May 18, 2007

Gratuitous Llama Weekend Netflix Choice O' Viewing

Just in case you were interested, here's what's in the mailbox at Orgle Manor:

Fargo - What with one thing and another, I've never seen it before. Hope it's as good as everybody says. With Steve Buscemi, how could it be far off?

Persuasion - To get in solid with the Missus, although I like it myself. For one thing, I like the naval theme (Austen had two brothers in the Royal Navy, both of whom reached flag rank). For another, I'm a big fan of Ciarán Hinds, who I think has a terrific stage presence. On the other hand, we have a bit of an informal debate going about whether the young lady's slip off the wall wasn't a bit on the contrived side for Miss Jane.

Idiocracy - I don't know why. Somebody recommended it and I tossed it in the queue. We shall see.

I'll probably wind up watching all three. This is just about the last weekend for the foreseeable future that I'll even have time to think about such things.

Posted by Robert at May 18, 2007 01:36 PM | TrackBack
Comments

Make sure the ettes are safely tucked up before you screen Fargo...

Posted by: babs at May 18, 2007 01:47 PM

I adore Persuasion. I may just have to drag out my copy this weekend now you put me in mind of it. As for the "slip" off the wall...perhaps a tad contrived, though I think the personality of the young lady in question leaves it as a reasonable possiblity.

Posted by: beth at May 18, 2007 02:02 PM

Oh, I'm quite willing to let it slide. Now if it had been a meteorite strike, well......

Posted by: Robbo the LB at May 18, 2007 02:57 PM

With Fargo, you need to go in with low expectations. It's an interesting film if you haven't been oversold on it; but it'll disappoint if you want too much.

Best Coen brothers film, in my book, is still The Big Lebowski.

Posted by: The Colossus at May 18, 2007 03:30 PM

Fargo will be screened sans Llama-ettes and with open-ended expectations.

My big problem with The Big L is that the Dude is a near-dead ringer for my long-lost hippy uncle and what looks quirky and endearing on screen is just plain pathetic in real life.

Posted by: Robbo the LB at May 18, 2007 03:36 PM

I was glad she slipped...

Posted by: Mrs. Peperium at May 18, 2007 04:36 PM

Not contrived at all. Those steps were/are very narrow (the original ones are the ones used in the film) and were known to be dangerous if one was not careful - especially when wet. Miss Austen was making very good use of local color, I've always thought.

Posted by: Meg Q at May 20, 2007 12:14 AM