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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
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I enjoyed this book a bit. I don't think it's one that I will reread any time soon but, maybe, some day down the line, I will. I liked getting to know Geena to the extent that she shares in this book. It was an easy read but it wasn't a "keep you up until the wee hours...can't put it down" read.
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I loved the movie Thelma and Louise. I've watched other movies with Geena Davis, but never really thought much about her. However, I love her foundation and the way she has made positive changes having more female characters doing more in kids movies and shows. That is a movement I can get behind. This was an entertaining memoir and I learned quite a bit as well. I now feel like I should watch Commander, since she loved it so much.
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I've always liked Geena Davis, but now I love her.
First, I totally can relate to not speaking up for myself in the name of politeness. Second, Women's Studies minor here, so I applaud her work to increase parity in movie roles. Now, she's not just looking at gender inequality, but also the dearth of roles for disabled people, folks of different races, the LGBTQ community, people who aren't size 00. I mean, God bless her.
I had wondered why she seemed to stop being in things, and, well, because Hollywood. I now want to write a million roles for her to make up for how those parts really did dry up after 40. I'll also have to go back and watch Commander in Chief, a show I missed because I had small children of my own at the time.
What I find interesting is that, as an artist, she's listened to her intuition so well. She says she only overruled her misgivings once in taking a role. That was Cutthroat Island which, if I recall, I enjoyed. I remember being in awe of her pirate prowess and thinking that half the reason people panned the movie was because they couldn't see a woman as a pirate. I'd have to rewatch to see if that's still my opinion, but I'm gonna bet it will be. I'm especially tolerant of action adventure movies.
I do have to say that I'm still mad that Dottie left with her husband in A League of Their Own. When I watched that one, I wanted Dottie to say, "Look, Mr Bill Pullman man, you went off to war. Let us reconnect this evening, but then I'm going to finish out this season. I don't know if you know this, but I'm hella good at baseball." Of course, that's not what Dottie did in real life. *sigh* Also, they should get on that whole little girl who wants to play baseball, but the powers that be say no and now here comes mama/grandma/aunt to say, "Guess what I did back in the day?"
Huge missed opportunity not having actual archer Davis in the Wonder Woman movie. SMH
Anyhoo, it was a delight to read Davis's memoir. She's classy with her personal life and has awesome insights on being an actress, a woman, and a woman who happens to be an actress.
First, I totally can relate to not speaking up for myself in the name of politeness. Second, Women's Studies minor here, so I applaud her work to increase parity in movie roles. Now, she's not just looking at gender inequality, but also the dearth of roles for disabled people, folks of different races, the LGBTQ community, people who aren't size 00. I mean, God bless her.
I had wondered why she seemed to stop being in things, and, well, because Hollywood. I now want to write a million roles for her to make up for how those parts really did dry up after 40. I'll also have to go back and watch Commander in Chief, a show I missed because I had small children of my own at the time.
What I find interesting is that, as an artist, she's listened to her intuition so well. She says she only overruled her misgivings once in taking a role. That was Cutthroat Island which, if I recall, I enjoyed. I remember being in awe of her pirate prowess and thinking that half the reason people panned the movie was because they couldn't see a woman as a pirate. I'd have to rewatch to see if that's still my opinion, but I'm gonna bet it will be. I'm especially tolerant of action adventure movies.
I do have to say that I'm still mad that Dottie left with her husband in A League of Their Own. When I watched that one, I wanted Dottie to say, "Look, Mr Bill Pullman man, you went off to war. Let us reconnect this evening, but then I'm going to finish out this season. I don't know if you know this, but I'm hella good at baseball." Of course, that's not what Dottie did in real life. *sigh* Also, they should get on that whole little girl who wants to play baseball, but the powers that be say no and now here comes mama/grandma/aunt to say, "Guess what I did back in the day?"
Huge missed opportunity not having actual archer Davis in the Wonder Woman movie. SMH
Anyhoo, it was a delight to read Davis's memoir. She's classy with her personal life and has awesome insights on being an actress, a woman, and a woman who happens to be an actress.
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
My first book of the year, by my favourite actress. I just love Geena Davis, and have since I was a kid. I've even seen her hokey early films, and have always loved that she and Jeff Goldblum were a thing. I think she's wonderful, so clearly I enjoyed this memoir. While it wasn't super in depth, and didn't focus entirely on life in Hollywood, the snippets she wrote about were interesting. I liked that her theme of standing up for yourself was woven throughout, and I could absolutely relate to the idea of being too polite at times, not wanting to step on anyone's toes even when they are stepping on yours! Geena Davis writes well, is funny, engaging, and empathetic. She's a literal badass and I love her.
I haven't laughed so much reading (listening, rather, since there's no better way to read a memoir than to listen to the author read it, imo) a celebrity memoir, and I've read many in the past year. Geena Davis is so genuine, charming, and funny. I love that she spoke so highly of people, even/especially of her exes.
4.5!! god i loved this. geena's writing voice felt so genuine and showed her warmth and humour perfectly. i haven't read many memoirs but I thought it flowed well and maintained a nice pace. there were really sweet, tender moments, ones that made me laugh out loud, and ones that inspired me in more ways than one. overall, a very wholesome and enjoyable read!! geena davis you will always be famous to me
I enjoyed this book, but she politely talked about everything I expected her to talk about. The one exception was her adhd diagnosis, which I didn't know about. She didn't really delve very deep into much of anything beyond female representation in media and her gradual feelings of self empowerment. I am very disappointed by how poorly she was treated by Bill Murray in one of my fav movies, but this is of course a trend in the memoirs I read by the women I admire. Men are awful to them.