The World’s Fastest Indian – Inspirational true story, Anthony Hopkin’s character easily finds the good in everyone.
Dan in Real Life – True, sad and hopeful. When he danced, he danced like my husband. I love that family.
Lars and the Real Girl - Tender, sweet and original. Makes me believe my sister would totally support me through a melt down despite her thinking me nuts!
Big Night - Stanley Tucci, Italian food and tempers.
Air Guitar Nation - a documentary that was surprisingly interesting. I put it in the queue one night while I was tired, and we really enjoyed it. Reinforced my belief that Finland is where I want to live.
The Station Agent - Different, original and interesting.
Letters from Iowa Jima – The futility and dehumanizing nature of war is something we need to be reminded of regularly.
Veronica Mars (all three seasons) – I didn’t like it at first, but now I really miss it! A. said that Veronica filled the hole in his heart that Buffy left.
Waitress - Pie is the centerpiece not to mention a wonderful little film by a woman who died too soon.
Curse of the Golden Flower – Do you need to say much more than Yimou Zang & Chow Yun Fat?
Volver - Unusually “normal” for Pedro Almodovar
Amelie - Gnomes, great hair, and France…what more do you need?
Maria Full of Grace – Yes, this really happens.
Miss Potter - A brave woman breaking barriers.
Water - The third of the Deepa Mehta’s elements movies.
Prairie Home Companion – This one surprised me with its message. I really liked it.
Word Wars – A Scrabble documentary….these people are incredible! You will never play a game of Scrabble the same again.
Once - Beautiful music, a lovely story and independent.
