Drew Barrymore makes me twitchy.
I like Natalie Portman, but she didn't do a good job with any of the comedy in the script. Luminously beautiful, though.
Zoe: Is there any way I'm gonna get out of this with honor and dignity? Wash: You're pretty much down to ritual suicide, lambie-toes.
'War Stories'
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§ ita § - Jan 22, 2011 1:57:25 pm PST #12961 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
le nubian - Jan 22, 2011 1:58:28 pm PST #12962 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
ha. Oh, I love DB. She wins me over every time.
sj - Jan 22, 2011 2:56:41 pm PST #12963 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I just saw True Grit and Hailee Steinfeld really must play Katniss in the Hunger Games movies.
Liese S. - Jan 22, 2011 3:25:50 pm PST #12964 of 30000
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Ooh, Once Were Warriors is a tough tough watch. I dunno if I could see it again. Resonates, though.
§ ita § - Jan 22, 2011 3:27:18 pm PST #12965 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Ugh. I cried. My sister says the sequel is a bit happier. Maybe I'll try that.
Meanwhile, I'm finally watching District 9. I question my choices for mood enhancement.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 22, 2011 3:34:41 pm PST #12966 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I don't think I've ever liked Drew Barrymore in a movie role, but she's great as herself on SNL and in interviews.
smonster - Jan 22, 2011 4:16:57 pm PST #12967 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Oh lord, District 9? Definitely not a feelgood movie.
§ ita § - Jan 22, 2011 4:35:03 pm PST #12968 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I can only wonder what I'll pick next.
I started the day with crappy romcom, so everything else is kinda a pick me up.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 22, 2011 4:51:45 pm PST #12969 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Tune in to Mamma Mia! You'll hear the songs in your head for weeks!
§ ita § - Jan 22, 2011 5:04:45 pm PST #12970 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Crank 2!