From The Past: December 1, 2006
Below are the movies I watched during the month of November. Let me know if you have any thoughts on them.
11-6-06 An American Haunting – This movie is based on the true story of a possession. I loved it and would watch it again. I only wish it lasted longer.
11-7-06 Ghost – I watched this movie about 15 times when I was a teenager. I remember getting my parents to sit down and watch it with me. I will never forget what my mom said when they played Unchained Melody. She said, “That song never lasted that long for me.” If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know what she was talking about.
11-8-06 Election – Kevin and I watched this movie on TV. It was interesting, but I found it odd seeing Matthew Broderick in the role of a cheater. He plays a high school teacher who has an affair with his best friend’s wife. Reese Witherspoon is one of his students and you just love to hate her.
11-9-06 Pillow Talk – This movie was made in 1959, a time when there were party lines – telephone lines that were shared between two or more houses. Rock Hudson is a playboy bachelor who ties up the line constantly day and night while Doris Day, who shares the line, just wants to use her phone occasionally. This was a cute, clean, fun movie.
11-10-06 Under the Tuscan Sun – Definitely a chick-flick, you’ll want to watch this movie for the scenic views. It is about a woman who goes on vacation and decides to stay and rebuild her life in Tuscany.
11-13-06 The Break-Up – I know I’m supposed to like this movie because it has Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, but for me, this was a one-time only movie. I don’t know why anyone would enjoy watching a movie with this much arguing.
11-19-06 How to Make an American Quilt – This is a wonderful movie with a really bad name. The way it was made reminds me of Fried Green Tomatoes, which is one of my favorites. Yes, it is a bit of a chick-flick, but I promise, you won’t be disappointed. It’s about a girl who takes time away from her boyfriend to stay with her grandmother for the summer. While she’s there, she hears the interesting stories about her relative’s pasts.
11-22-06 Planes, Trains & Automobiles – This is one of THE FUNNIEST and most touching Thanksgiving movies you will ever see. Steve Martin is headed home for the Thanksgiving holiday when his plane is delayed. He hooks up with John Candy and the two of them try to get home together. If you have never seen this movie, I would suggest renting it today. It doesn’t matter that it’s about Thanksgiving. It is hilarious!