Grey Gardens is one of my favorite movies of ALL time. In case you're unfamiliar with the 1975 documentary, lemme catch you up. It's basically the story of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie", the aunt and cousin of Jackie O. The movie follows the mother and daughter and their bizarre life at Grey Gardens, a dilapidated mansion in East Hampton. It's heartbreaking, hilarious, and shockingly human. You should seriously see it if you haven't. It's a classic.
When I first heard that HBO was making a movie based on the doc, I had mixed feelings. The fact that they hired Drew Barrymore to play Little Edie only added to my confusion. Don't get me wrong. I love Drew. I mean, what's not to love? She has a lisp, was a cokehead at 12, and comes from the Valley. She's basically like every friend I've ever had. But could Drew pull off the role? Turns out, Hell to the Yes.
I just watched the trailer for HBO's Grey Gardens and was knocked the fuck sideways. Drew Barrymore IS little Edie. She even has the East Hampton accent down pat. That's a STAUNCH performance right there. Just give this bitch the Emmy now. Contest over. Fuck, I know this shit is on T.V., but give her an Oscar. I know it's just a trailer, but come on. This movie looks amazing.
If you liked that, you should see the real movie first. Here's one of the most famous clips.
Want more posts. Where are you, funnyman?
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