tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post4843639226608753535..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'I, Tonya'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-6313914226463762352018-03-14T22:39:36.158-07:002018-03-14T22:39:36.158-07:00Me too. I wasn't expecting to like it half as ...Me too. I wasn't expecting to like it half as much as I did.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-31020802353031200222018-03-13T22:14:23.271-07:002018-03-13T22:14:23.271-07:00The movie was well done and both Margot and Alliso...The movie was well done and both Margot and Allison played their parts well I thought. The movie kept me interested and I found myself surprised at how much I liked it.Heard about Ford 7.3 Injectorhttp://www.blackclouddiesel.com/injectors/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-87772865296712905702018-03-11T23:43:39.540-07:002018-03-11T23:43:39.540-07:00A bit mentally bruised? Though which of us can cla...A bit mentally bruised? Though which of us can claim NOT to be?Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-40672205296258584452018-03-10T13:18:59.046-08:002018-03-10T13:18:59.046-08:00I recently heard a podcast on her.
Fascinating wo...I recently heard a podcast on her. <br />Fascinating woman. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-89924511308016532202018-03-07T20:44:15.306-08:002018-03-07T20:44:15.306-08:00The film was a bit of an education for me, Gabs, i...The film was a bit of an education for me, Gabs, in telling me something which I ought to have recalled but for some mysterious reason can't. I do feel though that her personality, so generally disliked, was moulded by her mother such that Tonya knew no other way to conduct herself. At least that's what I take away from the film, that her mother deserves thee greater part of the blame. You are also right in that we tend to form our opinions based on what the media feeds us, demonstrating the power it has if we allow it unchallenged to form our views.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-3074668233701545332018-03-07T17:53:40.910-08:002018-03-07T17:53:40.910-08:00There’s always a story behind the story. I remembe...There’s always a story behind the story. I remember the incident between Tonya and Nancy. It was all over the news too. There is always a reason why people act out. When we don’t know the truth, we tend agree with the media. Going through constant trauma; changes how the brain reacts to situations. I enjoyed your review. The movie 🎥 has shed light to why ? She was really hated by many. The movie has made her human. GabsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099684930717012374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-47048921301771256472018-03-06T11:14:59.481-08:002018-03-06T11:14:59.481-08:00He (Stan) had a certain cloney-ish attraction, I s...He (Stan) had a certain cloney-ish attraction, I suppose. <br />As a whole the film tuned out to be a welcome surprise for me, and not knowing the story seemed to have made no difference. I repeat, though, that I'm uncertain about all the talk into the camera. Just couldn't see the point, though certainly something a bit different. Yes, glad I saw it even when I wasn't so keen.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-8263080971028752382018-03-06T08:17:24.504-08:002018-03-06T08:17:24.504-08:00We saw this a couple of months ago and I've wa...We saw this a couple of months ago and I've waited for your review. I'm glad you liked it, and I agree about the violence ... it's shocking but no so in your face for violence's sake.<br />And all the actors were good, though I must admit to having a mad crush on Sebastian Stan.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-55576157053655799592018-03-06T08:15:56.628-08:002018-03-06T08:15:56.628-08:00I could see Janney as an Eve Arden type; she'd...I could see Janney as an Eve Arden type; she'd be great!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-8409239154929495692018-03-06T08:00:21.090-08:002018-03-06T08:00:21.090-08:00My pleasure, H.B. I hope you get as much out of it...My pleasure, H.B. I hope you get as much out of it as I did. Thanks for your visit here.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-45087010177297275532018-03-06T00:59:26.030-08:002018-03-06T00:59:26.030-08:00I was fascinated by this story at the time (and a ...I was fascinated by this story at the time (and a contemporary documentary about it) and would love to see this film! Thanks for the review!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445533710796408521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-39418829275698605492018-03-06T00:41:58.010-08:002018-03-06T00:41:58.010-08:00If Tonya suffered in being victimised in that TV v...If Tonya suffered in being victimised in that TV version (not seen by me, of course) I think you'll find it less so in this, portraying her as naive, culpable yet arrogantly believing she was unfairly treated by all and sundry. I think you'll approve of it, Jon.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-3951803566769409272018-03-06T00:39:01.150-08:002018-03-06T00:39:01.150-08:00Elle, Janney delivers a convincing portrait of an ...Elle, Janney delivers a convincing portrait of an obnoxious parent with little or no redeeming features at all - and yet despite this she (the actress) wins our admiration for her playing the part so believably.<br /><br />Hoping to see 'Lady Bird' later today. I hope my low expectations will be as confounded as they were with 'Tonya'. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-43849891800553180702018-03-06T00:34:33.820-08:002018-03-06T00:34:33.820-08:00Strange that the story has completely forsaken my ...Strange that the story has completely forsaken my memory, Rachel, when it must have been big news. There's no accounting for it. But there it is. <br />I think that with this film's stylised touches like characters speaking to the audience it will be further reason for your disliking it.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-37980060242018288782018-03-05T13:25:05.483-08:002018-03-05T13:25:05.483-08:00Elle Clancy - I could never stand Nancy Kerrigan, ...Elle Clancy - I could never stand Nancy Kerrigan, either!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-35043058975339290932018-03-05T13:23:05.304-08:002018-03-05T13:23:05.304-08:00The Tonya Harding scandal was a huge media circus ...The Tonya Harding scandal was a huge media circus here in the U.S. (we love a good soap opera) - and it was made into a movie for TV in 1994 (I think it was called "Tonya and Nancy").<br /><br />It seems to me that in both films Tonya Harding's "victimization" is slightly exaggerated (that's just a humble personal opinion).<br /><br />I haven't seen this latest film but - judging from your review - I would like to. Thanks for your insightful input!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-33866124563973564732018-03-05T12:58:04.619-08:002018-03-05T12:58:04.619-08:00I am glad Allison Janney won the Oscar last night ...I am glad Allison Janney won the Oscar last night for her role in this (I've been a fan of hers ever since The West Wing) but I can't imagine seeing the film. I vividly remember the incident; I think I was the only person around who could not stand Nancy Kerrigan (although of course, of course she didn't deserve to be attacked). But still...<br /><br />We are attempting to see Lady Bird this weekend. I am hoping it is still playing by the time we get to it.Elle Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563633298659967269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-84996401715762172502018-03-05T12:39:49.455-08:002018-03-05T12:39:49.455-08:00I got to see Finding Your Feet today. I have writ...I got to see Finding Your Feet today. I have written about it tonight, in a post with other things. I remember the Tonya incident and it was big scandal in skating at the time. I am not sure about seeing the film, I am not usually too keen on these real life sport story films. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-69897915249316806942018-03-05T11:07:27.430-08:002018-03-05T11:07:27.430-08:00Eve Arden? Oh dear, also a name that doesn't m...Eve Arden? Oh dear, also a name that doesn't mean anything to me. My loss, I guess.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-12978826258185773942018-03-05T11:06:34.394-08:002018-03-05T11:06:34.394-08:00I didn't know the name at all, JayGee, though ...I didn't know the name at all, JayGee, though I see she's had some non-top=billing parts in films I've seen. This one will definitely raise her profile further, fully deserved.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-3431974033723271582018-03-05T10:01:05.911-08:002018-03-05T10:01:05.911-08:00I also wanted to add that Janney always reminds me...I also wanted to add that Janney always reminds me of Eve Arden , the wisecracking best friend of so many 40s leading ladiesJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-70848619558759775152018-03-05T09:59:50.073-08:002018-03-05T09:59:50.073-08:00Yes I am eagerly looking forward to this one Raymo...Yes I am eagerly looking forward to this one Raymondo .<br />Janney is a particular favourite actress of mineJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com