Given what you know of me, or what you think you know of me, based on either your perception of me via my online "persona" or your interpretation of me via my offline persimmon, tell me what you think I should rent next on Netflix. Sure, I have quite a line-up waiting in my queueueueueueueueueueueueueue (12 extra "ue"s, in case you're wondering) (it is physically impossible for me to just leave that word alone with the mere two "ue"s it was born with — in fact, even as I look at the title of this, the most exciting post in all of blogdom, my fingers linger over the keyboard and itch to crash over its keys a la syphillis-ravaged Schubert in a particularly maniacal mode, hammering out "ueueue" until I bleed from my ears and fingertips), but still, I want to know what you think I should watch. And why. So tell me. (And please don't suggest porn. Or anything with Tom Cruise. Or any combination of the two.)
fresh-baked at 07:56 PMYour most recent post has reminded me of two amazing movies set in India. The first is "Born into Brothels", which you have probably heard of or already seen, as it won the Oscar for Best Documentary a few years ago. The other is called "Water" by director Deepa Mehta. Both are indescribably beautiful.
While I'm here, I might as well second CodyClarke's recommendation for "Spring Summer Fall Winter and Spring". Great film.
Offered by: Brad on March 16, 2008 1:40 AMTwo ways to see great Heath Ledger performances:
Casanova---really! Shot entirely on location in Venice (I also recommend watching the director's commentary). Hallstrom says he wanted to make a movie that was like drinking a glass or two of champagne (He's European), and it's a rather fun, clever romp.
Candy---not just another movie about junkies. This is Australian, so you get to hear Ledger's resonant voice "doing" his own accent. Lovingly, unsentimentally directed. Brilliant acting. Sigh.
Offered by: Jenn on February 26, 2008 2:39 PMEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - mindboggling
Martian Child - Well, it has Cusack.
Offered by: Elena on February 19, 2008 3:28 PMDaddy and Them
Interstate 60
Local Hero
The Station Agent
Offered by: mike on February 19, 2008 1:21 PMJodi - Yes, my fault. I meant the "La" one about Piaf.
Offered by: Lee on February 19, 2008 2:00 AMLee, do you mean the recent "La Vie en Rose" about Edith Piaf or the one about the absolutely adorable cross-dressing boy (which I've seen)?
Sass, you left out "Unfaithful" in your Lyne-up. I don't know who's hottttter -- Diane Lane or Olivier Martinez.
Oh, yeah! Agreed - Raising Arizona!
Offered by: Lee on February 18, 2008 2:35 AMRaising Arizona and/or Young Frankenstein
Why? They go well with popcorn and a martini.
Offered by: LaLa on February 17, 2008 5:50 PMhave yourself a tiny little adrian lyne film festival.
commence with flashdance (best movie EVer), proceed with 9 1/2 weeks (best movie EVer), fatal attraction (best movie EVer), and top it off with jacob's ladder (best movie EVer).
Offered by: sass on February 17, 2008 3:45 PMYou hated Napoleon Dynamite?
Uh oh. I may have inadvertantly revealed my sophomoric sense of humor.
Okay then, I suggest "Babette's Feast."
"No Reservations", "Gray Matters", "Freedom Writers", "Puccini for Beginners", "Ratatouille"...
Offered by: Notti on February 17, 2008 10:20 AM"Spring Summer Fall Winter And Spring" "3-Iron" "Fall" "Tony Takitani" "The Baxter" "Never Again" "Buffalo '66" "Two-Lane Blacktop" "The Wages of Fear"
Offered by: Cody Clarke on February 17, 2008 3:02 AM"Everything Is Illuminated", "La Vie En Rose".
Offered by: Lee on February 17, 2008 2:49 AMTwo words for ya, toots... "Ya Ya"!!!!
Offered by: Tess on February 17, 2008 2:18 AMIs your collection of porn so complete that suggesting a rare title would be folly?
If so, might I borrow 'Smokey and the Beaver - Part II'? It was made in 1980 and I've worn my old vhs copy out..
Offered by: Ds on February 16, 2008 3:02 PMKarenZipdrive, I've seen it -- and hated it!
Offered by: Jodi on February 16, 2008 2:01 PMI'd have to suggest Napoleon Dynamite.
Why? You'll see.
Total Eclipse
Offered by: jamied on February 16, 2008 12:25 AM
