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Sometimes I baffle myself
Sep. 1st, 2011 01:39 pmI really want to see W.E., Madonna's new film about one modern woman's obsession with Wallis Simpson. This surprises me, because
(1) I can't stand Madonna.
(2) I don't like Wallis Simpson.
(3) The modern character doesn't sound like much of a prize, either.
The only reason I can come up with is that I find the period and its events so fascinating, I'll watch anybody's film about it. I imagine this one will be rather like watching The King's Speech in a funhouse mirror -- it's even being called "the anti-'King's Speech.'" (Don't miss that article I just linked to -- it's really good. I love TKS screenwriter David Seidler's jab at "the most selfish love story ever told.") Though I vastly prefer the pro-Bertie point of view, it should still make for an interesting experience.
Well, and also, if early reviews are anything to go by, W.E. should be a movie rich in snarking possibilities. See what all these years of Mystery Science Theater 3000 have done to me?
(1) I can't stand Madonna.
(2) I don't like Wallis Simpson.
(3) The modern character doesn't sound like much of a prize, either.
The only reason I can come up with is that I find the period and its events so fascinating, I'll watch anybody's film about it. I imagine this one will be rather like watching The King's Speech in a funhouse mirror -- it's even being called "the anti-'King's Speech.'" (Don't miss that article I just linked to -- it's really good. I love TKS screenwriter David Seidler's jab at "the most selfish love story ever told.") Though I vastly prefer the pro-Bertie point of view, it should still make for an interesting experience.
Well, and also, if early reviews are anything to go by, W.E. should be a movie rich in snarking possibilities. See what all these years of Mystery Science Theater 3000 have done to me?
