LETTERS TO L.A. LIFE : `TEA' A TOTAL VIEWING PLEASURE.Re: Glenn Whipp's review of ``Tea With Mussolini'' We must ask did Mr. Whipp see the same movie that we did? Upon reading his scathing review, we decided to risk it anyway and see the movie. Thanks goodness! Not only did we find it to be a marvelous tour de force of five wonderful actresses, but also a charming, heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. Adj. 1. story, beautifully filmed and artistically directed. Maggie Smith's societal prima donna assoluta with razor-sharp tongue unchecked; Joan Plowright's touching love for a young boy she takes under her care; Judi Dench Dame Judith Olivia Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA, (born 9 December 1934), usually known as Dame Judi Dench, is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Tony, three-time BAFTA, and six-time Laurence Olivier Award-winning English actress. , brilliant as always as an artist/painter wannabe; and Lily Tomlin's hysterically funny butch characters make this a fabulous ensemble acting treat. Thanks goodness for such great performances or Cher would have stolen the show. As it is they were perfect. You call them snobbish snob·bish adj. Of, befitting, or resembling a snob; pretentious. snob  bish·ly adv. . Pity, you missed the whole point of the picture. - Tim and Susan Cashman West Hills Re: Glenn Whipp's review of ``Tea With Mussolini'': When we saw it today (May 14), the entire audience applauded at the end of the movie. Moreover, numerous people from the audience continued to laud the actors' performances in the lobby afterward. (Whipp) does not seem to understand the movie's intent and misses the mark completely in his review of this one. In fact, the movie was beautifully done with superb performances by each of the seasoned, accomplished actors cast in it. ... It is a moving and superbly crafted film which cannot help leaving the mature viewer the better for having the privilege of seeing it.- Calvin J. Frederick Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. `Phantom' reviews split down the middle Glenn Whipp didn't get ``The Matrix,'' why would I think he would get ``Phantom Menace''? - James Moore James Moore and Jim Moore are the names of more than one person including the following:
Burbank Bob Strauss' review of ``The Phantom Menace'' is the only knowledgeable and fair one I have read from the many appearing since the preview screenings. He obviously has an understanding of the mythical implications in the ``Star Wars'' movies, and is able to rise above the temptation to backlash at the hype and over-merchandising. His critical eye is especially dead-on in his summation summation n. the final argument of an attorney at the close of a trial in which he/she attempts to convince the judge and/or jury of the virtues of the client's case. (See: closing argument) : ``There is, then, great storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. in `Phantom Menace. Lucas just expresses it better with pictures than words.'' - John Bramer |
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