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Lost in Translation (2003)
I'm sorry, but I got lost in translation!!
Another film in which Bill Murray plays the same character exhibiting all the emotions from "A" to "B". The screen play is nominated for an Oscar, but it lacks much. There is no closure and no resolution. There is no real story simply a presentation of a few less than enlightening moments in the lives of two people on business in Tokyo. The unintelligible final scene says it all - this is a movie with nothing to say.
The scenes of Charlotte Johanson observing "authentic" Japanese culture are pathetic. She is much too gifted an actor to be burdened with this turkey of a film. Take a look at "The Girl with the Pearl Earring to see what I mean.
Bill Murray plays a jaded character who is not good looking, not witty, not funny and not deep,not lovable and not hateful. What else is there? Next to this film, Caddy Shack is a masterpiece.
Don't waste your time on this one - no matter how many Oscar nominations.
The Gin Game (2003)
Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke still have the chemistry!
Casting for this revival of the bittersweet play was perfect. I have enjoyed the work of these two wonderful actors throughout their careers. This play is a perfect vehicle for a reunion of Rob and Laura Petrie. At my age, the play is almost too close for comfort - I see Weller in me, but I don't plan to go down the same path...
I highly recommend this production to anyone wishing to encounter a slice of reality portrayed by two gifted actors.