Speaking of Meryl Streep, she's wonderful, as always, in "The Hours". So was Julianne Moore. I totally believed them both but the real surprise for me was Nicole Kidman. She's often been tagged "vacuous" but wow, is she believable as a woman with TOO MUCH on her mind! I think what she gave in "The Hours" is a masterful performance completely worthy of Oscar's attention.
Sheesh! I'm writing like a critic. "Completely worthy of Oscar's attention." Somebody shut me up. The recommendation is conditional in that I don't recommend it to anyone who a.) has a handgun at home, b.) a full bottle of sleeping pills, b.) has been drinking Jack Daniels, or c.) has a history of depression. To me, as someone with 35 years of depression under my 47 year-old belt, it "reads" like a commercial for suicide. Kids, don't try this at home. Keep a journal. Write to me. Go to a professional, but don't try this at home. These are actors. This is not real. All the best, Lama
