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anyone else watching for the first time?

posted 17 years ago by ReedBalzac
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I've never seen this movie before - what a beautiful story - and Geraldine Page's performance is so touching...

[–] jmillerdp 8 years ago

First timer here. AFter going through my own mother's condition during her final years, and now going through my mother-in-law's similar issues, it certainly strikes you. How people go on this bell curve, starting as children, maturing, and then ending up as children once again.

I. Drink. Your. Milkshake! [slurp!] I DRINK IT UP! - Daniel Plainview - There Will Be Blood

[–] necoleman 8 years ago

I am formerly known as HillieBoliday....Member since May 2006

It's the full circle of life for those who are blessed to live long enough to experience it.

I can only imagine how lonely and scary it must be for aging people who don't have children/family to care for them.

God Bless you for taking care of your mother and your mother-in-law.

"OOhhhooo....I'M GON' TELL MAMA!"

[–] rosyrnrn 8 years ago

Yes, I've been watching it almost non stop on TCM Movies on Demand LOL! I think I watched it 3 times Thursday, 3 times Friday, and so far on the third time today. I pick up different bits each time I see it because I'm doing things while I leave this on the tv. What a beautifully scripted and acted movie. It will be one of my favorites!!! And I do love the 1940s. It's probably my fav decade for movies to watch so this period piece is perfect!

[–] Don-the-Lamplighter 8 years ago

Yep. Saw it was coming on TCM. The 4-star rating caught my eye, so I checked and saw it had an equally high rating here on IMDb, so I DVR'ed it.

Just finished watching it, and it was beautiful. Without any prior knowledge, I immediately felt I had just watched the best female actress of the year in Geraldine Page. The performance of a lifetime, IMO.

So glad I caught it, albeit 30 years late.