Comments for Life in a Celluloid World

Comment on 1939 — Part One by msfields

msfields — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:47:38 +0000

Thanks! I’m glad to be back. I did mention Wuthering Heights in this week’s review.

Comment on 1939 — Part One by Que

Que — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:53:59 +0000

Welcome back Hope you get to review wuthering heights.

Comment on Poltergeist by jamesdrax

jamesdrax — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:19:11 +0000

Excellent piece. Poltergeist is one of my all-time favourites even if I’m a bit desensitized to it now in my adult years.

Comment on Bringing Up Baby by msfields

msfields — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:41:54 +0000

Thanks, Don. I’ve been a fan of Grant and Hepburn for a long time. Much as I love The Philadephia Story and Holiday, I still think that Bringing Up Baby is the best work they ever did together.

Comment on The Incredible Shrinking Man by msfields

msfields — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:39:40 +0000

Thank you for the comment, Kate. I agree that the feminist subtext of this film is fascinating. What I found most intriguing was the main character’s self-awareness. He knows that his feelings and attitude toward his wife are self-destructive and is rational enough to be able to analyze the situations. He still can’t help but resent her, though. As I said, much food for thought.

Thank you for reading.

Comment on The Incredible Shrinking Man by Kate

Kate — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:56:52 +0000

msfields im very sorry i gave you my old e mail i changed im so sorry my e mail is BrooklynCat224@aol.com thanks again for the post kate

Comment on The Incredible Shrinking Man by Kate

Kate — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:32:47 +0000

msfields im a 21 year old woman that has read all of susan faludi s books lol well most books by big named feminists and women like yourself that work and write about the difference between the gender of men and women.your review on the shrinking man was so interesting and right.as a little girl about 11 yrs old my mother sat me down to watch this movie.i didnt know why at the time but she wanted me to and we both did.i thought it was funny scary and it interested me watching the tiny man struggle to live with out his wife even at that age.ive seen it alot more as an adukt and understand the movie and how interesting it is watching the man slowly shrinking.my mother told me it was more of an education watching it with her as a child.i knew what she meant after watching it at 17 yrs old again.this was at least to me the first pro feminin movie ever made.his wife dressing him up like a boy.placing him in her dollhouse so he didnt get hurt.even in his basement prison wich my mother used to call it his feminin prison using his wifes tools her sewing pin needle thread to climb.it was the feminzation of scott carey.for women the movie was wayyyyy ahead of its time and i think my mother knew this.and now as an adult i do to.yes it was fun watching the tiny man try and survive and watching him toyed with like a mouse but the point is everything about the movie was about the woman taking over and having to feed cloth even house her shrunken husband in her dollhouse.i read men during the 50 s were paranoid about there masculinity during the era.and even more so now.i suggest you read the book and it is alot deeper and more realistic compared to the movie.thank you for posting your review i loved it and you hit it right on the money thank you again ms fields kate

Comment on Bringing Up Baby by DBarlow

DBarlow — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:10:20 +0000

I don’t know if this is the best of Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn or not, but it certainly is a wonderful film and Grant and Hepburn are certainly at the top of my list of the best and most enjoyable actors/actresses. I’m glad you like them too. Another excellent review!

Comment on Once by msfields

msfields — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:18:11 +0000

I really thought you would enjoy it, so I’m glad to see that I was right! Yes, the ending was perfect. This movie will go on my list of things to watch when I’m feeling depressed. It’s like an unexpected hug on a down day.

Comment on Once by Denise

Denise — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:06:10 +0000

This movie was fantastic! Once again I have to say, “What you said, Michelle.” Are you still in my head? Anyway, this reminded me of a theatre-phenomenon we called “Show boy/girlfriends.” When you have all these people who come together to do this play and in all the off time that you spend during rehearsals, set construction, and group meals, you discover truths about each othe. But when you have an instant connection with someone, deeper than the bond all actors in a show will naturally feel towards each other, that person is dubbed your “show boyfriend” or “show girlfriend.” There is always at least one couple like this in every production. At its best, those relationships are just like the guy and girl in “Once” – with the understanding that they were meant to be, but not forever. Just because a relationship is brief, does not mean it is meaningless. Moreover, you can’t help but feel that because of their time together, that is what is going to make them all the better in their separate endeavors. To quote from “Wicked”: Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better/Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” This film most assuredly exemplifies that sentiment. I cannot say enough how right this movie got it. It steered clear of what Hollywood loves to do – overstay its welcome. Some things in life are wonderful rides, but they cannot go on forever. So many movies but so much emphasis on trying to prolong that good feeling with little thought of the consequences of such a resolution (not just for the characters, long-term, but for all the other parties involved). This ending – this movie – was perfect – it made me smile. Simply perfect!