tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84919173464652474392024-02-08T02:12:13.979-08:00CoCo's FlicksCoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-27572651528579389402007-03-21T07:30:00.000-07:002007-03-21T08:03:53.581-07:00Lives of Others<a href="http://lives%20of%20others/"><em><strong>Lives of Others</strong></em></a><em><strong>:</strong></em><br /><br />Saw this movie at a fabulous movie theatre -- food is served by wait staff and tables are provided at your media chair -- comfy .<br />All these extras add to the movie <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">experience</span>.<br />About the movie--- a German film --I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">copied</span> this below to set the "stage" for you:<br /><br /><span style="color:#993399;">FILM <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SYNOPSISIn</span> East Berlin in 1984, the secret police organization, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stasi</span>, conducts extensive surveillance operations against <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">any East</span> German citizen suspected of opposing the Communist regime. When Captain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gerd</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Weisler</span> begins <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">monitoring the</span> daily life of the playwright Georg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Dreyman</span>, he finds himself increasingly unwilling to betray his <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">subject's private</span> moments to his superiors.</span><br /><span style="color:#993399;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Movie is dark--- as in color which fits perfectly with the East Berlin setting and the dark motives . . . I happened to be at a conference when I ducked out for a few hours to see this movie. Interesting that the morning keynote speaker told a story from her past about how one person -- she never knew the persons name and never saw again-- made a huge impact --a life changing/life giving difference in her life --- Well , Lo' and behold !-- guess what one of the movie themes was ?</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">That <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">exact</span> message from my morning speaker ! Love it when that happens!</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Even if subtitles bother you -- oh! get over it and bump up your taste -- foreign films jolt you -- inspire you -- have a air of art and meaning that you might <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">miss</span> if you say " I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">don't</span> do</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">subtitles</span>". It is 2007 -- join the 2000's!</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Seeing the world form different eyes is a good thing. I promise .</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">This movie won Best Foreign Film this year --2007--and I see why. . .gripping story--- you feel for each main character--- and glimpse the evil that humans can possess,you can witness the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">character's</span> motives --- b/c ,you, as the viewer are a voyeur just as are the Secret Police are --interesting twist. Caused me to wonder --- " What would I do in this situation ?"</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">I really am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">obsessed</span> with WW2 and the cold war ----so I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">particularly</span> found this movie to be profound.</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Ask yourself:</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">What would you do ? From each <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">character's</span> point of view . Who am I ? Am I true to my beliefs?</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Can one person make a difference? Can I? Can you?</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Perhaps we in this country will or do face these questions . . .</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Thought provoking movie -- my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">friend</span> and I talked about the movie again and again after seeing it -- a movie that climbs into your soul.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span>CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-9794452206561601402007-02-24T14:02:00.002-08:002007-02-24T14:05:00.109-08:00Notes on a Scandal<strong><em>Notes on a Scandal<br /></em></strong>Just returned home from this movie.<br />Powerful performances by <a href="http://JudiDench">Judi Dench </a>and <a href="http://CateBlanchett">Cate Blanchett </a>– both Oscar nominees this year.<br />How does anyone ever choose “the best “ performance?<br />These two women portrayed their parts masterfully.<br />Judi Dench’s character was “creepy” from the moment we first saw her on the screen .<br />Blanchett was equally riveting – in a different way.<br />My friend and I commented after the movie – “No--- this movie is not for everyone “<br />Yet – I enjoy being forced to think out of my comfort zone.<br />Layers of issues in this movie.<br />Great acting.<br />Glad I saw it.<br /> Definitely a “go get coffee and talk -abut -afterwards “movie.CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-71774853623601978992007-02-24T14:02:00.001-08:002007-02-24T14:02:33.696-08:00Breach<strong><em>Breach<br /></em></strong>Liked that this movie was based on a true story.<br />Very interesting story.<br />If you like complex people and national issues I think you will enjoy this movie.<br />Certainly a breach .Wow!CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-12258681051227435472007-02-24T14:00:00.000-08:002007-02-24T14:01:25.977-08:00Little Children<strong><em>Little Children<br /></em></strong>This is a movie I had been reading about and finally went to the big city to see -- at an upscale movie theater -- you can even eat dinner in the movie –great idea.<br />They also serve wine and beer if you are so inclined.<br />Anyway – this movie is not for everyone .<br />I wanted to see Kate Winslet (different than Cate Blanchett (Notes on a Scandal) – my husband acts as if he doesn’t know the difference between the 2 ) He also gets a very confused look on his face when I tell him Judi Dench (Notes on a Scandal) and Helen Merrin (Queen) are two different people.<br />What can I say ??????????????<br /> His best movies of 2007 are The Departed, Batman and 007 --- that is why this is MY blog.<br />Anyway. . back to Little Children----Kate Winslett doesn’t seem to be acting – she<br />comes across so naturally raw--- her character is full of pain and emotion – Winslet delivers a fine performance.<br />One of those artistic “thinking “ movies..CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-39333330168688459452007-02-17T12:52:00.000-08:002007-02-17T12:59:05.974-08:00Well, I see we have some interest in CoCo's comments --several folks have asked about any new movies ----here goes:<br /><a href="http://music%20and%20lyrics/"><strong>Music and Lyrics</strong> </a>:<br />Drew Barrymore is one of my favorites -- she is bubbly and bright --as in she shines "so bright" filling up the screen with "feel good"--- as usual ,Hugh Grant is adorable as an 80's "has been".<br />Loved watching him dance . . . and was that his real voice singing ????Cute movie. . . for a light evening or afternoon--- just for fun.CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-8937001523810602572007-02-10T05:17:00.000-08:002007-02-10T05:36:31.494-08:00About CoCo Flicks . . .1. I hope to let you know what movies <strong>I</strong> enjoy and why--- without rating them. . .where did that get started anyway?<br /><br />2. I will most certainly overuse words as in :<br />Like --love it -- wonderful -- so this will not be a grammar perfect blog--<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yeah</span>!<br /><br />3. Sometimes I will discuss TV shows and stage productions . . . just depends on where the spirit leads me. Maybe throw in a song I am enjoying here and there-- we will see.<br /><br />4. Who rates movies anyway ?? <strong>And</strong> decides if<strong> we</strong> like<strong> </strong>what we see -- so -- on Coco Flicks I will write about characters---- scenes ---- actors excelling at their craft to <strong>ME!</strong> the aim here is to enjoy and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">be lifted</span> out of your everyday life . . . Not award shows or ratings. . . rating is not the goal of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Coco's</span> Flicks. So if you are super picky -- oops! you might think this is a bit sappy -- that's cool.<br /><br />5. Awards -- I love to Oscar "watch" --in fact I am trying to view as many nominated films as possible before the end of Feb. HOWEVER -- I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">maintain</span> in my heart that I ,<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Coco</span>, am the the ultimate decider --for me-- about a performance in a film. Sometimes I wish a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">nomination</span> was the the "win"----- it's so subjective .<br /><br />6. The only important criteria is . . . if <strong>I</strong> enjoy the movie and it speaks to <strong>Me.</strong> . . Coco.CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-31055134619190294112007-02-10T05:07:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:37:57.645-08:00Vintage Classic Love Movies for Valentine Month<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Since is February --- the "love "month" -- I guess someone decided to bring out on DVD some old classics.<br /><br /> I saw one today being advertised --- <strong><em>A Summer Place</em></strong>--with Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue (Loved that movie! I have seen it so many times.<br />Love the theme song . . . A Summer Place. . . "bells will be ringing . . ."<br />Years ago I even learned to play it on the piano.<br /><br />Speaking of "old" love classics:<br />What about <strong><em>Splendor in the Grass</em></strong> ???? Maybe one of my all time favorites! Truly.<br />Sweet, sad and bittersweet --<br />It stars Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Get out the Kleenex --Boo Hoo-- Boo Hoo !!</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">To quote:<br /> Tho' nothing can bring back the hour. . ."<br />See the movie and you will be looking up poetry. I promise.<br /><br />And another love classic "go to" for me is <strong><em>Roman Holiday</em></strong> --with, yes, once again starring that cutie---Troy Donahue--- and Suzanne Pleschette (I must have really liked Troy)<br />Again -- loved the music and the story --so romantic.<br /><br /><br /></span> -----------------CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-7036610878381360302007-02-09T20:26:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:34:03.709-08:00Catch and ReleaseI was not sure I wanted to see this movie -- having just had a loss in our family -- however -- once again a movie took me out of myself and gave me pause to think. . .<br /><br />Again -- enjoyed the actors --- new guy with Jennifer Garner -- liked him and always like her.<br /><br />Being a somewhat casual person -- I liked the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0395495/Ss/0395495/07390.jpg.html?path=gallery&path_key=0395495">down to earth Colorado clothes </a>-- the simple /outdoorsy approach<br /><br />Lots of good meaning . . .the painting of the room ---- to name one scene<br />Don't know why -- <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000496/">Juliette Lewis </a>is just cool to me -- she has air about her -- makes me grin.<br /><br />Enjoyed the flick.CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-30124768286735729362007-02-09T20:20:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:33:44.562-08:00Because I Said SoOnce again <a href="http://www.dianekeaton.info/">Diane Keaton </a>is fabulous, I think. She is quirky -- and just who she is -- the clothes she wears! Love it.<br />I like that she wears something about her neck -- Go Diane!<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/mandymoore">Mandy Moore </a>is also very good.<br />Love when the women sing ---<br /><br />Again a meaning to the movie -- lots of them -- here is one: RED FLAG on some relationships (broken dish scenes) --- if you have seen it you know what I am talking about -- if you have yet to see it --- I will worry if you miss the red flags.<br />And. . . if you are a mom or grew up with a mom . . . the words : Because I Said So. . . are sad but true.<br /><br />Cute movie.CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-63411045303700356852007-02-09T20:13:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:32:20.263-08:00QueenFirst -- <a href="http://www.thequeen-movie.com/">Queen</a> --- Enjoyed it -- liked the history type approach.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.helenmirren.com/universe.html">Helen Mirren </a>is wonderful -- I never even thought she was acting --she was The Queen. The Tony Blair character was also wonderful. the movie was a nice departure form a "typical movie. " One of the themes of the movie ---to me -- folks in leadership can be so isolated and caught up in their own views we fail to see what might really be happening. A cautionary tale to us all, really.<br /><br />As I write this I do so with an English accent in my head.<br />Cheerio !CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491917346465247439.post-57658612570707274162007-02-09T13:53:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:11:52.450-08:00Pilot Post<p></p><p>Welcome!<br />Come right on in to Coco Flicks. </p><p><br />I don’t know about you ---as for me--- I love movies. Movies take me “away” – entertain me – challenge me – inspire me. I remember being when I was about 8 or 9 and my mom and dad taking me to see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0059711/Ss/0059711/fcs_JY24_2_34.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0059711">Shenandoah </a>–at the big screen (Our only choice back then) and just being mesmerized . The movie theater was jam packed – not a seat left --- and I can recall thinking – this is great – I love being with all these people seeing this great movie. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059711/quotes">I still remember lines from Jimmy Stewart </a>–as I grew older I would find “like minded” friends that could quote lines with me “Pass the butter peas “or say “Martha" like Mr. Stewart did – I discovered an unspoken connection with folks ---we saw the same movie and we both took in the same thoughts – we were moved or somehow effected by what we experienced. Love it when that happens ! The family dinner and prayer scene in Shenandoah still is etched in my memory. </p><p><br />So . . . any hoo this Coco Flicks is about what I like! No ratings.<br />For me . . . some movies are award winning in the “real" world and that is fine. However, I have my own system and like what I<br />like . . . just because.<br />If you are the same type person – who just wants to decide for yourself what you like ----“Yes, I liked that movie “or “ya know, that might be a rental” ----You are my kinda person.<br />Some movies are just “<a href="http://www.handbag.com/galleries/gallery/entertainment/movie_top_10s/ent_feelgood/MemberID=1/">feel good “ movies </a>–<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_flick">friends like to go and simply “be “ together and enjoy generally</a>--- No shooting – no violence all the typically guy stuff.<br />Other movies are <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/tearjerker">tear jerkers </a>– I like those , too --- why? Gets my emotions out – I emote with the characters and they usually get imprinted in my soul—and that’s art for me. Like “<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Magnolias">Steel Magnolias</a>” – “<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaches_(film)">Beaches</a>”---<br /></p><p>Hope you enjoy CoCo Flicks.<br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>CoCohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095052031697755619noreply@blogger.com0