MC #79: Amelia and Bright Star

Posted by on Oct 27, 2009 in MovieChatter | Comments Off

MovieChatterMake sure your tray tables are up and your seats are in the full upright position!  It's an episode of flights of fancy by female directors, as Andrew and Morgan give the lowdown on the latest Hollywood biopic, Amelia.  Plus, Andrew reviews Jane Campion's latest romance about John Keats, Bright Star.  Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations.

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MC #79: Amelia and Bright Star

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SHOW NOTES:

QuickChatter:

  • 3:10 - Chasing Amy (Andrew)
  • 6:01 - House, Season 5 (Morgan)
  • 8:22 –My Big Fat Greek Wedding (Morgan)

Review - Bright Star (spoiler-free):

  • 10:52 – Intro and clip
  • 13:06 - Andrew's rating and general thoughts
  • 16:26 - Is it funny? Thoughts on poetry, reading, and wordsmithery

Discussion - Amelia (spoiler-free):

  • 19:33 – Intro and clip
  • 21:22 - Morgan's rating and general thoughts
  • 23:04 - Andrew's rating and general thoughts

Discussion – Amelia (spoilers):

  • 26:46 - We know how it ends!
  • 27:53 - Poor characterization of Amelia
  • 28:44 - The various romantic entanglements
  • 32:06 - The ending and a lack of embellishment

DVD Recommendations:

  • 38:07 - Intro
  • 38:27 - Andrew's Pick: Boys Don't Cry
  • 40:24 – Morgan’s Pick: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

TRAILERS:

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