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Review - Julie and Julia

August 08, 2009 09:33 PM EDT

views: 45 | rating: 10/10 (3 votes) | comments: 22

The theatre was full for a 1:30pm matinee ... men and women.

Julie & Julia is one of those films that may not win any serious awards, though there are some deep moments, but if it does not make you laugh ... you weren't watching!

Julia Child, for those who don't know of her, was an OSS (pre-cursor to the CIA) "secretary" in Ceylon when she met her husband, Paul. After completing his OSS career, Paul joined the US Foreign Service. A posting to Paris set the stage for Julia to enter the famous Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. From this American audiences received the book Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and the wonderful PBS series,The French Chef and many subsequent programs.

Julie Powell, a writer (though, like many others, unpublished and not working in her profession) set a personal goal to cook through Mastering the Art of French Cooking in one year and blog about it.

This film takes pieces of the life of Julia, scenes from the year in the life of Julie, and invites us to discover what gives each of us joy, fulfillment, and a sense of accomplishment.

Great film for the girls but had the guys laughing too.

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Comments: 22

Courtney C. Aug 9, 2009, 10:46am EDT

Thanks for the review. We've been wanting to see this.

Debra C. Aug 9, 2009, 3:26pm EDT

I have a friend trained as a french chef. She is going to see it this week. I can't wait to hear that review!

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Lee P. Aug 9, 2009, 7:59pm EDT

I'm almost finished reading the book and then I'll go see the movie. Thanks for the review. Everyone says it is good.

Debra C. Aug 12, 2009, 8:22pm EDT

It's been getting 5 stars in Denver which is unusual.

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Margy Rydzynski Aug 9, 2009, 10:39pm EDT

I read and laughed my way through the book. I'm dying to see the movie!

Debra C. Aug 12, 2009, 8:23pm EDT

Consider going with friends. The group laughs are great.

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William Dotani Aug 12, 2009, 1:09pm EDT

This is a good common sense review. My wife wants to see this film and I guess eat red meat and drink gin.

Debra C. Aug 12, 2009, 8:23pm EDT

Hint: think "duck".

William Dotani Aug 12, 2009, 10:29pm EDT

Should I tell Aunt Rhody?

Debra C. Aug 13, 2009, 12:34pm EDT

Isn't that a goose?

William Dotani Aug 14, 2009, 1:30am EDT

Only if old and gray.

William Dotani Aug 16, 2009, 12:51pm EDT

Wait a second!!! That makes me a goose!!!

The nerve problem in my neck makes it rather difficult for me to sit for more than 15 minutes before the pain gets to me. I can't go to the movies because of this.

William Dotani Sep 14, 2009, 3:45am EDT

I'm much better. Maybe next weekend we'll see this movie.

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Tina Coruth Aug 14, 2009, 9:22am EDT

I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. Good review!

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Nurse Nancy S. Aug 25, 2009, 7:27am EDT

Thank you for the review. One would never think a movie about a chef would be so entertaining.

Debra C. Aug 25, 2009, 9:12am EDT

There was a french film a while ago entitled Belle Martha (they translated it Mostly Martha) about a chef who inherited her niece. While some points were challenging, it also had some wonderful comedy.

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William Dotani Aug 27, 2009, 12:58pm EDT

Do you now cook French food only at home. I can see you inviting friends over for dinner and serving only French fries!!!

Debra C. Aug 27, 2009, 3:51pm EDT

I do some things inspired by French cuisine but, as a vegetarian, it is hard to structure an entire meal in that genre. As to french fries, I rarely fire up my deep fryer.

William Dotani Sep 1, 2009, 8:32am EDT

What would food be without the greatest French culinary invention? Of course, being a vegetarian, you probably drink the stuff. Yes, it's ketchup.

Debra C. Sep 1, 2009, 11:15am EDT

It certainly is one of the most versatile culinary inventions! I use it very little (I use a lot of fresh tomatoes), but it is important to have when there is no malt vinegar available for the french fries.

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William Dotani Sep 5, 2009, 9:19am EDT

Seems like the only place in North America with a shortage of ketchup is (of course) in your community. Of course all fingers, except the middle one, are pointing at you. There is talk of tour buses driving by your house so people can point at you. The reason of course is because you are hoarding ketchup. Don't deny it, a republican told me this and republicans never lie unless on TV.