I hadn't heard that HBO was remaking one of the greatest movies of all time - Mildred Pierce - and turning it into a miniseries until yesterday, and I'm shocked and appalled. Listen, I like Kate Winslet (above) just as much as the next queen - but we're talking about Mildred EFFIN' Pierce here (AKA "Mildred FIERCE")!! This was the role Joan Crawford was born to play!! Furthermore, Evan Rachel Wood (Queen Sophie-Anne on True Blood) plays the spoiled, ungrateful daughter. Blasphemy!!
The next thing you know they'll be remaking Psycho with Anne Heche in the Janet Leigh role and Vince Vaughn as Norman Bates!! Oh ... wait ... nevermind ...
Speaking of True Blood, did anyone watch the finale? It kinda left me flat - too many open story lines, including some I don't care about at all (Jason/Crystal, Sam/his brother, and Arlene/her demon baby, for example). I just want to see Eric, Pam, Alcide and Lafayatte (and his hot Brujo) and not so much everyone else. Oh, and I also love Hoyt (and his crazy Mama) and Jessica.
Anywhore, what did YOU think of the finale??
I'm not sure what to think about "Mildred Pierce." I've heard about it for awhile. I'm guessing it will be great but the movie is such a classic.
ReplyDeleteI actually liked the "Psycho" remake. I recently watched it again and liked it even more. I think Vince was very creepy in the role.
WHAT?!? Mildred Pierce is one of those sacred pieces of film. Of course, I'll be anxious to see what they do with it, if only to bitch and moan, but any actress that would take on the role is smoking crack.
ReplyDeleteThe only storyline I've found very interesting on True Blood this season was Lafayette and Jesus. I will certainly be interested in where that one goes. And I totally agree with Mechadude - how Sookie could even look at Bill (or Eric, no matter how tasty he is) when Alcide is on this earth defeats me. He is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI can't even comment on the Mildred Pierce thing. It just makes no sense at all...