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Watch Over Me (2006)
Watch Over Me Is Superb Drama
I first tuned in to "Watch Over Me" to because I'm a fan of Dan Wells from his stint on Days Of Our Lives and other things he's done. To my surprise, several actors who have appeared in daytime star in the show. "Watch" works with a prime-time budget with the production values that go with it. Like any drama with a large cast, it took a few episodes to get a real feeling for the characters, the stories and how they relate to each other. So much happens every minute, that I find myself rewinding if I turn away for a moment. To aid viewers with following the show (and to assist the viewers who join late in the game), each episode begins with a recap of past episodes. On Saturdays, they have a one-hour summary of the highlights for the week. This show has a superb (and gorgeous) cast and the writing is superior. I'm officially hooked. The show is very serious but has also shown humor. I highly recommend "Watch Over Me."
Staying Alive (1983)
A Must-See Movie For Travolta & Hughes Fans!
I know this movie didn't get the critical acclaim that Saturday Night Fever did, but I really enjoyed it. I very rarely see a movie in the theatre but I just had to see this movie when it was released. Finola Hughes, who played Laura in the film, is my all-time favorite actress of the small and big screen. Both Ms. Hughes and the movie's star, John Travolta, looked phenomenal in this movie. I agree that this movie didn't have the depth of story that SNF had, but SNF had to make us care about Tony and create the setting for his lifestyle as a young man in New York. I would assume that almost everyone who has seen Staying Alive had seen SNF first. As a sequel, this movie works. It's a natural progression that a great amateur dancer in NYC would have dreams of Broadway. I feel this film did a wonderful job showing us how Tony focused on his priorities to allow him to grow as a person and as a dancer. The Broadway dance scene was absolutely the best!
Green Acres (1965)
Uniquely Hilarious 60's Classic!
I grew up watching this wonderful sitcom, laughing at the ongoing silliness of the situation of these New Yorkers living with these bumbling country bumpkins. As I've grown older, the humor I appreciate is the mere frustration of Oliver Wendell Douglas, the intelligent New York lawyer who is trying so very hard to make this move to the farm work. In reality, his wife fits in better than he does but it is his dream and he's determined to make his farm and his career choice successful. Just keep an eye on Oliver Douglas as his frustration grows and grows throughout each episode. His naturally good-natured misdemeanor is repeatedly tested. The situations are unrealistic but every viewer can relate--to some degree--to Oliver Wendell Douglas.
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)
Funniest Movie Ever
With all of the movies I've seen in my life, I have to say that this movie was the best! If you like to laugh or just need to laugh, this movie is for you. Jack Lemmon and Anne Bancroft were at their best (and their best is great) and nothing about this movie fell short. I find myself quoting this movie 25 years after I first viewed it. If you appreciated the premise of the silly 60's show, Green Acres--where Oliver was constantly frustrated by life, then you'll love this superbly-done movie. As a bit of trivia, this was Sylvester Stallone's first movie, albeit in only one scene. When you're done watching this movie, watch it again to pick up the nuances you missed the first time around. Clear your evening, pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back and be ready to laugh as Lemmon and Bancroft take you on the comedy ride of a lifetime.