tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post795587883206974623..comments2023-10-06T04:46:41.176-04:00Comments on KATHRYN MAGENDIE: Thoughts on Weekend MoviesKathryn Magendiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-85477564302382395802009-08-24T23:40:05.356-04:002009-08-24T23:40:05.356-04:00:) I thought Julie's kitchen was gross-and it ...:) I thought Julie's kitchen was gross-and it looked dirty and rusted-that made me not want to eat her stuff. AND- Her hubs left her cuz she was stressed about her deadline and was REALLY into being needed on her blog?! It just seemed like a stupid reason to have a "move out" fight to me. I loved Julia too tho!! She was an inspirational character-esp for writers :)<br />When Julia snubbed Julie, I was sad--BUT-then I went onto the REAL Julie/Julia project blog to check it out, and Julie was...not very likeable...and she cussed-I think Julia came from a time when that may show terrible manners-I started to wonder if Julia may have thought Julie was not someone she'd really like to meet...I dunno tho. <br />If you like J/J, you should watch 'Miss Potter'-the Beatrix Potter story(if u haven't seen it)--It inspired me too!!! :)<br />Also-I've deleted a few posts cuz I bashed 'Twilight' a lot, and now that I look at the writing fan base, I worry that I could piss off some young readers who loved the books, and they won't buy mine one day. ...OR- Maybe I just deleted them cuz I hate confrontation :)Pen Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443147029903410419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-91000799266447605952009-08-24T08:18:20.486-04:002009-08-24T08:18:20.486-04:00We are strictly a DVD kind of family but I do want...We are strictly a DVD kind of family but I do want to see Julie and Julia eventually. Although I have read lots of reviews that echo your thoughts on the Julie part.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-35467495028039683992009-08-24T08:11:48.658-04:002009-08-24T08:11:48.658-04:00I'm not sure if this is my kind of book, but y...I'm not sure if this is my kind of book, but your review has done its job: I think I shall probably read it. Well done.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-1645547502587820112009-08-24T07:55:58.838-04:002009-08-24T07:55:58.838-04:00Interesting post. I haven't seen this and not ...Interesting post. I haven't seen this and not sure I will, even though the food parts sound yummy! Thanks for the run-down. I'm not sure I'd want to be famous and people who do want that... well, I wonder if they think it will make them happy? I don't know...Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-63574752306749748712009-08-24T06:07:41.258-04:002009-08-24T06:07:41.258-04:00I am reading so much about this movie! I cannot wa...I am reading so much about this movie! I cannot wait to see it myself. I guess it is particularly interesting for those of us involved in the publishing world.<br /><br />And yeah, I don't think you can blame Julie either for how her character turned out in the movie. I doubt she had much say in that. Plus these movies are so edited to death that in the end the result is completely out of your hands.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708851895104018255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-14752420065868382192009-08-23T22:42:20.604-04:002009-08-23T22:42:20.604-04:00Ah, Kathryn. I'm so relieved to see that you s...Ah, Kathryn. I'm so relieved to see that you shared my revulsion at the gross eating scenes. I was half convinced that it was just my neurosis showing through. Or are you my long-lost sister? ;>)<br /><br />The Soloist does sound interesting, actually. I love watching Robt. Downey Jr., so I'm rather forgiving of flaws in his movies. Downey reminds me somehow of Peter O'Toole, who had that same mesmerizing effect on me.Sandra Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052047359365369942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-34837158295356762842009-08-23T22:17:50.792-04:002009-08-23T22:17:50.792-04:00Hey Kat...I haven't read the book but do inten...Hey Kat...I haven't read the book but do intend to see the movie!<br />Meryl Streep is my very favorite actress! I did not like Mama Mia though!Can you believe it was "really" cool here this morning!<br />I bet it will be frosty Ba**s up there in November! HA!Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-24913076485021387662009-08-23T21:50:41.885-04:002009-08-23T21:50:41.885-04:00My own chef and I loved Julie/Julia. I didn't...My own chef and I loved Julie/Julia. I didn't know Julia Child much - she had such perseverence, joy and humor! What great qualities. This movie has inspired my hubby to consider taking classes in culinary arts. I am encouraging him - why not? He loves to cook and what is better than doing what you love to do?! (You know the answer to that Kat!)<br /><br />We saw The Soloist too. It was good but for me it didn't take me beyond good. When it's about a real person out there, that always interests me more. Fabulous acting by Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.<br /><br />Hey Kat, just a friendly hello!JOYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530746118038339670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-64459938043134357922009-08-23T21:10:33.506-04:002009-08-23T21:10:33.506-04:00I’m so behind the times. I haven’t seen any of the...I’m so behind the times. I haven’t seen any of these. We’re too far out in the sticks to go watch a movie—I’ll have to wait until I can order them from the library. I’ll be like 87th on the list so may get to see them in 4 or 5 years. *heavy sigh* <br /><br />On a brighter note—I’m thrilled to see that I’m not the only one left in the free world who uses the word ‘dang’! Oh, and I could seriously use a pedicure… Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-85850433393716624732009-08-23T20:55:59.061-04:002009-08-23T20:55:59.061-04:00I haven't seen the movie or read the book, but...I haven't seen the movie or read the book, but I'm dying to do both. I let you know what I think when I do.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-84364485008865561072009-08-23T20:45:32.849-04:002009-08-23T20:45:32.849-04:00You pose some interesting questions here. Great fo...You pose some interesting questions here. Great food for thought (bad pun intended). :-)Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-80744683513293885942009-08-23T13:23:42.626-04:002009-08-23T13:23:42.626-04:00Dang! Didn't even mean to write a "review...Dang! Didn't even mean to write a "review" - *laugh* -- but, it is always good when movies inspire thought and discussion.<br /><br />Debra - I don't eat much meat -and I don't eat lobster because - because -- eek! I told you how my chef friend sitting next to me said they scream - EEK NO NO NO - say it ain't so! Boiling alive just gives me the willies....<br /><br />Jaime - I would read the book if it were more about Julie, IF the book had more depth of character to it - which I bet it does. They left it a bit "fluffy" for me - i'm sure much was left out. <br /><br />All in all though, I did enjoy the movie - in case that didn't come through. I knew it was going to happen - that the movie would be "over hyped" and I'd expect more from it....Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-79677550339919017812009-08-23T13:05:42.296-04:002009-08-23T13:05:42.296-04:00I will say that the book isn't for everyone. ...I will say that the book isn't for everyone. I loved it though. I posted the review on my blog. I will say that if you are wanting to read more about Julia Child and the recipes, then don't read Julie Julia. The book is more about Julie then anything. <br /><br />I think in regards to Julia Child "snubbing" Julie, I think it has more to do with her age and the technology aspect then with anything else. Remember, she was in her late 80s with Julie started the blog and died shortly after. She was also living in an assisted living facility. So, I think there was more to it then was considered by both the book and the movie. <br /><br />Great review!Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12317569071247428560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-17550557270226265862009-08-23T12:48:13.407-04:002009-08-23T12:48:13.407-04:00Interesting to hear your take on the movie. My hus...Interesting to hear your take on the movie. My husband and I went to see it last night and we loved it. I'm a vegetarian, so I couldn't watch the scenes with the lobster and ducks. We also thought the SNL skit was unnecessary, but, besides that, we both enjoyed the movie very much. <br /><br />I was thrilled to see the publishing side of the movie. I didn't realize that would be such a big part of the story. It captured much of what I am experiencing on the road to publication, and made the movie far more personal for me. <br /><br />Also, I loved Amy Adam's role as Julie. I think she did a great job. I agree the "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and dissing by Madame Julia were bizarre, but that was Nora Ephron's call (the screenwriter) not Amy's. <br /><br />I would recommend this movie to anyone interested in writing, cooking, or just seeing a good movie. Thanks for reviewing it! (I was thinking about reviewing it as well on my blog, so check back next week.) Hugs, D ;-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.com