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:20:55 +0000

I had no interest in any awards shows this year, as I have not seen a single film. Difficult to get excited about something about which you have no clue.

Have a great trip!

By: Susan Wright

Susan Wright — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:25:02 +0000

In reply to Laurel-Rain Snow. Hi Laurel, what a crazy ending to the Oscars last night. I was in San Diego watching it, and it was a pretty crazy mix-up for Best Picture! I'm still unsure how they got the wrong envelope, oh my. Anyways, I'm glad you told me that about the movie Jackie; over-the-top accents can really kill a movie for me. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Laurel-Rain Snow

Laurel-Rain Snow — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:12:13 +0000

I really enjoyed Hidden Figures…and also Manchester by the Sea. I’ve never really liked Casey Affleck—I’m not sure why, but maybe because he seems so downtrodden in all his roles. But that quality worked for him in this movie.

I enjoyed Jackie, and for the most part, Natalie Portman did a good job…except with the accent. It was irritating and overly embellished, in my opinion. Having been around and heard the “real” Jackie a lot, it jarred for me.

I wanted to see La La Land and Moonlight, as my son, who works in the business, recommended them. I’ll probably see them for return engagements.

I love Jessica Chastain’s performances in everything I see, so I’m eager to watch The Zookeeper’s Wife.

All Grown Up looks like a book I would enjoy.

Have a great trip…and have fun at the Oscars! Thanks for visiting my blog.