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Object Of My Affection
I don't know if this quasi-love story is every heterosexual modern woman's fairytale or nightmare. Jennifer Aniston stars as a single New York woman hopelessly devoted to her gay male roommate (Paul Rudd). When she discovers she's pregnant, Nina decides she'd rather raise the child with the roommate than with her ex-boyfriend. The question then becomes, how long will this sexless pseudo-marriage last. And if the gay friend is the true object of Nina's affection, where does that leave either's romantic life? When this movie first came out in the theaters, a female friend of mine said she didn't need to see the film, she was living it. At any rate, this story plays out well in an entertaining, mostly realistic manner with a thoroughly satisfying happy ending. Think of this as the big screen version of "Will And Grace."
IMDb | Other Reviews Denise Felder
October Sky
The inspiring story of Homer Hickam, a boy from small, West Virginia coal mining town who defies the odds to become a NASA scientist. It's a bit melodramatic and slow, but this based-on-a-true story is so fascinating and heartening that you'll hardly notice. And, with no violence, foul language or sex, it's a great flick for kids to see.
IMDb | Other Reviews Erik Nelson
Office Space
If you work in a cubicle -- or ever have -- you will relate well to this movie. It's a humorous, yet horrifying (in a lighthearted way) perspective of life in corporate suburbia, where cookie-cutter office spaces and arrogant, overbearing bosses are reason enough to stay in bed and forget you have a job. Or better yet, set fire to your workplace. Jennifer Aniston is the love interest who portrays a uniform-wearing workhorse (until she loses it) at the nearby mass-produced restaurant that you see in every suburban strip mall. While not a great movie, it is entertaining and some of the laughs make this worth renting on a weeknight or weekend afternoon, if for nothing else than to feel fortunate you don't have a job like that! (If you do, save your sanity and get out!)
Laura Russo
101 Dalmations
As Cruella DeVil would say, Woof! Woof! A live action version of the well-loved children's movie 101 DALMATIONS is a real dog -- eager to please. This time the dogs don't talk and there aren't any toe-tapping songs, but it's a delightful film all the same. Glenn Close as the evil Cruella is gleefully wicked as the woman who wants to make a fur coat out of Dalmation puppies. Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson are the owners of those lovebird canines Pongo and Perdy. Slapstick comedy abounds as Cruella and her accident-prone henchmen get what they deserve after the animal kingdom teams up to rescue the 99 trapped pups. The movie tends to drag a bit at times, and it could use some memorable music, but it is a kid pleaser that will make them sit up and beg for more. 101 DALMATIONS also features Joan Plowright. It's rated G.
IMDb Other Reviews Debra Scott
Opposite Of Sex
Christina Ricci plays a teen-aged femme fatale who runs away from her trailer-trash mother to live with her gay half-brother in the Midwest. From the very start there's no doubt that Ricci's Deedee is up to no good. In fact, her narration tells the audience to not expect her to grow a heart of gold in the end. Deedee immediately attempts to get into the good graces of her brother, then seduces his young lover, all under the critical eye of the brother's deceased partner's sister, played by Lisa Kudrow. Kudrow received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the modern-day schoolmarm. And while she did tone down her usual "Friends" dimwitted stammering, it's the strong, unpredictable storyline that deserves the most lauding. Seeing how these characters of varying integrity interact with Deedee, who's unashamedly bad, provided as truly entertaining and thought-provoking ride.
IMDb | Other Reviews Denise Felder
The Other Sister
A friend of mine went to this movie instead of "Life Is Beautiful" because she wasn't in the mood to cry. Big mistake. This is a sweet story about a developmentally challenged young woman returning home after a life at boarding school. Dianne Keaton is great as the overbearing mom and Juliette Lewis successfully shed her bad girl image to realistically portray the daughter. A borderline chick flick, a definite date movie.
IMDb | Other Reviews Denise Felder
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