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MWsMC: the reality of Labyrinth (1986)
My wife's Movie club watched Labyrinth, I was not there for the discussion, and honestly this is not my favorite movie. The story telling might be meaningful, and the message overall good. I still think this movie is a just ok.
For me this is a movie about
1. Fantasy (a view of life that has no basis in reality, where you are always right and there are no consequences for improper use of moral agency) vs Reality (responsibilities and toil are required to grow up, and take charge of your life). Fantasy may be fun, but it can leave you with unrealistic expectations, which is bound to leave you unsatisfied and sad.
2. Innocences and maturing - power of procreation, the lies you have been told, and the choices needed to unlock its power instead of falling into mis-use trap.
3. The world of distractions. In the original story the child is slowing becoming a goblin, and it will take Sarah to save the child to revert him back to his pure form. in the film there is not transformation, but a warning that when the day is out he will become a goblin. Where you spend your time, will influence you.. Belief should be rooted in Reality not something that has no basis in reality
For me this is a movie about
1. Fantasy (a view of life that has no basis in reality, where you are always right and there are no consequences for improper use of moral agency) vs Reality (responsibilities and toil are required to grow up, and take charge of your life). Fantasy may be fun, but it can leave you with unrealistic expectations, which is bound to leave you unsatisfied and sad.
2. Innocences and maturing - power of procreation, the lies you have been told, and the choices needed to unlock its power instead of falling into mis-use trap.
3. The world of distractions. In the original story the child is slowing becoming a goblin, and it will take Sarah to save the child to revert him back to his pure form. in the film there is not transformation, but a warning that when the day is out he will become a goblin. Where you spend your time, will influence you.. Belief should be rooted in Reality not something that has no basis in reality
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Stardust
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My Wife’s Movie club watched Stardust, 2007 film. Super fun movie, the last battle scene is a bit wonky to me, but I get what they were going for. They keep stressing that the star needs to be shining and how that can only happen if it is full of love. they give us glimpses of the shine and it leaves when she is concerned or scared, or heartbroken. then she lets her go, and starts to scare her ...
MWsMC: The creative destruction of "Hidden Figures" (2017 film)
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My wife’s movie club watched “Hidden Figures” a 2017 Disney film. IBM (International business Machines) is about to change things at NASA, Fortran will be the new language the mathematicians need to speak. The segregation laws don’t allow black women to attend engineering college - but extenuating circumstances allow for people to step up and change the law. Brilliant minds don’t divide to acco...
MWsMC: We are the good guys, review of “BoxTrolls”
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My wife's movie club watched "Boxtrolls" 2014 stop motion animated film. Some obvious holocaust parallels, but you can also see some of the traps we, humans, are prone to fall into. I see this movie as mildly dark tale which exposes human nature, and warns us of the dangers of social constructs, believing lies, ambition, and more. everyone thinks they are on the side of right, We are the good g...
MWsMC: please forgive my review of "Monster House" (2006)
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My wife's movie club watched "Monster house" 2006 animated comedy-Horror. This film contains Several theme; including - Growing up, Resentment, and Forgiveness.
MWsMC: the masculinity of "Treasure Planet"
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My wife’s movie club watched “Treasure Planet”. Action, Adventure, Pirates, Greed, heroism, and more. Treasure Planet takes its’ own spin on the classic story, changing just enough to focus on human development. how do others influence us and the benefits of integrity. Lots of things to discuss, but not covered in the review 1. What is the impact of Treasure hunting 2. How does Greed make us lo...
MWsMC: Growing with "Encanto"
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My wife’s movie club watch Encanto the 2021 Disney film. It was a fun watch. It is a smart film and there could be lots to talk about. If you are discussing this movie - Here a couple of ideas that are not discussed in the video. 1. Why did Dolores keep Bruno living in the walls a secret, she obviously heard him with her super hearing. 2. How is Abuela (Grandma) typical of those who have had tr...
MWsMC: Successful change in "My Fair Lady"
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My wife's movie club watched "My Fair Lady" the 1964 film staring Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins and Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle. There is a lot to talk about in this film, iconic in many ways. I chose one topic that I found relevant, but there is much more.
MWsMC: War Games (1983) - why you are living the Simulation.
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My wife's movie club watched War Games. 1983 staring Matthew Broderick, this is before Ladyhawk, and 'Ferris bueller's day off' to me this movie is about determining what is real and what is not. if you listen to news commentary, you probably are familiar with hyperbole and the resultant simulated reality to follow. this Movie equates it to War Games.
MWsMC: I "Hope" you watch "Nicholas Nickleby" (2002 film)
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My wife's Movie club watched Nicholas Nickleby a 2002 film staring Charlie Hunnam, (you may remember him from Pacific Rim, or King Arthur: legend of the sword), Christopher Plummer (the dad in the sound of music), and Anne Hathaway (Princess Diaries and other side of heaven). I referenced an Elephant being tethered by a rope. if you are not familiar with this reference, I suggest searching for ...
Hunt for the Wilderpeople - MWsMC: Spanner in the works - no child left behind.
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My wife's movie club watched 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' - A movie about society and Individual ills. Watch at 1.5 speed
MWsMC: a loving review of "Dan in real life"
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My wife's movie club watched "Dan in real life" (2007) a movie that claims to teach us to plan on being surprised. When I watched it, my question was, What to they mean by "Love". What is love (baby don't hurt me) Dan loves a girl he just met, a daughter loves a boy that the father does not approve of, Brother and sisters love each other, Parents love their children, and everyone loves Marie.
MWsMC: Serious Comedy in "Young Frankenstein" (1974)
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My wife's Movie Club watched ""Young Frankenstein" (1974). Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks collaborate to honor the Frankenstein films with a parody and spoof. Parody: To comically imitation or Mimic of something to comment on it Spoof: a parody of a genre Satire: humorous or ironic display with the intent to ridicule or expose vices or stupidity of current thoughts or practices. (typically applied ...
MWsMC: "An Unfinished Life" is a bear of a movie
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My wife's movie club watched "An Unfinished Life" a 2005 movie. Blame isn't the end, it isn't an answer. How do you reconcile when you cling on to blame, pain and hurt?
MWsMC: The deceit of "'What the Deaf Man heard"
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My Wife’s movie club watched ‘What the deaf man heard’ This is a 1997 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. People Love this film, I suppose for various reasons. The movie is based on a book, which is based on a story told by a mother to her son. The story was about a man who lived in a bus station and knew a lot of secrets. It is an odd movie at best, and has some mixed morality. This review has Spoile...
MWsMC: Fatherhood quotient of 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'
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MWsMC: Fatherhood quotient of 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'
MWsMC: Why your Genetics wants you to like "Gattaca"
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MWsMC: Why your Genetics wants you to like "Gattaca"
MWsMC: 20 years later "Legally Blonde (2001)" is still relevant.
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MWsMC: 20 years later "Legally Blonde (2001)" is still relevant.
MWsMC: Why the "The Two Popes"(2019) is apologetics.
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MWsMC: Why the "The Two Popes"(2019) is apologetics.
MWsMC: Why 'Inception' has nothing to do with Dreams.
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MWsMC: Why 'Inception' has nothing to do with Dreams.
MWsMC: Observations from "The women" 1939 film about ... Women
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MWsMC: Observations from "The women" 1939 film about ... Women
MWsMC: Review of 'McLintock' PART 1
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MWsMC: Review of 'McLintock' PART 1
MWsMC: self therapy review of 'The Lady in the Van"
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MWsMC: self therapy review of 'The Lady in the Van"
MWsMC: a intimate review of "Rear Window"
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MWsMC: a intimate review of "Rear Window"
MWsMC: Review and observations on "Becket"
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MWsMC: Review and observations on "Becket"
MWsMC: Explaining the movie "Ghost Town"
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MWsMC: Explaining the movie "Ghost Town"
Wow! You sound like someone who would work at a power plant. That’s just the vibe I get from this video. Great work!
LOL, it's does have that power plant conservative bias
Well, it has been a while, There have been a couple other movies I was going to put on this channel, but they just seemed off. This one too, but after talking to my Sister I thought what the hey, I will publish it anyway, despite being a bit scatter-brained.
That was a great analysis
Your narrative is basic and hardly express the humour plot and from a 1939 precensor perspective
Agree. Time was one of my considerations in my analysis, clearly not exhaustive on all the details.
Yes it’s true
I’ve had this on my watch later list for a year. I’m finally watching it
C.O.T.I. (Chuckling On The Inside) all the way through. Now I want to watch this movie. Sounds like it may be close to real life!
Well, not my best review (but I did find some time to do a video at least). One thing not addressed is the evil in the witches and the royalty. The dying king takes pleasure in seeing his children kill one another (having killed his own 11 brothers), brothers killing one another is actually some of the most humorous part of the film. The witches enslave others, resulting in a mother who is not allowed to raise her own child, and there appears to be no reason other than close proximity to her enslavement. The witches also sacrifice animals as a form of dark magic. The cost they pay is taken from others. Tristan uses Yvaine due to his hasty promises. Lots to talk about.
Your analysis is really insightful. I'm amazed that your channel includes many titles that I have planned for my channel - Movies that I was sure everyone had forgotten like "The Gods Must Be Crazy," "The Third Man," "This Beautiful Fantastic," and "War Games." I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys them. But some movies I wasn't sure how to approach at all, like McLintock. This has long been a favorite western but I've not been sure how to recommend it to others. You've done an excellent job offering an analytical perspective to the story that is very approachable and understandable. Great job on both parts 1 & 2.
Thanks, that is so nice to hear. There were a lot of mixed feelings among the movie club for Mclintock, but for me, it was a gem for sure. One suggested more Westerns to compare to. Any suggestions?
@@mwsmc I thought it might be fun to put together a clip of fatherly advise from John Wayne movies (there are great ones in McLintock and Hondo). I'm not sure if your asking for specific films that might add context to Mclintock or just to recommend other westerns of this style. Being a big fan of westerns I can tell you that in my old age, I've lost my taste for most Clint Eastwood westerns but my love has increased all the more for many John Wayne films. Favorites include, Rio Bravo, The Quiet Man, Rio Grande (these are both films with Maureen O’Hara) and Stagecoach. I also love El Dorado but it is very similar to Rio Bravo - Rio Bravo has a better romance.
Good Grief...a stranded child, who quickly learns that his Mother's last words to him help him to gain sympathy from caring people. Being very intelligent, he does realize, with some amusement, that his world of pretense is extremely interesting. It affords him an opportunity to get the better of those who take advantage of the disadvantaged. I loved it. In that period of time, people did what was necessary to survive and protect themselves, and those they loved.❤
Cool! I like the added quotes
An interesting analysis, thank you. My response to the descriptions of "creative licence" you highlighted as taken by the writers/makers of the film ? I'd probably start by considering the lasting thoughts I have from having seen this film twice now, which was/is a profound respect and admiration for the three main characters.... And the collective achievements of NASA as a whole as they were breaking new ground 'reaching for the stars' in almost everything they were doing.... Does the truth, as you describe, diminish their achievements in any way ? I doubt it. But it is indeed a shame that the NASA of the time - and indeed some of the other people that would have worked with them were painted in a negative light. BTW, as an amusing aside: In the past week I stumbled upon an interesting analysis of a $160 Apple USB-C cable that had embedded within it more processing power than they used to put men on the moon (and bring them home) ! Mankind's progress in some ways is truly astounding (It's just a shame that we so often get let down in the simpler things by many who seem to take, take, take without contributing...)
Movies have to make choices on how to display the story, and make changes due to timing and effectiveness of the story telling. I suppose the response would be; being true to the story, not necessarily the historical accuracy. In this movie, as i see it, the additional non-historical stories were added to highlight the triumph of the three main characters, but also to make social commentary. If I understand you, I agree, it was not needed. But then again, it would have been quite a different movie without it. Another thing i was considering for the review, was how many stories there could be about, not widely know nor celebrated contributors to amazing things in the world. I had a list of names that I know about but suspect they are not well known. Ultimately I decided to cut it out, and leave it focusing on the historical figures in the film. Also interesting note, Christine Darden is another of the Human Computers, data analysis, and leading expert in sonic booms... her story is highlighted in the book 'Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race', but she is not portrayed the movie (possibly due to time difference for her contributions...)
It was Malcom X who said, "If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." somehow it got cut and it sounds like George Orwell is credited. George Orwell is the one who said, "The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history."
The irony for the playwright GB Shaw is that no actress has ever succeeded in doing it. Audrey Hepburn convinces me as the upper class deb, but not exactly as aristocracy. And she definitely doesn't convince me as the flower girl from Covent Garden. And I've never known any other actress convincingly transition from "squashed cabbage leaf" to Princess Diana. Sometimes an actress convinces as one or the other, but never both. People used to call it breeding. Well I'm not saying it's that, but it's something.
There is another parallel theme to "pride/infidelity" and it (in my opinion) is far closer to truth and that has to do with a married couple and intimacy/trust. Steven (the husband) as Mary's mother explains is getting old and wants to experience vitality, thrill, excitement of youth through a young girl's eyes. He is betraying trust/intimacy by investing in a fling. Mary is like a fish in a peaceful lake encountering a worm...bites...and gets caught. Mary invests in her friends and their boredom in everyday life (you have the archetypes of women: the naive imp, single career woman/lesbian, the gossip, etc.) Silvia finds the worm and finds ways to dangle it in front of Mary just as Silvia found the worm in the naive newlywed and dangles that in front of her). The mother isn't just saying to ignore it. The mother is saying a relationship is a foundational covenant blessed by God whose love conceived a child and together you created a family. Put your faith and energy in your marriage and family not your girlfriends. Steven tiring of his fling will realize his marriage and family are much more valuable than a fling with a trollop. A happy home will beckon him to return to that which is true and lasting. However, if the home is hostile then Steven's is going to find he has no peace with his fling and he has no peace to return to his family...it's a lose lose and will either divorce and stay single or divorce and remarry. Remember this was in an age where women didn't work en mass so female relationships were paramount. They were your social outlet to the real world..much like going to work is a man's outlet to the real world. Working men and women learn the politics of chaos and emotional manipulation to play power and strategy up the corporate ladder. In the case of the women, there is also a pecking order...the strategist and manipulator (silvia) is the power player. Silvia is redirecting the woman away from their own self-interest (family) toward pride and willfulness which puts the women in her orbit of control and manipulation as the power player. The mothers advise was prescient. If you want to preserve your marriage, then you have to put your energy and focus into your marriage family and children not friends and acquaintances.
Disenfranchised? You mean disenchanted?
My wife said the same thing. Lol, technically, you are correct, which is the best kind of correct. Also, disenfranchised has a social meaning, which would be the act of removing/depriving a person of the participation in any community or organization. I've used Disenchanted as disappointed or disallusioned and Disenfranchised as a self removal of a belief, trust, and/or participation. Like leaving the franchise... Appearantly, my colloquialism is not as well known as I thought (and maybe even inaccurate)
I think you are a little off. That movie is about something else.
Lol, short and sweet
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Reno was at the time where society people went to get a quick and legal divorce. (It was not as easy in many states) Nevada rolled back residency requirement to six weeks and legalized gambling and Reno ended up with quite a few resort divorce “ranch”(es) like the one in the movie. Mary Pickford, Rita Hayworth and Gloria Vanderbilt were a few of the celebs to get a Reno divorce.
When I was about 6 this scared me so much EDIT: spelling
Based on the 1913 play, and seeing the narrative played out in an 1890 oil painting, Pygmalion painting by Gerome, with Rex Harrison as the stand-in for the sculptor in the picture.. Refining the block of marble til she smoothly comes to life. Seeing Eliza Doolittle's metamorphosis from being a ragamuffin, to refined, to a good human who is unafraid to be assertive is inspiring but also says a lot about our culture and acceptance. Henry Higgins wants Doolittle to be a pendulum on a clock being pushed from one extreme to the other, but in life we gravitate towards what is true and neutral to some extent. She obtained her dream of being a lady in a flower shop instead of selling them at Covent Gardens. This is a great musical and film, and since I performed in the play at school when I was 12 y/o I've always felt it is a part of me.
I despise the end of the movie “My Fair Lady,” which implies that a woman can be cowed by a man and stay with a man who is expected to give nothing in return. I think you missed the mark when it comes to their relationship. It isn’t (surrogate) father-daughter or strictly teacher-student. Otherwise, I enjoyed your insights.
It's pretty much all about the TWO spankings, no? First Stephanie Powers and then Maureen O'Hara, at the hand, or, rather, coal shovel of Patrick Wayne and John Wayne, respectively.
Technically correct
great video, glad I found this channel, haven't seen Inception, probably the last person to, will check it out, looks interesting
Say you neglected to mention the advice that Paulette Goddard's character gives to Norma Shearer's "Mary". If you recall, Paulette chastises Norma, comparing the husband's infatuation with his mistress as being sick and would she leave him if he were sick...of course not. Further, Paulette says or implies this is a sexual situation and Norma should win back her husband basically between the sheets! Norma's character is a bit repelled by the coarse direction the conversation has gone but Paulette pushes it further and tells Norma that she'll win her husband back "in his arms" which is nice lady talk for in bed. Paulette DOES say though too, that sure, you're gonna make your hubby pay, but, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater either. So does the mother advise her daughter that the husband's fling isn't about not loving his wife, but rather that he's getting older and that's a difficult thing to face so his fling with another woman makes him feel virile again and young. It's Norma's character who falls victim to the black & white morality of the situation. She's the one who can't forgive, at least at first. What I like about this movie is that it allows room for people to be imperfect. So it says, sure get mad, give em hell, but don't walk away on a moral high ground because in the end you'll see that no one is perfect including themselves. Such a refreshing change of pace from today's woke nazi sensibility: The "Believe this or be crushed" approach
Excellent points. You really get it.
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I’m sure you know that it’s been remade in the early 2000’s?? With Meg Ryan, etc. basically the same story except the more recent story has removed the social status of the women and how their create The In Group
I am aware of the 2000's remake, but I haven't seen it. I might some day, but I think the 1939 styles and the black and white add to the overall enjoyment of the film. The circle of "friends" is an interesting part of it. Thanks
@@mwsmc Don't see the remake. It is quite flat and has none of the tight interaction between the characters. The rewrite is poor. It is only OK if you had not seen the 1939 version first.
@@mwsmcthe remake is terrible. The Women is a period piece. Trying to put it in another era simply doesn’t work.
This is a comedy of manners of the age that it was presented. Your sermonizing, while earnest, is rather misplaced.
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Young Frankenstein is the BEST comedy ever‼️
I really lije this comedy too. Do you think it is better than, Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, the naked gun, hot shots, top secret, and Tommy boy???
@@mwsmc Way better than those other movies 🎥.
in the book she merry Freddie and opens a flower shop
That makes so much sense. Many have said they hate the ending, but I think it is because the thought Higgins and Doolittle were supposed to have a romantic relationship. But, I don't see it that way, Freddie is the romance, Higgins is the father figure. Thanks
This is a film about transformation. Higgins thinks her can change Eliza, but it is she who changes him, in deeply profound ways. The man who was self-sufficient is no longer: I've grown accustomed to her face. This is a love story, albeit not necessarily a romantic one. But it might be, but that is for another day,. The story ends with an open question, deepening the mystery of love itself. This play is a masterpiece,
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...wowwwwwww, what do I think, about "My Fair Lady"???... ...I agree with your insights about the story and the script, but there's so much more to imply... ...Henry Higgins a mean character???... ...not only that, but a narcissist personality owning a humor that resembles so much the humor of the guys in this film "The Boy in the Band" (USA'1970), or, at last, Dorothy Zbornak's... ...(And I don't want to mention the Hero's journey wich at least three characters in the script, follow)... ...you see, my dear friend, too much to take in account... ...but I like this film... ...personally speaking, I'm a lot of things; I even sing... ... last weeks I've been singing my favorite song in this film: "On the street where you live"... ...and "Loverly" and "I could have dance..."... ...these two, I'd like to transform in rock tunes... ...if not, at least pop!!! ...my very warm greetings from Santiago de Chile, Downtown, my dear friend youtuber, you did a very good job, indeed... 👏👏👏😊🌹🥀🌹😊👏👏👏 PS: your voice is really nice and your speech is almost a very interesting lecture that I like really much...
I especially love your thoughts about the connections with growth and change. So cool!
I love your take on this movie. It's very enlightening. :) thanks for sharing your thoughts
By the way, that last clip you included, the "maaaaahhh!", just cracks me up lol
Ascot was my favorite. There is so much to discuss. I liked your perspective.
I love when you do these. Great job. Love your insights. And it's so fun when you can meet with us, too. :)
Thank you for this encompassing description of one of my favorite movies. Don't watch it for the moral or the plot - -watch it for the in interaction among all these fantastic stars !
I think it's significant to make note of the fact that this film was made during the run up to the 1964 Presidential election between Barry Goldwater (the Arizona Republican Senator whom John Wayne supported and the character Birnbaum is probably based on) and the Democratic incumbent JFK who was assassinated the same month this film came out. The Jerry Van Dyke character seems to reflect a lot of what Wayne didn't like about JFK while Patrick Wayne's character seems to reflect what Wayne liked about JFK. Wayne would never make a film directly critical of any American President of course.
I have heard this is the first or at least one of the first of John Wayne's movies were his political opinions were incorporated. So, it probably is significant (as you said)
My old lady has documented my death on Face Book hundreds of times. Its when I get up and go back to work is when everyone laughs at her..
What??
I feel sorry for people who critisize everything in a movie. I really enjoy watching movies, and this one is one of my favourites. It is just a story. Don't be so pedantic.
This is one of the most popular hallmark movies, if the statistics are true. So you are not alone in loving it. Do you know why its one of your favorite? Is it a feeling, the story, the chatacters? The setting?
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It also makes me think of how your physiological response to excitement, nervousness, anxiety are the same. How the simulation and the real illicit a response 🤔
Interesting point
Very insightful. I almost dismissed Madeleine’s character because I thought the movie didn’t give their relationship the time it needed. But you were able to see what I didn’t.
Awesome review
I also was wondering why the laundry needed to be done right at that time lol