tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post4156482295400434108..comments2024-03-21T11:50:29.630-04:00Comments on Janie Junebug Righting & Editing: MOVIE WEEKEND: HILLBILLY ELEGYJanie Junebughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-21524292538594145792020-12-05T19:59:57.427-05:002020-12-05T19:59:57.427-05:00After watching it, I decided to turn toward comedy...After watching it, I decided to turn toward comedy, too. I can't deal with a lot of sadness.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-68422124988607446582020-12-03T17:52:06.041-05:002020-12-03T17:52:06.041-05:00I was thinking about checking this one out, but it...I was thinking about checking this one out, but it really doesn't seem to fit my current mode of comedy. Not proud, but it's about all I can take these days ;)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-37610855484906002882020-12-02T21:05:24.184-05:002020-12-02T21:05:24.184-05:00No need to be sorry. The movie is sad.No need to be sorry. The movie is sad.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-45009757896687074782020-12-02T21:04:51.194-05:002020-12-02T21:04:51.194-05:00I'm not sorry that I watched it, Martha.I'm not sorry that I watched it, Martha.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-53036704208555782362020-12-02T21:04:09.942-05:002020-12-02T21:04:09.942-05:00Great comment, Mirka. My sister said that the book...Great comment, Mirka. My sister said that the book and the movie were critically panned, but it's reality, isn't it? Why pretend it isn't.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-60118356788298600142020-12-02T21:02:37.560-05:002020-12-02T21:02:37.560-05:00Thanks, Inger.Thanks, Inger.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-27686455732608146802020-12-02T21:02:16.378-05:002020-12-02T21:02:16.378-05:00Interesting. I guess they can more than afford to ...Interesting. I guess they can more than afford to smoke now, if they still choose to do so.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-68532486859682124392020-12-02T21:01:23.421-05:002020-12-02T21:01:23.421-05:00A Blue Grumpster without an answer? Shocking!A Blue Grumpster without an answer? Shocking!Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-78506177234719205672020-12-02T21:00:56.391-05:002020-12-02T21:00:56.391-05:00Thanks, Rita.Thanks, Rita.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-79624066861771587482020-12-02T21:00:40.759-05:002020-12-02T21:00:40.759-05:00I'm being very careful about the virus, Hilary...I'm being very careful about the virus, Hilary.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-43893004976367510812020-12-02T21:00:07.343-05:002020-12-02T21:00:07.343-05:00I appreciate what you have to say, Joanne. When I ...I appreciate what you have to say, Joanne. When I can afford it, I want to get the book.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-55505513698622616702020-12-02T20:58:37.215-05:002020-12-02T20:58:37.215-05:00Understood. I have a lot of nursing home stories t...Understood. I have a lot of nursing home stories to tell.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-32961391736484277272020-11-30T21:57:14.902-05:002020-11-30T21:57:14.902-05:00I know about the book and movie but it is not for ...I know about the book and movie but it is not for me to watch now if ever. Sorry.<br />parsnip angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-45881421561932756362020-11-30T07:50:15.156-05:002020-11-30T07:50:15.156-05:00I haven't watched it yet. I saved it on Netfli...I haven't watched it yet. I saved it on Netflix and we'll get to it eventually. Or at least try it.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470947568183528236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-70806986689423187322020-11-29T18:42:23.458-05:002020-11-29T18:42:23.458-05:00It was not well reviewed, but I was aware of J.D. ...It was not well reviewed, but I was aware of J.D. Vance when his book came out and liked him. So I decided to watch. <br />It was not "fun," in that watching wretched drug-addict's behavior (the mother) is painful, but afterwards I was glad I saw it and stayed to the end. The next day I realized I was still thinking about it, something few if any of the new crop of Netflix produced holiday movies ever leave me with. (They are residue-free and sort of content-free :P) Thus, I can say I sort of liked it.<br />As to stereotypes, J.D.'s life is what it is. His is a story of coming out of one place and joining another while always being cognizant of who you are and who you came from. Many movies are variations on theme. But his, based on his real life, can't be changed to suit some literary hope of avoiding stereotypes.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-85357105360676116302020-11-29T17:36:27.281-05:002020-11-29T17:36:27.281-05:00I read the book and remember liking it a lot. I th...I read the book and remember liking it a lot. I thought it gave an accurate depiction of a poor and desperate part of our country. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-7418582509892656632020-11-29T11:55:56.851-05:002020-11-29T11:55:56.851-05:00On smoking, apparently Steven King's wife felt...On smoking, apparently Steven King's wife felt the same when they were poor and before he gained fame complained about their money going up in smoke. Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-71011012245265295322020-11-29T05:50:28.972-05:002020-11-29T05:50:28.972-05:00I see you point, Janie. Don't know the answer,...<b>I see you point, Janie.</b> Don't know the answer, though. Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-17943392871724692862020-11-28T10:49:35.367-05:002020-11-28T10:49:35.367-05:00Plan to watch it and will let you know. :)Plan to watch it and will let you know. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-24755159390242258872020-11-28T08:49:24.177-05:002020-11-28T08:49:24.177-05:00Hi Janie - I haven't known about it ... but as...Hi Janie - I haven't known about it ... but as I'm about to get Netflix I may well take a chance, while obviously your notes and commenter's remarks all help. Stay safe and take care - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-78876779914718662562020-11-28T06:34:06.887-05:002020-11-28T06:34:06.887-05:00I have a story to tell, a few actually, but I have...I have a story to tell, a few actually, but I have to wait until I retire to tell them. Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328674280714013955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-82625591147101156872020-11-27T19:52:37.809-05:002020-11-27T19:52:37.809-05:00I read the book first, by chance, and then stumble...I read the book first, by chance, and then stumbled on the movie, by chance. <br />The book was excellent; it was about the reasons Appalachia is so dangerous and debilitating. It is full of opioids and men and women without employment and under employment. The book spelled out everything in JD's head; the movie put it in front of you, no sugar coating. Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-64936170958368476032020-11-27T19:17:26.100-05:002020-11-27T19:17:26.100-05:00Barbara of Branson, if you come back to visit, ple...Barbara of Branson, if you come back to visit, please let me know how to find your blog.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-59880040914180659192020-11-27T19:08:17.573-05:002020-11-27T19:08:17.573-05:00Thanks for your comment, Barbara. You have me thin...Thanks for your comment, Barbara. You have me thinking.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-28097617440678242102020-11-27T19:07:32.165-05:002020-11-27T19:07:32.165-05:00I think the title also comes from the family's...I think the title also comes from the family's Appalachian roots.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.com