It seems I’m on a kick of off-beat movies lately. Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader (whom I last saw in the less known Crash) are brilliant in their portrayal of their respective power dynamics and keeping a tension between them throughout without overdoing it. On a pseudo related note, I totally agree with this guy that Maggie Gyllenhaal would make a great “makeover” actress role. She’s deceptively attractive. [imdb link]
Secretary was cool. I couldn’t stand Crash (aside from the trippy opening credits). They took a subject matter that should’ve been fascinating on its own (car crash fetish, sheesh!) and somehow made it boring. Then again, maybe I wasn’t ready for it.
Posted by fling93 on 28 February 2007 @ 9am
loved Secretary. people might think that based on the topic that it’s a very sensual and sexy a movie, but i think it’s more dark and human than anything else.
Posted by tatertot on 5 March 2007 @ 9am
An odd, odd movie. Maggie looks like Jake w/ a wig. Donna Darko dat.
Posted by Wally on 27 March 2007 @ 10pm
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