Yup. It was so simple. The acting was ...well, I didn't notice any acting. I forgot who the actors were. And given the names (and that I have always adored Straithern,) that's something.
I even forgot it was in b&w.
The funny thing was (Anne, you'd get this) I was in a theater in NW Baltimore, full of people at least twice my age. And throughout the film, I'd hear murmurs
oh, I remember this. I can't believe... my cousin... hearings
and flat out sobbing at times. Though I usually hate audience commentary within my hearing, this time it just made it more.
It was a dramatic portrayal. It still seemed to wake up memories.
Wow. That's amazing.
I just hope this film does something to prod some more people into calling Bush and Co. on their bullshit the way Murrow called McCarthy on his. (Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is to see Bush have an on-camera meltdown akin to McCarthy's in the Army hearings.)
I heart the talking to the screen when it's from the heart.
erika! Reed Diamond has a nice little supporting role in GNaGL. I thought you'd appreciate that.
Cool.
Of course, he doesn't really get to shoot McCarthy, but I'm gonna picture it that way anyway.
"You have the right to remain silent."
BLAM!
Luther McCarthy.
Ha! That's a priceless image, and one I will treasure.
You know, last night I was feeling appreciative of Brokeback Mountain, but I didn't love it. This morning, I kind of love it. It's really sticking with me much more than I expected it to.
OMG, you're catching teh gay! This is exactly how it happens!
I'm gonna go make out with Anne Hathaway RIGHT NOW!
