tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post551479082855776779..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'THE WAY WAY BACK'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-7350127528240480252015-05-26T17:35:08.070-07:002015-05-26T17:35:08.070-07:00I as drawn to this film by its title. It's bee...I as drawn to this film by its title. It's been a while since I watched it but I remember I enjoyed it as a light and somewhat entertaining film. Sometimes that's all one needs. <br />The title you ask? Well when we were kids getting ready to go somewhere in the family wagon, the one who gpcalked out "I get the way way back" was the lucky one who got to ride in the back of the station wagon behind the seats. Fearsome Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338879036238705400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-5035856653317665932013-09-23T08:11:08.251-07:002013-09-23T08:11:08.251-07:00Yes, Paul. I saw the news this morning. Not so sur...Yes, Paul. I saw the news this morning. Not so sure it deserved the 'Best picture' and 'Best director' accolades, but I'm not complaiing. Douglas' award was certainly deserved and I'm very pleased for him. (I read about his 'dig' at Damon too. Nice one!)<br /><br />Btw: You might think I've been a bit measly on my cinema-going recently, which is true. However, plans are that this week is going to be busy, busy, busy.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-57914359851205629632013-09-23T06:16:09.633-07:002013-09-23T06:16:09.633-07:00Ray, I am sure you are aware of this, but in case ...Ray, I am sure you are aware of this, but in case your not, last night, "Candelabra" added three more Emmys to its haul: (1) Best movie, (2) best director and (3) Best actor prize for Douglas. Douglas also got a big laugh with some innuendo aimed at Damon during his speech.<br /><br />Elton John paid tribute to Liberace with a new song. Also mentioned his influence in his style of dress.<br /><br />With NPH acting as host, well, all-in-all a satisfying evening.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-70580505729093353262013-09-17T23:34:10.933-07:002013-09-17T23:34:10.933-07:00Jase, I too am a fan of Toni Collette and if she h...Jase, I too am a fan of Toni Collette and if she hadn't been in this I may well have not bothered. She acquits herself well - but when has she not?<br />It does get treacly, and there's nothing intrinsically wrong with that if that's your bag but, even though I could have done with less of it, the emotion doesn't quite overbalance the film as badly as it could have done.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-5508084466854139282013-09-17T12:43:18.942-07:002013-09-17T12:43:18.942-07:00I love a big dollop of schmaltz every now and than...I love a big dollop of schmaltz every now and than, so I'll be hopping off to see this on my one day off this week. I'm a fan of Toni's I have to admit, which is perhaps driving me toward it rather than anything else. Your hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404205078113491560noreply@blogger.com