For me, I think it depends. For example, if it’s part of a series in which I saw/read the first one, but have no intention of continuing with the series, I don’t mind if later plot points are spoiled.
This post is part of a series of posts I’m doing for my 26 movies challenge. For more information, please see the original post and/or the challenge page; you can see all the posts in this series here.
Coco Before Chanel
Film: Coco Before Chanel Release Year: 2009 Director: Anne Fontaine Main Cast: Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola Synopsis: Several years after leaving the orphanage to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar both. She’s both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing increasingly popular hats. When she falls in love with English businessman Arthur Capel further opportunities open up, though life becomes ever more complicated. (source). Where I saw it: DVD Comments: OK, so I’ll admit it: I knew essentially nothing about Coco Chanel going into this and only really saw this movie because of my love of Audrey Tautou. All I really knew about Coco Chanel was that she was a fashion designer and considering I’m not that big on fashion, I didn’t think I’d care much about her. Boy, was a I wrong: I came out of the movie wanting to learn more about her. I guess that’s a plus, right?
I have a confession to make: I have a movie rental addiction. Basically, I have a tendency to rent movies from my local TLA video, rent a DVD (or two) and then forget to return it by its due date. Perhaps this is a sign that I should consider joining one of their flat fee plan. For the record, yes, I’m also a Netflix member. Netflix I use to rent TV series, but I prefer to go to TLA for movies. I guess for me, it’s about supporting local business when I can. But none of this has anything to do with why I’m posting.
So I went to TLA today and rented two movies, but haven’t gotten around to watching them yet because I’ve had a ton of laundry to do and didn’t want to start watching a movie but then have to stop because I had to put something in the dryer. Other than laundry, I spent my Saturday running errands and sitting here at the computer. Thankfully, my last load of clothes is in the dryer, so it’s just a matter of getting it dry.
This, dear reader, is more or less a typical weekend: me doing something boring, proof of my lack of social life. As you may have noticed, I’ve been posting challenge updates on a more or less nightly basis over the past week. I don’t have any updates to post tonight, so I thought I’d talk about my boring-ness instead.
I hope to spend my Sunday watching those movies I rented and finishing my book.
This post is part of a series of posts I’m doing for my 26 movies challenge. For more information, please see the challenges page; you can see all the posts in this series here.
Adam (2009)
Film: Adam Release Year: 2009 Director: Max Mayer Main Cast: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving. Synopsis: Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer damaged from a past relationship encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment whose awkwardness is perplexing. Beth and Adam’s ultimate connection leads to a tricky relationship that exemplifies something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating. (source). Where I saw it: DVD Comments: This is another one of those movies where I wasn’t sure what to expect and I’m not sure what to say about it. Um. The ending was different from what I was hoping. I wasn’t sure if it was trying to say that people with Aspberger’s aren’t capable of love. I was confused, I guess.
This post is part of a series of posts I’m doing for my 26 movies challenge. For more information, please see the original post; you can see all the posts in this series here.
Beautiful (2009)
Film: Beautiful Release Year: 2009 Director: Lorene Machado Main Cast: Margaret Cho Synopsis: Learning to love her luscious self over the past forty years, comedian Margaret Cho realized that the eye of the beholder doesn’t hold all the power when it comes to beauty. Our tastes may be groomed by the media, but how we feel about how we look brings our self-image into focus. Armed with something more potent than lip gloss – a mouth so shocking and raunchy it should be stamped with a warning – Cho toured America with her manifesto: “This show is really about how we should feel beautiful,” says Cho. “When you feel beautiful, you’re going to have more of a willingness to use your voice to speak.” Shot at the Long Beach Terrace Theater, Cho’s latest stand-up concert film, Beautiful, explores the good, bad, and downright ugly in beauty, and the unattractive politicians and marketers who shape our world. (source). Where I saw it: DVD Comments: I wasn’t sure whether to put this under “M” for “Margaret” or “B” for “Beautiful”; perhaps I’m cheating. But who cares? This is my world, right? Anyway. I’ve been a fan of Margaret Cho for several years now, have seen some of her stand up shows live, though didn’t get a chance to see this one. To be honest, I’m kind of glad I didn’t spend the money to see it live because I didn’t enjoy the DVD as much as I would have hoped. Was it funny? Yes, but I didn’t find it as funny as some of her past work. Furthermore, I’m assuming Bruce Daniels did an opening act, but it was conveniently missing from the DVD. I would have liked to have seen more bonus features, Bruce Daniels’ opening act, anything. I guess what I’m saying is I felt this was sort of a let down.
Sue. 20-something. Unemployed bum. Philadelphian.Plans on attending graduate school and hopes to be a librarian. Likes reading, blogging, sleep, dreaming, knitting, crocheting, performing arts, zines, journalling, feminism, collecting quotes etc. Welcome inside my head. Got a question? Ask it.
Sue. 20-something. Unemployed bum. Philadelphian.Plans on attending graduate school and hopes to be a librarian. Likes reading, blogging, sleep, dreaming, knitting, crocheting, performing arts, zines, journalling, feminism, collecting quotes etc. Welcome inside my head. Got a question? Ask it.
