There's something wonderful and decadent about watching movies in the middle of the afternoon on a school day.
I spent part of my last vacation day at a matinee, watching the incredibly watchable Ryan Gosling in Lars and the Real Girl.
Jealous? Don't hate me too much. I also spent the morning getting a pap smear. I don't see you lining up for that one.
Lars and the Real Girl is the sweetly told tale of a sensitive and damaged young man's relationship with Bianca, a life-size doll he orders off the internet. It's testament to the screenwriter (Nancy Oliver from Six Feet Under) and the nuanced performances of the capable cast, that the story never descends into slapstick. There is a real love story here. The film stars one of my favourite actresses -- Patricia Clarkson.
So it's back to work tomorrow. Wish me luck.
2 comments:
I went and saw that movie yesterday, too! (Last night though, I'm jealous of your matinee). I thought it was so good. Would definitely watch it again.
PS: You should have taken an extra day off for your b.day!
the over all look and feel of Lars and the Real Girl reminded me a lot of Mozart and the Whale (Josh Hartnett plays a character resembling Ryan Gosling’s); both movies are about acceptance and unconditional love
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