Grey Gardens

Today kicked off my vacation! Yay!!!! And after a delightful trip to the eye doctor and a purchase of some funky (yet classy!) glasses, I stopped by the library to pick up a couple of movies. First up was Grey Gardens. I really wanted the watch the 1975 documentary, but I couldn't find it at my lovely little non-inclusive library, so I opted for the 2009 version. It was sensational!!!! I was a little skeptical at first, but Big Edie and Little Edie quickly won me over. Basically they were the "black sheep" of their large upper class political family. They're quirky, artsy and strong-willed women. I may need to put this on my Christmas list!

Here's my favorite part of the movie:

Little Edie and her cousin, Jackie O, are walking on the beach and they pass a group of young men. One of the men comments on Edie's looks and she recites a poem:

Smart and sleek she sits,
Ready with her playful quips.
Wondering who will come her way,
To dine her, to wine her,
Which to snare to stay. 
- Grey Gardens, 2009

The men guess that it's a William Blake poem. But Edie corrects them:

Edith Beale:  poet, temptress, entertainer.
- Grey Gardens, 2009

Temptress! I love it. Now, if only I could get my hands on the actual documentary.