Away We Go

— "Away We Go” has some very funny parts as a couples journeys across the US to find a place to start their family. I'm a sucker for Mendes' films and this seems like a much lower budget entry than his others, plus more people would see it as a comedy than, say, "Revolutionary Road" or "American Beauty.” It was fine, but not even close to “Revolutionary Road” or “American Beauty”.

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[2009. 98 min. Directed Sam Mendes. Starring John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, and Allison Janney.]

Cassandra's Dream

— Watched "Cassandra's Dream" last night and it was just okay. I didn't like it as much as "Match Point" or "Vicky Christina Barcelona". Even so, Woody's always better than many movie options.

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[2007. 108 min. Directed Woody Allen. Starring Colin Farrell, Ewan McGregor, Tom Wilkinson, Hayley Atwell, and Sally Hawkins.]

Changeling

— Watched "Changeling" for Mother's Day.

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[2008. 141 min. Directed Clint Eastwood. Starring Angelina Jolie, Colm Feore, and Amy Ryan.]

Frozen River

— Have seen all 3 films with previews on the DVD for "Frozen River" ("Waltz with Bashir," "I've Loved You So Long," and "Rachel Getting Married"). That must mean I'm the right demographic for "Frozen River"...which I'm about to watch.

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[2008. 97 min. Directed Courtney Hunt. Starring Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, and Charlie McDermott.]

Revolutionary Road

— "Revolutionary Road" left me remembering when Valium and Phenobarbital were panaceas. This period piece was incredible and rates among my favorite films.

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[2008. 119 min. Directed Sam Mendes. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet.]