I watched Set It Up yesterday and quite agree it was a well-made movie (was expecting the worst, but liked the premise) and it's true that oftentimes the thing that feels a bit off with romcoms is the writing. If it's not good, that's it. This was makes us realise the talent of Nora Ephron and how good romcoms have the power to stand the test of time. I believe Glenn is starring in the new Richard Linklater movie, Hit Man (out at some point in 2024).
At this point I'll confess that I went to see The Killer with Michael Fassbender because I thought it was Hit Man (no one needs to know about this, though)
Erin, You have a hot idea for Glenn Powell. I totally agree, especially how appealing he is in the coffee shop scene that opens the flick. As to the flick as a whole, my response was "oh dear ...". I made the mistake, I suppose, of rereading _Much Ado About Nothing_ by Shakespeare before seeing the flick. My feeling was that the writers would have been well-served by a closer reading of the play and how Shakespeare handled both revenge and masquerade -- though clearly all that needed updating, but not like this ...
Also, please check your email, as I have a slight change for your date for https://innerlifecollaborative.com that I'll explain--no big deal and still so grateful to have you on our schedule, paired with me.
And I'll market this marvelous post, marvelous as usual, on Notes for you. xo ~ Mary
It is very hard to improve upon the Bard! A more successful Shakespeare adaptation from Hollywood is the ‘90s teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. It’s so smart and funny with a supporting cast as vivid as the leads. Anyway, Glen deserves better!
Here is the pivotal question I must ask you Erin -- is this a movie I can see with my mom? Going home next week and looking for recommendations that aren't, you know, Saltburn.
While you CAN take Glen Powell home to your mother, who would love him I'm sure, I would strongly advise against bringing her to see him in this movie! (Unless she's cool with nudity!)
I watched Set It Up yesterday and quite agree it was a well-made movie (was expecting the worst, but liked the premise) and it's true that oftentimes the thing that feels a bit off with romcoms is the writing. If it's not good, that's it. This was makes us realise the talent of Nora Ephron and how good romcoms have the power to stand the test of time. I believe Glenn is starring in the new Richard Linklater movie, Hit Man (out at some point in 2024).
Agree!! And can’t wait to see Hit Man, because Linklater and Powell is the collaboration I never knew I wanted?
At this point I'll confess that I went to see The Killer with Michael Fassbender because I thought it was Hit Man (no one needs to know about this, though)
Lol!!! That is totally something I would do too
Erin, You have a hot idea for Glenn Powell. I totally agree, especially how appealing he is in the coffee shop scene that opens the flick. As to the flick as a whole, my response was "oh dear ...". I made the mistake, I suppose, of rereading _Much Ado About Nothing_ by Shakespeare before seeing the flick. My feeling was that the writers would have been well-served by a closer reading of the play and how Shakespeare handled both revenge and masquerade -- though clearly all that needed updating, but not like this ...
Also, please check your email, as I have a slight change for your date for https://innerlifecollaborative.com that I'll explain--no big deal and still so grateful to have you on our schedule, paired with me.
And I'll market this marvelous post, marvelous as usual, on Notes for you. xo ~ Mary
It is very hard to improve upon the Bard! A more successful Shakespeare adaptation from Hollywood is the ‘90s teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. It’s so smart and funny with a supporting cast as vivid as the leads. Anyway, Glen deserves better!
So agree!
Here is the pivotal question I must ask you Erin -- is this a movie I can see with my mom? Going home next week and looking for recommendations that aren't, you know, Saltburn.
While you CAN take Glen Powell home to your mother, who would love him I'm sure, I would strongly advise against bringing her to see him in this movie! (Unless she's cool with nudity!)
I appreciate the warning, and so does my mom!