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July 27, 2006
When the Desketeers make a promise they keep it!
We promised that we would leave behind our Paul Newman obsession and while some of us wanted more
(You know who you are! Snap out of it!) we are moving in a different direction.
Our Cirque De Cinema pick of the week is The Milagro Beanfield War. Now, granted it is directed by hottie bud of our boy Paul, Robert Redford, but it is a different path for us.
When a developer comes to a sleepy little New Mexican town and offers up all sorts of construction jobs to its denizens, it seems to be the answer to the local Hispanic farmer's prayers. That is until they realize that it will end their way of life forever. When one of them begins to "borrow" water from a large constructiuon site to irrigate his bean field, cultures and ideals collide with unexpected results.
The cast includes Sonia Baga, Ruben Blades, Melanie Griffith, Daniel Stern and a Desketeer all time favorite, Christopher Walken.
It was filmed on location in New Mexico and it has some really wonderful and evocative scenery going on. And just remember, unlike here it is DRY heat, thank you very much.
Stay cool and Happy Weekend!
Posted by JenniferD at July 27, 2006 03:46 PM