The Wackness

The Wackness
$19.94
I usually don't write reviews but I loved this film! I haven't seen a film with such truth and meaning in a long time. I would definitely recommend.

Towelhead
$19.98
A good film with interesting characters about a girl's life and a father who's kind of difficult to understand for most viewers; but I somehow related to him on many many levels. It's not the easiest thing to leave one's country and jump into a nation where there are so many different cultures, colours, people, ideas, philosophies and very little listening and understanding. For a single parent, the task of upbringing a girl (that too an only child) can seem so daunting especially because every single thing the parent ensues to protect his child will seem like an abomination to the bystanders who really have no right, no say over how..I'll stop writing. Anyway, the father's character was by far the best. Do watch this film, it will raise a hundred questions and viewpoints.

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
$19.94
I really love this movie! The actors are hilarious and were cast perfectly. The story of their one eventful night is perfect - full of music, drama, laughs, and love. I highly recommend Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Synecdoche New York
$28.96
For me, this movie woke me up about a half hour in with the realization that I was watching and hearing thoughts that have been in my own head for years. If you find your inner voice keeping you up late at night, going over and over the same painful questions then I think you will be familiar with the experience of watching this film.

Keeping in mind that most sane people seek professional help and pharmaceutical relief from this experience, it does seem like an odd choice to market the experience in DVD form. That said, I find it strangely therapeutic to know that I am not alone in my head, Charlie is there to keep me company. I believe it was the philosopher, Pascal, who suggested that the strongest motivation in our lives is to distract ourselves from the reality that life is, for the most part, an horrible and painful experience. This film is not a distraction it is a mirror. For those out there that prefer to believe that life is a precious and beautiful miracle, and take their prozac and church services seriously... You might want to stay away from this movie.

To the nuts and bolts of the film. The only things that are taking some time to get used to are the obvious jumps out of reality. Living in a smoldering house for example, the airplane scene is another. My question is how these whimsical elements fit in film about the torture of life? Maybe that, as predictable as you feel life has become, occasionally you will be surprised by surreal moments? Or maybe it is just Charlie sticking his head in your face reminding you to smile?

If you're a person that should be on antidepressants but choose not to be because you believe life should be experienced rather than hidden from you might appreciate this film.. If you "don't get it" I guess you can be thankful? Or maybe you need to watch it again with the idea in mind that for a lot of people, this the reality that goes on between their ears.