1. The Friday Night Movie Club (yep, Hub and me) rented
The Savages, a dark comedy about an adult brother and sister (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney) whose lives are suddenly interrupted by the need to care for their ailing, estranged father. The self-absorbed siblings who must start to grow up are named Jon and Wendy, a little ironic salute to
Peter Pan. Since this is a mini review, I'll just say that the acting is
superb, and the movie is worth seeing for that alone.
2. I just this evening completed Julie Andrews'
Home: A Memoir of My Early Years. The book covers the time from before her birth in 1935 to the early 1960's (just prior to
Mary Poppins filming). Her childhood memories were surprising -- I was expecting something more idyllic. The most fascinating part of the book for me was the behind-the-scenes look at her performances. Wowser, theatre work is rigorous!
1. The Friday Night Movie Club (yep, Hub and me) rented The Savages, a dark comedy about an adult brother and sister (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney) whose lives are suddenly interrupted by the need to care for their ailing, estranged father. The self-absorbed siblings who must start to grow up are named Jon and Wendy, a little ironic salute to Peter Pan. Since this is a mini review, I'll just say that the acting is superb, and the movie is worth seeing for that alone.
2. I just this evening completed Julie Andrews' Home: A Memoir of My Early Years. The book covers the time from before her birth in 1935 to the early 1960's (just prior to Mary Poppins filming). Her childhood memories were surprising -- I was expecting something more idyllic. The most fascinating part of the book for me was the behind-the-scenes look at her performances. Wowser, theatre work is rigorous!
9 comments:
Thanks for the recommendations! I am a fan of all three and will add the movie and the book to my summer list of things-to-do.
Now Julie Andrews... there is a woman who has aged abundantly well!
I've really wanted to see that movie. I heard the review on NPR.
Julie Andrews.....definitely a classy lady.
I'd been wondering about Julie Andrews' book. I've always admired her. Thanks for the recommendations.
I have always loved Julie Andrews, I will have to read this book!
Two more fun things to add to the list!
Thanks.
another Julie Andrews fan checking in. this book sounds fascinating. and perfect for you too, as you are nurturing and encouragin and actor!
please excuse all of my typos.
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