Comments on: Movie Review: Jane Campion's BRIGHT STAR

By: Julien

Julien — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:24:45 +0000

I’m a Jane Campion fan, a Ben Wishaw admirer and an amateur poet, so I guess I’ll like that one!
Thanks for the recommendation, PCN! 🙂

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:42:37 +0000

Welcome mz_reel, I heard about that contest! I meant to update my post but got busy. Thank you for mentioning it. You all can go to the movie's website by clicking here or on its title in the first sentence.

By: mz_reel

mz_reel — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:33:04 +0000

I caught a screening of Bright Strs this past weekend, and it was a beautiful and well-directed film. You should check out the film’s official site, where they just announced the Love Letter Contest. Those who enter will have to submit a hand-made love letter or love tweet for their chance to win two unique pieces of jewelry from A Diamond Is Forever. Runners up will receive a fountain pen from Montblanc. Find more details here:
brightstar-movie.com
Love Campion, and this film looks it will be another one of her masterpieces!

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:44:25 +0000

I’ll take tissues. I’m not big on period pieces or poetry but I’m happy to let beauty wash over me, so I’m glad you mentioned that, PCN! And of course, I’m biased with the Cornish/Campion factors.

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:16:44 +0000

Consumption? Like in La Bohème? See, I saw Moonstruck ;-). But, you're right. I owe SheWMBO big time! Thanks, PCN.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:23 +0000

Well, um, you know what happens to John Keats, right? I didn’t exactly weep but Cornish’s performance at the end did make my eyes leak. You can always claim allergies or dust in your eyes if the same happens to you.

I think your wife will be extra nice to you afterward if you take her to this. Maybe you’ll get The Beatles: Rock Band!

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:54:33 +0000

Generally, I'm not into period pieces - well, I am if there is action, swords, action, combat, and action in them. But, Campion is a very talented writer/director. I may check it out with the spouse. It's not a weepie, is it?

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:25:35 +0000

Hi Poncho,

She is understated but so compelling, trusting the stillness and the pauses, knowing she doesn’t have to overact to make her emotions clear. Not many young actors can do that well.

By: Poncho

Poncho — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:14:26 +0000

I sooo want to see that movie. I think Abbie Cornish is a little understated as an actress, but has a whole lot of potential.

Let’s see… let’s see.