Flash Movie Review: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? — moviejoltz

THERE WAS SOMETHING SAFE, NURTURING and comfortable about growing up in an apartment building. I never felt like I was missing out on anything by not living in a single-family home. My earliest memories contain the assortment of wonderful neighbors who lived in our building. Before I could even walk I learned how to crawl down […]

via Flash Movie Review: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? — moviejoltz

 

 

Documentary Spotlight

The Zen Diaries Of Garry Shandling

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/garry-shandling-hbo-documentary-zen-diaries-judd-apatow-w518033

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/03/the-zen-diaries-of-garry-shandling-review-hbo/556583/

“Humor is a wonderful way to deal with our suffering because if we can laugh at our troubles, we can feel better. Thich Nhat Hanh is a special man who has helped millions with their suffering with incredible technique. But he doesn’t know real suffering, because he has not dated as much as I have.”

“I don’t think I’m severely politically active. I care deeply, and I have my strong personal beliefs. I think America is dancing on thin ice. But I think it’s bigger even than a political issue. I wonder about the evolution of the human race and spirit and what our goals and reasons for living are.”

I was always a fan of this gifted writer / performer. But after reading some of his intimate journal entries throughout his life (perfect concept / tribute by the way, go Judd!) against a fascinating backdrop of clips, friends, and pictures… I have an even greater appreciation of what his life’s work was truly about.

Considering a few praising words by Garry’s idol George Carlin, completely altered the trajectory of his life. It’s a touching and funny portrayal of one of the most hard-working comic geniuses to ever live. Devotion, passion, enlightenment, struggle, diligent, loquacious, intelligent, grief-stricken, authentic, neurotic, and most importantly zen are the keywords here. Watch it and no flipping!

 

Scene / Quote of the day…

“Jonathan Trager, prominent television producer for ESPN, died last night from complications of losing his soul mate and his fiancee. He was 35 years old. Soft-spoken and obsessive, Trager never looked the part of a hopeless romantic. But, in the final days of his life, he revealed an unknown side of his psyche. This hidden quasi-Jungian persona surfaced during the Agatha Christie-like pursuit of his long reputed soul mate, a woman whom he only spent a few precious hours with. Sadly, the protracted search ended late Saturday night in complete and utter failure. Yet even in certain defeat, the courageous Trager secretly clung to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences. Uh-uh. But rather, its a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan. Asked about the loss of his dear friend, Dean Kansky, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and executive editor of the New York Times, described Jonathan as a changed man in the last days of his life. “Things were clearer for him,” Kansky noted. Ultimately Jonathan concluded that if we are to live life in harmony with the universe, we must all possess a powerful faith in what the ancients used to call “fatum”, what we currently refer to as destiny.”

Currently ♪ ♫ ♬ on Little Mountain FM
Hayling – FC / Kahuna
Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani
Do You Wanna Hold Me? Bow Wow Wow
Che Onda Guero – Beck
Mystery Achievement – The Pretenders
Nothing – Depeche Mode (101 concert version)
Dangerous – Big Data (feat. Joywave)
Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer

Special Dedication to Tony ❤
Trapped – Bruce Springsteen
Rocket Man – Elton John
Shout – Tears For Fears
Armageddon It – Def Leppard
Caught Up in You – 38 Special

 

Must see (if you haven’t already)

After Hours

Museum of the Moving Image – Visit – Calendar – After Hours

http://www.movingimage.us/visit/calendar/2017/03/10/detail/after-hours

 

Author Interview with Gene Miller and Karen Kavner

Author Interview with Gene Miller and Karen Kavner.

 

Monday Movie Quotes & Tunes…

“It would be a terrible mistake to go through life thinking that people are the sum total of what you see.”

“I’ve spent my entire life playing it safe just to avoid being exactly where I am right now.”

“You know, where you are right now is in a cool rink on a hot day listening to a Cyndi Lauper classic, underneath disco lights. Cut yourself some slack, Judd. Anything can happen. Anything happens all the time.” – This Is Where I Leave You

Currently ♪♪♪ on Little Mountain FM

Nirvana – Breed (live / Montage of Heck Soundtrack… the energy and sound out of this sickly-talented trio was unparalleled, reminiscent of a edgier Police)
Oasis – Supersonic
Bob Sinclair – World Hold On
The Weekend – I Can’t Feel My Face
Local H – Bound For The Floor
Duran Duran – Lonely In Your Nightmare
Arctic Monkeys – Snap Out Of It
Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours
Bread – Make It With You
Days Of New – Touch, Peel And Stand
Ok Go – A Million Ways
Led Zeppelin – Misty Mountain Hop
Loverboy – Working For The Weekend
Janis Joplin – Me And Bobby McGee (written by Kris Kristofferson & Fred Foster)

 

Movie Of The Week… Begin Again

Music? ✓
Good story? ✓
Quintessential New York scenes? ✓
Unique concept & direction? ✓

My only regret is not seeing this in the theatre when it was released! Glad I was recommended to check it out ♥
I won’t give any spoilers, just do yourself a favor and see this movie.

 

Monday Movie Quotes & Tunes…

From the movie, Two Weeks Notice
George Wade: I need your advice on one last thing, then I promise you will never hear from me again. You see, I’ve just delivered the first speech I’ve written entirely by myself since we met, and I think I may have blown it. I want to ask your thoughts. Okay? Then I will read it to you. I’d like to welcome everyone on this special day. Island Towers will bring glamour and prestige to the neighborhood and become part of Brooklyn’s renaissance. And I’m very pleased and proud to be here. Unfortunately, there is one fly in the ointment. You see, I gave my word to someone that we wouldn’t knock down this building behind me. And normally, and those of you who know me or were married to me can attest to this, my word wouldn’t mean very much. So why does it this time? Well, partly because this building is an architectural gem and deserves to be landmarked and partly because people really do need a place to do senior’s water ballet and CPR. Preferably not together. But mainly because this person, despite being unusually stubborn and unwilling to compromise and a very poor dresser, is… she’s rather like the building she loves so much. A little rough around the edges but, when you look closely, absolutely beautiful. And the only one of her kind. And even though I’ve said cruel things and driven her away, she’s become the voice in my head. And I can’t seem to drown her out. And I don’t want to drown her out. So, we are going to keep the community center. Because I gave my word to her and because we gave our word to the community. And I didn’t sleep with June. That’s not in the speech, that’s just me letting you know that important fact. What do you think?

Lucy Kelson: I have to get back to work.
George Wade: Right. Right, yes. Sorry to disturb you. Congratulations, again, Polly. [leaves]
Lucy Kelson: Aside from the split infinitive that was somewhere in the middle, that speech was actually quite perfect, wasn’t it?
Polly St. Clair: Yeah. I don’t know what the hell you’re still doing sitting here. And I don’t even like him.
Lucy Kelson: [runs after George]

From the movie, Sex And The City
[last lines]
Carrie Bradshaw: And there, in the same city where they met as girls, four New York women entered the next phase of their lives dressed head to toe in love. And that’s the one label that never goes out of style.

Currently playing on Little Mountain FM
“Santa Monica” – Everclear
“Can’t Hardly Wait” – The Replacements
“The Fire” – The Roots
“Just Another Day” – Oingo Boingo
“Mercy” – Duffy
“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” – Lorde (cover)
“Come A Little Closer” – Cage The Elephant
“Always On The Run” – Lenny Kravitz
“Can’t Do Nuttin’ For Ya Man” – Public Enemy
“Possum Kingdom” – The Toadies

~Happy Monday~
LM

 

Wednesday’s Tunes & Movie Dialogues…

Currently playing on Little Mountain FM
“Hello It’s Me” – Todd Rundgren
“Flood” – Jars Of Clay
“Control” – Puddle Of Mudd
“Paradise Circle” – Massive Attack
“You Better You Bet” – The Who
“The Best Was Yet To Come” – Bryan Adams
“Lust For Life” – Iggy Pop
“Seasons” – Chris Cornell
“Hanging On The Telephone” – Cat Power
“Lovely Day” – Bill Withers

From the movie, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Joel: [in the house on the beach] I have to go. I have to catch my ride.
Clementine: So go!
Joel: I did. I thought maybe you were a nut… but you were exciting.
Clementine: I wish you had stayed.
Joel: I wish I had stayed too. NOW I wish I had stayed. I wish I had done a lot of things. I wish I had… I wish I had stayed. I do.
Clementine: Well I came back downstairs and you were gone!
Joel: I walked out, I walked out the door!
Clementine: Why?
Joel: I don’t know. I felt like a scared little kid, I was like… it was above my head, I don’t know.
Clementine: You were scared?
Joel: Yeah. I thought you knew that about me. I ran back to the bonfire, trying to outrun my humiliation, I think.
Clementine: Was it something I said?
Joel: Yeah… you said “so go.” With such disdain, you know?
Clementine: Oh, I’m sorry.
Joel: It’s okay.
[Walking Out]
Clementine: Joely? What if you stayed this time?
Joel: I walked out the door. There’s no memory left.
Clementine: Come back and make up a good-bye at least. Let’s pretend we had one.
[Joel comes back. Clementine walks down the stairs towards him]
Clementine: Bye Joel.
Joel: I love you.
Clementine: Meet me… in Montauk…

From the Movie, Stripes
Sergeant Hulka: Okay, Mr. Push-ups, let’s hear your story.
John Winger: Chicks dig me, because I rarely wear underwear and when I do it’s usually something unusual. But now I know why I have always lost women to guys like you. I mean, it’s not just the uniform. It’s the stories that you tell. So much fun and imagination.
[points to the soldier next to him]
John Winger: Lee Harvey, you are a madman. When you stole that cow, and your friend tried to make it with the cow. I want to party with you, cowboy. If the two of us together, forget it. I’m gonna go out on a limb here. I’m gonna volunteer my leadership to this platoon. An army without leaders is like a foot without a big toe. And Sergeant Hulka isn’t always gonna be here to be that big toe for us. I think that we owe a big round of applause to our newest, bestest buddy, and big toe… Sergeant Hulka.
[the soldiers start clapping]
Sergeant Hulka: Well, okay, hotshot. We’re gonna see what kind of soldier you are.

 

Monday Movie Quotes…

“When I was a kid my brother and I used to pretend we were heroes with swords. We were the only ones who could save the day. but perhaps we set the bar a little bit high. Maybe we were just regular people, the ones who get saved.

Sarah: You know, I don’t think I ever told you this but, when I lost my sister you were the most helpful person to me.

Gabe: Really? I mean, I’m glad if I was. i don’t even remember what I said.

Sarah: You said, “Nothing in life will call upon us to be more courageous than facing the fact that it ends. But on the other side of heartbreak is wisdom.”

Gabe: I said that?

Sarah: Yeah.

Gabe: That was good advice.” – Wish I Was Here

“I want the last face you see in this world to be the face of love, so you look at me when they do this thing. I’ll be the face of love for you.” – Dead Man Walking

“Sam: I want to ask another question.

Mike: You already did.

Sam: One more.

Mike: Go ahead.

Sam: If you weren’t afraid, what would you want to do to me?

Mike: I’d pull your eyes out of your head…

Sam: That’s sweet.

Mike: …and put them in my own skull, and look around, so I could see the street the way I used to when I was your age.” – Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance.)

“The making of a great compilation tape, like breaking up, is hard to do and takes ages longer than it might seem. You gotta kick off with a killer, to grab attention. Then you got to take it up a notch, but you don’t wanna blow your wad, so then you got to cool it off a notch. There are a lot of rules. Anyway… I’ve started to make a tape… in my head… for Laura. Full of stuff she likes. Full of stuff that make her happy. For the first time I can sort of see how that is done.” – High Fidelity