Dear fellow JMDL'ers, (it feels great to say that!): I confess to wanting a bit of escapism after Bush's speech last night, so I went to see the film "Laurel Canyon", mainly on account of some of the postings on this list. I was very pleasantly surprised with it. Although the setting is current times, it very definitely evokes the feeling of the "Ladies of the Canyon" era of the late 1960's, early 1970's, as the Director/Writer said were her intentions. IMHO, the settings were absolutely perfect in their details, (i.e. shabby-chic houses perched on hillsides with killer views and secluded swimming pools, overgrown "wild" gardens and landscapes, recording studios in the back yard, WILD parties at poolside, AND in spite of everything, the garages all had Porsches and Mercedes in them...this IS L.A. after all)! AND a Joni Sighting (has this already been added to the site?) as Kate Beckinsale peruses the photos on Jane's, (Frances McDormond) "wall of fame", and sees her posed with JM herself! Also, at the end credits, in the list of people to thank, was very prominently included "Joni Mitchell". Anyway, in my totally unqualified and completely biased opinion, it is a Must See. Everyone, TRY to have a good week, in spite of everything and Cheers, Andy Smith Greenbrae, CA
===== Andrew J. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
