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Comment by Robin Williamson McBrearty on January 25, 2013 at 7:05pm

Saw "Lincoln" a few weeks ago - really good, schmaltzy Speilberg in places (like soldiers reciting the Gettysburg address or the parade celebrating passage of a bill), but overall fascinating.  I think I need to see it again to really absorb all the nuances.  I learned a lot, for example, that w/o anti-slavery amendment, emancipated slaves might have been restored to their previous status post-war, and that only Southern slaves were emancipated because they were considered enemy property confiscation.  Lincoln was a diabolically clever politician and Daniel Day Lewis caught his humor perfectly.  I highly recommend it.

Comment by Maryanne Mesple on January 25, 2013 at 6:56pm

We watched The Usual Suspects last night and loved it just as much as the other 10 times we've watched it! Kevin S is such a great actor and the plot is one of the best who done its I've seen. I especially love the ending when the investigator realizes that the whole story he's been given is made up from all the information off of the inspector's own information wall! And we plan on seeing Hyde Park (thank you for the suggest) this weekend if it is still playing here locally.

Comment by wiffledust on January 25, 2013 at 6:36pm

C'mon, movie people! Whatcha watchin? Could be old or new...

Comment by wiffledust on January 16, 2013 at 1:55am

Same here, Maryanne! we're in a time ...thank GOODNESS...when there are so many fabulous movies! Hyde Park and Les M is a difficult choice. And I want to see Silver Linings Playbook too. Choices, choices. I'm a history buff though, so I bet I'll end up in Hyde Park when I get some time.

Comment by Maryanne Mesple on January 16, 2013 at 1:49am

Lisa, did you see Hyde Park yet? I really want to but I am torn between using my money for HP or Les M! Oh woe is me! too many movies for a limited budget!

Comment by wiffledust on January 14, 2013 at 2:01am

les miserables has live singing in it...no synch'ing. love that!

Comment by Pamela Drake on January 13, 2013 at 11:38pm

DYING to see LES MIZ.  SEVERAL Critics Choice Awards in LA.

Comment by Pamela Drake on January 13, 2013 at 11:37pm

Voila, Daniel Day-Lewis got the nod for Best Actor from the LA Film Critics at the Critics Choice Awards.

Comment by wiffledust on January 9, 2013 at 10:35pm

this also looks great...david chase (creator of the sopranos)'s new movie about those early steps towards being an artist . "not fade away"

Comment by wiffledust on January 9, 2013 at 10:32pm

i can't wait to see "hyde park on hudson"...has anyone seen it? it's about when the king of england comes to solicit help from FDR...here's the trailer. bill murray is FDR:

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