Jul
28
How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
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Based on the bestseller by Whitney Otto, this film seemed to miss all the poetry and the ephemeral charms of the wispy novel by trying to make a concrete movie out of it. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse (who made a similar hash out of A Thousand Acres), the film centers on Winona Ryder, who is debating her impending marriage and decides to make up her mind while spending the summer with her grandmother (Ellen Burstyn). This leads to a variety of encounters (more…)
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good chic flick
Time to curl up with something warm and tasty and enjoy this fun filled chic flick.
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How to Make an American Quilt
For once, I have found a movie version of a book is BETTER than the book. I have the book, but the movie presentation makes the book a major disappointment.
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share it with your girlfriends
This is a lovely movie about women from different generations and their stories. My favorite part is that they come together to make a wedding quilt and that is how we learn most…
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An American Movie
Such a Great movie. all around, will watch for years to come
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loved this movie
This is definitely a chick-flick. A hormonally-induced celebration unlike any other. Very sweet and poignant. Ms.
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A “Feel Good” movie women can relate to
I have seen the movie and subsequently read the book, years ago. They are both distinct entities.
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How To Make An American Quilt
This has always been a favorite of mine & now I’m happy to own it!
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LOVED THIS MOVIE!
This movie has to be one of the best. It shows marriage to be what it really is, and that doesn’t mean a fairytale ending.
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Love this movie.
I purchased this movie for the simplicity of it and all of the beautiful women who were featured in the movie, notably Maya Angelou, Jean Simmons, and the other beautiful ladies…
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“No rules to follow-go by instinct-and be brave”4 1/2 ****’s
One of things about Jocelyn Moorhouse films (PROOF,THE THOUSAND ACRES) is that she knows how to direct scripts that include a multitude of characters that have their own…