Okay, on to the stuff I've been missing SO badly being on the road: MOVIES! I've seen two that are absolutely amazing.
ONCE
Why this movie is so good is hard to describe because it is so simple. The plot follows an Irish man in his 30's, living in Dublin and keeping his dreams of making it as a musician under the surface by keeping himself as a street act. He meets a young woman from the Czech Republic while he is performing one day and they develop a friendship through their shared love of music. Their relationship becomes somewhat ambiguous as he starts to take practical steps in pursuing his musical career. The plot is really nothing complicated, but what is so great about this movie is the connection between the two main characters have. The music throughout the movie serves as a reflection of the characters' transformation and discoveries. Just watch it already!
JUNO
Fantastic film. Ellen Page plays Juno, a 16-year old girl knocked up by her guy best friend and decides to give up her baby for adoption. The movie follows the journey through her pregnancy, her relationship with Bleeker (the father of the baby, played by the adorable Michael Cera), and her own realizations about life. The dialogue is extremely smart and witty, mostly because Juno hides behind it to cover up her true feelings about everything. What I like so much about this movies is its honestesy. There isn't a single line uttered by Juno that is necessarily grammatically or politically correct but she is so genuine that she makes more sense than the best orator around. One of the best I've seen in a loooooooooong time.
