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The Heat : a movie review

02 Tuesday Jul 2013

Posted by laurieanichols in postaday, postaday2013, Uncategorized

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comedy, movie, movie reviews, postaday2013, Sandra Bullock, The Heat

Oh my goodness, did I laugh and laugh. I laughed so hard at one point that nothing was coming out of my mouth, there was barely any air coming out because my laughter couldn’t stop, the tears were just streaming and my body kept doubling over mindlessly and instinctually. The slapstick and the dialogue or monologue or whatever you want to call what was going on between Melissa McCarthy’s character and Sandra Bullock’s character was some of the funniest and tightest written scenes that I have seen in a long time.

My hubby and I absolutely loved this movie and it was so great to see two women working together, as men are always put into these situations, and doing a bang up job. There wasn’t the stereotypical cattiness shown between women characters, the competitive edge that we see between the two, is your usual turf competition between different branches of law enforcement, it had nothing to do with gender. Moreover, when you see Melissa McCarthy take down a perp. you seriously believe it. Melissa’s character’s name is Shannon Mullins and Sandra’s character’s name is Sarah Ashburn and the two together are the Oscar and Felix of the Odd Couple. Their chemistry as actors and as women is solid gold.

I cannot say enough how great this movie is, there was never at any moment, a lull in the action or the comedy. I really think that we have hit the ultimate with the comedic timing and chops of Melissa McCarthy, she brought nothing but her A game as she does in everything that I have seen her in. Sandra Bullock I just really like a lot as an actress, there is something about her that is very approachable and adorable.

It does one so much good to laugh and laugh.

Oh and another gift from the movie,a song that I cannot get out of my head.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmZ08V4GFQg

Trains, planes, and automobiles

02 Tuesday Jul 2013

Posted by laurieanichols in Uncategorized

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You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, or car? (Or something else entirely — bike? Hot air balloon?)

One of my most liked movies is Forrest Gump and I love the sequence of shots following Forrest on his cross country run and the fantastic song list that accompanies his run. If ever I had the ability to actually run, that would be the run of a life time. I know that there have been runners, all running for great causes, who have done similar feats and it is always a beautiful thing. Since I can't run, my knees and ankles won't even consider it, I would have to walk it. I do walk very fast, I guess it would only take my twice the length of time and the song list accompanying me would be just as cool. Hey "these boots are made for walking" is quite the catchy tune.

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