I have loved Mary Kay Place since Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, but was not prepared for her powerhouse performance in the heartbreaking Diane. Thanks for the reminder recommendation -- definitely worth watching again.
Hi, Ty -- DIANE is a terrific, heartfelt film, and set in my hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, though I think it was actually only shot in the vicinity. The city itself is never named, though there's a reference to our former mayor, so I'm not sure the reason for the coyness.
Rope, were you responsible for bringing Miller and the movie up to Hanover? You were still running the DFS at that point, right? I should probably share my WaPo fee with you.
Yes, that was the year I ran the DFS -- I think the title was "Student Director." While I remember working to bring Dusan Makavejev to Dartmouth (with "Sweet Movie"), and with David Thomson to bring up Nic Ray, I don't remember being intricately involved in bringing up "Animal House." Maybe someone contacted Maury Rapf or Blair Watson directly? Also, my memory was that we screened it first at Spaulding before it went on to run at the Nugget, but the more I thought about it I think you're right. It was certainly a triumph for Chris Miller.
It's a fine line to walk between describing enough plot to faithfully review vs giving 'spoilers' that make readers feel like they've seen it already. You went over the line on this one Ty, IMHO. That said, I LOVE your reviews and look forward to them every week. Keep it up. This was just a little fine tuning comment.
Duly noted, Fred, and thanks for pointing it out. It's always a delicate balance between giving away too much and wnting to discuss things like performances, direction, themes, all of which require divulging *some* amount of story. My general rule of thumb is: Anything in the first third of a movie is set-up and can be discussed, anything in the middle third is development and should be considered on a case-by-case basis, and anything in the last third is resolution and should be avoided. Exceptions abound in all three instances, of course, and whatever I do, I'll be too much info for someone! :)
I JUST saw Mary Kay Place in an old episode of Grays Anatomy and thought yet again about what a great character actress she is. Can't wait to see Diane.
I have a feeling she will hit very close to home. Thanks as always for the recommendation
It was so sad at the end of Diane. She has no more people to take care of so she takes care of the birds. She never goes on a vacation to finally have a little fun. She lives to be a caretaker
I have loved Mary Kay Place since Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, but was not prepared for her powerhouse performance in the heartbreaking Diane. Thanks for the reminder recommendation -- definitely worth watching again.
Hi, Ty -- DIANE is a terrific, heartfelt film, and set in my hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, though I think it was actually only shot in the vicinity. The city itself is never named, though there's a reference to our former mayor, so I'm not sure the reason for the coyness.
My info has it being filmed in Kingston NY (tho set in Western MA), not sure why given tehe tax incentives in Mass.
Also - nice pieces on our Dartmouth pre-release screening of ANIMAL HOUSE and CELINE AND JULIE. Both life-changers!
Rope, were you responsible for bringing Miller and the movie up to Hanover? You were still running the DFS at that point, right? I should probably share my WaPo fee with you.
Yes, that was the year I ran the DFS -- I think the title was "Student Director." While I remember working to bring Dusan Makavejev to Dartmouth (with "Sweet Movie"), and with David Thomson to bring up Nic Ray, I don't remember being intricately involved in bringing up "Animal House." Maybe someone contacted Maury Rapf or Blair Watson directly? Also, my memory was that we screened it first at Spaulding before it went on to run at the Nugget, but the more I thought about it I think you're right. It was certainly a triumph for Chris Miller.
Man, what a beautiful piece on a beautiful film.
It's a fine line to walk between describing enough plot to faithfully review vs giving 'spoilers' that make readers feel like they've seen it already. You went over the line on this one Ty, IMHO. That said, I LOVE your reviews and look forward to them every week. Keep it up. This was just a little fine tuning comment.
Duly noted, Fred, and thanks for pointing it out. It's always a delicate balance between giving away too much and wnting to discuss things like performances, direction, themes, all of which require divulging *some* amount of story. My general rule of thumb is: Anything in the first third of a movie is set-up and can be discussed, anything in the middle third is development and should be considered on a case-by-case basis, and anything in the last third is resolution and should be avoided. Exceptions abound in all three instances, of course, and whatever I do, I'll be too much info for someone! :)
And the trailer has Steve Reich's piece "Come Out" playing some of the time, which is a remarkable piece from early in his career.
I noticed that too! Big Reich fan here.
I JUST saw Mary Kay Place in an old episode of Grays Anatomy and thought yet again about what a great character actress she is. Can't wait to see Diane.
I have a feeling she will hit very close to home. Thanks as always for the recommendation
It was so sad at the end of Diane. She has no more people to take care of so she takes care of the birds. She never goes on a vacation to finally have a little fun. She lives to be a caretaker
👍 for Diane. 👍👍 for Riders for Justice - it went in surprising directions.