There ain't nothing of interest going on in my life, despite some amusing rumours caused by an insignificant change in my Facebook profile, but I have been watching quite a few movies.
Control is a biopic of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis based on the book by his wife Deborah. It's a pretty good, if straightforward, account that entertains without digging to deep. Acting is fine, movie looks ok in fairly bland black & white. It was pretty good overall; maybe if you love Joy Division you'll get more excited than I did.
Waitress is a pretty original and very entertaining comedy about a pregnant woman who has an affair and bakes some pies. It's the first (and sadly the last) movie to be written & directed by talented actor Adrienne Shelley, who also appears in a supporting role. The script is clever and unpredictable, the cast (including Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion and Andy Griffith) is great, and it all looks cool. Highly recommended.
I loved Waitress. I got to see it on the big screen in LEVIN.
It made me very happy, and sad. RIP Adrienne.
Posted by: billy at July 7, 2008 2:37 PM