Visiting "Grey Gardens"

I love HBO biopics. Gia introduced me to this future Oscar winner named Angelina Jolie. Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino mesmerized me in Norma Jean and Marilyn. But those films failed to move me the same way Grey Gardens did. I loved this Drew Barrymore-Jessica Lange starrer so much that I had to re-open my dormant blog just to deliver my praises.

The film is based on the acclaimed documentary by Albert and David Maysles about the life of Big Edie and Little Edie Beales (aunt and cousin of Jackie Kennedy-Onnasis, respectively). While I haven't seen the entire documentary (apart from the YouTube clips), my hubby Bur told me that Barrymore's resemblance to Little Edie is uncanny. This piqued my interest, and I immediately leeched the biopic via torrent (yes, guilty as charged).

For me, Barrymore's performance transcends beyond mere impersonation. The famous scene wherere she's describing the "perfect costume for the day" was both hilarious and heartbreaking. If she will not win an Emmy for this, then there's no justice. Lange did not dissapoint either, delivering a nuanced performance as Big Edie. Unfortunately, both can cancel each other out in the Emmys. Nevertheless, I'm still rooting for Drew, who finally proved that she can be a serious actress given the right project.