the oscars are coming - the oscars are coming!

Yes friends, the Oscars are coming, and that means that lots of fabulous movies are coming out. I have not been to as many as I would have liked to at this point, but I am getting there. Over the next couple of weeks, I am planning to do movies every Saturday and Sunday morning - so more reviews to come!

FROST/NIXON

There is nothing more exciting then going to a movie, and finding it compelling, suspenseful, and interesting - even when you know how it ends! Frank Langella and Michael Sheen both give extraordinary performances in this incredibly powerful film. David Frost, a British talk-show host, goes after Richard Nixon for the interview of his career. Richard Nixon is looking to reclaim some glory after having to leave the White House. These two men meet for several hours of interviews over the course of several weeks, and the results are painful, hilarious, and unbelievable. Well directed, Ron Howard really captures the era, and just makes a clean, crisp film. Plus, kudos to an amazing supporting cast. Sam Rockwell is seriously, like the coolest person ever! This movie was exceptionally interesting to see after having seen the Broadway performance last year! All in all, a great night at the movies!

Final thoughts: A smart, fabulous film with compelling subject matter and an amazing cast!

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

It is not often that I am truly surprised by a film, but BUTTON really took me by surprise. I went in thinking it was going to be a sort of epic movie full of special effects and Hollywood glamour. There are super-impressive special effects as the actors cover ages from 18-90....and Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt are very glamorous...but the movie itself is truly a love story. It is a simple tale of a man who ages backwards (starting at 80) and the woman he loves who ages in a regular way. Sometimes they're together, and sometimes they're not. Sometimes you see what he's doing when they're apart, and sometimes you see her life. It is just so lovely. I found myself lost in the story, laughing and crying and feeling overwhelmed. Other than feeling kind of ugly compared to the beauty on the screen (he he), I couldn't have enjoyed the movie more than I did. I was seriously emotionally spent at the end of the movie, but in a good way.

Final thoughts: If you are a romantic, get thee to the theatre! A lovely trip to the movies.

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