With talents like Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston, you might expect greatness, bordering on perfection. While Grace and Frankie has not always delivered on that promise with absolute perfection of plot and character, it has delivered in so many other ways. It has always moved me, made me think, made me care, and always made me laugh my ass off. In spite of some occasionally strident plot twists, and somewhat forced dialog, I've nevertheless lapped up every last drop of Grace and Frankie like a thirsty dog in a heat wave. And, finally, since every one of the supporting cast is also stellar, and the guest stars so far have been a treasure, perfection has been achieved.
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Moon Over Broadway
(1997)
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13 January 2024
Carol Burnett is the reason I went to see the play on Broadway called MOON OVER BUFFALO. Carol Bernett was a joy in the play and also in this movie. Phil Bosco and Jane Connell are the icing on the cake, as they were in the play, and in this movie.
I knew nothing about this documentary until I was walking past the Film Forum one evening in lower Manhattan. There was a movie poster with Carol Burnett's face on it, and I wondered what the heck this movie was since I had not heard anything about it.
I bought a ticket and went right in and was delighted. What a thrill to watch the making of a Broadway hit as it unfolds, mistakes and all.
The reason to watch this movie is the same that I went to see the play on Broadway. Carol Burnett. This is a master class in BRILIANCE, as led by Carol Burnett. Even considering actors are human and have faults, here is a master at work, who proves she can work under any circumstances. This movie is a gem.
I knew nothing about this documentary until I was walking past the Film Forum one evening in lower Manhattan. There was a movie poster with Carol Burnett's face on it, and I wondered what the heck this movie was since I had not heard anything about it.
I bought a ticket and went right in and was delighted. What a thrill to watch the making of a Broadway hit as it unfolds, mistakes and all.
The reason to watch this movie is the same that I went to see the play on Broadway. Carol Burnett. This is a master class in BRILIANCE, as led by Carol Burnett. Even considering actors are human and have faults, here is a master at work, who proves she can work under any circumstances. This movie is a gem.
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