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Tag Archives: Christopher Guest
For Your Consideration
I, personally, missed the mockumentary format in this film. That seems to me to be where Guest really shines, and has something to offer that nobody else does. But I’ve never really been the type to moan: Why didn’t they … Continue reading
“Corky! We love you! We want you to live!!!!”
Last night – or – er – this morning – 1:30 in the morning – WAY past my bedtime … and there I was in my friend Brett’s apartment in Manhattan – far across the river from my abode – … Continue reading
A Mighty Wind
It’s a downpour outside, and I just watched A Mighty Wind. I am happy. Bob Balaban. I love that guy. Christopher Guest’s hairdo. And the album covers! hahaha The album called “Wishin’” – the 3 guys in blue suits around … Continue reading
18″ high Stone Henge
That’s all I should have to say. 18″ high Stone Henge, and you will know the movie I watched last night for the 20th time. The image of that tiny Stone Henge descending behind Michael McKean is one of the … Continue reading