West vs East

So who makes better movies - west or east?

Let's see...

Started the film viewing day on Monday with this American film.

Liberal Arts.

Written, directed by and starring some guy from t.v. who stars on How I Met Your Mother (not the Doogie Howser/Brian Ryan guy) and Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen's sister.

35 year old falls for 19 year old when he goes back to visit his college alma mater.

You get the drift.

Boring.

1/2 stars.

But then the evening got WONDERFULLY better because of...

This unbelievably beautiful and touching film.

Romancing in Thin Air

will

take your breath away.

Touching story that will bring you to tears.

Joy, despair, laughter, heartache, regret, hope, triumph.

Strong female character!

Absolutely wonderful.

Scenery (remote forest mountains of China I think) is gorgeous.

Acting is spot on.

It'll stay with you for a long time.

Do something for yourself - SEE THIS FILM.

5 stars.

So the verdict?

East - by a mile.

Double Feature

Saturday was a busy day.

Saw 2 films.

This one - Ace Attorney

A Japanese film that, to me, felt like a cross between Power Rangers and the old Batman t.v. show. I think it is a big cult hit in Japan because a lot of the audience knew all about it and cheered at the mere mention of the character's name (Phoenix Wright).

In my opinion - SKIP IT.

I give it 1/2 stars.

(I forced myself to fall asleep during it).

The other movie was a gem.

A Simple Life

I believe a Chinese film.

A low-key, moving story about a maid who works for a family for 60 years who then finds herself in the situation of being cared for by the youngest family member as she becomes ill.

Loved it.

4 stars.

Film Festival - Spring Showcase

It began last Saturday with this...

Always.

A very sweet Korean (I think) story about love, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption.

I give it 3 stars.

All Good News

Another Prom - Saturday - at Le Jardin. I don't know the girl.

Good News - He's just going to wear a vest and tie with church pants and white shirt. SAVES ME $100 tux rental!!!!!

More Good News - He broke up with last week's prom date and he really doesn't care.

Even More - I think we are having a grad party for Gabe at Bellows on May 26.

And finally - Taxes weren't that bad.