A Little Amazed

I think a work of art is supposed to mark you, probably. In some way make you consider a thing, or bunches of things, in a different light. Sometimes maybe a work of art is just supposed to be a mirror, or maybe sometimes it's supposed to drop your jaw. This documentary checked off all the above boxes for me.



You may have seen this, or heard about this, or been to Broadway and sat in the audience during the musical adaptation of this. Or maybe you have no idea what the deal is here. But Grey Gardens is the documentation of two women -- a mother and daughter -- as they reach the psychological/economic bottom after a very long topple for the upper strata of American aristocracy.

The documentary, as I mentioned, has been made into a musical, which is good. But having now seen the source material, I can't believe how much more effective the raw footage is without the musical numbers and planned comedic interludes.

Do you think my costume was alright for Brooks? I think he was a little amazed.
Cameraman: I think he's probably seen it before...
Oh no, this is the revolutionary costume. I never wear it in East Hampton...



Little Edie (above)is an absolute fascination and I could listen to her and watch her forever. Apparently an HBO adaptation has come out starring Drew Barrymore. I'm confused. But who knows, maybe it'll be brilliant.

Anyhow, go rent the documentary. Best with Laughing Cow Cheese, red wine, and thoughtful company.
xo
Erin