World Famous Comics: The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
Directed By: Albert Maysles, David Maysles Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Criterion Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: December 05, 2006 Running Time: 91 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Description: 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.
The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection This is a must for those who are grey garden fans....., much more of what it was like to see the footage that was left out
Absolutely Fabulous - especially the more you watch it! I saw this, thought it was okay. . . then took another look. It's incredible - to think of the riches and privilege these women had and lost. No wonder they're living in "la-la" land - where everything is beautiful -- except reality, and if you watch it - you know what I mean. I just cannot get over, and it's become part of my repertoire - the whole business of "I don't like women in skuuuurrts - I like pants under the skurt, then you can bring the hose up over the pants under the skurt, and maybe wear the skurt as a cape." Please, I'm not laughing at them, these women spent a good part of their lives in agony - only they were forgiving enough to not recognize it as such. In some ways it's almost comforting to know EVERYONE struggles with life, money and mental health. Get it - you won't regret it - you'll pull it out at parties. Check out youtube - great clips. A very honest portrayal.
Fantastic I liked this new version even better. More fab costumes from Little Edie and lots more insight into the ladies. I saw the Musical last year and loved it, but it didn't strike me until I saw this documentary and now the ladies live. I am so amazed at the perfect reproductions that Christine Ebersol and Mary Louise Wilson made of Big and Little Edie.
I am so touched by these women. I wished that I had known them and they also scare a piece of them that live inside me.
More of "Big" and "Little" Edie at Thier Best.... If you have had the unique experience of viewing the original "Grey Gardens", and getting to know the story of the Beales of East Hampton, then you will delight in this DVD. We do get to see "Little Edie" Beale in more of a "normal" angle. She does a lot of talking, and it makes a lot of sense.
An American Legend? What good fortune!! I witnessed the great musical based on Grey Gardens. Christine Ebersole and mary Louise Wilson were outstanding in the roles of Big Edie and Little Edie Beale . However, I didn't see the documentary ( Maysles Brothers ) beforehand. I was curious about the song "jerry likes my corn".
The dvd of The Beales of Grey Gardens can answer any question . it is a wonderful review for the musical on Broadway. Then, of course, it is a story so awesome , that it is a gift to the world!
Anything Goes Trivia
Megaton Man
Tailipoe
Trevor
