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A Prairie Home Companion (2006) - ★★★☆☆



I believe this movie has what the folks in Hollywood like to call an "all-star cast." It also has an angel wearing a white trench coat (just so we know for sure that she's an angel).

Things I liked about this movie include:
Otherwise, though, this movie felt like a Hallmark movie gone wrong. I think, if the white trench coat angel had stayed in heaven (or maybe hell? her intentions are very unclear) where she belonged, this movie could have been a lot of fun! But more than anything else, that might be a testament to the fact that I'd be a big fan radio folk variety shows if ever given the opportunity to enjoy one (though that's really no surprise).

PS. I'm sorry for the truly terrible video quality, but I didn't know how else to do it and I really needed to share this scene with the world. If you listen closely, you can hear me laughing :)

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