She has a strong resemblance to garland, and also captures many of garland s mannerisms and idiosyncrasies. The music, the life, the legend judy garland songs. But from the evidence of the muddy mono sound, the quality of judy garlands voice, and the bursts of applause from what sounds like a small audience, at least the first bunch of tracks almost certainly derive from soundtracks for the tv series the judy garland. Me and my shadows is a deeply moving testament to the healing powers of embracing ones past, facing ones demons, and charting a course of selfdiscovery. The movie starts off at the beginning of judy garlands life singing when she was two years old. Me and my shadows on dvd 786936170399 from disney buena vista. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cover has the foreign language text as the picture shows. Emmy nominated cinematography by james chressanthis, asc, gsc.
Mar 07, 2012 this tv biopic, based on the first half of daughter lorna lufts book me and my shadows. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. Imitation is indeed the sincerest form of television, now that celebrity mimicry has become a fixture of sweeps specials. The library of congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. With judy davis, victor garber, hugh laurie, john benjamin hickey. Born into the twin shadows of a famous mother and older sister, lorna luft was always referred to as judy garlands other daughter. I bought it after seeing the tv movie adaptation with judy davis, as i was interested in seeing a more fleshedout biography of judy garland. Me and my shadows sought to explore the life and death of the classic star. This two night mini series starring judy davis and tammy blanchard as the mature and juvenile garland. Feb 26, 2001 imitation is indeed the sincerest form of television, now that celebrity mimicry has become a fixture of sweeps specials. Free download book 03304950 me and my shadows life with judy garland me and my shadows life with. The movie starts off at the beginning of judy garland s life singing when she was two years old. Staring judy davis, tammy blanchard, victor garber and marsha mason.
The strongest performance comes from judy davis, who is nothing short of remarkable as judy garland. This tv biopic, based on the first half of daughter lorna lufts book me and my shadows. Aug 26, 2012 posted august 26, 2012 by kristen lopez 1 comment on life with judy garland. The judy garland story from the 1930s until her death. Me and my shadows dvd 2001 from amazons movies store. Me and my shadows is a 2001 american twopart, fourhour biographical television miniseries based on the 1998 book me and my shadows. Me and my shadows seldom in a biographical television madefor does a star so expertly inhabit anothers skin as judy davis does here with judy garland. Abc adapted the book under the name, life with judy garland. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, achievements, etc. Jan 14, 2015 do you know how wonderful your life could be if you would just let it. Sep 03, 2009 judy garland me and my shadow me and my shadow. Even if you were never a big fan of judy garland, i still think youll find this post interesting because its more about how impressed i was by the extraordinary performances of judy davis and tammy blanchard in a recreation of the legendary star in the movie, life with judy garland. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Life with judy garland is an impressive portrayal of the life and career of judy garland. Me and my shadows 2001 2000s life with judy garland. In this weeks edition were coming all the way up to 2001 with a biopic attempting to showcase the life of screen and musical legend judy garland in life with judy garland. The miniseries was directed by robert allan ackerman and originally broadcast in two parts on abc on february 25 and 26, 2001. Me and my shadows tv miniseries 2001 soundtracks on imdb.
In the scene showing judy garlands return to vaudeville at the rko palace in 1951, judy davis lipsynched the song over the rainbow in its entirety, and reenacted garlands singing movements down to the last detail. Picture is exactly same as the product you will receive. The miniseries was directed by robert allan ackerman and originally broadcast in two parts on. Judy davis is left handed, smokes and is an outstanding actor and singer just like judy garland. Me and my shadows life with judy garland video dailymotion. Me and my shadows jan 29, 2011 though it won critical accolades and multiple television awards, this film is truly awful. In observance of judy garlands 90th birthday last week, i watched life with judy garland. She has a strong resemblance to garland, and also captures many of garlands mannerisms and idiosyncrasies. Earning 5 emmy awards this production sets the bar high for a television production, and biopics. Away from the bright lights and brilliant performances, however, her devotion was to her family. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Mar 30, 2015 even if you were never a big fan of judy garland, i still think youll find this post interesting because its more about how impressed i was by the extraordinary performances of judy davis and tammy blanchard in a recreation of the legendary star in the movie, life with judy garland. If you can get over the jarring transition in part one, youre likely to stay with this generally absorbing miniseries adapted from the memoir me and my shadows by garlands daughter lorna luft. In the scene showing judy garland s return to vaudeville at the rko palace in 1951, judy davis lipsynched the song over the rainbow in its entirety, and reenacted garland s singing movements down to the last detail.
A family memoir written by lorna luft, the daughter of legendary singeractress judy garland. Me and my shadows is the story of lorna, her halfsister liza minnelli, and baby brother joe, trying desperately to hang on to their legendary mother. W hen you read a book, you see through the eyes of the author. Life with judy garland me and my shadows 2001 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Judy davis, victor garber, hugh laurie, tammy blanchard, john benjamin hickey and sonja smits the remarkable story of hollywood legend judy garland is vividly told in t. And i definitely got that, as luft is very open in sharing details of her mothers life, from her childhood, to her untimely death. Judy davis, victor garber, hugh laurie, john benjamin hickey, sonja smits, jayne eastwood. Judy garland biography facts, childhood, family life.
But while she loved her children unconditionally, they could only desperately try to hang on to their mother as a powerful dependence on alcohol and. Many say she was the greatest entertainer who ever lived and that could well be the case. Based on the book by lorna luft, life with judy garland. It was a rather impressive madefortelevision film, and while it was rather dramatized at times, life with judy garland. Do you know how wonderful your life could be if you would just let it. Born into the twin shadows of a famous mother and older sister, lorna luft was always referred to as judy garland s other daughter. Life with judy garland was the way for garland s daughter lorna luft to tell her mothers compelling life story. And i definitely got that, as luft is very open in sharing details of her mothers life. Judy garland was a renowned american actress during the golden era of hollywood. She was one of the most iconic actresses of hollywoods golden. A family memoir, attempts to humanize garlands legend by presenting the singeractress story from an. However i believe judy davis was born to play the part of judy garland. Me and my shadows is on tv, including series 1episode 2.
The miniseries, which chronicles garlands life from her first public performance in 1924 until her death in 1969, is divided into two parts. But while she loved her children unconditionally, they could only. From her gradual ascent to stardom in the 1930s to her death from a drug overdose at age 47 in 1969, former vaudeville baby frances ethel gumm, aka judy. A family memoir, attempts to humanize garland s legend by presenting the singeractress story from an. It is among the best tv biopics produced, thanks to solid production values, a detailed script and strong performances. Loved by millions the world over, judy garland was the brightest star in hollywoods golden era. From her success with mgm to her downfall from drug addiction, the film pretty much covered it all. Based on the book by garlands daughter lorna luft, and honored recipient of 5 emmy awards, life with judy garland. In 1998, judys second child, lorna luft, published a memoir about her late mothers life called, me and my shadows.
Me and my shadows 2001 biography, drama, music, musical. Judy garland the name instantly invokes a theatrical nostalgia in the collective american memory. Outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or a movie. The movie tells about her early struggles with mgm and with the addiction to barbiturates. Garland loved her children unconditionallybut she was also the victim of a powerful dependance on alcohol and prescription drugs, which eventually claimed her life.
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