I like movies that are just about people and basic, everyday human experiences and really honest and maybe even bazaar moments. No complicated or silly plots or particularly pretty people...kind of like real life. Sometimes movies like these totally go over my head like Lost in Translation. It was totally lost on me. I tried...even watched it twice 'cause I wanted to love it like so many other people did. It didn't work. Our Song is a "real life" movie that I saw last year for the first time and loved instantly.
I first read about Me and You and Eveyone We Know on Tuckergirl's blog last year around the time it came out. I finally got to see it last night, thanks to a free online rental. It was pretty much what I expected. Actually, I'd heard it would be strange, but didn't expect as much strangeness. I enjoyed watching it. I am, however, pretty sure I won't add it to my collection. The characters are all really interesting, but I was a bit disturbed by this one storyline that involved poop...one little boy's peculiar interest in poop.
Nine Lives is another film I'm really looking forward to seeing. Rodrigo Garcia, the director, also directed Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her...a film I thoroughly enjoy...and often. He's also the director for The Sopranos and Six Feet Under, both shows I love. So I think Nine Lives could easily be among my favorites. We'll see.
i enjoyed Things You Can Tell By Looking at Her Too. it was just sweet...
Posted by: terri | January 12, 2006 at 05:41 PM
I"m one of those who loved lost in translation but it's the kind of movie you like, I think, if you like the characters. Also, having been an expat, I could relate the disconnected sense one has in a foreign country where you are totally illiterate. It's like being underwater.
If you like those kinds of movies and haven't already seen this one, try "13 Conversations about one thing".
Posted by: God's Child | January 13, 2006 at 11:43 AM
@GC-13 Conversations looks good! You always make the perfect recommendations. I'll put it in cue at my online rental spot. The title reminds me of this other neat movie I've seen..."Coffee and Cigarettes".
Posted by: Quel | January 13, 2006 at 12:24 PM
I understand not being into Me and You ... It's not for everyone. I think you'll like Nine Lives. I thought it was really well done. I have some questions about a few storylines so I'll be interested to see what you think. If you understand what is going on in the Lisa Gay Hamilton story. Please let me know.
Posted by: tuckergurl | January 14, 2006 at 10:50 AM