Have gotten to see Whatever Works twice now, and loved it both times: first time for the story line, second time for everything else. Larry David's Boris Yelnikoff (or is it Yellnikoff?) launches into several well-timed well-placed dark and comic jeremiads throughout the movie. The tale itself feels something close to magical realism, with luck playing a major role -- as is often the case in Woody's world.
If you like the style and outlook of Woody Allen, Larry David and Jon Stewart, this one's for you. For anybody else, it's a roll of the dice. A big fan of all three dudes (Jon Stewart is not in the film, but Daily Show correspondent Samantha Bee makes a cameo as a "chess Mom"), I dig not only the film, but the digs in the film.
Today's Rune: Wholeness.
Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, I stayed up late and caught "Another Woman" on cable and and realized that there are a bunch of Woody Allen films I still haven't seen-- Broadway Danny Rose, Zelig, Purple Rose of Cairo. I've got them all lined up soon on my Netflix queue
Breaking news: Sarah Palin stepping down as Alaska's governor.
ReplyDeleteWhy? No idea yet. She is a fool, but I'm glad she's quitting for whatever reason. Whatever worked.
"Zelig" was the last one I'd seen, and it was great Johnny.
ReplyDeleteA chess mom? that might be worth seeing.
ReplyDeleteI believe Sarah Palin had a 70% approval rating in her state. I wonder what kind of leverage, or should I say "dirt," someone had on her.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, it's out! Woot! I have to find out what time it's playing near me, so glad I have money to spend this week.
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