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Looking for Melania Trump (2020)
Pathetic and Intellectually Dishonest
As I thought it might be this is just another in a long line of the typical hit-pieces from yet another cocksure idiot, Trump hater. As we've all grown quite accustomed to, in their double standards, if it has anything to do with the President, or anyone connected to him, they'll figure out a way to paint that person in the worse possible light.
The funniest part were the comments spread throughout of an apparent self-proclaimed expert on good fashion. A Daily Beast "journalist" with her negative comments on the First Ladies standards of dress. All this from a literally, green haired (with black roots) woman, in a short skirt with patterned, black stockings. Seriously? To include this woman's remarks about fashion, sitting in judgment of one of the best dressed women in our society, was the epitome of laughable criticism and hypocrisy. Shows just how narrow minded this so-called filmmaker will go, clouded by their hatred for President Trump. Proof that theirs is a pathetic and sad world of ignorance, foolishness and intellectual dishonesty.
Watch this movie if for nothing else to see the First Lady at her best. Just turn down the volume, ignoring the narration. The filmmaker is just another clown, living in a world where there is never any context, and whose sense of discernment is on the level of a Clydesdale.
Leaving Neverland (2019)
Compelling - Among the Best Documentaries I've Ever Seen
It's hard to believe any of the naysayers here have actually watched this 4 hour documentary.
Had they made the effort, they would likely have discovered themselves manipulated, just as I had been, as was his fans and supporters, by Jackson's heart-felt denials and public relations machine. When a friend told me the content of this documentary, I immediately thought it was just another smear campaign to discredit Jackson. After watching it, I no longer believe that.
Michael Jackson, who I believe, was the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen, was also a master at the art of deceit and manipulation. While I have some understanding of what led him to be the flawed, sick man he was, I cannot in the least condone his outrageous abuses.
I no longer think him innocent as I once did. The story these two men tell is simply too convincing, they are far too credible. They are far from "shady" as another descirbed them here. The stories they tell are the stuff of which real life drama becomes far more compelling than fiction ever could be. These are real people, with real emotions and there are real, life-changing consequences involved.
If you don't watch this excellent, compelling -- and what will soon be an award-winning documentary, you really don't know enough to have an informed opinion.
Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland (2019)
Undeniable - Very Creditable
It's hard to believe any of the naysayers here have actually watched this 4 hour documentary, which goes far beyond the Oprah interview.
Had they made the effort, they would likely have discovered themselves manipulated, just as I had been, as was his fans and supporters, by Jackson's heart-felt denials and PR machine. When a friend told me the content of this documentary, I immediately thought it was just another smear campaign to discredit Jackson. After watching it, I no longer believe that.
Michael Jackson, who I believe, was the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen, was also a master at the art of deceit and manipulation. While I have some understanding of what led him to be the flawed, sick man he was, I cannot in the least condone his outrageous abuses.
I no longer think him innocent as I once did. The story these two men tell is simply too convincing, they are far too credible. They are far from "shady" as another described them here. The stories they tell are the stuff in which real life drama becomes far more compelling than fiction ever could be. These are real people, with real emotions and there are real, life-changing consequences involved.
If you don't watch this excellent, compelling -- and what will soon be an award-winning documentary, you really don't know enough to have an informed opinion.
Fast Five (2011)
If you like ACTION Movies ...
this is for you!
Great car scenes and fights! Okay story line and BEAUTIFUL shots of Rio de Janeiro throughout. See one of the world's most picturesque cities from a vantage point not often seen.
The final "chase scene" is one to behold, as a large vault is dragged though the streets and the last twist makes it all memorable.
If you tend to not like the nonsensical and unbelievable look for another movie, but as I said IF action is what you seek, go see Fast Five! It's also good if you're familiar with the storyline from it's previous releases and be prepared for Fast Six!
True Grit (2010)
My Favorite Western EVER!
I loved this movie and Hailee Steinfeld who played Mattie Ross. I was disappointed she didn't win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but believe her day will come.
Her's was an amazing performance and she owned that character! I especially enjoyed her wit and quick tongue throughout. Entertaining dialog! All the actors were outstanding and Jeff Bridges' Rooster Cogburn BETTER than Wayne's. I know I'm stepping on Americana here, but that's how I feel. Wayne's iconic image overwhelms his acting ability in my opinion. Let's get with the new millennium people!
Matt Damon and the bad guys, all great casting! The story holds your attention and is believable. A daughter seeking revenge for the murder of her father and the characters that make it all come together.
I'm not a huge fan of Westerns but grew up watching many of them. This is by-far my favorite of the genre and certainly among my favorites of all-time behind the likes of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The King's Speech"
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
My all-time favorite!
I love this movie and it's a Christmas tradition to watch it with as many of my five kids as I can get together. It has helped me through some pretty tough times.
As a young boy in the 50s and 60s I grew up watching old movies on television with my mother. Jimmy Stewart has always been my favorite actor, not in any small measure because of this movie. It was my mother's fondness for him that initially led me to this great discovery. Having my own roots in a small community of western Pennsylvania, only 60 miles from Jimmy's hometown, helped to cement my affinity for him as well. I'm such a big fan of both him and this work that a copy of an original poster for this film hangs in my living room.
One of my greatest regrets is that, despite my exposure to what were even then "old" movies during my youth, I hadn't yet seen "It's a Wonderful Life" when I had the opportunity of meeting both director Frank Capra AND actor Jimmy Stewart on separate occasions while in college. I would have liked to have told them how much the movie meant to me. (As if they hadn't heard that before!) I found great pleasure in later learning that both Capra and Stewart said of all their movies, this one was their favorite.
Moving and inspiring the film is a human drama that touches my funny bone and my innermost senses in ways few movies ever do. It's an all-American classic with a message of personal struggle and hope. In all it's simplicity it is simply great entertainment while at the same time leaving us no doubt as to the essential truth of what's *really* important in life.
Yes it's a bit sappy, certainly sentimental. Yes it's in black and white (unless you happen to see the "colorized " version) and granted it's an "oldie," but if you don't like this movie I can only have pity for you.
We all matter. We all have purpose. Despite what we might think at times, it IS a wonderful life and we have much to be thankful for.
"Each man's life touches so many other lives. If he wasn't around, it would leave an awful hole." -- Clarence
At least that's the way we should all live and hope it shall be.