Sunday, August 14, 2022
The Patriot
- Commentary: Under construction.
Since 1938 there have been six movies released entitled "The Patriot".
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Mel Gibson Cpt/Col Benjamin Martin Joely Richardson Charlotte Selton Heath Ledger Gabriel Edward Martin Lisa Brenner Anne Patricia Howard Gregory Smith Thomas Martin Trevor Morgan Nathan Martin Bryan Chafin Samuel Martin Mika Boorem Margaret Martin Logan Lerman William Martin Skye McCole Bartusiak Susan Martin Jason Isaacs Col William Tavington Chris Cooper Col/Brig Gen Harry Burwell Tchéky Karyo Mjr Jean Villeneuve René Auberjonois Reverend Oliver Tom Wilkinson Lt Gen Charles Cornwallis Donal Logue Don Scott Peter Woodward Brig Gen Charles O'Hara Leon Rippy John Billings Adam Baldwin Adam Baldwin Jamieson K. Price Cpt Bordon Jay Arlen Jones Occam Joey D. Vieira Peter Howard Terry Layman Gen George Washington Andy Stahl Gen Nathanael Greene
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 2000
Directed by Roland Emmerich.
Labels: chris-cooper, heath-ledger, mel-gibson, rené-auberjonois, tom-wilkinson, war3
Thursday, June 09, 2022
Raising Buchanan
- Commentary: This movie is a sweet, silly, funny movie. It is, as well, not a movie I would own if I didn't have an actor niece who played a walk-through part in it and a sister who thought to send me a copy of it. I'm also pleased I own it because it is the second to the last movie in which René Auberjonois appeared, whose work I adore. In addition, it won a slew of film festival awards across the U.S., deservedly, I can say, since I've seen it. The crux of the movie is the dilemma of seeking an ill-conceived boost to one's life. It ends poignantly and is thoroughly enjoyable, much to my delight.
Update 6/9/2022: This post was originally published on 1/16/2021 but disappeared from public view. I am now reinstating it.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role René Auberjonois U.S. President James Buchanan Amanda Melby Ruth Kiesling Cathy Shim Meg Terence Bernie Hines Phillip Crosby M. Emmet Walsh Larry Kiesling Robert Ben Garant Lancaster Guy Jennifer Pfalzgraff Holly Steve Briscoe Errol
Here's the Wikipedia write-up on this movie.
Release Date: 2019
Directed by Bruce Dellis.
Labels: buddy, dramedy1, psychological1, reflective, rené-auberjonois, satire1
Friday, July 16, 2021
Certain Women
- Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Laura Dern Laura Wells Kristen Stewart Elizabeth Travis Michelle Williams Gina Lewis Lily Gladstone Jamie James LeGros Ryan Lewis Jared Harris William Fuller René Auberjonois Albert John Getz Sheriff Rowles
Here is the link to the Wikipedia write-up of this movie.
Release Date: 2016
Directed by Kelly Reichardt.
Labels: §2, Criterion3, female-director1, kristen-stewart, rené-auberjonois, women's-movie2
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Boston Legal, Seasons 1 - 5
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: *1* *2* *3* *4*
- Commentary: It never fails to amaze me that Mom enjoys this show as much as I do. I didn't expect her to. I thought she'd find the broad satire tense and boring, but it's not uncommon for her to find it laugh-out-loud funny and the legal issues intrigue her.
It never fails that, after a show, we find ourselves discussing some aspect of the show we've just viewed. We'll definitely be watching and collecting all seasons.
Update 5/14/2002: We did, indeed, collect all five seasons and Mom watched every episode with much enthusiasm. Frankly, I think she may have a crush on William Shatner (she is a Trekie), or maybe James Spader. Or both. I wouldn't put it past her.
And, Candice Bergen (she is also a Murphy-ite). She always has time for Candice Bergen!
In the table below I am listing only actors and their corresponding roles that are most recognizable to Mom.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role James Spader Alan Shore William Shatner Denny Crane Candice Bergen Shirley Schmidt René Auberjonois Paul Lewiston Mark Valley Brad Chase Meredith Easton Bethany Horowitz Julie Bowen Denise Bauer John Larroquette Carl Sack
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 2004-2008
Directed by several people; female directors sparse and only in Seasons 1, 2 and 4.
Labels: candice-bergen, female-director1, james-spader, legal, rené-auberjonois, satire2, shared-favorite, TV2
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Deep Space 9: Entire Series
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6* *7* *8* *9*
- Commentary: This series is like school for both of us. We watch anywhere from 3 to 7 episodes a week. They are played throughout the day, spark conversation, sometimes I use them to keep Mom awake a little longer.
We are, by the way, nowhere near the end. I think, at this posting, we're lost somewhere in the third year. There is always a year's block on our floor in front of the dvd player, in case Mom wants to watch TV and there's "nothing on", and Animal Planet has lost its charms.
I still, by the way, have not seen how Judsea Dax dies.
Important!: I found the ultimate review (set of reviews, really) for this series, and it's a hummer of a review compendium. The write-up(s) for this series is linked to the title of this post. Each episode, linked on the first page, has its own review as well. Check it out!
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Avery Brooks Benjamin Sisko René Auberjonois Odo Nana Visitor Kira Nerys Alexander Siddig Julian Bashir Michael Dorn Worf Armin Shimerman Quark Terry Farrell Judsea Dax Colm Meaney Miles O'Brien
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1993-1999
Directed by various people, some women.
Labels: aliens, female-director1, leonard-nimoy, rené-auberjonois, science-fiction2, shared-favorite, star-trek, TV3
