Sunday, February 22, 2009
Slumdog Triumphant
Not only did Mrs. TH devote a rare evening on our own last night to Slumdog Millionaire, but we both thought it was time well spent. Everything about it -- the photography, the acting, the direction, the lighting, and the script -- was outstanding, and I will be pulling for it to sweep tonight. Or I would be if I were watching the Academy Awards, which I probably will not do.
The movie is well-timed for Americans who are struggling a bit, too. Not only is its central theme the triumph over adversity, but the hero wins by remaining true to himself and his morality. On that basis, at least, "Slumdog" merits serious consideration for inclusion in the list of "the best conservative movies."
4 Comments:
By 
Christopher Chambers, at
Sun Feb 22, 08:24:00 PM:
And you saw how I took a big dump on that list on my blog. More craziness from the right.
Diablo Cody, who penned Juno, apparently already commented with her trademark and well seasoned snark, on Huffingtonpost...
As long as Viola Davis and Michael Shannon win Best Supporting Actress/Actor (Doubt/Revolutionary Road), I'll be happy.
PS Slumdog was a modern fairy tale. The real deal over there whether you're a Hindu or Muslim in the slums, is a tad different.
By Christopher Chambers, at
Sun Feb 22, 08:49:00 PM:
Oh well, Viola lost to...Penelope Cruz?! Wha...?
By Penny, at
Mon Feb 23, 02:19:00 AM:
Interesting how easily the tigerhawk gives it up?
You are Grrrrrrrrrrreat, mostly!
Gentle "Beasts" often plop their butts at Althouse at the end of their work day.
Invitations not necessary, and if you choose to be Robin, or Lion, or Missy or BOB! Hey... Most can roll with that. ;)
Most of us are just happy for a little break from one side...or another.
Thought the tigerhawk might want to know, and HOPED he might seriously see himself as "Working hard enough to be sillier than YOU!"
When you come...do NOT tell us who you are on-line.
Have enough guts to start over with your stinky paws leading the way.
"Let's see how this goes?", she said, politely.
By 
, at
Wed Feb 25, 11:15:00 AM:
Who wants to bother anymore with these stupid award shows their a total waste of time its nothing but some glitzy boring bunch of spoiled little brats arriving in their gas guzzling 4 mpg limos while giving long boring speeches thanking every livin cthhing on earth for helping them win SCREW THE OSCARS
