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Halflives
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/24/25 02:51 PM
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Zegovia
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/20/25 08:15 PM
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For those who yearn for a Great Weekend Gettaway kinda movie, I highly-recommend "VICKY CHRISTINA BARCELLONA", written & directed by Woody Allen.
Woody may physically be a ripe old 72, but his Mind is quite young & sexually-active, as he visits Barcelona Spain, via the lives of 2 American Single-Gals, Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Christina (Scarlett Johansson).
The former's very-reserved & educated, about to marry a young Corporate-Guy, Doug (Chris Messina), who cell-calls daily from NYC. Christina, on the other hand, is a free-spirit, artistically-inclined, open-minded..who weeds out "what she doesn't like" in men as she tries her fair share.
Vicky's researching Catalan Culture, and she gets an Invite to visit a long-married, older friend who lives in Barcelona, Judy Nash (Patricia Clarkson). BFF Christina tags along..& both are invited to an Art Reception by Nash..where the eye of a visiting Artist, Juan Antonio (Javier Barden) notices both.
A later encounter in a Cafe results in Vicky and Christina being invited for a plane ride to Oviedo to see the sights, visit the Artist's father, & spend the evenings in-bed.
The movie gets ever more-beautiful (& funnier) the longer it explores monogamy, fidelity, chasing-your-dream, and settling-for-less, with elegant backgrounds in Oviedo, Aviles, Asturias, and many a splendid romp through Architect Antonio Gaudi's Park Gruel and Cathedral in Barcelona. Penelope Cruz adds a fine touch as Juan Antonio's often irate former lover (Maria Elena) as the Plot Unfolds.
For every Guy who ever fantasized having a Blond AND a Brunette for Simultaneous-Squeezes...and for every Gal who dreamed of "Exciting"-over-"Safe"..here's a wonderful Exploration (& then-some) by Woody Allen. Very Complex, Artsy, and Intelligent, ending up "a very sad film" in Woody's own words. But..let's add-in "often sweet", "quite spicy", and "Brilliant" before giving it an "8 1/2-out-of-10". Fine Acting..Scripting..Directing..Filming...you-name-it, Woody Delivered on this Flick. Hope ya see it!
JMO..Keep-or-Sweep-it!
Big Hugs,
Stan
Last edited by "TampaStan" Good; 08/25/08 12:51 PM.
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Hmmm.. have never heard of this.. it must be playing in select cities or something.. Woody is very hit or miss... glad to hear you liked this one.
Brian
Brian Austin Whitney Founder Just Plain Folks jpfolkspro@gmail.com Skype: Brian Austin Whitney Facebook: www.facebook.com/justplainfolks"Don't sit around and wait for success to come to you... it doesn't know the way." -Brian Austin Whitney "It's easier to be the bigger man when you actually are..." -Brian Austin Whitney "Sometimes all you have to do to inspire humans to greatness is to give them a reason and opportunity to do something great." -Brian Austin Whitney
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Hi Bri!
It's in very Limited Distribution at the momemt...but SHOULD take off like a Missile with proper Word-of-Mouth. It's NOT Woody's typical Neurotic New York-y kinda Pic..tho it does end with a kinda Love-Doesn't-REALLY-Work-out-As-Planned/Hoped-For Note.
WHICH I found Rather-Realistic...Having lived out a few of The Fantasies shown here..in my own life. The "Highly-Religious" will end up giving Woody a Back-Pat for His Conclusion(s) on Polygamy.
The Already-Liberal WILL enjoy The Romp. The Usual Woody-Question, "What's MISSING in This Relationship" gets asked Often (and Well). & ALL the Gals SIZZLE/Bardem's a GREAT, VERY Sensitive Hunk! It's as much a Gal as it is a Guy-Flick/GREAT Conversations Afterwards with Your LadyChum are Guaranteed!
JMO..of course..heh! (But I think I elbowed my wife about as often as she elbowed me during the Runnin' Time!)
Best Wishes & a Big Guy-Hug,
Stan
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I'm gonna shamelessly Bump This Baby up to da top..in hopes you'll see it/catch the Movie while it's out!
Best Wishes,
Stan
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