Movie of the Day – Cold Souls

Hmmmm.  A movie that deal with the idea of removing your soul and letting you live life without fear, worry or other stupid emotions that could our minds everyday.  I am not sure if this is a play on current healthcare industry with their Viagra, Clarinex, Prozac, and that pill that gets rids of foot fungus, but could kill you as a side effect.  Too many people worrying about symptoms that they lose sight of their life.  Maybe the trailer is describing what really make us, well, us.  The concept of removing the, albeit briefly, is a farcical idea that just seems work so well.  I am not sure if it’s the acting, the message, the science fiction like story, or that it is something new and unique from a first time writer and director.  All I know is that this movie tackles a subject that defines us all.  Also I could just be rambling on and on about nothing altogether, but damnit, this is one of those trippy little films that remind about Being John Malkovich.

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Movie of the Day – 21 Grams

Everyday we all make decisions that often times seem infinitesimal to us and others.  You give spare change to someone who asks, not knowing that action will carry on for that person.  We say yes to helping someone more out of friendship or being nice, but that action means something different to the person who is receiving it.  Our actions carry weight, whether we realize that something small as giving change, helping others, or looking out for your best interest all have an impact down the road.  Innocuous actions in our daily lives all come together in the end, as life itself comes full circle, we must look back on what we do and evaluate our actions.  21 Grams is a movie that poses a question about our decisions in life.  How much does our life and life of others matter.  Do you mourn the loss of a child more than an adult?  Do you value your life over someone else’s?  21 Grams brings together three different story lines, all tied together because of one significant event that impacts everyone’s life.  All three stories, three different people, 3 different consequences.

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Movie of the Day – Buena Vista Social Club

Another day another post and today is a gorgeous day outside and it moved me to listen to the sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club.  The movie of the day today is a documentary of the same name about the band.  If you are unfamiliar with who the Buena Vista Social Club is, here is a quick rundown: the band is a fantastic amalgamation of traditional Cuban musicians and a few contemporary musicians influenced by Latin music.  The band got their name from Buena Vista Social Club, which was the top hangout in Cuba as a members only club where musicians and dancers all came to play and collaborate.

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