Life is Short
The first film on my list this week features the phrase “life is brief.” The phrase is uttered several times in word and song throughout the film. I mention it for two reasons. One, because it’s true – life is very brief indeed. Second, because it reminds me of our trip to Italy.
We were in Florence, the city I had always wanted to see. While I certainly did enjoy the art and all the things I’ve always wanted to see, the rest of the experience was much more “touristy” than the rest of the trip (and more than we enjoy). It was also where we ate the only meal we didn’t really like. In response to my complaints, the manger of the restaurant kept using the phrase “life is short, leave it!”
and now for this week’s movies …
Ikiru
I don’t know what I’ve been doing with my life all these years.
A masterpiece film that addresses the question of living without really living. A brilliant film I could watch again today.
Punch Drunk Love
You can go to places in the world with pudding.
A bewildering cacophony of colors, light, and unexpected events. Excellent performances by Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Very well done.
Being Elmo
The thing that people love about Elmo, is he needs them.
A fascinating story about the puppeteer who is Elmo. A must-see film.
Meek’s Cutoff
We’re not lost, we’re just finding our way.
An excellent film depicting the journey of a small group of families headed West to claim their fortune. Certainly the most realistic take on this I’ve ever seen.
