The Beales of Grey Gardens (The Criterion Collection)
by Albert Maysles, David Maysles
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Actor: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Edith 'Little Edie' Bouvier Beale, Edith Bouvier Beale, Jerry TorreDirector: Albert Maysles, David Maysles
Brand: Image Entertainment
Cinematographer: Albert Maysles
Editor: Ian Markiewicz
Producer: Kim Hendrickson
Producer: Tanja Meding
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 1.0; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-12-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Criterion
Movie Reviews of The Beales of Grey Gardens (The Criterion Collection)
Movie Review: They Oughtta Be in Pictures...
Summary: 5 Stars
Either no one's got their copy yet---or eveyone's too afraid to write a review--so I will! This is an EXCELLENT follow-up to Grey Gardens! There is no reason at all to think "nothing can match the first one" because THIS CAN! There are hundreds of great new "lines" in this, and all kinds of "revolutionary costumes" we have never seen before. You may wonder what differs in this film, as opposed to the first 'Grey Gardens.' In truth, they are extremely similar--and in that Grey Gardens was wonderful, then that's a good thing! But seriously--the Beales are captured here making many more astute observations than in the first film. "Little" Edie talks at length about the differences between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party--and she received a standing ovation for this, when I saw the film in New York last August! She also addresses the absurd notion that she was once labled "schizophrenic." She says that "NO one with convictions is ever schizophrenic---I just have a terrible temper---it's Southern."
There is lots of singing and a lot of joy in this film. There are different shots of the house, as well, and LOTS of Jerry "The Marble Fawn." The reason for this, is that Al maysles and his crew felt it was interesting to show Jerry's and Little Edie's rivalry and how the mother got quite a kick out of that. In truth, Mrs. Beale had quite a history of pitting her "friends" against Edie, for the sole sake of sitting back and watching the fireworks fly! There are SCREAMINGLY funny passive/aggressive "observations" on Edie's part about Jerry all through this film. "See...the cats smelled Jerry. If he'd stay away for a month or two--I'm SURE we'd get at least two back."
I feel I must address reviewer "D Kascchaks" fixation with the Beale's dirty house. It is near impossible for two ladies (one being in bed and close to 80 at the time) to keep a 28 room mansion clean. They lived on little money, so help was more or less out of the question, as most of those years Jackie Kennedy Onasis was busy with million dollar shopping sprees and had more or less left her childhood relatives behind. And unfortunately, after Mr. Beale "stopped living in East Hampton" Mrs. Beale quickly spent all of the money left to her on parties and a good time. In truth---I don't blame her and hope she had fun! I commend the Maysles for not spending too much footage on the home's condition and instead, dedicated more time to these fascinating ladies. I too---knew Edie Beale, but much later in life. She lived in a very nice, clean apartment in Bal Harbour Florida, with not ONE cat! She was in her 80's at the time, and although I was in my 20's, she had a crush on me! She was a dear to the end, not at all embittered by time or disappointment. It was very important to me to let her know that she HAD accomplished something in life, something more important than any profession or career: And that is being a TRUE original and bringing joy to millions of outcasts and free-thinkers(not to mention fashion officianados!) all over the world. She'd say, "OH, Damon Sweetheart! Whenever I start to feel bad about myself you let me know I am A-OK." A greater reward, I could not have recieved. A week before she passed away, she was excited about a new Edie Beale fan club someone mentioned to me.
I have babbled on! Anyway, this is an excellent film, every bit as good as the original! You will love it, I promise you!
(There are not really any extras on this, but who needs them--as there is so much here! Al Maysles gives an introduction to the film, and introduces us to Jerry (the Marble Fawn) TODAY! The color and clarity are EXCELLENT, by the way.)
Summary of The Beales of Grey Gardens (The Criterion Collection)
The 1975 cinema vérité classic Grey Gardens, which captured in remarkable close-up the lives of the eccentric recluses and cousins to Jackie Onassis, Big and Little Edie Beale, in their decrepit East Hampton mansion, has spawned everything from a midnight-movie cult following to a Broadway musical remake an upcoming Hollywood adaptation. Now, Albert and David Maysles have revisited their landmark documentary with a sequel of sorts, culled from hours of never-before-seen footage recently found in the filmmakers? vaults.Similar DVD Movies
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