Milk Please

I heard David Bender substituting for Rachel Maddow on Air America tonight. People who had seen Gus Van Sant's Milk were calling in with raves for the movie. Some said there was applause or standing ovations at the end. David Bender said it was a film we must see in the theaters instead of DVD for the group experience. He also said this was Sean Penn's best ever performance. Roger Ebert has given the movie 4 stars.

I had planned to go last weekend but will not miss it this weekend. I'll post a review later.

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  1. ShannonDecember 4, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    We want to see it, too. But Sweet Melissa's company is closing here in Atlanta and we need to cut entertainment out of our budget until after Christmas. We've heard a lot of good things about it, too. Can't wait for the review!

    xoxox

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  2. UnknownDecember 4, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    You may be okay to still see it in January. That is when it goes to widespread distribution. I think Ms. Jane may go with me.

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