Movie Review

O Brother Where Art Thou?

Delectable nostalgic film:


Toe tapping “can” song
I am a Man song

Journey without seeking the treasure
Cows can’t swim, roofs measure

Little people push brooms
Fiancés deck grooms

Politicians run out on a rail
Some dance, with their tail

Baby face throws Bi-polar
Getaway car-high roller

Sirens sing then whisk away
Leaving toads behind that day

Blind rail traveler foretells all
But the rail car scene, Oh man- that fall!

“Kin is kin”- “gopher Everett”? 
“Dapper Dan man”, with a hair net

Some scenes I’d cut
Not necessary they put 

But otherwise a great dime
About three men “not” doing time


I’ve seen it about 4 times, still singing the songs

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 6/29/2009 9:53:00 PM
Your words have a way: they do justice to a man in constant sorrow.
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Date: 5/20/2009 6:56:00 AM
Oh man my favorite song is when Tommy's sitting by the tree during the nighttime fire scene. I think it's called 'Hard time Killing Floor Blues' or someting lke that. I felt like it stood out from the other more cheerful sounding songs though they were excellent as well. - interesting tribute:)
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Date: 5/16/2009 12:48:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words Sandra.Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/15/2009 10:53:00 AM
LOVE love love that movie! awesome poem on an awesome movie! Love, Kristin
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Date: 5/14/2009 11:59:00 PM
Good ekphrasis Sandra.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome observations.
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Date: 5/14/2009 5:26:00 PM
Are you in AA JackReed3...
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Date: 5/14/2009 4:22:00 PM
I haven't seen the movie but enjoyed this poem. Nice use of rhyme for a lighthearted feel. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and for your kind words on mine. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 5/13/2009 3:21:00 PM
the song was a great song. one of the greatest movie songs ever i'd say. and geo. cloony he can brighten any girls day. jhl
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Date: 5/13/2009 12:26:00 PM
And.....an hour or two with George Clooney isn't so bad either !!!! :) Fun poem!!!
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Date: 5/13/2009 11:38:00 AM
Never saw it! 4 times??? Sounds awesome! I mean wow, you wrote a poem about it! Definitely have to check it out. Love, Shar
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Date: 5/13/2009 5:30:00 AM
I miss you... JackReed3
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Date: 5/12/2009 7:29:00 PM
When you spoke of the politicians daincing "with their tails," I couldn't help but think of the movie "Wag the Dog." Very astute observation. Yet I know you were describing images from another movie. And there are a lot of scenes that could be cut from movies, leaving more to the imagination. Excellent writing with provocative imagery, Alexandra! Love, Carolyn
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