"In another life, I would be happy doing laundry and taxes with you."
And that's what this film is all about. Its a love story. Not a romance, but a love story. Nothing matters. Everything matters. A truly unique film that manages to be completely universal at the same time. One minute you're laughing your head off at Jamie Lee Curtis' batshit sausage fingered IRS auditor. Next minute, rocks are making you cry. Tremendous.
An almost melodramatic piece of kitchen sink realism,, the clue is in the title. Secrets and lies are oppressive, and the whole film feels like a weight on your chest until the truth is finally out. Then it's an explosion of consequence, before the relief settles in and that weight is lifted. Tremendously performed all round, it's all about what tears families apart, and brings them back together.
I've had an absolutely filthy night, and all I want now is my favourite comfort food so here it is!
-Banging soundtrack alert! ABUSE- PROPAGANDA. This opening man. This fucking opening. Its perfection.
-Its likely this film is the root of my thing for musicians...I think I grew up watching this feeling like I was Watts. Nope, 100% just had a massive girl crush on her!
-Duncan is a legend. "Those are a gift from...your wife."
-"I didnt say anything…
The Big Disney Challenge 27/56
This seems to be a very unpopular one for a lot of Disney fans, but I always loved it as a kid, had a book version etc. One of those I was a little concerned would have lost its shine over the years. Surprisingly though, I probably enjoyed it more.
Negatives first, my only copy of this was a horrendous pirate VHS so I always thought that despite enjoying it, it was quite ugly and…
