'the secret life of bees' is one of my favorite books. I can't wait to see the movie this weekend (I hope) and hope it does the book justice, too!

We are making it a 'Girl's Day Out' this weekend. While my son-in-law babysits my 3-month old grandson, my partner and I are treating my daughter to a much needed Saturday afternoon at the movies to see "The Secret Life of Bees" here in Charleston. Last week was the big premiere event here with Sue Monk Kidd, our resident author, in attendance. All three of us have read the book and have our fingers crossed that the movie is even half as good as the book itself.

Has anyone out there already seen it and can weigh in with a brief review? I always imagined a very young Mary Stuart Masterson as "Lily" since she did such a superb job with "Fried Green Tomatoes." However, since no one can turn back time or biological clocks for that to happen, I am looking forward to seeing Dakota Fanning as Lily, and, most especially, Queen Latifah as August.

With the present economic downturn and all of its fallout, there is no better time for a "feel good" movie!

Such varying reviews of "Secret Life of Bees" has piqued my curiosity, so will definitely be checking it out this weekend. I love the book, so will go forward with no high expectations on screen. Though Queen Latifah has never let me down!
I'll look forward to reading reviews here, particularly Mint Julep down in Charleston.

I also agree, this is the perfect time for a "feel good" movie!

Cheers to All~
ML

Well, everyone, here goes the "winter-viewing-land" of movie recommendations:

1- W.
2- MILK
3- DOUBT
4- CHOP SHOP
5- CHANGELING
6- THE READER
7- DOWNSTREAM(DOC)
8- DARFUR NOW(DOC)
9- GRAN TORINO
10- FROST/NIXON
11- MAN ON WIRE(DOC)
12- FROZEN RIVER
13- THE WRESTLER
14- HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
15- TAXI TO NOWHERE(DOC)
16- HOLE IN A FENCE(DOC)
17- WALTZ WITH BASHIR
18- BURN AFTER READING
19- REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
20- LAST CHANCE HARVEY
21- SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
22- I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG
23- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
24- THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Enjoy your movie-viewing experience(s) and may you ALL continue to support the ARTS!!

Here's to "Cinema Paradiso"....
Terri