tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604998867726002938.post3559068344192931872..comments2024-01-17T10:26:36.704-08:00Comments on Bloggin' My Way through Oscar's Best Pictures: Gone with the Wind, 1939ladyamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15786728700413253683noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604998867726002938.post-83187284622457084732011-10-17T14:59:14.796-07:002011-10-17T14:59:14.796-07:00Beth- Yes, I definitely see that argument, and to ...Beth- Yes, I definitely see that argument, and to some degree, I can agree. Taking your time with an important decision allows you to clear your head and not make an emotional decision. But, in Scarlett's case, and sometimes my own, I feel that it's just immaturity and irresponsibility driving that behavior. Some things need to be dealt with soon before they get horribly worse. Friendships can be ruined. Chances can be lost. Don't run from your problems or pretend they don't exist. That was what I wanted to tell Scarlett. :)<br /><br />Alli - Yes, her unhealthy relationship with Ashley is also a major plot line throughout the movie. I knew I couldn't delve too deep into details of a 4 hour movie and all the issues Scarlett has. ;) Her selfishness and stubborness is what drives the movie in my opinion: over Rhett, over Ashley, over material goods, over Tara, etc. I don't remember that line about Tara being what "truly matters" but I do remember that that's where she "gets her strength"... and I do get that.Lady Amyhttp://oscarsbest.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604998867726002938.post-15739621055599023522011-10-11T06:19:41.373-07:002011-10-11T06:19:41.373-07:00"What a lovely gown." Carol: "Thank..."What a lovely gown." Carol: "Thank you. I found it in the window." Hilarious.<br /><br />SPOILER ALERT:<br />Mom and I watched this over the summer and I remember being so incredibly frustrated with Scarlett the entire movie. Exclusively regarding the film version of this story, I was so irritated with her infatuation for Ashley and relationship with poor Melanie. Her emotional life over Ashley and Melanie is what drove the movie for me, which is funny that you didn't even mention Ashley! I also had a problem with her concluding remarks that Tara, her plantation, is where she could find what "truly matters." At first I didn't like that she didn't find love for a person, but a piece of land. But historically speaking it is worth giving her some slack because plantations are everything to a family back in the civil war. I didn't feel so critical anymore about the ending.alli f.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00711689503383794839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604998867726002938.post-69816608183326039032011-10-09T10:01:53.212-07:002011-10-09T10:01:53.212-07:00What a lovely review :)I do have to disagree with ...What a lovely review :)I do have to disagree with with your lessons learned, though. I feel like "I won't think about it today, I'll think about it tomorrow" has successfully been somewhat of a guiding principle in my life. Time creates distance and perspective which can ensure that the most important decisions we make are carefully guided and not impulsive.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722481102605365935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604998867726002938.post-78335332572634080162011-10-08T22:09:00.909-07:002011-10-08T22:09:00.909-07:00I've never watched this all the way through bu...I've never watched this all the way through but now I want to!Robin Onoreply@blogger.com