Staunch Characters!

Well, once again Christmas time has come and gone. This year, it was just the Jodster and I on Christmas day. But, it was a great one! I got a lot off good stuff! I think I got Jody a present he really likes. And he got me one that I have wanted for forever! Wanna see what it is? Well, I have a picture, but it isn't on this computer. So, I am going to put a stock photo!



My Grey Gardens book! I am so excited. For those of you who don't know what Grey Gardens is, it is a documentary about Big Edie and Little Edie Beale. They are aunt and cousin to Jackie O (or Kennedy at the time). They are cuckoo birds who live in Grey Gardens, a dilapitdated house in the Hamptons. If you have never seen it, I highly recommend it! It is one of the most amazing pieces of art I have ever seen.








I really can't express enough how much I like this documentary. I love documentaries in general. And the Maysles are excellent documentary makers. But, this subject is just enthralling. I want it to go on and on. I wish I had met Little Edie. I see a bit of me in her. She is such a sympathetic character. Her mother made her a nut job!

There is a movie made of the documentary starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. Now, I at first I was appalled by this. However, after having watched it, I think it was very good. It was done with the utmost respect for the subjects. And I think it might be the only really good acting Drew Barrymore has done. So, I don't object to it at all. It has a bit more insight than the documentary because it goes into their history a bit.

All in all, it is just fascinating! It truly is. Rent it, watch it, love it! I do!

So, that was Christmas. Well, not really. I got a bunch of good stuff (including my sister's old camera! Thank goodness! Now I can take pictures again that aren't with my stinky camera phone!). I had a really good meal. I got to make out with a fantastic boy who let me listen to way too much Christmas music and watch way too many Christmas movies even though he isn't all that much of a fan.

All in all, a great day! Now, onto the new year! Let's hope it is a great one!

Grey Gardens

To those who have never seen Grey Gardens, it is one of the greatest documentaries ever made. And it is about two of the greatest characters of all times. It is brilliant and sad and entertaining. I highly recommend it. Highly!

Now, I am quite a fan. For years there has been talk of remaking it. I have been quite opposed. Highly! I heard they were going to cast Drew Barrymore in it. Now, I love Drew. She's adorable, I like most of her movies, she's just Drew Barrymore-y. I like Drew Barrymore-y. But, Little Edie holds a dear place in my heart. I was highly opposed to this casting. Highly!

Then I saw the trailer.



She has Little Edie down. I can't even begin to tell you. It sucked the breath right out of me. And Jessica Lange as Big Edie! They are almost identical. I am highly excited. Highly!