Julie Taymor does a wonderful job mixing the surrealism of Frida’s paintings with the story of her life. The film almost makes you feel like you are inhabiting Frida’s work.
Category: Movies
City of Joy – Day Thirty Four – #40movies40days
The ability to find joy in even the most dire situations and circumstance is at the heart of this story
Hot Tub Time Machine – Day Thirty Three – #40movies40days
Hut Tub Time Machine is a raunchy but ultimately sweet tale of friendship, past regrets, second chances and how our past can haunt us.
Saint Ralph – Day Thirty Two – #40movies40days
Saint Ralph is a slight Canadian film, but highly enjoyable. It’s whimsical, funny and features fine performances.
Dog Day Afternoon – Day Thirty One – #40movies40days
Today Dog Day Afternoon is an unabashed classic, a template by which other movies are based and a formula which is periodically tweaked and refined.
Foreign Correspondent – Day Thirty – #40movies40days
Foreign Correspondent, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a great complement to The Quiet American. Again, two men fighting for different sides are caught in a triangle over a girl.
Somewhere – Day Twenty Seven – #40movies40days
Somewhere is an odd little film but I rather liked it.
Anvil: The Story of Anvil – Day Twenty Six – #40movies40days
Anvil: The Story of Anvil is a testament to the human spirit, the passion that drives every creative person and the power of positivity and perseverance.
Did You Hear About The Morgans – Day Twenty Five – #40movies40days
This movie demonstrates conclusively that an actor’s persona is no replacement for actual character development in a script.
The Mating Season – Day Twenty Four – #40movies40days
The Mating Season is a good old fashioned Power of Love story in the best sense of the word.