Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

DVD Haul

November 9, 2016

I wrote this a few (several?) months ago, but since I’m struggling to find something to write about I’ll post it now. It’s cheery at least.

Wooot! My DVD’s are all in now and I wanted to share what I got. I received two generous Amazon gift cards and so I used them to buy a book I dearly wanted and six dvd’s I had been pining for. Here’s the damage (and spoilers in case you haven’t seen any of these):

1. Gigi – This is a classic from 1958 and I bought it because I’m afraid some day it won’t be around and I’d be missing out. Leslie Caron and Louis Jourdan are main characters in a sweet story by Colette about men, women, and romance, with music and beautiful scenery. It is the kind of movie you don’t see anymore and it’s a shame – I really feel like I get my money’s worth out of these kinds of movies. Louis Jourdan died last year at the age of 93 (I didn’t know he was that old!) and this is one of his best. My two favorite scenes are “I Remember It Well” with the older couple remembering their own romance, and the one with Jourdan strolling through Paris at night deciding on how he feels about Gigi. Absolutely beautiful.

2. Paris When It Sizzles – A beautiful romantic movie with Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. I’ve often wondered if some of it didn’t mirror their in real life romance. I read recently that when Holden arrived for the filming he didn’t know if he could keep it together between his alcoholism and his feelings for Audrey. I think not everyone would like this one – it switches around quite a bit – but it’s pure Audrey magic to me. I also noticed they put references to previous movies of Audrey in it so if you do watch see if you can catch those. Favorite scene? This is going to sound silly, but when Audrey comes out of her room in a gorgeous Givenchy nightgown and robe. OMG!!! She is so stunning! Makes me tear up every time.

3. My Fair Lady – An Audrey Hepburn classic and like Gigi a gorgeous musical. I have always loved this one since I was quite young, although I probably missed the essence of it all back then. Now I understand and it’s even richer. My favorite scene? The end but I won’t give that away – tissues, people, tissues.

4. Shirley Valentine – This movie is one that only a woman in her 40’s or 50’s could understand. It is my personal mid-life crisis movie. One of these days I’m going to write out some of the lines. So, so poignant and if you’re going through the same thing, you’ll cry. You’ll cry because whoever wrote this gets it! They get wondering where the hell you went to after 20 or 30 years of marriage and parenting and little else in that bubble. It will make you laugh your ass off at some of the comments (mention here – there is bawdy humor and language so if you don’t like that you probably won’t like this movie). I find it charming and refreshing. Anywho, if you’re looking for a grown up woman movie this is one to try. You might like it.

5. The Devil Wears Prada – One of my secret favorites because it is about fashion and I love fashion. Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci are just so good in this one! My favorite scene? When Anne Hathaway finally understands what the magazine she works for is all about, and Tucci’s character has her made over with great clothes, hair, and makeup. Madonna’s “Vogue” is the music and we see Hathaway in numerous gorgeous outfits! OMG If only I was younger…le sigh.

6. Enchanted – I LOVE this movie! It’s a mash up of Disney fairy tale movies and watching it is fun as you watch and say, “Oh that’s from (fill in the blank)!” I’ll spare you all my my thoughts on fairy tales and real life for now, but this movie combines fantasy and reality well. Lots of good elements for young girls as well as us maturer types. Some of it may seem downright silly, but it is a fairy tale after all. It’s just tempered a bit with the realities of modern life and a twist on the knight in shining armor at the end. All in all a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.

I also recently bought “You’ve Got Mail” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” – maybe I should review those tomorrow.

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