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Fragile (III) (2004)

So incredibly gut-wrenching

[10/10 · 1 February 2009]

To be able to wring out emotions the way you did is a gift. I can't watch fragile ever again. It just hurts too much.

I put spoiler warning on this, because it's fairly clear from what I write that something sad happens in your movie.

I have 2 children who are very close, and the little one in your movie reminded me of my little girl and how she depends so much on her big sister to watch over her. Do all little sibs do this? I don't know. I'm a little sib, but I've forgotten.

It's sweet and heartwarming, but the pain that the little one in your short feels comes through so loud and clear, and just remembering it is making my throat tighten.

Anyway, I wanted you to know how your short moved my soul.

See Jane Date (2003 TV Movie)

Points for cuteness

[5/10 · 6 November 2006]

I'm female. 40. And I thought this movie was really formulaic and uninteresting.

Charisma is a fine actress capable of belting out a very good performance: See Buffy, Angel and Veronica Mars for proof of that.

She was vastly dumbed down for this role. Yes, she looks like a cute modern Mary Tyler Moore, but... no....

Impossible to believe "Jane" was second fiddle to anyone. Charisma is gorgeous, and would have stood out if only for that.

Charisma's career may be hitting a dry well, like many Buffy alums, I don't see them doing work worthy of their talent. I hope next time around she picks something worth while.

Deceit (2006 Video)

Excellent

[10/10 · 17 August 2006]

Matthew Ashford shines in this play as Michael, a man who visits his best friend's young widow.

The first 10-20 minutes are engaging, but a little 'play-like' (as opposed to TV or movie like) in the delivery of dialog.

However, as the play progresses and we begin to understand the purpose of Michael's visit, his acting gets tighter and tighter, and we see hints of his long-running character, Jack Deveraux, from the early Jack days.

He's angry, he's dark, he's scary, and he's charming. Matt delivers all of this on the turn of the dime.

Deceit may be somewhat predictable, and Tammy Minoff isn't all that great an actress, but Matt really pulls this one to the top of the DVD pile. I really urge you to get your hands on this and watch it. Enjoy a little scotch and soda while you do.

Days of Our Lives (1965– )

No longer watchable

[1/10 · 31 July 2006]

Google for Jack and Jennifer clips (and Steve and Kayla) and you will come across a goldmine of clips that will tell you the entire story of the Johnson family - from Steve's arrival onto the show to Jack and Jennifer's first wedding.

And, oh my, if there isn't a boatload of pain, heartache... from Joy garrett's achingly wonderful portrayal of Jo Johnson, to Steve Nichols and Matt Ashford playing long-lost-brothers with so much history of pain between them.

Matt Ashford is one of the best actors out there, and Steve Nichols is incredible too. Watching the two interact has always been a treat.

Ken Corday let go of an incredible amount of potential for amazing storytelling when he decided that "Jack" had to leave with "Jennifer".

Days today is all about the couples. The only time people interact with others is to whine about their significant other, or plot to steal someone elses significant other.

There is no more warm and loving family or friend interaction for the sake of it, and that is the glue that holds the show together.

I'm saddened to see that a show that I watched from 1965-1992 and then started watching again when Steve and Matt and Mary Beth returned is still going to be so terrible.

It's not too late for NBC to fix this, but I'm guessing these pleas will fall on deaf ears.