There are certain movies that have the ability to touch your heart. Sometimes you know beforehand, and that’s the reason you travel to see the movie, and others are unexpected, an absolute surprise because probably you went in assuming it wouldn’t be any good. This movie was the prior. I knew at the preview that I’d fall in love with The Secret Life of Bees. So I guess you can say I went in with a biased view. I thought the cast choice was great and because I had the preconceived notion that the movie would be wonderful, I never searched for the flaws. Maybe because of this I missed the flaws, but I’m starting to realize more and more that it’s much more enjoyable if you search for the goodness. I appreciated the story, the book was great, and I don’t like comparing books to movies but I thought the interpretation came off very well. It was a great role for Dakota Fanning too. She is just the right age for that part. The vision was certainly there.
The above was written a few days ago.
The below was written today.
I’m kind of mad because my friend Kristen was telling me that Dakota Fanning had the opportunity to also star in My Sister’s Keeper and turned it down because she wouldn’t shave her head. Now who am I to tell a girl to shave her head? Well I guess that’s unfair but nonetheless she should’ve shaved her head or worn a bald cap?! Don’t we have the makeup ability to just fake it? Oh well, I guess everyone has to draw the line somewhere. It’s definitely good to ask yourself what are some things you would never do. Dakota Fanning will never shave her head. But Dakota Fanning will take part in a rape scene. Good to know.
End Dakota Fanning nonsense.
What about Jennifer Hudson?
The news of the murder of her mom and brother, and her missing nephew is beyond words. I was shocked, stunned, appalled. Who could do such a thing? Celebrity or not, no one can come to terms with that magnitude of news. How can you take away someone’s family? Their past, present, and future life? No one has that right. I wanted to say because of this I believe in death penalty, because what other possible punishment can alleviate this situation? But as I am reading and typing this I realize that the death penalty is giving power to someone else to take away a life. Is this the same in essence? I am so torn on this, but it’s hard not to want justice for such an act of violence. It’s hard not to be angered and feel the need to battle crime with punishment. This turned into a political issue…I know but what is right? Ghandi said an eye for eye makes the whole world go blind? Is capital punishment like an eye for an eye? I guess everything just comes down to personal interpretation. It’s worth thinking on though.
To end on a lighter note…
Are regular dvds being phased out? I’m worried.
And I’m sorry that this entry is so compartmentalized.
Next time,
Jenna
1 comment:
1. I'm glad you really enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees. It's definitely hard to go into a film without being biased sometimes by the way it looks. I knew I'd love Rachel Getting Married before I saw it and I did love it. I think every person should go into a movie with a positive attitude. I mean whats the point watching something you know you'll hate? If you're looking for it, then of course you will.
2. Every movie choice is probably made by Dakota Fannings mother. Things can come down to anything. Oscars, the type of work she's looking for, money. Sure, My Sister's Keeper didn't work out but that just means that it wasn't right for her. Hounddog might have been. I had hopes it might be good, but it seems like an unfortunate waste. Oh well. Every star has them. Whether they're like 14 or not.
3. The Jennifer Hudson thing is absolutely tragic in every way. I always thought how lucky she is and now I'll always think of her tragedy. My thoughts are with her and her family as they try to move on from this very difficult time.
On the level of the dealth plenty, I try not to think about it too often. Obviously I'm not for it. I'm not saying people don't deserve it and don't have it coming, but I know I wouldn't want to be the one who flick the switch or pull the trigger or any of those other things. Fine if someone else wants to do it, but it ain't gonna be me. I don't really care if these killers are in prison for life or dead, as long as they're away from society but I'm not going to send anyone to their death personally if I can help it. I would also feel terrible for the criminal's families. Sure, it's hard enough knowing that whatever happened, had happened, but killing their family member is still probably a really difficult thing as well. What scares me is the strangers that love the death plenty so much in which they have no connections to anyone. They have no problem just sending people to their death. In a way, it's very similar to those who committed the crime in the first place. But who knows, if something ever hit me personally, I'm sure I would feel different about it maybe. I just hope I never have to make any major decisions about death plenty unless I'm in a voters booth. Just my democratic 2 cents on it.
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