Sofia Coppola's 2003 "Lost in Translation" was
a remarkable surprise! She might not be able to act (see Godfather
III), but she can direct! Bill Murray is, of course, genius in this
movie. Apparently Coppola had to enlist the
help of none other than Mr. Wes Anderson to get Murray on board. I'd
also venture to say that Scarlett Johansson does a bang-up job as well
in this one. Murray and Johansson's characters share a moment in Japan
together, and the film explores this moment. The way it is shot makes
you feel like you are caught up in the daily experiences or memories of
the two characters. Cinematographer, Lance Acord, does a wonderful job
at this. This is my kind of movie!
My favorite Howard Hawks
film (other than the "Big Sleep") is his 1940 screwball comedy "His Girl Friday." I can't watch this
movie without a gigantic grin on my face the entire time. Cary Grant is
so awesome in this movie and I really like Rosalind Russell as well.
This combo is much better than the Grant-Hepburn combo of "Bringing Up
Baby." If you ever wondered where contemporary directors like the Coen
Bros and Quentin Tarantino get their inspiration for fast, witty
dialogue, look no further!
Finally, Todd Haynes's 2002
masterpiece "Far From Heaven" is the popcorn flick of the week. Julianne
Moore, Denis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, and Patricia Clarkson all do a
remarkable job in this movie, which explores the life of a 1950s
housewife as it falls apart. Hence, "Far From Heaven." It can be a bit
melodramatic at times, but it's definitely worth watching at least once!
All on Netflix Instant for your viewing pleasure! Hooray for movies!
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