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Little Man (2006)
You are in for a delightful and completely original look at modern times.
This movie is thoroughly enjoyable. The premise is understandable to all ages and it is just a great romp through contemporary mores and culture as the urban core meets the yuppie suburbs. The expressive talents of Marlon Wayans equals that of Chaplin, and the human condition that is rendered in the character and plot development is truly compassionate and optimistic. The public often doesn't know what it is actually seeing, but popularity doesn't lie. People of all demographics are rushing to this film for the opportunity to laugh and see a cynical ex-con get cracked open by an honest father's commitment. I applaud the Wayans brothers in their vision and their depth.
The Adventures of Hajji Baba (1954)
Comment on John Derek after watching Adventures of Hajji Baba
John Derek was ahead of his time in the movement to uplift the status of women. This movie is really about women claiming their power and not being relegated to a status unequal with men. In his own life, he was so appreciative of the feminine ideal and he served the women he loved quite devotedly. I believe that he was more invested in life than in movies. I believe that he was as handsome as any of the great swashbucklers, and as good a performer. It is such a grace that he played Joshua in the Ten Commandments. Joshua is a true hero of the Bible - of the Hebrew and Christian traditions, both. He was an artist of high integrity and profound passion. This movie shows him in one of his best moments, career-wise, and in our insatiable appetite for entertainment, let us not overlook his travail in this life.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
Comment on "Traveling Pants"
I wait years for a movie like this to come along. This is a classic. It is better than any of the "coming of age" movies from my generation and the last several. The characters are a true rendering of the cultural soul of the times. The plot is revelatory of deep meaning in life. The theme is seated in love. The performances are exquisite. The production quality is superb. I expect this movie to get Best Picture, which would be a first for this genre. There is a ten line minimum, and I have said what I have to say. So the reader may stop at any time from here on; I'm just filling up space. The psychology of each character is sound, but that's just good writing anyway.