We saw "Walk The Line" today (spoilers)

[Zomby Woof]

We enjoyed it. The 2 highlights, to me, were the Folsom Prison concert scene near the end of the story, and the scene with the Columbia Records executives where Cash sums up the hypocrisy of red state Amurikans in one line.

The Folsom Prison segment, where he performs "Cocaine", is DEAD-ON ACCURATE in comparison to the actual recording (if you do not have this masterwork, go get it). Add to the fact that Joaquin Phoenix actually sings and plays, and you have the Best Actor Oscar for the year, as far as I am concerned.

The scene with the Columbia bigwigs is very telling. Cash recently started his lifetime commitment to wearing black, and was criticized for jeopardizing his stature with the "good Christians" of his fanbase who would not want him cheering up people like prisoners with a concert. Cash said "then they aren't Christians, are they?" :thumbsup:

The childhood segment is touching, with much of the same feel as "Ray" and other biopics. Anyone who has read his autobiography "Cash" knows the sorrow of his childhood all too well.

Reese Witherspoon does a fantastic job with her singing too. As June Carter, she faces down a fake Christian in one scene with much more dignity and class than anyone would have a right to do. More than I could summon anyway.

I also got a kick out of Waylon Jennings's son Shooter playing his Dad in a cameo.

My recommendation is just to enjoy this movie for what it is. No overblown special effects, cheesy CGI, or explosions. It is nice to see a HUMAN story for once. It captures a bit of early rock history with quiet affection, and makes me want to go out and get more of his albums.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Well, my dear Zomby......what an outstanding review!

You are very eloquent. It sounds like one heck of a good movie...

I loved "Ray." We bought the DVD, and watched it the night of the Oscars!

Maybe I'll do the same with "Walk the Line."

Thank you!

:loveya: :hug:

[Zomby Woof]

2. That was our only purchase today

We LOATHE the entire consumerist bullshit mindset, so we decided to hole up in a movie theater instead. Since I am only home for the 4 day weekend, we have to make every moment count.

Sunday we will be having brunch with NSMA. :-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I couldn't agree more, my dear Zomby!

You must make every moment count when your time is so short and precious!

Have a ball with NSMA! And please give her my love.......

:loveya: :grouphug:

[Elidor]

4. I need to get you a copy of Alabama 3's "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash"

You'd get a kick out of it. Good review. Have a great holiday, man.

[Zomby Woof]

5. You too, hardhead!

:hi:

[Robeson]

6. You might like this story....

...I've grown up in Nashville my whole life, where he lived. Actually he lived in a satellite city of Nashville, called Hendersonville, where his home was on Old Hickory Lake. Anyway, we've got all his albums, from when they were originally released, so they are the originals.

My dad use to be in the mortgage business, and did the mortgage for his home on Old Hickory Lake. It was, and still is, very modern, and very cool. He met him and talked to him for some time, and was shown around the home by Cash. Johnny Cash let him take pictures of the interior, and the entire property. My dad still has those. The home was recently up for sale, and I'm not sure if it was sold or not, but it would be a special place to have.

[Zomby Woof]

7. Amazing

That sounds like Cash - open-hearted and generous. I hope whoever buys that place reveres it properly.