In times of old, The Furies protected Mother Right. If a mother (or any woman) was harmed, The Furies swooped down and took their vengeance. They were one of the last vestiges of a world that existed before the patriarchy. When we feel righteous anger, it is The Furies who are calling out to us to make what is wrong right again.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

"Hustle & Flow" 

Hustle & Flow is a movie I had never heard about until Terrence Howard was nominated for an Oscar. So we rented it tonight. Normally I wouldn't have rented it even then because I'm not really interested in the life of a pimp, even if he is a wannabe rapper. Maybe especially if he is. But it's much better than that description. It's much more subtle. It's not a perfect movie, but the characters are so real. I was pulling for them all the way—and I wish I had written these characters. (Although truth to tell, I wouldn't want any of them as neighbors or friends. What can I say? I'm just too old for some shit.) I highly recommend this movie. Terrence Howard was also in my favorite movie of the year, Crash. If you get a chance to see Crash on the big screen, do it. If you can't, watch it without distraction. It's worth it.
Posted by: Kim Antieau / 2/07/2006 10:36:00 PM
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