tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post204326021241940832..comments2024-03-26T20:18:45.133-05:00Comments on The Generation Above Me: Love & Mercy: Film ReviewKaren D. Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-53729960430667300812015-08-06T13:01:44.109-05:002015-08-06T13:01:44.109-05:00Absolutely LOVED Love & Mercy! We got to see i...Absolutely LOVED Love & Mercy! We got to see it before it was released at the Movies for Grown Ups Film Festival in Miami and were blown away! Paul Giamatti was brilliant as Dr. Landy. Made me squirm in my seat with uncomfortableness every time he came on screen. -VeronicaThe GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-56077115341442160952015-08-06T10:31:47.653-05:002015-08-06T10:31:47.653-05:00I know Lois Alter Mark. Sounds like a great movie...I know Lois Alter Mark. Sounds like a great movie with a great cast and great music. Thanks for letting us know about it. I found you on FB in the #Midlife FB group.Janice Waldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298688562236073165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-61221630128925008332015-08-06T08:53:38.605-05:002015-08-06T08:53:38.605-05:00I actually met him in the 90s. He was hanging out ...I actually met him in the 90s. He was hanging out with his buddy John Stamos. He seemed very shy. I'd love to see this movie.<br />EstelleEstelleSErasmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312777921382434774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-2480507490244852232015-08-05T03:25:06.418-05:002015-08-05T03:25:06.418-05:00Glad you got to see it. When I went on vacation, I...Glad you got to see it. When I went on vacation, I asked my friend if we could see a movie that might not play in my home town, and she chose this one. She had already seen it and wanted to hear my take on it. It was an excellent choice for a variety of reasons! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-48654315431737311742015-08-05T01:25:29.385-05:002015-08-05T01:25:29.385-05:00I thought this movie was excellent. I was shocked ...I thought this movie was excellent. I was shocked to learn about Brian Wilson's history and was amazed I had never heard this story before. The performances were fantastic.Lois Alter Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457009348917459495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-6646706499437930092015-08-04T22:25:42.079-05:002015-08-04T22:25:42.079-05:00Carolann: I'm glad that you've had a chanc...Carolann: I'm glad that you've had a chance to work with Carnie Wilson. I'm glad to hear that she's amazing in person. Her public persona is great, and sometimes these things don't match. Love and light to all the Wilsons -- and to you, dear Carolann. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-22683204701718800182015-08-04T22:23:34.888-05:002015-08-04T22:23:34.888-05:00Well expressed. I wish him well. It seems that he ...Well expressed. I wish him well. It seems that he has a more gentle life these days (even with touring a bit). Rich blessings to him, and may we all do what we can each day to support people around us. So COOL that you've seen their concerts. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-22817495713322834062015-08-04T22:21:52.937-05:002015-08-04T22:21:52.937-05:00Indeed! I love reading reviews of movies and films...Indeed! I love reading reviews of movies and films that I may not have a chance to see/read. Glad the review works for you. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-85008597075662787582015-08-04T22:14:25.509-05:002015-08-04T22:14:25.509-05:00I adore the Beach Boys and part of me was so upset...I adore the Beach Boys and part of me was so upset by what happened to him that I didn't want to see the movie. I had a chance to work with Carnie Wilson once and stayed at her home too. She is such an amazing person and I got some insight into this whole story too. Great post! Carolannhttp://sassytownhouseliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-78151917599102767242015-08-04T21:22:48.457-05:002015-08-04T21:22:48.457-05:00My husband and I both are rabid Beach Boys fans an...My husband and I both are rabid Beach Boys fans and have seen them in concert several times. Brian Wilson is a genius who against all odds created some of the most beautiful songs ever made. It is so sad that life was cruel to him.Helene Bludmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506941982309828672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-75245437410743011462015-08-04T20:34:39.578-05:002015-08-04T20:34:39.578-05:00LOVE that photo and caption. I grew up in Detroit ...LOVE that photo and caption. I grew up in Detroit listening to Motown, so was never a big BB fan. Not sure if I'll see the movie (sounds like a downer) but enjoyed your review. Reading an interesting and thoughtful review can be more satisfying than seeing the flick itself. RozWarrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574761900896097259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-3557435960758214342015-08-04T20:06:50.418-05:002015-08-04T20:06:50.418-05:00I am not sure what slant this film has on the even...I am not sure what slant this film has on the events of his life. The acting was pretty great, and it does have a lot of mixed sounds coming from his though process. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets a nomination for sound editing. Thanks for visiting the blog today, Carol! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-68189892906732316842015-08-04T19:50:25.465-05:002015-08-04T19:50:25.465-05:00I loved the BB and what great road trip music! St...I loved the BB and what great road trip music! Still listen to them and have been meaning to see this film, except that I do know the story pretty well/Carol Cassarahttp://carolcassara.com/he-showed-me-the-way/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-34165745764266207492015-08-04T19:33:26.263-05:002015-08-04T19:33:26.263-05:00I think the soundtrack isn't being released un...I think the soundtrack isn't being released until September. I didn't buy Pet Sounds when I was a teen, so that's what I bought when I exited the theater. I only knew 4 of the songs, and the movie gave me a totally different perspective on those. Enjoy the sounds of the Beach Boys / Brian Wilson in whatever form. They're all good. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-71184717381213562562015-08-04T19:00:48.199-05:002015-08-04T19:00:48.199-05:00I was raised on the tunes of the Beach Boys. Pet S...I was raised on the tunes of the Beach Boys. Pet Sounds is the finest compilation album of all time. The hubby and I are looking forward to this trip down memory lane. I bet the movie soundtrack is awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739053466041886513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-48148380534743906352015-08-04T18:59:21.740-05:002015-08-04T18:59:21.740-05:00Cathy! You've been to that little slip of shor...Cathy! You've been to that little slip of shoreline / beach town? Tiny but possessing it's own unique vibe. Cool! I grew up in Cypress, which is inland. I often took the bus as a teen, but once I did ride my bike. So I'm not a beach city girl, but I lived close enough to go all of the time to these beaches plus Newport Beach (which I didn't visit this trip). Enjoy the film. It was extremely interesting (and heart wrenching). Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-67464688592695776432015-08-04T18:25:27.036-05:002015-08-04T18:25:27.036-05:00First let me say I have fond memories of visiting ...First let me say I have fond memories of visiting Seal Beach!<br /><br />That said, I know most of the story since I loved the Beach Boys and was saddened and a little sickened by the true story of Brian Wilson. I will see the movie. Great review, Karen! Loved your photos, too. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530651626467011526noreply@blogger.com