What a beautiful title. So many different interpretations of its meaning. Once you see the movie, you will understand what I mean.
Jessica Lang stars in this fantastic movie about a group of settlers from Norway who come to America to homestead in rural Nebraska.
This movie was magically stirring as it told the story of our country's beginnings. People who left "the old country" to find adventure and new life in America; who left family and friends at a great risk to live a dream. It was so evocative.
The story begins with Alexandra, the oldest daughter of Norwegian immigrants, who is soon left to care for her 3 younger brothers and a homestead that is slowly dying with every gust of high country wind. With her parents death she is left with a choice, stay here or leave like so many others.
Without giving too much away, she decides to stay because she can feel something "stirring in the ground". Watch "O Pioneers!" to see the story and the romance unfold. You will not regret it.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Whoopee! 1930
Oh .... So.... Dra.... MATIC!
This is my first Eddie Cantor movie and I am IN LOVE!! What a DRAMATIC, ridiculous movie. This movie had more costume changes than Imelda Marcos had shoes!!
It was full of wistful glances, tremolo voices, eye rolling and melodramatic, dislocated movements. It...was...so...full...of....Love...for you...no for you....no....for YOU!
Watch it! Be amazed! Laugh at it's theatrics and DRAMA! Enjoy the pure essence of 1930's technicolor film making...at...it's .....FINEST!!
"Another bride Another June
Another sunny honey moon
another season, another reason
for makin' whoopie
Alot of shoes, alot of rice
the groom is nervous. he answers twice
its so Killin that he's so willin'
To make whoopee
Picture a little love nest
down where the roses cling
picture the same sweet love nest
Think what a year can bring
He's washing dishes and baby cloths
He's so ambitious he even sows
but don't forget folks thats what you get folks
for makein whoopee
Another year or maybe less
what's this I hear? Well you can't you guess
She feels neglected and he's suspected
of makin' whoopee
She sits alone most every night
He doesn't phone her he doesn't write
he says he's busy but she say's "is he?"
He's makin' whoopee
He doesn't make much money
only five thousand per
some judge who thinks he's funny
says you'll pay six to her
he says now judge suppose i fail
the judge says budge right into jail
you better keep her i think it's cheeper
then makeing whoopee
you better keep her
I know it's cheaper than makin' whoopee "
This is my first Eddie Cantor movie and I am IN LOVE!! What a DRAMATIC, ridiculous movie. This movie had more costume changes than Imelda Marcos had shoes!!
It was full of wistful glances, tremolo voices, eye rolling and melodramatic, dislocated movements. It...was...so...full...of....Love...for you...no for you....no....for YOU!
Watch it! Be amazed! Laugh at it's theatrics and DRAMA! Enjoy the pure essence of 1930's technicolor film making...at...it's .....FINEST!!
"Another bride Another June
Another sunny honey moon
another season, another reason
for makin' whoopie
Alot of shoes, alot of rice
the groom is nervous. he answers twice
its so Killin that he's so willin'
To make whoopee
Picture a little love nest
down where the roses cling
picture the same sweet love nest
Think what a year can bring
He's washing dishes and baby cloths
He's so ambitious he even sows
but don't forget folks thats what you get folks
for makein whoopee
Another year or maybe less
what's this I hear? Well you can't you guess
She feels neglected and he's suspected
of makin' whoopee
She sits alone most every night
He doesn't phone her he doesn't write
he says he's busy but she say's "is he?"
He's makin' whoopee
He doesn't make much money
only five thousand per
some judge who thinks he's funny
says you'll pay six to her
he says now judge suppose i fail
the judge says budge right into jail
you better keep her i think it's cheeper
then makeing whoopee
you better keep her
I know it's cheaper than makin' whoopee "
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Last Time I Saw Paris 1955
Elizabeth Taylor
Eva Gabor
Donna Reed
If you want to cry tonight watch "The Last Time I Saw Paris" This is a tragic story, but a real story. One that might even speak to you personally. For some unfortunately literally for others only in a parabolic way.
The honesty of emotion; the love of life and recklessness, the love of money, and the loss of everything brings these characters absolutely to their knees. Only for some, it is too late to change.
I am reminded of the Nephites in 3 Nephi in The Book of Mormon. When they forgot God, they lost EVERYTHING. When they sought him again, old things were restored but tragedy does leave scars.
I love the portrayal of these human failings in this movie. It was a moving experience to watch it.
Eva Gabor
Donna Reed
If you want to cry tonight watch "The Last Time I Saw Paris" This is a tragic story, but a real story. One that might even speak to you personally. For some unfortunately literally for others only in a parabolic way.
The honesty of emotion; the love of life and recklessness, the love of money, and the loss of everything brings these characters absolutely to their knees. Only for some, it is too late to change.
I am reminded of the Nephites in 3 Nephi in The Book of Mormon. When they forgot God, they lost EVERYTHING. When they sought him again, old things were restored but tragedy does leave scars.
I love the portrayal of these human failings in this movie. It was a moving experience to watch it.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
His Girl Friday 1940
"Cary Grant does it again!" I am sure that is what the line read on this review. It sure is what I am putting on mine. Man! How I love Cary Grant.
He is one smooth talking, double crosser in this movie. In a matter of a day he reunites with his Ex Wife (only to find that she is getting married 'tomorrow'), gets her fiance arrested 3 times, and convinces her to....well. I don't want to spoil it for you. ;)
If you like political, fast talkin', comedies then you will love this movie! What a doosy!
Cary Grant
Rosalind Russell
from the play "The Front Page"
He is one smooth talking, double crosser in this movie. In a matter of a day he reunites with his Ex Wife (only to find that she is getting married 'tomorrow'), gets her fiance arrested 3 times, and convinces her to....well. I don't want to spoil it for you. ;)
If you like political, fast talkin', comedies then you will love this movie! What a doosy!
Cary Grant
Rosalind Russell
from the play "The Front Page"
Monday, January 25, 2010
Nicholas Nickleby 2002
"Nicholas Nickleby" is a charming movie. Nicholas is the kind of man all mothers should hope their boys to grow up like. I do!
So many familiar faces are in this movie. It is amazing to see such talent all on one set. It's funny how you can find favorites in so many movies and yet you NEVER hear anything about them. I for one found many 'favorites' in this enchanting movie.
The movie is about a young man who needs to seek out employment for himself after the death of his father. He is now responsible for the care of his sister and mother. Nicholas has tragic and fantastic challenges along the way... I especially loved the "Infant Phenomenon"!!
This really is a wonderful, heartwarming movie that I can watch again and again. It has such a perfect ending...so heartfelt...so true. Watch this movie and you won't be disappointed.
**Anne Hathaway plays a short but important role in this 2002 film.
So many familiar faces are in this movie. It is amazing to see such talent all on one set. It's funny how you can find favorites in so many movies and yet you NEVER hear anything about them. I for one found many 'favorites' in this enchanting movie.
The movie is about a young man who needs to seek out employment for himself after the death of his father. He is now responsible for the care of his sister and mother. Nicholas has tragic and fantastic challenges along the way... I especially loved the "Infant Phenomenon"!!
This really is a wonderful, heartwarming movie that I can watch again and again. It has such a perfect ending...so heartfelt...so true. Watch this movie and you won't be disappointed.
**Anne Hathaway plays a short but important role in this 2002 film.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Bishops Wife 1947
What a wonderful story this is.
So often we forget what is most important in life. We find what we think is most important overshadowing the things that have any real value to us.
This movie shows us how to put what is important first; to remember that our families and the Lord are the only things of value to us and the only thing that really matters.
I would recommend this movie to you when you are feeling your life slipping out of your control. It will help you gain much needed perspective.
So often we forget what is most important in life. We find what we think is most important overshadowing the things that have any real value to us.
This movie shows us how to put what is important first; to remember that our families and the Lord are the only things of value to us and the only thing that really matters.
I would recommend this movie to you when you are feeling your life slipping out of your control. It will help you gain much needed perspective.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wonder Man 1954
Redemption, thy name is "Wonder Man"!! Wow! What a killer great movie. That really brought the love back for me.
Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen, and Virginia Mayo AGAIN play in this movie. I am surprised at finding so many of the same cast in these movies. In this movie, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen play love opposites as well as in "White Christmas" and "The Kid From Brooklyn". Virginia Mayo plays Danny Kaye's Sister in "The Kid From Brooklyn" and in this movie plays his love (as well as Vera-Ellen)
Confused yet? "A chalice in the palace" anyone? Hahaha.
Danny Kaye plays 2 roles in this movie. He is a twin. The main 'twin' is a book worm named Edwin who is in the middle of a writing project and falling for the librarian (Virginia Mayo) while the other 'twin' is a song and dance man named Buzzy at the Pelican Club and engaged to his co-star (Vera-Ellen).
Buzzy finds himself at he wrong end of a pistol and as a ghost finds his brother, Edwin to help him catch the bad guys!
It is hilarious, engaging, and full of surprises.
I LOVED the "Bali Boogie"!!! Especially the booty shake to the classical music (from Fantasia??)
Another thing to mention is that the "Goldwyn Girls" are cast in this movie as well as "The Kid From Brooklyn". I wonder if they are also in "White Christmas"??
Oh...and notice what is ALWAYS on Danny Kaye's pinky in these 2 movies. I wonder about its significance?
Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen, and Virginia Mayo AGAIN play in this movie. I am surprised at finding so many of the same cast in these movies. In this movie, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen play love opposites as well as in "White Christmas" and "The Kid From Brooklyn". Virginia Mayo plays Danny Kaye's Sister in "The Kid From Brooklyn" and in this movie plays his love (as well as Vera-Ellen)
Confused yet? "A chalice in the palace" anyone? Hahaha.
Danny Kaye plays 2 roles in this movie. He is a twin. The main 'twin' is a book worm named Edwin who is in the middle of a writing project and falling for the librarian (Virginia Mayo) while the other 'twin' is a song and dance man named Buzzy at the Pelican Club and engaged to his co-star (Vera-Ellen).
Buzzy finds himself at he wrong end of a pistol and as a ghost finds his brother, Edwin to help him catch the bad guys!
It is hilarious, engaging, and full of surprises.
I LOVED the "Bali Boogie"!!! Especially the booty shake to the classical music (from Fantasia??)
Another thing to mention is that the "Goldwyn Girls" are cast in this movie as well as "The Kid From Brooklyn". I wonder if they are also in "White Christmas"??
Oh...and notice what is ALWAYS on Danny Kaye's pinky in these 2 movies. I wonder about its significance?
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