195 - The Tourist

This movie was...elegant, and I didn't lose interest watching it.... However it still felt like reading a book and skipping some chapters. I was never a big fan of Angelina...but can't help notice....she was really beautiful in this film.

194 - Never Let Me Go

Helplessness is a terrible thing. While we commonly find ourselves in the situation through our own means, there is a very specific pain when it is brought to you with deception, betrayal, and deprivation. I really liked how Ishiguro wrote this story. Its very subtle weave of science fiction didn' take away from the heart of the matter. One thing that I couldn't help myself thinking though, was temptation every time I saw Kathy in her car, whether it be with Ruth and Tommy, or by herself...to keep driving....and drive away. While that would have lead to an uncertain future...the way the story ended wasn't at all too different. 

193 - Cyrus

About a third through the film I was wondering what the twist was going to be...so far it looked like everyone was acting as civil as can be...and that of course lead me to realize...well, this can't be?....then Cyrus began to unravel and the turn finally came. It's the subtleness of this film that I think took a while for me to appreciate. The dialogue was real and I think that was a risk considering how people sometimes go for accentuation.