tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post331008904079109850..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: Mixed Signals on Zero Dark ThirtyEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-83926923073264633742013-01-21T01:43:24.462-08:002013-01-21T01:43:24.462-08:00Susan - It makes sense, but I still like Carol'...Susan - It makes sense, but I still like Carol's idea about adding a line or two without giving too much away. Thanks Susan!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9442285621281464372013-01-17T13:06:45.447-08:002013-01-17T13:06:45.447-08:00This is a movie we have been meaning to see. What...This is a movie we have been meaning to see. What I read about the heroine was that she needed to remain unknown, and her backstory would have been too revealing. <br /><br />Totally agree with you on all points, Julie.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-72653750306619875612013-01-16T21:28:50.137-08:002013-01-16T21:28:50.137-08:00Yvonne, It must have been a very emotional experie...Yvonne, It must have been a very emotional experience at Ground Zero. <br />Hope the PC doctor is able to solve the problem. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-68090508889482447522013-01-16T11:48:35.602-08:002013-01-16T11:48:35.602-08:00I read this with interest, whilst in New York 18 m...I read this with interest, whilst in New York 18 months ago we visited Ground Zero, it was a strange experience yet very moving.<br /><br />Thanks for your message, I had the pc doctor in who say all is well with my pc so can't understand why people can't get through except by Alex's blog. I will get in touch with him again and show him your comment as it came over my phone.<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-50512402624459480532013-01-16T11:30:43.886-08:002013-01-16T11:30:43.886-08:00Rhonda - Let me know what you think when you final...Rhonda - Let me know what you think when you finally see it.<br /><br />Michelle - Maybe you'll watch it on TV sometime.<br /><br />Thanks Nutschell!<br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-83548428147027245882013-01-16T09:46:22.780-08:002013-01-16T09:46:22.780-08:00Been hearing a lot about this movie. I have to go ...Been hearing a lot about this movie. I have to go check it out one of these days, esp. after your review :)<br /><br /><br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-66195539001476363782013-01-16T05:25:32.706-08:002013-01-16T05:25:32.706-08:00I go to the movies once every five years or so...
...I go to the movies once every five years or so...<br />michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/she-said-what/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-56588941303405826892013-01-16T03:29:49.926-08:002013-01-16T03:29:49.926-08:00I don't think that movie has made it here to N...I don't think that movie has made it here to New Zealand yet. I will see it at some point. I like your interpretation at the end, perhaps you have hit the nail on the head. Rhondahttp://www.kibitzspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-57707129307342375992013-01-14T23:57:27.059-08:002013-01-14T23:57:27.059-08:00Lee - I agree that there have been many disappoin...Lee - I agree that there have been many disappointments this year, but there are always a few surprises along the way.<br /><br />Robyn - It still was a quality movie on many levels, though you're right about the theme. Jessica Chastain won the Golden Globe for Best Actress last night, and I was very happy for her. Great point about well-written character development Robyn.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-82562030003669754302013-01-14T20:13:27.603-08:002013-01-14T20:13:27.603-08:00There's so much politics involved in these big...There's so much politics involved in these big awards shows. A movie with this theme was bound to be up for lots of awards, regardless of the quality - in my opinion. I'm sure I'd agree with you. Of course, character development is important and has been done with great success in much shorter productions.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-81766635862971177722013-01-14T19:23:06.349-08:002013-01-14T19:23:06.349-08:00I guess I'll see this when it comes out on DVD...I guess I'll see this when it comes out on DVD. I don't know much about it, but lately I've found it difficult to get excited about very many newer movies. There have been a lot of let downs for me.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-41773311617595561982013-01-14T19:11:12.542-08:002013-01-14T19:11:12.542-08:00Thanks so much Lynn!
Lee - There's a lot to b...Thanks so much Lynn!<br /><br />Lee - There's a lot to be said about special effects. Without them, there wouldn't have been the magical Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz. Zero Dark Thirty looked extremely authentic, especially the footage of the night raid. The Artist had it's own unique style, and focused entirely on the characters. Like Carol suggested, ZDT only needed an extra line or two to see what led her into the CIA.<br /><br />Nancy - Sounds like you've hit the nail on the head! It's also been referred to as a docudrama which reiterates your point. Though the real CIA agent is still working undercover, I hope that she is still able to take pride in her tremendous accomplishment, and enjoy the movie's success. Thanks for your help Nancy!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-31896876306273480082013-01-14T12:28:03.898-08:002013-01-14T12:28:03.898-08:00I think that's her style actually. That and t...I think that's her style actually. That and the fact that the agent's identity is supposed to remain anonymous. I think it's more about the events, more so than even the story, that the director wanted to get across. It does leave a lot open for interpretation, which, as a storyteller, is somewhat unsatisfying. Very thought provoking, Julie!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-59518505211240980732013-01-14T10:54:40.137-08:002013-01-14T10:54:40.137-08:00I'm so glad you mentioned The Artist. Wasn'...I'm so glad you mentioned The Artist. Wasn't it great to be IN that story in a media that has undergone such amazing changes since those silent days. It stirred me watch more of the "silents." I thought I'd just take a peek at The It Girl, and then move on, but I found I was really into Lillian Gish's character, so I watched the whole thing. It doesn't take special effects to make an exciting movie.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-87056796214709368022013-01-14T06:55:32.991-08:002013-01-14T06:55:32.991-08:00i just might have to see this one--thanks for a gr...i just might have to see this one--thanks for a great review :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-40789375292571202542013-01-13T18:14:17.213-08:002013-01-13T18:14:17.213-08:00It's great to meet you Angelika. Thank YOU!It's great to meet you Angelika. Thank YOU!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-30465026513018572072013-01-13T08:06:46.666-08:002013-01-13T08:06:46.666-08:00Nice review. Thanks for sharing.Nice review. Thanks for sharing.Angelikas Photographic Sketchbookhttp://photographic-sketchbook.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-1944063398355633732013-01-12T10:18:47.640-08:002013-01-12T10:18:47.640-08:00Libby - You are absolutely right Libby! The Andy G...Libby - You are absolutely right Libby! The Andy Griffith Show, All In The Family, and the Mary Tyler Moore Show are fine examples of classic sitcoms that could make you laugh and cry in less than thirty minutes. I hope that you've seen some of these in reruns. <br /><br />JJ - I wrote this the night before the Oscar nominations came out, and was very surprised that Kathryn Bigelow was not nominated for Best Director though she is in the running for a Golden Globe. I still love watching the Oscars, although I don't always agree with them. Thanks JJ!<br /><br />Hilary - It's not for everyone, but I'm glad that I saw it. Thanks Hilary!<br /><br />Julie Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-3261526059641703882013-01-12T08:36:51.545-08:002013-01-12T08:36:51.545-08:00Hi Julie - it seems the film is raising all kinds ...Hi Julie - it seems the film is raising all kinds of questions - so can understand your feelings - it's not a film I'll be seeing ... but good to read your take on it ..<br /><br />cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-16655129271070052472013-01-12T08:04:10.866-08:002013-01-12T08:04:10.866-08:00Julie: I think your review is excellent. For me, t...Julie: I think your review is excellent. For me, the fact that the "movie has already received four Golden Globe nominations, and is sure to receive Oscar nods for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress" says stay home and read a good book. Hollywood rarely gets anything right.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-4920704581486193852013-01-12T06:12:35.685-08:002013-01-12T06:12:35.685-08:00Can't develop a character in 2.5 hours? Many ...Can't develop a character in 2.5 hours? Many movies manage to do it in 1.5. some do it in the first 15 minutes. Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-46989605513163543172013-01-11T09:14:44.255-08:002013-01-11T09:14:44.255-08:00Thank you Jill!
Julie - I do give the film a lot ...Thank you Jill!<br /><br />Julie - I do give the film a lot of credit for being so thought provoking. Thanks and hope you have a good weekend too Julie.<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-16475514477001637422013-01-11T07:02:27.193-08:002013-01-11T07:02:27.193-08:00Like Heather, I've heard more negative about t...Like Heather, I've heard more negative about this movie than positive. Not sure if I want to see it or not. Thanks for sharing your review, Julie. I totally agree that you should be able to develop a multi-dimensional character in 2 1/2 hours! I think all good movies do that. <br /><br />Have a good weekend! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-85354079465387047922013-01-11T06:54:19.637-08:002013-01-11T06:54:19.637-08:00Here's to posting how you feel about a loaded ...Here's to posting how you feel about a loaded topic...<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264782489713599426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-15286195913998747012013-01-10T20:08:09.227-08:002013-01-10T20:08:09.227-08:00Heather - I know extensive research was done in th...Heather - I know extensive research was done in the making of the film. Jessica Chastain told Letterman that they had to rewrite the ending after bin Laden was killed. Happy New Year to you as well Heather!<br /><br />Livia - I'm glad that you're going to see it before the Golden Globes. This way you'll have a better idea of what all the hype is about. Let me know what you think. Thanks Livia!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.com