Marta
>Marta,
>
>I haven't seen the film yet, but when I do, I shall
>keep in mind your comments. I wasn't even aware
>of Kahlo's withered leg and would not have had the
>background to consider this aspect of the movie had
>you not mentioned it in your review. Thanks.
>
>Hayek is on the cover of this month's "Vanity Fair"
>and their is an extensive article on her. I will see
>if there is any mention of the points that you raise.
>It is clear that Hayek is taking the sex-godess track
>and not the serious-actress track, so that pretty much
>explains, I guess, why the crippledness isn't
>accurately portrayed (as if physically impaired
>individuals couldn't be physically beautiful, too!).
>I suspect Hayek is not so much to blame; probably the
>director or producer's call.
>
>-Thomas
>
>> wrote:
>> My review of "Frida" is up at:
>>
>> http://www.counterpunch.org/russell01252003.html
>> --
>> Marta Russell
>
>
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