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GeorgiaMa'am · 01-21-2016, 07:06 PM

I saw Carol last night. It was very beautifully filmed, and the acting was first class. Rooney Mara was completely convincing as a young lesbian developing her first love in the 1950s. The movie does an exceptional job of depicting the subtleties of two lesbian lives in a repressive era.

Visually, this film was gorgeous. The 1950s details, from everyday objects such as cars and furniture, and the costumes, makeup and hair, to places such as roadside motels and The Drake hotel in Chicago were fun to watch for someone like me (I'm a lover of mid-century everything). Therese works in a toy department, and one of the first things that hit me was seeing my old tin doll house. Every scene was like a delicious flashback into my childhood. I was engulfed in this film, as the setting drew me into the parts of the story I was less familiar with, such as a 1950s butch and femme flirting in a NYC record store.

I heard screenwriter Phyllis Nagy on NPR's Fresh Air, and she commented that this story was "extremely forward thinking" at the time Patricia Highsmith wrote the novel. Apparently it was typical for lesbian novels of the time to end with one or both women dying, or ending up in a mental hospital. Carol does have a relatively happy ending, and it made it easier for me to watch, knowing in advance that this would be the case.

betruetoyoursoul · 01-22-2016, 07:32 AM

It has been awhile since I have posted some of the movies/documentaries that I have caught. I thought I would share a list here this morning. Many fine people have posted some of these if not all. (((((hugs to all*S)))):

Brooklyn- difficult predicament and I felt there are some similiarities to LDR's ....

The Big Short- I appreciated the actors and the honest perspective concerning what happened....

Burnt- I really enjoyed this movie more than I thought.

Carol- moving and haunting

The Danish Girl- Interesting

Freeheld- I am a fan of non-fiction based movies, books etc. This was emotional. I appreciate how far we have come in the last four years or so...
I Am Potential-A father puts his energy into his son who is blind and wheelchair-bound helping his sone overcome obstacles that shows the other's the sons potential....

Inside Out-I loved this..when I lived in England my grandfather had these comics which I loved to read. They were comics of people with little people in inside the body making everything work...not sure if I explained that in the best way but the movie made me smile....

Joy- Better than I thought it would be and enjoyed it.

Room- good movie

The Intern- I liked this

The Stanford Prison Experiment - Interesting

Trumbo- I encourage watching this another non-fiction based movie that opened my eyes to a history I didn't reallize existed in that arena.

Spotlight- A must see *CAUTION-TRIGGER PRONE* so protect yourself mind body health before you decide to watch this movie, I suggest reading a bit about it and then making a decision. *Hugs*

Steve Jobs- It was okay ....

Straight Outta Compton- Very insightful

What Happened, Miss Simone?- A must see

Just my brief two cents*S

Have a great Friday!!!!!

dykeumentary · 01-22-2016, 09:10 PM

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JDeere · 01-22-2016, 10:09 PM

I watched The Intern with mom and dad this evening!

I really enjoyed it!

so 5 stars from me

angelface · 01-23-2016, 02:35 AM

Vin Diesel tries to leave his Fast & Furious persona but fails miserably. He is better in films with that genre as not much dialogue and acting is required as action scenes dictate the plot.

betruetoyoursoul · 01-23-2016, 02:44 AM

angelface · 01-23-2016, 10:10 AM

betruetoyoursoul · 01-23-2016, 09:03 PM

This movie is so riveting, and put me on such an emotional roller coaster...I think I felt just about every emotion imaginable....I ask myself with events that are constantly being brought to life ..tears..the injustice..the brutality of police officers ( I know not all are like those portrayed in this movie or in the news) ..there is a very huge problem that needs to be addressed though....I could go on and on.....I ask myself have things really changed that much today?..Peace and love....."

01-21-2016, 07:06 PM	#1
GeorgiaMa'am Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: High Femme Ma'am Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am Relationship Status: widowed - involved, poly Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,455 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,674 Thanked 28,519 Times in 5,824 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Carol I saw Carol last night. It was very beautifully filmed, and the acting was first class. Rooney Mara was completely convincing as a young lesbian developing her first love in the 1950s. The movie does an exceptional job of depicting the subtleties of two lesbian lives in a repressive era. Visually, this film was gorgeous. The 1950s details, from everyday objects such as cars and furniture, and the costumes, makeup and hair, to places such as roadside motels and The Drake hotel in Chicago were fun to watch for someone like me (I'm a lover of mid-century everything). Therese works in a toy department, and one of the first things that hit me was seeing my old tin doll house. Every scene was like a delicious flashback into my childhood. I was engulfed in this film, as the setting drew me into the parts of the story I was less familiar with, such as a 1950s butch and femme flirting in a NYC record store. I heard screenwriter Phyllis Nagy on NPR's Fresh Air, and she commented that this story was "extremely forward thinking" at the time Patricia Highsmith wrote the novel. Apparently it was typical for lesbian novels of the time to end with one or both women dying, or ending up in a mental hospital. Carol does have a relatively happy ending, and it made it easier for me to watch, knowing in advance that this would be the case. __________________ -GeorgiaMa'am It's true that you are blessed and lucky It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. -10,000 Maniacs

01-22-2016, 07:32 AM	#2
betruetoyoursoul Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She,Her,BabyGirl Relationship Status: On a Beautiful Journey regardless if I am single or coupled! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,564 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,942 Thanked 2,397 Times in 1,093 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	It has been awhile since I have posted some of the movies/documentaries that I have caught. I thought I would share a list here this morning. Many fine people have posted some of these if not all. (((((hugs to allS)))): Brooklyn- difficult predicament and I felt there are some similiarities to LDR's .... The Big Short- I appreciated the actors and the honest perspective concerning what happened.... Burnt- I really enjoyed this movie more than I thought. Carol- moving and haunting The Danish Girl- Interesting Freeheld- I am a fan of non-fiction based movies, books etc. This was emotional. I appreciate how far we have come in the last four years or so... I Am Potential-A father puts his energy into his son who is blind and wheelchair-bound helping his sone overcome obstacles that shows the other's the sons potential.... Inside Out-I loved this..when I lived in England my grandfather had these comics which I loved to read. They were comics of people with little people in inside the body making everything work...not sure if I explained that in the best way but the movie made me smile.... Joy- Better than I thought it would be and enjoyed it. Room- good movie The Intern- I liked this The Stanford Prison Experiment - Interesting Trumbo- I encourage watching this another non-fiction based movie that opened my eyes to a history I didn't reallize existed in that arena. Spotlight- A must see CAUTION-TRIGGER PRONE* so protect yourself mind body health before you decide to watch this movie, I suggest reading a bit about it and then making a decision. Hugs Steve Jobs- It was okay .... Straight Outta Compton- Very insightful What Happened, Miss Simone?- A must see Just my brief two cents*S Have a great Friday!!!!! __________________

01-22-2016, 09:10 PM	#3
dykeumentary Member How Do You Identify?: butch dyke Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 449 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 341 Thanked 1,548 Times in 359 Posts Rep Power: 19160663	A quick and informal poll: Please "thank" this post if you attended a film festival in 2015. __________________ The Origins of Butch & Femme (a retelling): https://youtu.be/U7VkXpZl4Mk Watch more of my funny butch/femme movies here: https://www.youtube.com/dykeumentary1

01-23-2016, 02:35 AM	#5
angelface Timed Out - Identity Issues How Do You Identify?: Butch Lesbian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 179 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 199 Thanked 596 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 0	Trailer is marginally better than the movie :/ Vin Diesel tries to leave his Fast & Furious persona but fails miserably. He is better in films with that genre as not much dialogue and acting is required as action scenes dictate the plot.

01-23-2016, 02:44 AM	#6
betruetoyoursoul Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She,Her,BabyGirl Relationship Status: On a Beautiful Journey regardless if I am single or coupled! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,564 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,942 Thanked 2,397 Times in 1,093 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	__________________

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angelface Timed Out - Identity Issues How Do You Identify?: Butch Lesbian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 179 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 199 Thanked 596 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 0	I still miss her :'(

01-23-2016, 09:03 PM	#8
betruetoyoursoul Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She,Her,BabyGirl Relationship Status: On a Beautiful Journey regardless if I am single or coupled! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,564 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,942 Thanked 2,397 Times in 1,093 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	This movie is so riveting, and put me on such an emotional roller coaster...I think I felt just about every emotion imaginable....I ask myself with events that are constantly being brought to life ..tears..the injustice..the brutality of police officers ( I know not all are like those portrayed in this movie or in the news) ..there is a very huge problem that needs to be addressed though....I could go on and on.....I ask myself have things really changed that much today?..Peace and love....." __________________