The other night, I took a rare few hours for TV, to watch Frailty. I don’t even remember hearing about this movie, but I really enjoyed it.
Now, I don’t want to give stuff about the movie away, in case anyone out there hasn’t seen it but thinks they might. What I will say is this. Although my crime-writing mind was trying to guess ahead at the potential twists that might be coming up (and therefore did come up with a few of the correct possibilities) the twists were so well executed it was a treat. Ultimately, I didn’t guess the final twist, some of the things that went through my mind I discounted for very logical reasons, but there was more I didn’t know that then turned everything around.
So, all in all, a movie that I not only really enjoyed watching (except for the parts where I closed by eyes or winced) but a movie I would recommend to those who like what I’d call a psychological thriller.
It’s interesting to mention this kind of movie, in light of the discussion surrounding violence in art that my post at Killer Year yesterday generated. There continue to be new comments on the topic, and a lot of the posters have put as much thought into sharing their insights as I did with my initial assessment of the subject.
I can maintain with my head that if someone commits a crime, I’m not responsible, even if they copy something I’d written. However, my heart has a harder time separating myself from the blame.
I don’t think it’s bad. I think that this is what keeps us human – that sense of concern for the impact our actions may or may not have. To question yourself doesn’t make you accountable, but it keeps you from being reckless and irresponsible with your actions.
So it’s not a bad thing.
Switching gears to something of a much different nature, A Quiet Night At Home by K. Robert Einarson proves an interesting follow-up to his story, Predator, on Flashing in the Gutters. I think my husband’s getting addicted to flashing.
Ever wish you were an Oscar Meyer Weiner? JT Ellison muses on the Killer Year blog.
What action hero would you be? Courtesy of Gabriele.
 | You scored as Neo, the "One". Neo is the computer hacker-turned-Messiah of the Matrix. He leads a small group of human rebels against the technology that controls them. Neo doubts his ability to lead but doesn't want to disappoint his friends. His goal is for a world where all men know the Truth and are free from the bonds of the Matrix.
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Russel - named for the birthday boy himself. Happy Birthday Russel!
Simon
Stuart and Rebus
Rebus and Stuart
Universal Symbol Of Marriage Approved
17 comments:
I loved that movie.
AS far as having someone imitate something I wrote, I don't think I could feel guilt for it. If they did the crime, they were predisposed to do something horrible and the fact they used a scenario I thought up, is something that is way out of my control.
Sandra: I have some news for you.
Please sit down.
How well did you check the gender of those kitties? I think you need to check again. (Unless you just like giving boy names to everything. Which is fine, but...)
Russell and Stuart appear to me to be calicos. And calico is a genetic mutation: you can't get a male, they're always female.
OK, so now... hmmmm... it's possible I appear to know way too much about cats. But that's not it. There are no cats in any of my books. I just (ahem) happen to know a lot about everything. (She said modestly.)
Let me know how the kitty gender checking turns out.
I feel compelled to blog about my cat suddenly. Nene the Tyrant of the house.
Also, turns out I am Captain Jack Sparrow, except Opera crashed on me before I copied the HTML code thingie, and I don't have time to go take the test again. Besides, I'd probably turn out to be someone different, and I just don't want to take that chance.
42... That's one way of looking at it!
James, you're right. I know I just wouldn't shrug it off in a blink, though.
LOL Linda! We named the kittens as they were born, in part it was a joke/pledge to a few people who'd helped me out a lot. Stuart MacBride, promised that the firstborn would be named after him, Russel the second born. Rebus IS a male!
My husband isn't too impressed. But, well, he lived with it!
Bill, I feel dumb, but I don't know who Captain Jack Sparrow is!
In that case, don't you think it should be Princess Stuart and Countess Russell or something?
And good thing Rebus is a boy 'cause Viscountess (or maybe Marchioness?) Rebus just isn't workin' for me.
Captain Jack Sparrow is the Johnny Depp character from Pirates of the Caribbean!
Damn, I feel dumb! Guess you know I don't stay too up on popular movies for real now!
Linda, how about Lady Stuart and Lady Simon... We tend to call Russel 'Russie'. Well, and Stuart 'Stuey'.
Yeah, Viscountess Rebus wouldn't work for me either, LOL!
I'm Batman...now, I'll go take that quiz.
Our first cat was a pregnant stray, and when she had her kittens we couldn't tell what sex they were for a while! Maybe we were just dumb... but I'm still crazy about your cats Sandra! I'm tempted to drive up to Canada and steal them! I've always wanted to visit Canada, my favorite band's from there after all!
Loved the quiz (Batman, wahoo!) and loved the "Approved Marriage" picture, sent it to my co-workers (mostly only to my female co-workers and some of the males I thought could handle it) and my hubby, all loved it. It's perfect!
Thanks for the humor and fun and warm fuzzy pictures of animals!
I've never seen that movie. Sounds really cool. I love that pic of Stuart and Rebus!
So Steve, you like Spandex?
Trace, that movie is on the disturbing, thought-provoking side - I think you'd like it! Stuart and Rebus are inseparable.
Mai Wen, you'd provide such a good home for a kitty, I'm sure! What part of Canada do you want to see? It's pretty different from one side to the other.
Not much of intelligence to add .. just wanted to add my own love of Frailty, a truly odd but very compelling little movie
Thanks for posting, Reel Fanatic. I really enjoyed it as well - Lions Gate has a knack for putting out dark, disturbing but top-quality stuff.
Frailty is now on my rental list with amazon, so thanks for not putting in any spoilers, Sandra.
Dame Rebus would work. And I quite like the idea of Milady Stuart;}#
Then 'milady Stuart' Stuart shall be!
And I asked Reel Fanatic to give you some rental advice - with any luck, you'll have a list of suggestions.
I can see you as a Neo. We need to get you the sort of trench coat thing fashion statement.
I love the marriage symbol....the kitties are so cute, they make me want some!*sigh*
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