wgregh
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This film fell out of the sky for me just before I learned of a life-long friend's short-term diagnosis of stomach cancer.
I must have read a mini-review of "One Week," rented it and then mistakenly stuffed it in a coat pocket with another rental. Only when I misplaced my specs did I find the two rentals when looking for (and finding) my glasses. What a nice reward.
I was immediately captivated by Joshua's character and the script. It was not the typical slightly-better-than an old TV movie-of-the-week spiel. And hey, I've enjoyed those, but we've all been there and sniffled over that, e.g. "Terms of Endearment."
I've got a once-terminal disease which killed my partner 18 years ago. Despite all its gloominess, AIDS has taught me how to help others heal and lean into what can be a "good departure," no matter what the disease or situation. This flick shows much of that humility and spirit. I'm recommending it to my friend to consider viewing, especially since I recall about 35 years ago when he and his cousin did a cross-the-States journey.
Since I moved to Seattle a dozen years ago, I've wanted to travel more in Canada. This not only satisfies some of that urge but is helping me plan for a cross-Canada trip.
I must have read a mini-review of "One Week," rented it and then mistakenly stuffed it in a coat pocket with another rental. Only when I misplaced my specs did I find the two rentals when looking for (and finding) my glasses. What a nice reward.
I was immediately captivated by Joshua's character and the script. It was not the typical slightly-better-than an old TV movie-of-the-week spiel. And hey, I've enjoyed those, but we've all been there and sniffled over that, e.g. "Terms of Endearment."
I've got a once-terminal disease which killed my partner 18 years ago. Despite all its gloominess, AIDS has taught me how to help others heal and lean into what can be a "good departure," no matter what the disease or situation. This flick shows much of that humility and spirit. I'm recommending it to my friend to consider viewing, especially since I recall about 35 years ago when he and his cousin did a cross-the-States journey.
Since I moved to Seattle a dozen years ago, I've wanted to travel more in Canada. This not only satisfies some of that urge but is helping me plan for a cross-Canada trip.
This is a great doc on the mid-'50s through '70s/'80s era, with a big emphasis on it being the stimulus for rock n' roll, based on the black-based R&B radio stations.
It's great to see/hear Cousin Brucie, Dan Ingram, and other deejays I grew up with while living in New Jersey and in the D.C. market. It's broader than just showcasing the Northeast scene, e.g. Wolfman Jack when he aired from a Mexican-based station with an INCREDIBLE (25,000 watts?) signal!
See if it is for rent by Netflix, other online rental sites or your local video store. I'd recommend it rather than seeing it on your local PBS station (sorry, but I'm a decent donor and tire of the fund-raising breaks).
It's great to see/hear Cousin Brucie, Dan Ingram, and other deejays I grew up with while living in New Jersey and in the D.C. market. It's broader than just showcasing the Northeast scene, e.g. Wolfman Jack when he aired from a Mexican-based station with an INCREDIBLE (25,000 watts?) signal!
See if it is for rent by Netflix, other online rental sites or your local video store. I'd recommend it rather than seeing it on your local PBS station (sorry, but I'm a decent donor and tire of the fund-raising breaks).