Both are entertaining and based on a true story. However, “The Sessions” was the hands down winner. John Hawkes and Helen Hunt are both exceptional. The Sessions “is based on the optimistic autobiographical writings of California-based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien – – who was confined to an iron lung and who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.”
Note: $4.99 rental on Amazon Instant Video. Official Site: http://thesessionsmovie.com
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Agree! I loved The Sessions.
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I haven’t seen either of these movies, David. But I suspect this assessment is correct. Argo seems to be well made propaganda. The Sessions appears much more realistic and human. I plan to see both so maybe actual experience will change my already madeup mind. ;^)
Meanwhile here is what Juan Cole, a Middle East expert thinks about Argo:
http://www.juancole.com/2013/02/orientalism-upsets-iranians.html
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Thanks Frank and thanks for sharing the link. I’ll be sure to check it out.
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Saw Argo — thought it was brilliant & deserved to win — I did see Lincoln & loved it too but Argo is a better film & better movie experience my wife and I thought. Argo has a natural, authentic feel to it, despite Ben’s movie star performance. The rest of the cast was stellar as was Affleck’s directing. Now to see The Sessions.
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Frank, I haven’t seen Lincoln. Will need to check it out. Let me know what you think of Sessions…
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I saw Argo, but not The Sessions…yet. It looks sweet, and maybe I’ll cry. With Argo, I was just plain freaked out most of the time. 🙂
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🙂 I’m sure you’ll enjoy it Carol
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That’s a very different role for William Macy.
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Yes, and he was terrific.
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I’m going to watch the Sessions today. Saw The Beasts Of The Southern Wild Yesterday – it deserved to be on the list. Powerful, powerful movie – bring tissues.
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I’m confident you’ll love The Sessions Mimi. I’ll be sure to check out Beasts.
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I did – I loved it..
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Loved the Sessions. Not so much The Beasts… sorry, Mimi!
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I have nominated you for,” Very Inspiring Blogger Award.”
http://kalabalu.wordpress.com/2013
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Thank you Kalabalu. I appreciate your kindness.
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I have wanted to see this movie since it was first released–just adore William H, Macy and Helen Hunt. It’s officially in the queue.
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Enjoy! Macy was terrific in supporting role Lori
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Will have to wait for DVD since “The Sessions” never made it even close to me. Poop.
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Great flick. It will be worth the wait Sandy Sue.
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I’ve always enjoyed Helen Hunt’s acting…!
I haven’t seen either movie as yet, though I’m now looking forward to seeing ‘The Sessions’, then maybe Argo. Perhaps I’ll wait for the DVD… Thank You, David.. 😉
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I’m sure you’ll love it – Helen is incredible (again) in this movie.
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Haven’t seen any of them but planning on it now. Hard for me to sit in one place for two hours without mind wondering somewhere else.
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Take them half at a time…
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Can’t wait to see The Sessions. Just placed a hold on the library last week. Loved Argo though.
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Let me know what you think…
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