Evidence #184 that I'm experiencing brain leakage.
In less than 24 hours, I watched stretches of both Monster Ark on Syfy (love the new spelling) and Marley and Me. Quick, somebody recommend something elitist and highbrow for me to watch!
'Elitist' and 'highbrow'. . . ? Those are among my several middle names (i.e., my latter forenames). . . !
Well, how about a sampling of brilliant, foreign and / or arty films on the theme of house-bound women going slowly mad? (N.B. the preferred pompous usage: "film," never "movie," and "mad," never "crazy.")
Repulsion (Polanski) Through a Glass Darkly (Bergman) Safe (Todd Haynes) The Others (not really 'elitist,' but underrated and amazing)
In the spirit of Halloween, I suggest my absolute favorite horror/coming-of-age/suspense/foreign film in recent memory - Let the Right One In. Unique storytelling + gorgeous camera work + completely non-Muppet Swedish characters = a thoroughly artistic and highbrow version of the scary movie. Plus, since it brings the indie and foreign film cred, feel free to give yourself a smugly satisfied pat on the back. You'd still fit right in with the Bklyn crowd afterall.
A few years ago, we were intelligent, sophisticated young adults forging lives and identities for ourselves. Today we are the stressed parents of little urchins, the care of whom, lovely and loving they may be, sometimes make us feel like our brains are leaking out our ears. This is a place for us to discuss adult topics with other adults. No baby talk, no poopy diapers.
We are two suburban Chicago moms in our thirties (hence, the Second Twenties, ahhhh) with a passion for music, art, good food and life in general. After feeling somewhat left behind, we decided to get back on the horse, in the scene. So what if that can only happen a few times a month?
Stephanie is the writer, organizer and planner.
Jennifer is the photographer, and most of these beautiful images are hers.
'Elitist' and 'highbrow'. . . ? Those are among my several middle names (i.e., my latter forenames). . . !
ReplyDeleteWell, how about a sampling of brilliant, foreign and / or arty films on the theme of house-bound women going slowly mad? (N.B. the preferred pompous usage: "film," never "movie," and "mad," never "crazy.")
Repulsion (Polanski)
Through a Glass Darkly (Bergman)
Safe (Todd Haynes)
The Others (not really 'elitist,' but underrated and amazing)
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Oh, and Michael Apted's entire "Up" series is available for streaming on netflix.com
ReplyDeleteIn the spirit of Halloween, I suggest my absolute favorite horror/coming-of-age/suspense/foreign film in recent memory - Let the Right One In. Unique storytelling + gorgeous camera work + completely non-Muppet Swedish characters = a thoroughly artistic and highbrow version of the scary movie. Plus, since it brings the indie and foreign film cred, feel free to give yourself a smugly satisfied pat on the back. You'd still fit right in with the Bklyn crowd afterall.
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