Life of Wry

Psssst.. this isn’t my photo.  Messing with my rules a little.

First, saw Her.  Three things I loved about it.   1:: I forget movies quickly; not sure why, but movies go in, and right back out again. It takes a special movie to stick, and this one will. Lately, I’ve become obsessed with where we are going technologically. I am so fascinated to be living during the information and digital age, even if it’s in its nascent stages, I just can’t tell you. I am certain this movie will become a reference point for me as I continue to obsess about the amazing things we’re suddenly able to do, and the even wilder things we’re going to be doing in the next 20-30 years. 2:: I smiled nearly throughout the entire movie. Movies don’t have to be funny, but it’s just so much fun if they capture me, surprise me, sustain me, impress me with something truly original. People are so clever; I love watching a movie in a state of wow. I’m really loving Spike Jones and loved watching Joaquin Phoenix. This one had me from the start. 3:: I like my plots character driven, especially characters in relationships. Especially relationships that are tragic. And with that, the trifecta’s complete.

Second, we’ve now seen, I think, every movie of 2013.  At least those that are being most talked about, written about, and awarded. There has to be one good thing about your kid growing up too fast and spending most of his weekend evenings away from home. We are seeing a lot of movies.