Catch and Release

I 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. . .

Again -- enjoyed the actors --- new guy with Jennifer Garner -- liked him and always like her.

Being a somewhat casual person -- I liked the down to earth Colorado clothes -- the simple /outdoorsy approach

Lots of good meaning . . .the painting of the room ---- to name one scene
Don't know why -- Juliette Lewis is just cool to me -- she has air about her -- makes me grin.

Enjoyed the flick.

Because I Said So

Once again Diane Keaton is fabulous, I think. She is quirky -- and just who she is -- the clothes she wears! Love it.
I like that she wears something about her neck -- Go Diane!
Mandy Moore is also very good.
Love when the women sing ---

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.
And. . . if you are a mom or grew up with a mom . . . the words : Because I Said So. . . are sad but true.

Cute movie.

Queen

First -- Queen --- Enjoyed it -- liked the history type approach.

Helen Mirren 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.

As I write this I do so with an English accent in my head.
Cheerio !

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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 Shenandoah –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. I still remember lines from Jimmy Stewart –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.

So . . . any hoo this Coco Flicks is about what I like! No ratings.
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
like . . . just because.
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.
Some movies are just “feel good “ movies –friends like to go and simply “be “ together and enjoy generally--- No shooting – no violence all the typically guy stuff.
Other movies are tear jerkers – 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 “Steel Magnolias” – “Beaches”---

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