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Jug Face (2013)
a different beast of the southern wild
The atmosphere is as thick and impenetrable as a backwoods swamp. Compared with the horror felt at their not-so-quaint superstitions, and the hold it has on every aspect of their lives, and how it informs particularly the females' entire role in the community...the horror of The Pit itself sort of sneaks upon you.
Did not come off as just another 'cabin in the woods', teenage slasher movie, despite keeping to the ancient theme of the terrible power which must be contained, controlled and mitigated: the power of female sexuality. Yet this movie seems to have told that perennial tale in a new, and very different manner.
My Own Love Song (2010)
music and story and acting
I guess I saw a whole 'nother movie than the other reviewers, because I simply loved this film. Not that the comments and crits were wrong...sentimental, somewhat disjointed...but I found it moving and amusing and truly enjoyed the soundtrack. The small roles were perfect and the marshmallow whip on top was Zelweiger's riveting rendition of Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land"...unlike any other I'd ever heard...AND she sang my absolute favorite verse (the one about the No Trespassing sign..."but on the other side it didn't say nothing', that side was made for you and me").
It reminded me quite a bit of "Leaving Normal", another fave of mine...
Don't let these nay-sayers put you off this gem.