Readers of my site know I often like to delve into the past for movies and books that are classics, at least to me. Postcards from the Edge is such a piece for a number of reasons:
Mike Nichols directsOne of the true masters of Hollywood with such giants as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The Graduate (1967), Catch-22 (1970), Carnal Knowledge (1971), Silkwood (1983), Working Girl (1988), and Primary Colors (1998).
Carrie Fisher writesShe was on her way to becoming an American sweetheart, a 70s sexed-up version of her mother, Debbie Reynolds, as Princess Leia in Star Wars (1977). She had less central roles in subsequent movies including The Blues Brothers (1980) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and she also displayed substantial writing and singing skills.
Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine actPlaying Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds-like characters, respectively, these two provide a cinematic tour de force of the timelessly troubled Hollywood daughter-mother relationship.
The times revealCulture is partly defined by artworks undertaken by celebs, particularly movies. This movie sends up some largely hopeful signs of the times.
While I'm on the subject of positive vibes, the culminating scene of Postcards is full of life-affirming emotional fuel, at least for several women I know and care deeply for. That scene features the rehabbed Carrie character (Streep) belting out the ultimate upbeat tune about conquering addictions: "I'm Checkin' Out... of this Heartbreak Hotel."
It works for me. And I know it's meaningful on even a deeper level for a lot of women... maybe for this day and age in particular.
For my complete review of this movie and for other movie and book reviews, please visit my site TheCoffeeCoaster.com.
Brian Wright Copyright 2007
Mike Nichols directsOne of the true masters of Hollywood with such giants as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The Graduate (1967), Catch-22 (1970), Carnal Knowledge (1971), Silkwood (1983), Working Girl (1988), and Primary Colors (1998).
Carrie Fisher writesShe was on her way to becoming an American sweetheart, a 70s sexed-up version of her mother, Debbie Reynolds, as Princess Leia in Star Wars (1977). She had less central roles in subsequent movies including The Blues Brothers (1980) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and she also displayed substantial writing and singing skills.
Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine actPlaying Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds-like characters, respectively, these two provide a cinematic tour de force of the timelessly troubled Hollywood daughter-mother relationship.
The times revealCulture is partly defined by artworks undertaken by celebs, particularly movies. This movie sends up some largely hopeful signs of the times.
While I'm on the subject of positive vibes, the culminating scene of Postcards is full of life-affirming emotional fuel, at least for several women I know and care deeply for. That scene features the rehabbed Carrie character (Streep) belting out the ultimate upbeat tune about conquering addictions: "I'm Checkin' Out... of this Heartbreak Hotel."
It works for me. And I know it's meaningful on even a deeper level for a lot of women... maybe for this day and age in particular.
For my complete review of this movie and for other movie and book reviews, please visit my site TheCoffeeCoaster.com.
Brian Wright Copyright 2007