Sometimes I baffle myself

[litlover12]

I 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?

Comments

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

Yes! The Snarking Movie Club!

[neemarita.livejournal.com]

That sounds like it would be ridiculous fun.

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

This needs to happen! Maybe a lj comm or something!

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Wow. Hmm. I'll have to give that some thought. :-) I don't know if I have the initiative or the patience to set up and run a comm, but maybe we could do the occasional Communal Movie Snark Post right here!

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

I would love any opportunity to snark :-P

[sonneta.livejournal.com]

Hijacking the thread to say: DO WANT.