Thursday Movie Picks: Mother/Daughter Relationships

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This week's theme from Wandering Through the Shelves is mother/daughter relationships. The kicker once again is that they have to be biologically related. Here's my favorites:

 1) Thirteen

 The ongoing battle between Tracy and her mother is one of the most interesting parts of this film. I think every teenage girl should watch this film. Even with their mothers

 2) What Maisie Knew

 I've never wanted to smack Julianne Moore as much as I did in this film. Poor Maisie. This little gem is a fascinating look on parenting. 

 3) Carrie

 "Worst. Mother. Ever." - Carrie, probably.

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Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Haven't seen one but Carrie! It's also in my picks! Piper Laurie was so terrific!!!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 26, 2015 at 11:20 AM

      That was an excellent movie. I didn't even bother with the remake.

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  2. MyerlaMarch 26, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Carrie is a very popular choice, very easy to understand why. Haven't seen the other two, but Thirteen has appeared on quite a few lists so far so I may check that one out

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 26, 2015 at 11:20 AM

      It's very good. Yeah, Carrie was kind of a no brainer on this one. I expected it and Thirteen to be seen a lot.

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  3. DellMarch 26, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Another vote Thirteen. I HAVE to see this flick. You already know I love Carrie. Great picks.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 26, 2015 at 11:19 AM

      You should! Thirteen is one of my all time favorite movies. It's just so raw.

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  4. DanielMarch 26, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    UGH Carrie. SO GOOD. Love Thirteen so good - I think it should be required viewing for teenage girls and their mothers. I've heard What Maisie Knew is good, especially the little girl.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 26, 2015 at 11:18 AM

      What Maisie Knew is very good. It was one of my favorites of that year. Yes to mothers and daughters watching Thirteen together!

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  5. JayMarch 26, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Great picks. So many of these are uncomfortable to watch. I like what you wrote about Julianne Moore. I've felt that way a few times watching all these mommy movies this week.

    http://assholeswatchingmovies.com/

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 26, 2015 at 11:18 AM

      Both parents in What Maisie Knew are terrible, it's maddening.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    FUCKING CARRIE!!!

    I had a feeling you'd go with thirteen! That really is a great pick for this theme...I wish I'd remembered that one.

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  7. joel65913March 26, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    I wouldn't say I love Carrie but it's a good film with great performances and perfect for the theme. Haven't seen What Maisie Knew and even if Julianne isn't the heroine of the piece she's enough for me to see it. Sorry but I hated Thirteen so much.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 27, 2015 at 6:41 AM

      Aww, there's always someone. That's okay though. Difference in opinion is nice.

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  8. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Yes, Julianne Moore's Character in What Maisie Knew badly needed a smack down. And I actually did watch Thirteen with my teen daughter. :-) Great post!

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  9. MikeMarch 26, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    I've only seen Carrie, which I chose for my list this week as well. I should check out Thirteen, that one seems interesting enough.

    Mike's Cinema

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 27, 2015 at 6:41 AM

      Both Thirteen and What Maisie Knew are excellent films. I hope you get a chance to see them.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I actually wanted to watch What Maisie Knew this week but someone at my local video store got to it first (maybe you). I've never seen it so the most I have wanted to slap Julianne Moore was in the Carrie remake.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 27, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      lol nope. I saw this when it first came out on DVD. Great film though, I hope you get to see it soon.

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  11. Kevin PowersMarch 26, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    You went dark. I like it! Carrie is so good!

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  12. Big Screen Small WordsMarch 26, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    What Maisie Knew is definitely a film about parenting, can't help but root for Maisie to find parental figures to love her. Great picks!

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  13. RuthMarch 27, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    I missed seeing What Maisie Knew at a local film fest last year. I could see why you'd want to smack the mother in this film! Carrie's been popping up on so many of this list, great pick!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 28, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Carrie just screams "mother/daughter" relationship. So does Thirteen. Thank you!

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  14. keith71_98March 28, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Carrie!!! Of course. Great pick. Not sure how I missed that one when thinking about the possibilities!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 29, 2015 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you! Carrie was certainly a popular one this week.

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  15. JoshApril 3, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Thirteen and Carrie are brilliant choices! I haven't seen What Maisie Knew yet.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 4, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      I think you'd really like What Maisie Knew. You should watch it.

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